Immersion Corp - IMMR STOCK NEWS

Immersion (NASDAQ: IMMR) reported strong Q2 2024 financial results, with total revenues reaching $99.4 million, up from $7.0 million in Q2 2023. GAAP net income attributable to Immersion stockholders was $28.9 million ($0.89 per diluted share), while non-GAAP net income was $37.0 million ($1.14 per diluted share). The company's standalone royalty and license revenue increased to $52.4 million. Immersion also acquired a 42% stake in Barnes & Noble Education, gaining control through board appointments. The company's non-GAAP stockholders' equity grew by $53.0 million to $236.1 million. A quarterly dividend of $0.045 per share was declared, payable on October 18, 2024.

Barnes & Noble Education (NYSE: BNED) has completed significant equity and refinancing transactions to strengthen its balance sheet and support future growth. The company received $95 million in new equity capital from a $50 million private investment and a $45 million equity rights offering. Additionally, $34 million of second lien debt was converted to equity. BNED has also extended its asset-based loan facility, providing access to a $325 million revolving loan maturing in 2028. A 1-for-100 reverse stock split will take effect on June 11, 2024, to meet NYSE listing requirements. These initiatives aim to enhance financial flexibility and reduce interest expenses.

Barnes & Noble Education (BNED) announced the results of its $45 million equity rights offering, which concluded on June 5, 2024. Shareholders subscribed for approximately 71% of the 900 million shares offered at $0.05 per share. The remaining shares will be purchased by Immersion and other existing stockholders under a backstop agreement, totaling $12.9 million. Additionally, BNED will receive $50 million through a private investment led by Immersion. These transactions include converting $34 million of second lien debt to equity and refinancing the company's ABL facility. Proceeds will be used to reduce debt and cover transaction expenses. The transactions are expected to close around June 10, 2024.

Barnes & Noble Education (BNED) announced shareholder approval for significant equity and refinancing transactions led by Immersion These transactions include a $50 million equity investment and a $45 million equity rights offering, yielding $95 million in new equity capital.

Additionally, $34 million in second lien debt will be converted to equity. BNED will also refinance its asset-backed loan facility, accessing a $325 million facility maturing in 2028. These measures aim to enhance BNED's financial position, reduce interest expenses, and support strategic innovation investments.

The shareholder meeting also approved the appointment of five new directors to the board, along with two reappointments, effective with the transaction's closure.

Barnes & Noble Education (NYSE: BNED) has announced its preliminary, unaudited financial results for fiscal year 2024, ending April 27, 2024. The company reported consolidated GAAP revenue of $1.567 billion, a slight increase from $1.543 billion in the prior year. Consolidated GAAP net loss from continuing operations was approximately $63 million, an improvement from the $90 million loss reported last year. Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations stood at $45 million, compared to a loss of $8 million the previous year.

BNED also announced a proposed series of financial transactions to enhance its financial position, including a fully backstopped $45 million Rights Offering and a $50 million Private Investment led by Immersion These measures are expected to generate $75 million of net cash proceeds after transaction costs. The company has received commitments to refinance its existing asset-backed loan facility, providing access to a $325 million facility maturing in 2028. Shareholders will vote on these proposals at a special meeting on June 5, 2024.

Immersion (NASDAQ: IMMR) announced the renewal of its license agreement with Samsung Electronics. This extension allows Samsung to continue using Immersion's haptic feedback technology in its devices, enhancing user experiences in gaming, computing, and software applications. Eric Singer, President and CEO of Immersion, expressed delight at the renewal, emphasizing the growing importance of high-quality tactile effects in consumer devices.

Barnes & Noble Education (NYSE: BNED) announced the effectiveness of its $45 million equity rights offering, as declared by the SEC on May 14, 2024. This offering, part of a broader agreement with Immersion and key stakeholders, aims to raise $95 million in new equity capital, including a $50 million investment led by Immersion. BNED expects to net $75 million in cash post-transaction costs and will convert $34 million in second lien debt to common stock. Additionally, BNED has secured commitments to refinance its asset-backed loan facility to $325 million, maturing in 2028. The rights offering involves issuing 900 million shares at $0.05 per share, available to shareholders of record on May 14, 2024. The subscription period ends on June 5, 2024. Proceeds will be used to pay transaction expenses and reduce the company's ABL facility balance. The company's common stock will continue trading on the NYSE under the symbol 'BNED'.

Immersion , a haptics technology company, reported strong financial results for the first quarter of 2024. The company saw a significant increase in total revenues, GAAP net income, and non-GAAP net income compared to the same period in 2023. Total cash and short-term investments also experienced a notable increase. The CEO highlighted the positive start to the year and emphasized the company's focus on protecting and monetizing its intellectual property to drive long-term shareholder value.