RiT Technologies Strengthens its Capital Structure Through Debt-To-Equity Conversion Transaction
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Posted on July 2, 2012 at 7:21:01 AM
RiT Technologies Strengthens its Capital Structure Through Debt-To-Equity Conversion Transaction
Stins Coman, RiT's Controlling Shareholder, to Convert $4.2M of the Outstanding Loan Amount to Ordinary Shares
TEL AVIV, Israel, July 2, 2012/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
RiT Technologies (NASDAQ: RITT) today announced that it has signed a private Share
Purchase Agreement with STINS COMAN Inc., ("STINS COMAN"), its principal shareholder,
under which it will convert an outstanding loan in the amount of approximately $4.2
million into 1,146,114 of the Company's ordinary shares at an average price of $3.68 per
share.
This transaction is an addition to the previous conversions completed in May 2010,
September 2010, March 2011, June 2011 and December 2011, and is being executed under the
terms stipulated in the Loan Agreement between RiT and STINS COMAN dated June 11, 2009.
The completion of this transaction is subject to customary conditions, and the issuance of
shares is expected to take place on July 17, 2012. Upon completion, STINS COMAN's holding
will rise from approximately 78% to approximately 82% of the Company's voting power.
Commenting on the news, Dr. Vadim Leiderman, RiT's President and CEO, said, "STINS
COMAN has been the driving force behind RiT's strategic realignment, shifting our focus to
leverage the phenomenal growth of the data center market. We are grateful for their
continued demonstration of confidence as we launch our comprehensive multi-year strategic
plan with confidence and excitement regarding our long term prospects."
About RiT Technologies
RiT is a leading provider of comprehensive management solutions for today's
mission-critical data centers and communication rooms. Through the deployment of RiT's
integrated DCIM (data center infrastructure management), IIM (intelligent infrastructure
management), SMART Cabling(TM) and EPV(TM) real-time infrastructure management solutions,
companies enhance both CAPEX and OPEX, increase their efficiency and improve their
automated processes. RiT's field-tested solutions are delivering value in thousands of
installations for top-tier enterprises and operators throughout the world. RiT's shares
are traded on the Nasdaq exchange under the symbol RITT. http://www.rittech.com
Safe Harbor Statement
In this press release, all statements that are not purely about historical facts,
including, but not limited to, those in which we use the words "believe," "anticipate,"
"expect," "plan," "intend," "estimate", "forecast", "target", "could" and similar
expressions, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. For example, when we discuss a field trial which could lead
to a multi-million dollar Carrier deal, we are using a forward looking statement. While
these forward-looking statements represent our current judgment of what may happen in the
future, actual results may differ materially from the results expressed or implied by
these statements due to numerous important factors, including, but not limited to, those
described under the heading "Risk Factors" in our most recent Annual Report filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Form 20-F, which may be revised or
supplemented in subsequent reports filed with the SEC. These factors include, but are not
limited to, the following: our ability to raise additional financing, if required; the
continued development of market trends in directions that benefit our sales; our ability
to maintain and grow our revenues; our dependence upon independent distributors,
representatives and strategic partners; our ability to develop new products and enhance
our existing products; the availability of third-party components used in our products;
the economic condition of our customers; the impact of government regulation; and the
economic and political situation in Israel. We are under no obligation, and expressly
disclaim any obligation, to update the forward-looking statements in this press release,
whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Company Contact:
Eli Gendler, CFO
+972-77-270-7210
eli.gendler@rittech.com
Source: RiT Technologies Ltd
Stins Coman, RiT's Controlling Shareholder, to Convert $4.2M of the Outstanding Loan Amount to Ordinary Shares
TEL AVIV, Israel, July 2, 2012/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
RiT Technologies (NASDAQ: RITT) today announced that it has signed a private Share
Purchase Agreement with STINS COMAN Inc., ("STINS COMAN"), its principal shareholder,
under which it will convert an outstanding loan in the amount of approximately $4.2
million into 1,146,114 of the Company's ordinary shares at an average price of $3.68 per
share.
This transaction is an addition to the previous conversions completed in May 2010,
September 2010, March 2011, June 2011 and December 2011, and is being executed under the
terms stipulated in the Loan Agreement between RiT and STINS COMAN dated June 11, 2009.
The completion of this transaction is subject to customary conditions, and the issuance of
shares is expected to take place on July 17, 2012. Upon completion, STINS COMAN's holding
will rise from approximately 78% to approximately 82% of the Company's voting power.
Commenting on the news, Dr. Vadim Leiderman, RiT's President and CEO, said, "STINS
COMAN has been the driving force behind RiT's strategic realignment, shifting our focus to
leverage the phenomenal growth of the data center market. We are grateful for their
continued demonstration of confidence as we launch our comprehensive multi-year strategic
plan with confidence and excitement regarding our long term prospects."
About RiT Technologies
RiT is a leading provider of comprehensive management solutions for today's
mission-critical data centers and communication rooms. Through the deployment of RiT's
integrated DCIM (data center infrastructure management), IIM (intelligent infrastructure
management), SMART Cabling(TM) and EPV(TM) real-time infrastructure management solutions,
companies enhance both CAPEX and OPEX, increase their efficiency and improve their
automated processes. RiT's field-tested solutions are delivering value in thousands of
installations for top-tier enterprises and operators throughout the world. RiT's shares
are traded on the Nasdaq exchange under the symbol RITT. http://www.rittech.com
Safe Harbor Statement
In this press release, all statements that are not purely about historical facts,
including, but not limited to, those in which we use the words "believe," "anticipate,"
"expect," "plan," "intend," "estimate", "forecast", "target", "could" and similar
expressions, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. For example, when we discuss a field trial which could lead
to a multi-million dollar Carrier deal, we are using a forward looking statement. While
these forward-looking statements represent our current judgment of what may happen in the
future, actual results may differ materially from the results expressed or implied by
these statements due to numerous important factors, including, but not limited to, those
described under the heading "Risk Factors" in our most recent Annual Report filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Form 20-F, which may be revised or
supplemented in subsequent reports filed with the SEC. These factors include, but are not
limited to, the following: our ability to raise additional financing, if required; the
continued development of market trends in directions that benefit our sales; our ability
to maintain and grow our revenues; our dependence upon independent distributors,
representatives and strategic partners; our ability to develop new products and enhance
our existing products; the availability of third-party components used in our products;
the economic condition of our customers; the impact of government regulation; and the
economic and political situation in Israel. We are under no obligation, and expressly
disclaim any obligation, to update the forward-looking statements in this press release,
whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Company Contact:
Eli Gendler, CFO
+972-77-270-7210
eli.gendler@rittech.com
Source: RiT Technologies Ltd