CareCloud Completes Offering of Series B Non-Convertible Preferred Stock

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CareCloud (Nasdaq: MTBC, MTBCP) has successfully closed a public offering of 1,000,000 shares of its 8.75% Series B Preferred Stock, raising $25 million. The net proceeds, approximately $23.1 million after fees, will facilitate the redemption of part of its higher yielding 11% Series A Preferred Stock and allocate $7.5 million for working capital and growth initiatives. Monthly dividends of $2.1875 per share are scheduled to commence from March 15, 2022.

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• Raised $25 million from the public offering of Series B Preferred Stock.
• Net proceeds of approximately $23.1 million will reduce the higher-cost Series A Preferred Stock.
• Allocation of up to $7.5 million for working capital and potential acquisitions.

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• None.

SOMERSET, N.J., Feb. 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CareCloud, Inc. (Nasdaq: MTBC) (Nasdaq: MTBCP), a leader in healthcare technology solutions for medical practices and health systems nationwide, today announced the successful closing of the previously announced public offering of 1,000,000 shares of its non-convertible 8.75% Series B Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock ("Series B Preferred Stock") at a public offering price of $25 per share, for gross proceeds of $25 million. The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the offering to begin the redemption of a portion of its 11% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock, with up to $7.5 million of net proceeds reserved for working capital, general corporate purposes and growth initiatives, including potential future acquisitions.

B. Riley Securities, Inc., Ladenburg Thalmann & Co. Inc., and EF Hutton, division of Benchmark Investments, LLC, acted as book-running managers for the offering. Aegis Capital Corp., The Benchmark Company, LLC, Boenning & Scattergood, Inc., Chapin Davis Investments, Colliers Securities LLC and Maxim Group LLC acted as co-managers for the offering.

After deducting underwriting fees and other offering expenses payable by CareCloud, the net proceeds to CareCloud were approximately $23.1 million prior to the exercise of the underwriters’ option to purchase additional shares.

Purchasers of shares of Series B Preferred Stock are entitled to receive cumulative cash dividends at the rate of 8.75% per annum of the $25.00 per share liquidation preference (equivalent to $2.1875 per annum per share). Dividends on the Series B Preferred Stock are cumulative and payable monthly on the 15^th day of each month; provided that if any dividend payment date is not a business day, then the dividend may be paid on the next succeeding business day. The first dividend will be paid on March 15, 2022, and will cover the period from the date of issuance through, but not including, the first record date, February 28, 2022. Dividends are payable to holders of record on the applicable record date, which shall be the last day of the calendar month, whether or not a business day.

The shares of preferred stock were sold pursuant to an effective shelf registration statement on Form S-3 previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). The public offering will be made only by means of a prospectus supplement and the accompanying base prospectus. Copies of the prospectus supplement and the accompanying base prospectus may be obtained for free by visiting EDGAR on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Alternatively, copies of the prospectus may be obtained from the offices of B. Riley Securities, at 1300 North 17^th Street, Suite 1300, Arlington, VA 22209 or by calling (703) 312‐9580 or by emailing prospectuses@brileyfin.com.

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

About CareCloud

CareCloud (Nasdaq: MTBC) (Nasdaq: MTBCP) brings disciplined innovation to the business of healthcare. Our suite of technology-enabled solutions helps clients increase financial and operational performance, streamline clinical workflows and improve the patient experience. More than 40,000 providers count on CareCloud to help them improve patient care while reducing administrative burdens and operating costs. Learn more about our products and services including revenue cycle management (RCM), practice management (PM), electronic health records (EHR), business intelligence, telehealth and patient experience management (PXM) at www.carecloud.com.

SOURCE CareCloud

Forward Looking Statements

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Company Contact:
Bill Korn
Chief Financial Officer
CareCloud
bkorn@carecloud.com

Investor Contact:
Matt Kreps, Managing Director
Darrow Associates Investor Relations
mkreps@darrowir.com
(214) 597-8200

FAQ

What is the purpose of CareCloud's recent stock offering?

CareCloud's recent stock offering aims to raise funds for redeeming higher-cost Series A Preferred Stock and support working capital and growth initiatives.

What is the dividend rate for CareCloud's Series B Preferred Stock?

The dividend rate for CareCloud's Series B Preferred Stock is 8.75% per annum, equivalent to $2.1875 per share.

When will dividends be paid for CareCloud's Series B Preferred Stock?

Dividends on CareCloud's Series B Preferred Stock will be paid monthly, starting on March 15, 2022.

How much money did CareCloud raise from its public offering?

CareCloud raised $25 million from its public offering of 1,000,000 shares of Series B Preferred Stock.

What will CareCloud do with the proceeds from the stock offering?

CareCloud will use the proceeds to redeem part of its Series A Preferred Stock and for general corporate purposes, including potential acquisitions.