Alternus Clean Energy Secures $1M in New Capital and Converts $8.27M Debt to Equity via Preferred Stock Issuance

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Alternus Clean Energy, Inc. announced a private placement raising $1 million and converted $8.27 million in outstanding debt into new Series D and Series E Convertible Preferred Stock, significantly strengthening its balance sheet.

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• $1 Million Capital Raise

  Alternus Clean Energy secured $1 million in gross proceeds through a private placement of 2,150 shares of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock to an accredited investor.

• $8.27 Million Debt Converted to Equity

  The company converted $7.583 million in promissory notes into 7,583 shares of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock and $684 thousand in promissory notes into 684 shares of Series E Convertible Preferred Stock, significantly reducing its debt burden.

• New Convertible Preferred Stock Series Issued

  The Board authorized and issued Series D and Series E Convertible Preferred Stock, with a conversion price of $0.10 per share (a substantial premium to the current common stock price), down-round anti-dilution protection, and voting rights on an as-converted basis.

• Contingent Put Option Granted

  A Put Option Agreement grants the investor the right to require the company to repurchase up to 1,150 Series D shares for $1.15 million, contingent on the company raising a minimum of $8 million in a future equity capital raise.

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Alternus Clean Energy, Inc. has significantly strengthened its financial position by raising $1 million in new capital and converting over $8.27 million in outstanding debt into Series D and Series E Convertible Preferred Stock. This debt-to-equity conversion substantially cleans up the balance sheet, reducing liabilities and providing working capital for general corporate purposes. The preferred shares are convertible at $0.10 per share, which is a substantial premium to the current common stock price of $0.0011, indicating investor confidence in significant future price appreciation. While these preferred shares carry down-round anti-dilution protection, the high conversion price means immediate dilution from conversion is not a concern unless the stock price rises considerably. A contingent put option on a portion of the Series D shares represents a potential future obligation, but it is tied to the company raising additional equity.