System1 Secures $150M Term Loan, Reduces Debt by $160M, and Settles Litigation, Extending Runway to 2031

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System1, Inc. has executed a comprehensive debt exchange, securing a new $150 million term loan, reducing total indebtedness by over $160 million, and extending its debt maturity to 2031, while also settling all outstanding disputes with its lenders.

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• Debt Restructuring & Reduction

  System1 replaced $302.6 million in existing term and revolving loans with a new $150 million term loan, $39.3 million in convertible preferred stock, and a $31.4 million cash payment, resulting in a net debt reduction of over $160 million.

• Maturity Extension

  The new $150 million term loan matures in January 2031, significantly extending the company's debt runway from previous maturities of July 2027 (term loan) and January 2027 (revolver).

• Litigation Settlement

  The company reached a full settlement of all outstanding disputes with its lenders, including the dismissal with prejudice of the "Pending SDNY Litigation."

• Convertible Preferred Stock Issued

  System1 issued $39.3 million in Series A Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock to lenders, convertible at $10.40 per share (vs. current $2.98) and representing approximately 27.4% of common equity on an as-converted basis. Shareholder approval is required for the issuance of common stock upon conversion.

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This is a transformational event for System1, Inc., fundamentally altering its financial outlook. The company, which had previously expressed "substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern," has successfully restructured its debt, reducing its total indebtedness by over $160 million and extending its maturity profile to 2031. This provides critical financial runway and stability. The settlement of all outstanding disputes with lenders, including the "Pending SDNY Litigation," removes a significant legal overhang. While the issuance of $39.3 million in convertible preferred stock represents potential dilution (approximately 27.4% of common equity on an as-converted basis), the conversion price of $10.40 per share, significantly above the current stock price of $2.98, indicates a strong belief in future value by the participating lenders. This comprehensive agreement de-risks the company and positions it for strategic execution.