Reborn Coffee Restructures Debt with Onerous Terms, Granting Warrants and Future Capital Raise Lien

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Reborn Coffee, Inc. entered into an Amended and Restated Forbearance Agreement with Arena Investors to avoid default, but agreed to a strict repayment schedule, issued new warrants, and committed 70% of future capital raise proceeds to debt repayment.

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• Debt Default Forbearance

  Reborn Coffee entered into an Amended and Restated Forbearance Agreement with Arena Investors, who agreed to waive and forbear from exercising rights related to prior payment delays on 10% Original Issue Discount Secured Convertible Debentures.

• Strict Repayment Schedule

  The company committed to pay $400,000 to Arena Investors by April 30, 2026, followed by monthly $400,000 payments starting May 30, 2026, with all remaining outstanding amounts due by September 30, 2026.

• Onerous Future Capital Lien

  Reborn Coffee must pay Arena Investors 70% of the cash proceeds from any future sale of its securities towards the outstanding debentures, significantly restricting its ability to raise capital for operations.

• New Warrants Issued

  The company issued 250,000 common stock purchase warrants to Arena Investors with an exercise price of $2.00 per share.

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This 8-K filing reveals Reborn Coffee's significant financial distress, as it was in default on its convertible debentures. While the Amended and Restated Forbearance Agreement prevents immediate default, the terms are highly unfavorable. The company must make substantial near-term payments and has committed 70% of any future equity offering proceeds to Arena Investors, severely limiting its ability to raise capital for operational needs. The issuance of 250,000 new warrants and the registration of 435,771 shares for resale by Arena Investors will also create a significant overhang and potential dilution for existing shareholders. This agreement signals a challenging financial outlook and a constrained path for future growth.