Yunhong CTI Ltd. Announces $1.5 Million Private Placement of Series C Convertible Preferred Stock with LF International Pte. Ltd., a Company Controlled by CTI’s Chairman Mr. Yubao Li, Pending Shareholder Approval

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Yunhong CTI Ltd. (Nasdaq:CTIB) announced a $1.5 million strategic investment from LF International Pte. Ltd., controlled by Chairman Yubao Li, in exchange for 170,000 shares of Series C Convertible Preferred Stock. This agreement, pending shareholder approval, highlights the confidence of the largest shareholder, enhancing liquidity to meet growing customer demand for foil novelty balloons. The preferred stock includes an 8% annual dividend, payable in cash or common stock. The investment details are also filed in a Form 8-K with the SEC.

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• Investment of $1.5 million strengthens liquidity position.
• Confidence showcased by Chairman Yubao Li's personal investment.
• The 8% quarterly dividend on preferred stock may attract investors.

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• None.

LAKE BARRINGTON, IL / ACCESSWIRE / January 21, 2021 / Yunhong CTI Ltd. (Nasdaq:CTIB) ("Yunhong CTI" or the "Company"), a leading manufacturer of custom film products, foil and latex novelty balloons, and flexible packaging products, announced that it has entered into a stock purchase agreement with LF International Pte. Ltd., a company controlled by the Company's Chairman Mr. Yubao Li (the "Investor"), whereby the investor made a $1.5 million strategic investment in Yunhong CTI in exchange for 170,000 shares of the Company's Series C Convertible Preferred Stock. The agreement is subject to approval by the Company's shareholders.

"We view this equity investment as a strong vote of confidence by our Chairman and largest shareholder, Mr. Li, as we continue to see positive results from our enhanced manufacturing capabilities coupled with our focus on profitable, growth-oriented product lines. The additional liquidity also supports our ability to meet growing customer demand for our foil novelty balloons as we prepare for our seasonally strongest customer demand," said Jennifer Connerty, Chief Financial Officer of Yunhong CTI.

Pursuant to the stock purchase agreement, the investor purchased 170,000 shares of the Company's Series C Convertible Preferred Stock at an aggregate purchase price of $1.5 million. The preferred stock includes quarterly dividends payable at the annual rate of 8%. Such dividends may be paid in cash or in shares of common stock at the Company's discretion. Additional information regarding the investment is included in a Form 8-K filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 15, 2021.

The securities to be sold by Yunhong CTI pursuant to the transactions described above have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933 or any state securities laws and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission or an applicable exemption from such registration requirements.

This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy the securities, nor will there be any sale of the securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to the registration or qualification under the securities laws of such jurisdiction.

About Yunhong CTI Ltd.

Yunhong CTI is one of the leading manufacturers and marketers of foil balloons and produces laminated and printed films for commercial uses. Yunhong CTI also distributes Candy Blossoms and other gift items and markets its products throughout the United States and in several other countries. For more information about our business, visit our corporate website at www.ctiindustries.com.

Forward Looking Statements

Statements made in this release that are not historical facts are "forward-looking" statements (within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) that involve risks and uncertainties and are subject to change at any time. These "forward-looking" statements may include, but are not limited to, statements containing words such as "may," "should," "could," "would," "expect," "plan," "goal," "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "predict," "potential," "continue," or similar expressions. We have based these forward-looking statements on our current expectations and projections about future results. Although we believe that our opinions and expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements, and our actual results may differ substantially from statements made herein. . Our future plans anticipate the successful completion of the financing described above. Any failure to do so would have a negative impact on our financial condition. More information on factors that could affect Yunhong CTI's business and financial results are included in its public filings made with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q.

Company Contact:

info@ctiindustries.com
+ 1-847-382-1000

Investor Relations Contact:

TraDigital IR
Kevin McGrath
+1-646-418-7002
kevin@tradigitalir.com

SOURCE: Yunhong CTI Ltd.

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FAQ

What is the recent investment amount for CTIB?

Yunhong CTI received a $1.5 million investment.

Who made the investment in Yunhong CTI?

The investment was made by LF International Pte. Ltd., controlled by Chairman Yubao Li.

What type of stock was issued for the investment?

170,000 shares of Series C Convertible Preferred Stock were issued.

What is the dividend rate for the preferred stock?

The preferred stock includes a quarterly dividend at an annual rate of 8%.

Is shareholder approval needed for the investment?

Yes, the agreement is subject to approval by the Company's shareholders.