Borqs Technologies Completes $20 Million Private Placement to Support Growth

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Borqs Technologies, Inc. (BRQS) announced the signing of agreements on February 25, 2021, to sell $20 million in convertible notes to investors. The notes, due in two years, carry an 8% annual interest rate and are convertible into ordinary shares at a 10% discount, with 90% warrant coverage. One-third of the notes will be sold at the execution of definitive agreements, with the remainder contingent upon a registration statement being effective by April 15, 2021. Proceeds will fund customer orders and development of 5G products.

Positive

• Successfully secured $20 million in convertible notes, enhancing capital for operations.
• Proceeds aimed at customer orders and advancement of next-generation 5G products.

Negative

• Sale of notes dependent on conditions, including effectiveness of a registration statement.
• Potential risks related to market reception and compliance with regulatory requirements.

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Feb. 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Borqs Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: BRQS, the “Company”), a global provider of embedded software and products for the Internet of Things (IoT), reported today that the Company has signed agreements with institutional and individual investors on February 25, 2021 for sale of $20 million in convertible notes. The notes are due in two years, have an annual interest rate of 8%,    convertible into ordinary shares of Borqs at 10% discount from the market price and has 90% warrant coverage with the warrants exercisable at 110% of the conversion price. One-third of the notes are sold at the execution of definitive agreements and two-thirds of the notes will be sold upon the satisfaction of certain conditions, including effectiveness of a registration statement to be filed by the Company by April 15, 2021. Proceeds will be used for the procurement of orders the Company expects to receive from its customers this year and also for development of the next generation 5G products.

About Borqs Technologies, Inc.
Borqs Technologies is a global leader in software and products for the IoT, providing customizable, differentiated and scalable Android-based smart connected devices and cloud service solutions. Borqs has achieved leadership and customer recognition as an innovative end-to-end IoT solutions provider leveraging its strategic chipset partner relationships as well as its broad software and IP portfolio.

Borqs’ unique strengths include its Android and Android Wear Licenses which enabled the Company to develop a software IP library covering chipset software, Android enhancements, domain specific usage and system performance optimization, suitable for large and low volume customized products. The Company is also currently in development of 5G products for phones and hotspots.

Forward-Looking Statements and Additional Information
This press release may include “forward-looking statements” that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from what is expected, . Words such as “expects”, “believes”, “anticipates”, “intends”, “estimates”, “predicts”, “seeks”, “may”, “might”, “plan”, “possible”, “should” and variations and similar words and expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Such forward-looking statements relate to future events or future results, based on currently available information and reflect our management’s current beliefs. Many factors could cause actual events or results to differ materially from the events and results discussed in the forward-looking statements, including that conditions for sale of $13.3 million of the notes will not be satisfied, including effectiveness of the registration statement referenced above. The reader is also advised to refer to the Risk Factors sections of the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for additional information identifying important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements. Except as expressly required by applicable securities law, the Company disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Investor Contact:

Sandra Dou
Director of Finance
Borqs Technologies, Inc.
sandra.dou@borqs.net  
www.borqs.com

FAQ

What is the purpose of Borqs Technologies' $20 million convertible notes?

The $20 million in convertible notes will fund customer orders and the development of next-generation 5G products.

What are the terms of the convertible notes issued by Borqs Technologies?

The convertible notes have an 8% interest rate and are convertible at a 10% discount from market price, with 90% warrant coverage.

When will the registration statement for Borqs' convertible notes be filed?

The registration statement for the convertible notes is expected to be filed by April 15, 2021.

How much of the convertible notes will be sold upon agreement execution?

One-third of the convertible notes will be sold at the execution of definitive agreements.

What are the risks associated with Borqs Technologies' convertible notes?

The risks include conditional sales dependent on the effectiveness of a registration statement and market compliance.