Exela Technologies Provides Update on Capital Deployment Strategy

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Exela Technologies has updated its Capital Deployment Strategy, establishing XCV-STS, LLC to manage assets aimed at enhancing shareholder value. The company purchased $70 million in 2026 Senior Secured Notes at a discount using equity-raise funds, marking the first asset to STS. Interest from these notes and proceeds from planned asset sales will be utilized to return value to shareholders. While Exela is optimistic about executing the strategy, it acknowledges potential uncertainties regarding necessary approvals and successful implementations.

Positive

• Establishment of XCV-STS, LLC to enhance shareholder value.
• Purchase of $70 million in 2026 Senior Secured Notes at a discount.

Negative

• Success of the Capital Deployment Strategy is uncertain and dependent on external approvals.
• No assurances can be made regarding successful implementation and completion of the strategy.

IRVING, Texas, Aug. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Exela Technologies, Inc. (“Exela” or “Company”) (NASDAQ: XELA, XELAP) today announced an update to its Capital Deployment Strategy (the “Strategy”) that was previously announced June 6, 2022. Exela has established XCV-STS, LLC (“STS” or “Serve the Shareholders”) to hold assets to be used for implementing the Strategy. The Company has purchased $70 million of face value 2026 Senior Secured Notes at a discount with funds raised from equity. This will be the first contribution into STS. Interest paid on the Notes contributed to STS, together with additional anticipated contributions of the proceeds from the planned asset sales announced as part of the Strategy and other surplus cash will be set aside and used to create and return value to shareholders.

“Today’s announcement is an important part of our recently initiated Capital Deployment Strategy to Serve the Shareholders. We continue to believe that every part of our capital structure is inappropriately valued . STS will allow us to continue to hunt for rewarding opportunities,” noted Par Chadha, Executive Chairman Exela. “We look forward to sharing more business updates on our upcoming earnings call.”

The successful implementation of our Strategy is dependent upon obtaining appropriate approvals of various internal and external stakeholders, the successful sale of certain stand-alone assets, and other factors, many of which are outside of our control. Although the Company believes it will be able to obtain such approvals and will be successful in its endeavors, it cannot provide any assurances that it will be successful in obtaining such approvals or in effectively implementing and timely completing the Strategy, or that successful completion of the Strategy will have the desired impact.

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About Exela Technologies
Exela Technologies is a business process automation (BPA) leader, leveraging a global footprint and proprietary technology to provide digital transformation solutions enhancing quality, productivity, and end-user experience. With decades of experience operating mission-critical processes, Exela serves a growing roster of more than 4,000 customers throughout 50 countries, including 60% of the Fortune® 100. Utilizing foundational technologies spanning information management, workflow automation, and integrated communications, Exela’s software and services include multi-industry, departmental solution suites addressing finance and accounting, human capital management, and legal management, as well as industry-specific solutions for banking, healthcare, insurance, and the public sector. Through cloud-enabled platforms, built on a configurable stack of automation modules, and approximetly 17,000 employees operating in 23 countries, Exela rapidly deploys integrated technology and operations as an end-to-end digital journey partner.

Forward-Looking Statements
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Investor and/or Media Contacts:
Vincent Kondaveeti
E: vincent.kondaveeti@exelatech.com

Mary Beth Benjamin
E: IR@exelatech.com

FAQ

What is Exela Technologies' recent update regarding its capital strategy?

Exela Technologies announced an update to its Capital Deployment Strategy, forming XCV-STS, LLC to manage assets aimed at enhancing shareholder value.

How much did Exela Technologies purchase in Senior Secured Notes?

Exela Technologies purchased $70 million in 2026 Senior Secured Notes at a discount.

What is the significance of the $70 million purchase for Exela shareholders?

The $70 million purchase is intended to generate interest that, along with proceeds from planned asset sales, will be used to return value to shareholders.

What risks are associated with Exela Technologies' Capital Deployment Strategy?

The strategy's success depends on obtaining various internal and external approvals, and there are no guarantees it will be successfully implemented.