NEW YORK – Ideanomics, Inc. (NASDAQ:IDEX (NYSE:IEX)), a company specializing in motor vehicles and passenger car bodies, announced today that it has entered into an amended and restated promissory note with Tillou Management and Consulting LLC, increasing the principal amount to $7,217,095. This adjustment includes a new $3,000,000 advance and consolidates previous unpaid fees and expenses.
The amended note, effective May 29, 2024, follows a prior agreement from April 25, 2024, which had raised the principal from $2,000,000 to $4,137,095. As part of the agreement, Ideanomics is committed to weekly repayments, beginning on the first business day after the company receives net proceeds under the Standby Equity Purchase Agreement (SEPA) with YA II PN, LTD., or no later than July 1, 2024. The loan carries a 16% annual interest rate, with overdue amounts subject to an additional 2%.
Ideanomics also amended its SEPA with YA II PN, LTD. on April 15, 2024. The amendment increases the company's option to sell up to 10,000,000 shares of common stock to YA II PN, LTD. during the commitment period. The purchase price for shares sold under this agreement is set at 94% of the lowest daily volume-weighted average price (VWAP) over three trading days following an advance notice from the company.
Alongside these financial adjustments, the company disclosed that Shane McMahon, Executive Chairman of Ideanomics, is entitled to a grant of up to 7,217,095 shares of common stock, in connection with the compensatory arrangements related to the Tillou Promissory Notes.
The latest financial maneuvers come as Ideanomics continues to navigate its strategic and financial planning. The details of these transactions were outlined in the company's recent SEC 8-K filing, which serves as the basis for this report. The filing reflects the company's ongoing efforts to secure its financial position and streamline its capital structure.
In other recent news, Ideanomics' subsidiary Solectrac is shifting its business strategy towards direct-to-consumer sales and forming partnerships with selected dealers in strategic markets. The company aims to capitalize on government EV subsidy programs and cooperative purchasing agreements, which align with its mission of promoting zero-emission regenerative agriculture and utility operations. Solectrac has secured e-tractor vendor status with two national cooperative purchasing agencies, TIPS and AEPA, and is actively involved in the Clean Off-Road Equipment Voucher Incentive Project (CORE) in California. Through this initiative, the company has sold over 60 electric tractors.
Solectrac is also participating in a yearlong pilot program with the North Carolina Zoo, supported by North Carolina's Electric Cooperatives, Randolph Electric Membership Corporation, and North Carolina Zoo Society. The e25G compact tractor will be used in the Zoo's operations to help achieve their goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2025. These recent developments demonstrate Solectrac's commitment to sustainability and its ambition to lead the shift towards eco-friendly alternatives in the agricultural and utility sectors.
InvestingPro Insights
As Ideanomics (NASDAQ:IDEX) restructures its financial agreements, a glance at the company's latest metrics from InvestingPro provides a clearer picture of its financial health. With a market capitalization of $12.6 million, the company is relatively small, which may influence its ability to raise capital and affect its stock volatility. The data shows a significant revenue growth of 101.91% over the last twelve months as of Q3 2023, which could be indicative of the company's growth potential. However, this growth is tempered by a substantial gross profit margin decline to -3.4%, reflecting the challenges Ideanomics faces in maintaining profitability.
InvestingPro Tips highlight key concerns for investors, including Ideanomics' significant debt burden and the difficulty it may face in making interest payments on this debt. Additionally, the company's short-term obligations exceeding its liquid assets should be considered when assessing the company's ability to meet its immediate financial commitments. For potential investors looking at the bigger picture, it's worth noting that Ideanomics has not been profitable over the last twelve months and does not pay a dividend to shareholders, which might affect investment attractiveness.
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