Hub Cyber Security Ltd. Ordinary Shares - HUBC STOCK NEWS

HUB Cyber Security (NASDAQ: HUBC) announces progress in its acquisition of BlackSwan Technologies, with the definitive agreement signed on January 15, 2025. The transaction is expected to close around January 28, 2025, pending completion of routine regulatory and contractual requirements.

According to CEO Noah Hershcoviz, this transformative acquisition aims to position HUB as a potential market leader in secured data fabric solutions. The deal is anticipated to create opportunities for cross-selling and cost optimization, potentially accelerating profitability and cash flow generation.

HUB Security (NASDAQ: HUBC) received a Staff Delisting Determination from Nasdaq due to non-compliance with the minimum bid price requirement. The company was given until January 13, 2025, to meet the minimum bid price requirement but failed to do so. In response, HUB Security appealed the decision on December 18, 2024, with a hearing scheduled for February 6, 2025.

The appeal temporarily stays any suspension or delisting action pending the hearing outcome. While there's no guarantee of continued listing, the company believes its improved financial position supports maintaining its listing status. This follows a previous notification on December 11, 2024, regarding potential delisting due to an inadequate compliance plan that failed to demonstrate the company's ability to achieve and sustain compliance with listing requirements.

HUB Cyber Security (NASDAQ: HUBC) has announced a definitive agreement to acquire BlackSwan Technologies in a stock-for-stock transaction, where BlackSwan shareholders will own approximately 31% of the combined entity. The acquisition is expected to close next week, subject to customary conditions.

BlackSwan brings existing contracts with major banking institutions and proprietary AI-powered secured data fabric technology that reduces complex financial systems' total cost of ownership by 50%. Over $50M has been invested in developing BlackSwan's solutions. The company has presence in Sri Lanka, Poland, Germany, the UK, and Israel.

The combined market opportunity is estimated at over $500 million, with expected growth in 2025 and 2026. The merger aims to enhance HUB's cybersecurity framework with BlackSwan's technology to offer improved compliance solutions, data protection, and reduced operational costs through AI-driven processes.

HUB Cyber Security (NASDAQ: HUBC) has filed an update to its registration statement with the SEC on December 31, 2024. The filing includes shares related to potential future issuances from convertible notes conversion and warrant exercises. A significant portion of currently outstanding shares serve as loan securities held by key investors, which will be cancelled upon loan repayment.

The company indicates this is a preliminary step before an expected significant financing round, which they anticipate will enable loan repayment before the loan securities convert to shares. CEO Noah Hershcoviz states these updates are part of their strategy to strengthen HUB's financial position and support future growth while maintaining investor transparency.

HUB Cyber Security (NASDAQ: HUBC) has successfully restructured $7 million of its secured debt with United Mizrahi Tefahot Bank through a settlement agreement signed on December 19, 2024. The agreement covers over 60% of HUB's secured debt through its subsidiary Comsec and defers principal payments until June 2025.

The restructuring aligns with HUB's expected free cash flow generation and enhances the company's liquidity. HUB is also in advanced negotiations to refinance the remainder of its secured debt, with completion expected in Q1 2025. The company aims to settle or extend most of its outstanding debt to achieve financial stability and support its growth trajectory.

HUB Security (NASDAQ: HUBC) has received a Staff Delisting Determination from Nasdaq due to non-compliance with listing requirements. The company failed to meet the minimum $50 million threshold for total assets and revenue for the most recent fiscal year and two of the last three fiscal years. While HUB submitted a compliance plan on October 9, 2024, Nasdaq determined it insufficient to demonstrate near-term compliance. HUB is now appealing this decision before the Nasdaq Hearings Panel, which allows its securities to continue trading on the Nasdaq Global Market during the appeal process. The company maintains that its improved financial position supports continued listing, though there's no guarantee the appeal will succeed.

HUB Cyber Security (NASDAQ: HUBC) reported H1 2024 financial results showing revenues of $15.7 million, down from $25.0 million in H1 2023. The company achieved significant improvements in key metrics: gross margin increased to 9.5% from -7.6%, operating expenses decreased 71% to $16.5 million, and operating loss improved by 74%. The company is transitioning away from less profitable segments to focus on its core Secured Data Fabric platform and higher-margin offerings. Management expects H2 revenues to increase sequentially, driven by Cyber Security consulting and Secured Data Fabric clients.

HUB Cyber Security (NASDAQ: HUBC) has announced several significant financial developments: a 70% reduction in its $5.7 million convertible note obligations through a settlement with AGP, securing an additional $1 million investment from an existing investor who previously invested $10 million, and pursuing the refinancing of $7.5 million debt into a long-term settlement. Additionally, the company appointed Ms. Renah Persofsky to its Board of Directors, replacing Ms. Lior Lurye. Persofsky brings extensive experience from multiple Nasdaq-listed and private company boards, strengthening HUB's corporate governance.

HUB Cyber Security (NASDAQ: HUBC) has announced a conference call scheduled for Monday, December 2, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. ET to discuss their first half 2024 financial results and provide a corporate update. Interested participants can join via phone by dialing (844) 836-8745 for domestic calls or (412) 317-6797 for international calls. A live webcast will be available through the company's investor relations website. Questions can be submitted through the webcast portal or via email. A replay will be accessible using access code 3256735.