Zeo Energy Secures $7.5M Convertible Note Financing with Highly Dilutive Terms

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Zeo Energy Corp. entered into a Note Purchase Agreement for up to $7.5 million in convertible notes, with an initial $1.5 million funded, providing critical capital but under highly dilutive terms including a conversion price floor below current market value.

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• Convertible Note Financing Secured

  Zeo Energy Corp. entered into a Note Purchase Agreement with White Lion Capital, LLC for up to $7.5 million in unsecured convertible promissory notes.

• Initial Funding Received

  The first closing on June 9, 2026, provided $1.5 million in gross proceeds from a $1.67 million principal note. An additional $6.0 million may be funded over the next year.

• Highly Dilutive Conversion Terms

  Notes are convertible at the investor's option at the greater of $0.50 per share (Floor Price) or 95% of the 5-day VWAP, which is significantly below the current stock price of $0.74.

• Restrictive Covenants and Default Penalties

  The agreement includes a "most favored nation" clause, restrictions on future financings, and a 120% principal increase upon an event of default, highlighting the company's weak bargaining position.

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This financing provides a lifeline for Zeo Energy, which recently disclosed a "going concern" risk and received a Nasdaq delisting notice. However, the terms are highly unfavorable and significantly dilutive for existing shareholders. The conversion price mechanism, with a floor of $0.50 (below the current market price of $0.74), and the potential for up to $7.5 million in new capital will likely result in substantial dilution. The restrictive covenants, including a "most favored nation" clause and limitations on future capital raises, further constrain the company's financial flexibility. While the capital is crucial for extending the company's operational runway, the cost to existing equity holders is very high.