GARDENA, CA - Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. (NASDAQ:FFIE), a manufacturer of electric vehicles, announced on Monday that it has entered into a Waiver Agreement with certain investors to adjust the terms of its convertible notes, aiming to alleviate its cash burden and promote the conversion of these notes into common stock.
The Waiver Agreement, effective as of Thursday, August 2, 2024, addresses the company's obligations under secured and unsecured convertible notes issued pursuant to Securities Purchase Agreements dated August 14, 2022, and May 8, 2023, respectively. These notes had required Faraday Future to pay accrued interest and a make-whole amount in cash upon conversion.
Under the new terms, Faraday Future has agreed to voluntarily reduce the conversion price to the 90% of the volume-weighted average price (VWAP) of its common stock if it is lower than the current conversion price at the time of conversion. This adjustment is designed to encourage investors to convert their notes into shares of common stock, which could help improve the company's cash position.
Furthermore, the Waiver Agreement stipulates that if the company chooses to make a full voluntary adjustment, it will not only reduce the conversion price but also issue additional shares to account for any accrued interest that the note holder waives. This adjustment will remain in effect until five business days after the company provides written notice to revoke it.
The agreement also extends the investors' right to purchase additional convertible notes for one year from the effective date of the Waiver Agreement. Faraday Future plans to apply similar adjustments to other existing notes and those that may be issued in the future under existing purchase agreements.
In other recent news, Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. has seen a series of significant developments. The company reported a modest revenue of $0.8 million against an operational loss of $286 million for fiscal year 2023. However, the net loss decreased to $432 million, down from $602 million the previous year, following the commencement of vehicle deliveries in the third quarter of 2023.
Faraday Future also successfully raised approximately $300 million through convertible notes and other financing methods. Moreover, the company expanded its authorized common stock from 463.3 million to 4.17 billion shares, a move approved by stockholders during an annual meeting.
In corporate governance, the company witnessed the resignation of board member Li Han, who is expected to continue contributing in an advisory capacity. Additionally, Faraday Future resumed its Start of Delivery Second Phase with the delivery of the latest FF 91 2.0 model.
InvestingPro Insights
In light of Faraday Future's recent Waiver Agreement to adjust the terms of its convertible notes, insights from InvestingPro provide a clearer picture of the company's financial status. According to InvestingPro Data, Faraday Future has a market capitalization of approximately $134.67 million. With a negative price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of -0.58 for the last twelve months as of Q1 2024, the company's financial performance raises concerns. This is further compounded by a significant gross profit margin deficit of -7952.67% and an operating income margin of -29755.34% in the same period, indicating substantial operational losses.
InvestingPro Tips suggest that Faraday Future operates with a significant debt burden and may struggle to make interest payments on its debt, which aligns with the company's efforts to alleviate cash burdens through the Waiver Agreement. The company also has a history of quickly burning through cash and is not expected to be profitable this year. Additionally, analysts anticipate sales growth in the current year, which could be a positive sign for the company's future revenue streams.
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