Smith Micro Announces Repayment of Outstanding Debt
ALISO VIEJO, CA, December 11, 2018 – Smith Micro Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMSI) (“Smith Micro” or the “Company”) today announced the Company has repaid certain short and long term debt obligations, significantly strengthening the balance sheet as the Company enters 2019. The amount of debt obligations that were repaid totaled $3.2 million.
Smith Micro announced on November 7, 2018 that it had completed a private placement transaction with certain investors, and the proceeds from this transaction were used to repay certain debt obligations while also allowing maximum flexibility to execute on other strategic initiatives.
“The recent financing was a significant final step in the turnaround of our business, allowing us the flexibility to pay down our debt obligations, strengthen our overall balance sheet, and accelerate strategic initiatives,” said William W. Smith, Jr., President and CEO of Smith Micro Software. “We will enter 2019 extremely well positioned to maximize our business case, delivering powerful solutions that will benefit both wireless carriers and consumers worldwide.”
About Smith Micro Software, Inc.
Smith Micro develops software to simplify and enhance the mobile experience, providing solutions to some of the leading wireless service providers and Cable MSOs around the world. From enabling the family digital lifestyle to providing powerful voice messaging capabilities, our solutions enrich today’s connected lifestyles while creating new opportunities to engage consumers via smartphones and consumer IoT devices. Our portfolio also includes a wide range of products for creating, sharing and monetizing rich content, such as visual messaging, and 2D/3D graphics applications. For more information, visit www.smithmicro.com.
Forward-Looking Statements:
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