Ameri100 Secures Amendment to Preferred Stock Agreement Resulting in an Anticipated $1.5 Million in Annual Cash Savings
SUWANEE, Ga., June 26, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AMERI Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMRH) (“Ameri100” or the “Company”), a specialized SAP® cloud, digital and enterprise services company, today announced that it has entered into an Amendment Agreement (the “Agreement) to amend and restate the terms of the Certificate of Designation of Rights and Preferences (the “Amendment”) to the Company’s existing 9.00% Series A Cumulative Preferred Stock (the “Preferred Stock”), with Lone Star Value Investors, LP (“LSV”), the sole holder of the Preferred Stock.
Key terms of the Amendment, which will be filed with the Delaware Secretary of State following stockholder approval at the Company’s 2018 annual meeting, are:
- The elimination of any prior defaults with respect to non-payment of dividends.
- The cancellation of the existing cash dividend rate of 9.00% per annum or the payment of a penalty rate of 11.00% per annum for the payment of dividends in-kind through the issuance of additional Preferred Stock; in lieu thereof, the Company will pay Preferred Stockholders dividends in-kind through the issuance of additional Preferred Stock at a rate per annum equal to 2.00% for the next two years and then a cash dividend at the rate of 2.00% per annum. As a result of the Amendment, the Company anticipates approximately $1.5 million in annualized cash savings.
In addition, pursuant to the Agreement, Ameri100 will issue five-year warrants to holders of Preferred Stock to purchase 5,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock promptly following the effectiveness of the Amendment. The warrants will be immediately exercisable upon their issuance at a cash conversion price of $1.50 per share. The warrants are subject to an accelerated termination date if the Company’s share price exceeds $2.00 for 10 out of 15 consecutive trading days. Should the Company elect to accelerate the termination date of the warrants, any unexercised at the termination date shall automatically be canceled without any further obligations on the part of the Company or the holders of the warrants.
The Amendment and warrant issuance are subject to approval by the Company’s stockholders at the Company’s 2018 annual meeting of stockholders which is anticipated to be held in August 2018.
Dev Nidhi, Founder and Vice Chairman of Ameri100, stated, “Replacing the Preferred Stock cash dividend with a paid in-kind payment over the next two years, together with a reduction in the dividend accretion rate, are the first of several steps being taken to preserve our capital and give us additional liquidity with which to pursue our growth goals, both organic and through the consummation of acquisition opportunities that will enhance value for shareholders. On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank LSV for working with us in support of the Company’s long-term success.”
About Ameri100
Ameri100 is a specialized SAP® cloud, digital and enterprise services company which provides SAP® services to customers worldwide. Headquartered in Suwanee, Georgia, Ameri100 has offices in the U.S. and Canada. The Company also has global delivery centers in India. With its bespoke engagement model, the Company delivers transformational value to its clients across industry verticals. For further information, visit www.ameri100.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
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Corporate Contact:
Viraj Patel, Chief Financial Officer
IR@ameri100.com
Investor Relations Contact:
Jody Burfening/Sanjay M. Hurry
LHA Investor Relations
(212) 838-3777
IR@ameri100.com
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