Borqs Technologies Eliminated All Debt Owed to its Senior Lender

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Borqs Technologies (BRQS) announced the completion of a debt purchase agreement with LMFA Financing LLC, involving approximately $18 million in debt converted to shares. By February 10, 2021, LMFA had acquired $18.23 million in principal and fees, consolidating their stake to 22.73 million shares of Borqs. Additionally, Borqs settled another $1.27 million of debt with its senior lender, eliminating total defaulted debts of $19.5 million. This restructuring aims to improve the company's financial health as they continue developing IoT technology and 5G products.

Positive

• Elimination of $19.5 million in defaulted debts enhances financial stability.
• Strategic partnership with LMFA strengthens capital structure.
• Continued development of 5G products indicates growth potential in IoT market.

Negative

• Dependence on debt conversion poses risks if not all debt is converted.
• Potential negative impacts from COVID-19 on supply chain and revenues.

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Feb. 22, 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 as previously disclosed that the Company has entered into agreements dated December 14, 2020 with its senior lender and LMFA Financing LLC (“LMFA”), a Florida limited liability company and wholly owned subsidiary of LM Funding America, Inc. (Nasdaq: LMFA), in which LMFA will purchase approximately $18 million of debt in tranches. As of February 10, 2021, LMFA has completed the purchase of $18.23 million of principal, accrued interest and applicable fees (the “Debt”), converted into and sold all 22.73 million shares of the Company’s ordinary shares. With the Company settling another $1.27 million of Debt directly with the senior lender by the issuance of 1.51 million shares on February 17, 2021 which the senior lender subsequently sold, the Company’s defaulted Debts with the senior lender totaling $19.5 million have been eliminated.  

About LMFA Financing LLC
LM Funding America, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, is a technology-based specialty finance company that provides funding to nonprofit community associations (Associations) primarily located in the state of Florida, as well as in the states of Washington, Colorado and Illinois by funding a certain portion of the associations' rights to delinquent accounts that are selected by the Associations arising from unpaid Association assessments.

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 the possibility that some or all of the debt may not be converted as described herein, and the negative impact of the coronavirus on the Company’s supply chain, revenues and overall results of operations, so the reader is 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 recent financial agreements has Borqs Technologies (BRQS) entered into?

Borqs Technologies has entered into a debt purchase agreement with LMFA Financing, eliminating $19.5 million in defaulted debts.

How much debt has LMFA Financing purchased from Borqs Technologies?

LMFA Financing has purchased approximately $18 million of debt, completed on February 10, 2021.

What are the implications of Borqs Technologies settling its debts?

The settlement of debts is expected to improve Borqs Technologies' financial health and stability.

What products is Borqs Technologies developing currently?

Borqs Technologies is developing 5G products for smartphones and hotspots, indicating growth in the IoT sector.