HeartCore Divests Loss-Making Sigmaways Subsidiary, Sheds $2.19M Debt for Strategic Focus

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HeartCore Enterprises has completed the divestiture of its 51% ownership in loss-making subsidiary Sigmaways, along with $2.19 million in related debt, to streamline operations and improve its financial profile.

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• Divestiture of Sigmaways Subsidiary

  HeartCore Enterprises, Inc. sold its entire 51% majority ownership interest in Sigmaways, Inc. to Semaphore Technologies, Inc.

• Assignment of $2.19 Million Debt

  The company assigned all right, title, and interest in $2.19 million of outstanding promissory notes owed by Sigmaways to HeartCore, to the buyer.

• Purchase Price and Earn-Out

  The purchase price for the shares and debt is up to $650,000, consisting of a $1,000 cash payment at closing and an earn-out of up to $649,000 based on 10% of Sigmaways' gross revenue exceeding $5.5 million over 12 months.

• Strategic Rationale

  The divestiture is part of HeartCore's strategy to reduce exposure to a non-core, loss-making subsidiary, address negative equity impact, and enhance operational focus on its IPO consulting and financial services initiatives.

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This divestiture is a critical strategic move for HeartCore, which recently disclosed a going concern warning and material weaknesses in internal controls. By shedding its loss-making Sigmaways subsidiary and $2.19 million in associated debt, the company aims to significantly improve its consolidated financial profile, reduce ongoing operational drag, and focus resources on its core IPO consulting and financial services initiatives. While the upfront cash proceeds are minimal, the primary benefit is the removal of a substantial financial burden, which is crucial for the company's long-term viability.