Guided Therapeutics Replaces Convertible Note Facility and Significantly Reduces Dilution

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Guided Therapeutics (OTCQB: GTHP) announced the raising of US $1.13 million through a 3-year convertible debenture, aimed at repaying a dilutive convertible note due at 2021's end. The new debenture has a fixed conversion price of $0.50, reducing shareholder dilution compared to the retired note. Additionally, it will convert automatically into securities during a future financing related to a potential Nasdaq uplisting. CEO Gene Cartwright highlighted significant progress in reducing liabilities and enhancing prospects for a Nasdaq listing and regulatory approvals in the US and China.

Positive

• Raised $1.13 million via convertible debenture to reduce dilution.
• Fixed conversion price of $0.50 offers less dilution than previous note.
• Progress made toward Nasdaq listing and US and China regulatory approvals.

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• None.

Guided Therapeutics, Inc. or the “Company” (OTCQB: GTHP), the maker of a rapid and painless testing platform based on its patented biophotonic technology, announced today that it has raised an additional US $1.13 million under the terms of a 3-year convertible debenture. The proceeds are intended to pay off an existing convertible note that matures at the end of 2021. The convertible note that is being repaid included a highly dilutive discounted variable conversion mechanism based on the trading price of our common stock over the term of the note. In contrast, the new debenture has a fixed conversion price of $0.50. As a result, if converted, the new debenture will result in significantly less dilution than that produced by the retired note. Aspen Capital and Fieldhouse Capital Management advised the company for this financing.

Additionally, the new debenture will automatically convert into the securities issued in a subsequent financing if that financing is undertaken in connection with an uplisting to Nasdaq.

“Over the past two years, we have made considerable progress in reducing our liabilities and increasing our assets. We believe that these efforts put us in a strong position to obtain a Nasdaq listing for our common stock this year” said Gene Cartwright, CEO of Guided Therapeutics. “Additionally, we are pleased with recent progress toward regulatory approvals of our products in the US and China that continue to improve the Company’s future prospects”.

About Guided Therapeutics

Guided Therapeutics, Inc. (OTCQB: GTHP) is the maker of a rapid and painless testing platform based on its patented biophotonic technology that utilizes light for the early detection of disease at the cellular level. The Company’s first product is the LuViva® Advanced Cervical Scan, a non-invasive device used to detect cervical disease instantly and at the point of care. In a multi-center clinical trial with women at risk for cervical disease, the technology was able to detect cervical cancer up to two years earlier than conventional modalities, according to published reports. For more information, visit: www.guidedinc.com.

The Guided Therapeutics LuViva^® Advanced Cervical Scan is an investigational device and is limited by federal law to investigational use in the U.S. LuViva, the wave logo and "Early detection, better outcomes" are registered trademarks owned by Guided Therapeutics, Inc.

Forward-Looking Statements Disclaimer: A number of the matters and subject areas discussed in this news release that are not historical or current facts deal with potential future circumstances and developments. The discussion of such matters and subject areas is qualified by the inherent risks and uncertainties surrounding future expectations generally and also may materially differ from Guided Therapeutics’ actual future experience involving any of or more of such matters and subject areas. Such risks and uncertainties include those related to the early stage of commercialization of products, the uncertainty of market acceptance of products, the uncertainty of development or effectiveness of distribution channels, the intense competition in the medical device industry, the sufficiency of capital raised in prior financings and the ability to realize their expected benefits, the uncertainty of future capital to develop products or continue as a going concern, the uncertainty of regulatory approval of products, and the dependence on licensed intellectual property, as well as those that are more fully described from time to time under the heading “Risk Factors” in Guided Therapeutics’ reports filed with the SEC, including Guided Therapeutics’ Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019 and subsequent filings.

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FAQ

What is the recent financing announcement from Guided Therapeutics (GTHP)?

Guided Therapeutics announced raising $1.13 million through a 3-year convertible debenture to repay a dilutive convertible note.

How does the new convertible debenture affect shareholder dilution for GTHP?

The new debenture has a fixed conversion price of $0.50, which significantly reduces potential dilution compared to the prior note.

What are the future prospects for Guided Therapeutics (GTHP)?

The company aims for a Nasdaq listing and is progressing towards regulatory approvals for its products in the US and China.

What is Guided Therapeutics' main product offering?

Guided Therapeutics' main product is the LuViva® Advanced Cervical Scan, an investigational device for early disease detection.