Roadzen Amends Convertible Notes, Defers Payments, Adds Dilution Protection

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Roadzen Inc. amended its convertible notes, deferring debt payments for short-term liquidity but accepting more dilutive terms, including a "death spiral" clause and requiring shareholder approval for significant potential dilution.

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• Installment Payment Deferral

  Installment amounts due from November and January convertible notes were deferred until July 20, 2026, providing short-term liquidity relief.

• Dilutive Issuance Protection Added

  The November Note now includes a provision that adjusts its conversion price downwards if the company issues equity at a lower price, increasing potential dilution for existing shareholders.

• Redemption Obligation Removed

  A clause requiring the company to use future capital raise proceeds to redeem the November Note was removed, freeing up cash for other uses.

• Shareholder Approval for Dilution

  The company must seek shareholder approval for the issuance of shares upon conversion of the notes if it exceeds 20% of outstanding shares, indicating significant potential dilution.

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Roadzen Inc. has amended its convertible notes, deferring significant installment payments until July 20, 2026. This provides crucial short-term liquidity relief for a company with ongoing "going concern" concerns. However, the amendment also introduces a "death spiral" clause to the November Note, allowing the investor to convert at lower prices if the company issues equity below the current conversion price, which can lead to substantial dilution for existing shareholders. The company also removed a provision requiring it to use future capital raise proceeds to redeem the note, and must seek shareholder approval for potential dilution exceeding 20% of outstanding shares.