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Quantum enters $200M equity purchase agreement with Yorkville; obtains debt covenant waivers
QUANTUM CORP /DE/
- Standby Equity Purchase Agreement (SEPA) with YA II PN, Ltd.; up to $200M of common stock over 36 months.
- Shares sold at 96% of VWAP (Option 1) or 97% of lowest daily VWAP over 3 days (Option 2).
- Exchange cap at 1,157,139 shares (19.99% of outstanding) unless shareholder approval or avg price >$32.57.
- Amendments to Term Loan and Revolver credit agreements waive minimum EBITDA test for Dec 31, 2024 and Mar 31, 2025, and waive defaults.
- Proceeds intended to repay debt and for working capital; company cites efforts to lower debt and interest costs.