Shareholders approve $54.5M debt-to-equity conversion at a discount, authorizing significant dilution and new equity plan

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Currenc Group Inc. shareholders approved a $54.55 million debt-to-equity conversion, issuing 35.65 million shares at a discount, and adopted a new equity incentive plan reserving 10 million shares, finalizing previously announced proposals.

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• Debt-to-Equity Conversion Approved

  Shareholders approved the issuance of 35,653,995 Ordinary Shares to creditors at a price of US$1.53 per share, settling US$54,550,612.30 of aggregate indebtedness. This conversion price is at a discount to the current stock price of $2.04 and represents significant dilution for existing shareholders, potentially increasing outstanding shares by over 46%.

• 2025 Equity Incentive Plan Adopted

  The company's 2025 Equity Incentive Plan was approved, reserving up to 10,000,000 Ordinary Shares for future awards. This plan also includes an annual evergreen refresh provision, potentially adding further dilution of approximately 13% to current outstanding shares.

• Director Re-elected and Auditor Ratified

  Eric Weinstein was re-elected as a director, and the appointment of MRI Moores Rowland LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2025 was ratified. These are routine governance matters.

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This filing finalizes the previously announced debt-to-equity conversion and the adoption of a new equity incentive plan, representing a critical financial restructuring for Currenc Group Inc. The approval of the debt-to-equity conversion means 35.65 million new shares will be issued at $1.53 per share, a notable discount to the current market price of $2.04. While this action settles a substantial $54.55 million in debt, it will result in significant dilution for existing shareholders, potentially increasing outstanding shares by over 46%. Additionally, the approval of the 2025 Equity Incentive Plan, reserving up to 10 million shares, introduces further potential dilution of approximately 13%. Investors should monitor the impact of this substantial share issuance on the company's stock price and future capital structure.