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Applied Digital issues $42.1 million convertible debenture

Published 24/05/2024, 21:26
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DALLAS – Applied Digital Corporation (NASDAQ: APLD), a company specializing in the construction and operation of digital infrastructure for High-Performance Computing (HPC) applications, has entered into a private financing agreement with an unnamed investor. The agreement involves the issuance of a $42,131,579 unsecured convertible debenture, which carries no interest and has an original issue discount of five percent.

The debenture has a term of 54 weeks, with a conversion price set at the lower of $8.00 or 95% of the company's common stock's lowest daily volume-weighted average price during the five trading days immediately preceding the conversion date. The investor is capped at converting no more than $16 million per month across all held convertible debentures, equating to roughly five percent of the previous thirty days' value traded or less than two days of liquidity.

Applied Digital has the option to prepay the note if its common stock trades below $8.00 or after the thirtieth trading day post the effectiveness of the registration statement for the resale of the note's underlying shares. The investor has agreed not to short the company's stock for the duration of the note.

The net proceeds from this financing will be directed towards significant advancements in the construction of Applied Digital's HPC data center in Ellendale, North Dakota. According to CFO David Rench, the funds underscore the company's commitment to advancing the project and meeting its contractual obligations. The company is also in active negotiations for project-level financing to ensure timely completion.

InvestingPro Insights

As Applied Digital Corporation (NASDAQ: APLD) secures private financing to propel the construction of its High-Performance Computing data center, investors and stakeholders are closely monitoring the company's financial health and market performance. With a market capitalization of $569.78 million and a striking revenue growth of 252.07% over the last twelve months as of Q3 2024, Applied Digital's aggressive expansion in digital infrastructure is evident.

However, it's important to note that, according to InvestingPro Tips, analysts have revised their earnings downwards for the upcoming period and do not anticipate the company will be profitable this year. This is critical for investors to consider, especially in light of the company's recent financing moves. Additionally, Applied Digital's stock price movements have been quite volatile, which could be a point of concern or opportunity, depending on an investor's strategy. For those interested in a more in-depth analysis, there are 12 additional InvestingPro Tips available, which can be accessed with a subscription at https://www.investing.com/pro/APLD. Remember to use the coupon code PRONEWS24 to get an additional 10% off a yearly or biyearly Pro and Pro+ subscription.

InvestingPro Data also reveals that despite the lack of a P/E ratio due to the absence of profitability over the last twelve months, the company has managed a significant boost in revenue. The gross profit margin stands at 18.09%, reflecting some challenges in profitability that the company faces. Furthermore, the short term obligations of Applied Digital exceed its liquid assets, which could impact its financial flexibility.

For potential and current investors, these insights offer a more nuanced understanding of Applied Digital's financial landscape as the company navigates its growth and financing strategies.

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