Banzai International, Inc. - BNZI STOCK NEWS

Banzai International (NASDAQ: BNZI) has received approval to transfer its listing from the Nasdaq Global Market to the Nasdaq Capital Market, effective October 31, 2024. The transfer will not impact share trading, and the company will maintain its BNZI symbol. Following a hearing on September 19, 2024, the Nasdaq Hearings Panel granted this transfer request. Banzai must meet continued listing requirements by January 31, 2025. The company has recently launched initiatives to improve its financial position and net income while maintaining growth, including appointing MZ Group as their investor relations partner.

Banzai International (NASDAQ: BNZI) has launched Curate, an AI-powered newsletter platform that automates content creation and audience engagement. Powered by OpenAI's GPT-4, Curate automatically writes, publishes, and distributes branded articles, reducing the traditional need for multiple professionals. The platform allows for daily or weekly updates and integrates with Banzai's Reach product for subscriber growth. According to CEO Joe Davy, Curate aims to reduce newsletter creation costs and effort by 90%. The platform includes analytics, reporting, and customization features to help marketers achieve their email subscriber, SEO, and lead generation goals.

Banzai International (NASDAQ: BNZI) has scheduled its Third Quarter 2024 earnings conference call for Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time. The call will be hosted by Founder & CEO Joe Davy and Interim CFO Alvin Yip, who will discuss Q3 results ending September 30, 2024, expanding partnerships, and recent debt payoff and restructuring agreements. A detailed press release will be issued before the call. The presentation will be available during the webcast and through the company's investor relations website. A replay will be accessible until February 14, 2025.

Banzai International (NASDAQ: BNZI), a leading marketing technology company, has announced that it has regained compliance with Nasdaq's minimum bid price requirement. The company received notice from Nasdaq confirming that it has met the conditions of Listing Rule 5450(a)(1), which requires maintaining a minimum closing bid price of $1.00 or more for at least 10 consecutive business days.

On October 18, 2024, Nasdaq informed Banzai that it had achieved compliance with this rule. As a result, the Nasdaq Listing Qualifications Staff has closed the prior bid price deficiency matter. This development ensures Banzai's continued listing on the Nasdaq stock exchange.

Banzai International, Inc. (NASDAQ: BNZI) has announced significant enhancements to its Demio platform through deeper integration with Salesforce, the industry-leading AI CRM company. This integration addresses key operational challenges faced by marketing teams, offering improved precision in webinar data management.

Key enhancements include:

• Automated List Management: Syncing registrants to Salesforce Account Engagement
• Real-Time UTM Tracking: Holistic insights into campaign performance
• Advanced Search for List Management: Quick navigation of extensive lists
• Custom Field Syncing: Ensuring accurate information across platforms

These features aim to maximize efficiency and insight, enabling marketers to focus on optimizing campaigns with real-time data-driven adjustments. Joe Davy, CEO of Banzai, emphasized that this upgrade offers a more scalable, data-rich experience that will drive better outcomes with less effort.

Banzai International, Inc. (NASDAQ: BNZI), a leading marketing technology company, has engaged MZ Group to lead its strategic investor relations and financial communications program. The campaign will highlight Banzai's consolidation of mission-critical MarTech products to build a data-driven platform of integrated solutions. Key points:

• Banzai's total available market is expected to grow to $39.4 billion by 2026 at a CAGR of 11.8%
• The company has added 1,434 customers through August 2024, including 981 new and 453 reactivating customers
• Banzai currently serves nearly 3,000 customers
• The company has entered into restructuring agreements totaling $28.8 million in reduced liabilities
• Banzai recently closed a $5 million private placement

Banzai's products, including Reach and Demio, are praised by customers like Cisco and LoanDepot for their user-friendly interfaces and powerful features.

Banzai International, Inc. (NASDAQ: BNZI) has announced a comprehensive initiative to improve its Net Income by up to $13.5 million annually. The plan includes reducing annual operational expenses by up to $9.9 million by March 31, 2025, and other expenses by up to $3.6 million. Key measures include:

1. Workforce adjustments: Reducing staffing and independent contractor expenses by 27%.
2. Interest expense reduction: Restructuring long-term debt with Columbia Pacific Advisors, extending maturity to February 19, 2027, and converting to 100% Payable-in-Kind interest.
3. Vendor cost-savings: Implementing additional measures to reduce discretionary spending, legal and accounting expenses, and real-estate costs.

The company aims to extend its cash runway while maintaining its growth plan and continuing investment in its software platform and marketing.

Banzai International, Inc. (NASDAQ: BNZI) has been granted an extension by the Nasdaq Listing Qualifications Panel to regain compliance with continued listing requirements. The company must file an application for listing on The Nasdaq Capital Market by October 7, 2024, and demonstrate compliance with specific Listing Rules by January 31, 2025.

Banzai is currently in violation of the bid price requirement (Rule 5450(a)(1)) and the market value of listed securities requirement (Rule 5450(b)(2)(A)). CEO Joe Davy expressed confidence in the company's ability to cure these deficiencies within the given timeframe, stating that they are taking substantial steps to recapitalize the balance sheet, add liquidity, and set up the company for long-term shareholder value.

Banzai International (NASDAQ: BNZI) has closed a $5 million private placement priced at-the-market under Nasdaq rules. The offering included 1,176,471 shares of Class A common stock (or pre-funded warrants), along with Series A and short-term Series B warrants to purchase additional shares. The purchase price was $4.25 per share, with warrants exercisable at $4.00 per share.

H.C. Wainwright & Co. acted as the exclusive placement agent. Banzai plans to use the net proceeds to pay off its outstanding credit facility with Yorkville Advisors and for working capital. The securities were offered under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act and have not been registered, limiting their sale in the United States.