CENTENNIAL, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NUBURU, Inc. (“NUBURU” or the “Company”) (NYSE American: BURU), a leading innovator in high-power and high-brightness industrial blue laser technology, today announced a comprehensive funding program of approximately $65 million, including $15 million of direct investment and $50 million equity line of credit. This funding represents a pivotal moment for NUBURU, enabling us to accelerate commercialization with predictable access to capital.
Investment Summary:
On October 1, 2024, NUBURU, Inc. (the “Company”) entered into a master transaction terms agreement (the “Master Agreement”) with Liqueous LP, a Delaware limited partnership (the “Investor”) pursuant to which, the Company and the Investor established a strategic financing framework for short-term and long-term financing for the Company. The Master Agreement provides for: (i) an immediate capital infusion from the Investor of $3 million at current market price, (ii) subsequent weekly capital infusions of $1,250,000 at market price until an additional $10 million has been invested; (iii) the acquisition and conversion of certain outstanding notes; (iv) an adjustment to current market price of certain outstanding pre-funded warrants held by the Investor having a current cash value of approximately $2.2 million; and (v) the implementation of a $50 million equity line of credit (the “ELOC”) pursuant to which the Company may require the Investor to purchase common stock from time-to-time in the amounts and for the prices determined in accordance with the terms of the ELOC which includes an optional advancement of $2.5M through a convertible note with an 8% annual interest rate and with a conversion rate at a 10% discount to the lower of the previous day’s closing price or the prior five-day average. No issuances pursuant to the financing plan will be made to the extent such issuances would: (a) cause the Investor to hold greater that 4.99% at any time; or (b) result in the issuance of greater than 19.9% of the Company’s outstanding common stock, unless any stockholder approval that is required under NYSE American rules is first obtained.
Strategic Partnerships and Technology Leadership:
Our innovative blue laser technology is protected by 233 patents and includes both public and private sector applications. Our strategic partnerships include past and active contracts with NASA and the U.S. Air force all which validate our innovations and underscore the value of our technology.
Long-Term Growth Alignment:
This financing provides both an immediate capital infusion and access to a long-term capital facility to support our strategic goal of long-term, sustainable growth. These infusions, combined with our robust IP portfolio, position us to achieve commercialization and continue to advance and expand our IP portfolio.
About NUBURU
Founded in 2015, NUBURU, Inc. (NYSEAM: BURU) is a developer and manufacturer of industrial blue lasers that leverage fundamental physics and its high-brightness, high-power design to produce higher quality welds and parts at a faster rate than current lasers can produce for laser welding and additive manufacturing of copper, gold, aluminum and other industrially important metals. NUBURU’s industrial blue lasers produce minimal to defect-free welds at a rate that is up to eight times faster than traditional welding methods — all with the flexibility inherent to laser processing. For more information, please visit www.nuburu.net.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains certain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including relating to its partnership with GE Additive. All statements other than statements of historical fact contained in this press release may be forward-looking statements. Some of these forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking words, including “may,” “should,” “expect,” “intend,” “will,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “predict,” “plan,” “seek,” “targets,” “projects,” “could,” “would,” “continue,” “forecast” or the negatives of these terms or variations of them or similar expressions. Forward-looking statements in this press release include, among other things: anticipated benefits associated with laser-based additive manufacturing. All forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements are based upon estimates, forecasts and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by NUBURU and its management, are inherently uncertain and many factors may cause the company’s actual results to differ materially from current expectations which include, but are not limited to: (1) the ability to continue to meet the security exchange’s listing standards; (2) failure to achieve expectations regarding its product development and pipeline; (3) the inability to access sufficient capital to operate as anticipated; (4) the inability to recognize the anticipated benefits of the business combination, which may be affected by, among other things, competition, the ability of the company to grow and manage growth profitably, maintain relationships with customers and suppliers and retain its management and key employees; (5) changes in applicable laws or regulations; (6) the possibility that NUBURU may be adversely affected by other economic, business and/or competitive factors; (7) volatility in the financial system and markets caused by geopolitical and economic factors; (8) failing to realize benefits from the partnership with GE Additive; and (9) other risks and uncertainties set forth in the sections entitled “Risk Factors” and “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” in NUBURU’s most recent periodic report on Form 10-K or Form 10-Q and other documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time. These filings identify and address other important risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events and results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Nothing in this press release should be regarded as a representation by any person that the forward-looking statements set forth herein will be achieved or that any of the contemplated results of such forward-looking statements will be achieved. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. NUBURU does not give any assurance that it will achieve its expected results. NUBURU assumes no obligation to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as otherwise required by applicable law.
