Xiao-I Corp Secures $3.0M in Highly Dilutive Convertible Note Financing

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Xiao-I Corp entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement to raise $3.0 million through an unsecured convertible promissory note and issued 8.5 million pre-delivery shares, with terms indicating significant dilution for existing shareholders.

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• Secured $3.0 Million in Initial Funding

  The company received $3.0 million from an institutional investor through an unsecured convertible promissory note, with an original principal amount of $3.25 million, after accounting for an original issue discount and transaction expenses.

• Issued 8.5 Million Pre-Delivery Shares

  As part of the agreement, 8,503,369 ordinary shares were issued as "pre-delivery shares" for a nominal purchase price of $425.17, contributing to immediate dilution.

• Highly Dilutive Conversion Terms

  The convertible note allows conversion into ADSs at a significant discount, specifically 90% of the lowest daily volume-weighted average price (VWAP) over the ten trading days preceding conversion, minus an additional $0.05 per share.

• Potential for Additional $0.5 Million

  The agreement includes provisions for the potential issuance of two additional convertible notes, each with an original principal amount of $270,000, which would provide an additional $500,000 in funding.

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Xiao-I Corp secured $3.0 million in immediate funding, with the potential for an additional $0.5 million, which is a substantial capital injection for a company with a market capitalization of approximately $12 million. However, the financing terms are highly unfavorable and significantly dilutive. The unsecured convertible note includes an original issue discount and allows conversion at a deep discount to the market price (90% of the lowest 10-day VWAP minus $0.05). Additionally, the issuance of over 8.5 million ordinary shares as "pre-delivery shares" for a nominal price further exacerbates the potential dilution. While the capital provides a lifeline, the aggressive terms suggest the company faced challenges in securing less dilutive financing, posing a significant negative impact on existing shareholder value.