Loop Media Strengthens Balance Sheet
- Conversion of debt to equity improves debt position
- Reduction of short-term debt by 6.7 million
- Cost control measures implemented
- Decline in share price not welcomed
- No bonuses for fiscal 2023
- Securities not registered under Securities Act
Conversion of significant debt to equity and extension of short-term note delivers significantly improved debt position for the company as it looks forward to the year ahead
“Last week, we held an extensive board session, annual budget meeting and business review for the challenges experienced over the last few quarters, as well as the business plan and expectations for fiscal 2024, and despite a challenging 2023, I am confident in Loop Media’s business model and management team. To evidence that confidence and to further support our business and all shareholders and other stakeholders, I have gladly agreed to support Loop and improve its debt position by converting a significant amount of debt due to myself and affiliated parties into equity as well as extending other short-term debt into longer term debt.” said Bruce Cassidy, Chairman of Loop Media, Inc. “While the recent declines in our share price is not a welcomed development, I am confident in the fundamentals of the business, the overall opportunity and the steps being taken by management to reduce costs and strengthen the business as we seek to maintain and improve growth,” Mr. Cassidy continued.
“We appreciate the support of our Chairman and the rest of our board after their review of our growth plans for the coming year. Our team intends to focus on implementing our business plan and continue to seek opportunities to grow our business while focusing on strengthening the bottom line,” said Jon Niermann, CEO and Co-founder. “We believe that fiscal year 2024 will provide some unique opportunities for us, and that through the implementation of our business plan, we can achieve both top and bottom line growth.”
In addition to the conversion of debt into equity and extending the due date of certain of our short-term debt, Loop Media has further tightened cost control and has identified certain areas for further reductions in our SG&A for fiscal 2024, all while maintaining our commitment to the growth of its revenue and platform distribution. Senior Management of Loop Media is dedicated to the business and its stakeholders and has agreed to significantly reduce their salaries for the time being. In addition, no management bonuses will be paid for fiscal 2023 and several cost centers will be reduced in size while sales, revenue and marketing will continue to aggressively expand and push forward with the strategic plans where it makes sense to do so.
On September 12, 2023, Loop Media and Excel Family Partners, LLLP (“Excel”) entered into a Note Conversion Agreement, pursuant to which Excel agreed to convert
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About Loop Media, Inc.
Loop Media, Inc. (“Loop Media”) (NYSE American: LPTV) is a leading digital out of home (“DOOH”) TV and digital signage platform optimized for businesses, providing free music video, news, sports, and entertainment channels through its Loop TV service. Loop Media is the leading company in the
Loop Media’s digital video content reaches millions of viewers in DOOH locations including bars/restaurants, office buildings, retail businesses, college campuses, airports and on free ad-supported TV platforms and at local gas stations on GSTV terminals in
Loop is fueled by one of the largest and most important short form entertainment libraries that includes music videos, movie trailers and live performances. Loop Media’s non-music channels cover a multitude of genres and moods and include movie trailers, sports highlights, lifestyle and travel videos, viral videos and more. Loop Media’s streaming services generate revenue from advertising, sponsorships, and from subscriptions.
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This news release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including, but not limited to, Loop Media’s expected 2023 results, ability to compete in the highly competitive markets in which it operates, statements regarding Loop Media’s ability to develop talent and attract future talent, the success of strategic actions Loop Media is taking, and the impact of strategic transactions. Forward-looking statements give our current expectations, opinion, belief or forecasts of future events and performance. A statement identified by the use of forward-looking words including "will," "may," "expects," "projects," "anticipates," "plans," "believes," "estimate," "should," and certain of the other foregoing statements may be deemed forward-looking statements. Although Loop Media believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, these statements involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual future activities and results to be materially different from those suggested or described in this news release. Investors are cautioned that any forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those projected. The forward-looking statements in this press release are made as of the date hereof. Loop Media takes no obligation to update or correct its own forward-looking statements, except as required by law, or those prepared by third parties that are not paid for by Loop Media. Loop Media’s SEC filings are available at www.sec.gov.
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