Xos Amends Convertible Note, Drastically Cuts Conversion Price to $12.00, Increasing Dilution Risk

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Xos, Inc. finalized an amendment to a $15.5 million convertible note, slashing the conversion price from $71.45 to $12.00 per share, which could lead to significant dilution if approved by shareholders.

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• Convertible Note Terms Finalized

  The company amended its convertible promissory note with Aljomaih Automotive Co., reducing the conversion price from $71.451 to $12.00 per share for the $15.5 million outstanding principal.

• Significant Potential Dilution

  This amendment makes 1,291,666 shares convertible, representing a substantial potential increase in outstanding shares, which shareholders are being asked to approve as part of Proposal 6.

• Increased Investor Stake

  Aljomaih Automotive Co. now beneficially owns approximately 28.0% of the company's common stock, including these convertible shares.

• Mandatory Conversion Feature Added

  A new clause allows Xos to compel conversion if the stock's VWAP exceeds $16.00 for at least 20 out of 30 trading days.

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Xos, Inc. has finalized the terms of a critical convertible note amendment with Aljomaih Automotive Co., which shareholders are asked to approve. The conversion price for the $15.5 million outstanding principal has been drastically reduced from $71.45 to $12.00 per share. This significant reduction makes conversion much more likely, potentially adding 1.29 million shares to the outstanding count, representing substantial dilution for existing shareholders. This move, coupled with a new mandatory conversion feature, indicates the company is making significant concessions to secure financing amidst its ongoing "going concern" warning and previous dilutive activities.