SPI Energy Co., Ltd. Amends Terms of Convertible Bond Financing

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SPI Energy Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ:SPI) announced an amendment to its convertible bond financing agreement with Magical Glaze Limited. The repayment terms involve US$6.6 million due by October 8, 2020, and US$13.4 million due by March 31, 2021, of a total principal amount of US$20 million. SPI Energy, a provider of photovoltaic (PV) solutions, operates globally and is involved in various green industries. The company emphasizes the importance of recognizing risks and uncertainties in forward-looking statements related to its business.

Positive

• The amendment provides structured repayment terms for the convertible bond financing, potentially easing cash flow concerns for the company.
• SPI is strategically targeting investment opportunities in green industries, indicating a focus on future growth.

Negative

• The significant amount due (US$20 million) raises concerns about the company's liquidity and financial obligations.
• The ongoing global challenges, like COVID-19, may impact SPI's ability to meet its projected goals and obligations.

SANTA CLARA, CA / ACCESSWIRE / October 8, 2020 / SPI Energy Co., Ltd., (NASDAQ:SPI) (the "Company"), a global provider of photovoltaic (PV) solutions for business, residential, government, and utility customers and investors, today announced that it entered into an amendment agreement with respect to the Company's convertible bond financing with Magical Glaze Limited, pursuant to which agreement the repayment of US$6.6 million and US$ 13.4 million of the a principal amount of US$20 million is due by October 8, 2020 and March 31, 2021, respectively.

About SPI Energy
SPI Energy Co., Ltd. (SPI) is a global provider of photovoltaic (PV) solutions for business, residential, government, and utility customers and investors. The Company provides a full spectrum of EPC services to third party project developers, as well as develops, owns and operates solar projects that sell electricity to the grid in multiple countries, including the U.S., the U.K., Greece, Japan and Italy. The Company has its headquarters in Santa Clara, California and maintains global operations in Asia, Europe, North America and Australia. SPI is also targeting strategic investment opportunities in green industries and/or industries, such as electric vehicles and charging stations, leveraging the Company's expertise and growing base of cash flow from solar projects and funding development of projects in agriculture (hemp, alfalfa, etc.) and other markets with significant growth potential.

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements, as that term is defined in the Private Litigation Reform Act of 1995, that involve significant risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements can be identified through the use of words such as may," "might," "will," "intend," "should," "could," "can," "would," "continue," "expect," "believe," "anticipate," "estimate," "predict," "outlook," "potential," "plan," "seek," and similar expressions and variations or the negatives of these terms or other comparable terminology. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which reflect the Company's current expectations and speak only as of the date of this release. Actual results may differ materially from the Company's current expectations depending upon a number of factors. These factors include, among others, the coronavirus (COVID-19) and the effects of the outbreak and actions taken in connection therewith, adverse changes in general economic and market conditions, competitive factors including but not limited to pricing pressures and new product introductions, uncertainty of customer acceptance of new product offerings and market changes, risks associated with managing the growth of the business, and those other risks and uncertainties that are described in the "Risk Factors" section of the Company's annual report filed on Form 20-F filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Except as required by law, the Company does not undertake any responsibility to revise or update any forward-looking statements.

CONTACT:
SPI Energy Co., Ltd.
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SOURCE: SPI Energy Co., Ltd.

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FAQ

What did SPI Energy announce on October 8, 2020?

SPI Energy announced an amendment to its convertible bond financing agreement with Magical Glaze Limited.

What are the repayment terms for SPI Energy's convertible bonds?

US$6.6 million is due by October 8, 2020, and US$13.4 million is due by March 31, 2021.

How much is the total principal amount of SPI Energy's convertible bond financing?

The total principal amount of the convertible bond financing is US$20 million.

What industries is SPI Energy targeting for strategic investments?

SPI Energy is targeting green industries, including electric vehicles and agriculture.

What risks did SPI Energy acknowledge in its press release?

SPI Energy acknowledged risks related to COVID-19, market conditions, and competitive factors.