Banzai International Secures Additional $2.33M in Highly Dilutive Convertible Note Financing

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Banzai International completed another closing of its private placement, issuing $2.33 million in senior secured convertible notes and warrants, bringing total notes issued under the agreement to $9.23 million.

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• Secured $2.33M in Convertible Notes

  Banzai International completed an additional closing of its private placement, issuing $2.33 million in senior secured convertible notes and associated warrants.

• Significant Dilution Potential

  The notes are convertible and warrants exercisable at $1.11 per share, below the current market price, with a low conversion floor of $0.2540, indicating substantial potential dilution for existing shareholders.

• Ongoing Capital Raises

  This "February Closing" is part of a larger financing agreement, bringing the total principal amount of notes issued to $9.23 million, following previous tranches in August and October 2025.

• Net Proceeds for Operations

  The company received approximately $1.6 million in net proceeds from this tranche, which will be used for general corporate purposes and working capital.

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This 8-K details the "February Closing" of a previously announced private placement of senior secured convertible notes and warrants. The company received approximately $1.6 million in net proceeds from this tranche, which is a substantial amount relative to its current market capitalization. The notes carry a 10% original issue discount and are convertible at $1.11 per share, with warrants also exercisable at $1.11 per share, both below the current stock price of $1.29. A very low conversion floor price of $0.2540 exists, indicating significant potential for further dilution if the stock price declines. This financing follows previous closings in August and October 2025 under the same agreement, bringing the total principal amount of notes issued to $9.23 million. This continuous reliance on highly dilutive financing, including a recent 424B1 filing for a 25 million share SEPA, highlights the company's ongoing capital needs and places considerable pressure on existing shareholders. The proceeds are earmarked for general corporate purposes and working capital.