HUB Cyber Security Ltd. updates filings, highlighting potential share issuances and loan securities ahead of a financing round.
Quiver AI Summary
HUB Cyber Security Ltd. has provided an update on its recent filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, specifically regarding share registrations related to potential future issuances from outstanding convertible notes and warrants. The company noted that a substantial number of shares are currently held as collateral for loans from key investors, which will be canceled once repaid. This filing is a preparatory step ahead of an anticipated financing round aimed at repaying these loans before their conversion to shares. CEO Noah Hershcoviz emphasized that these actions are part of a strategy to enhance the company's financial position and support growth. HUB, established by veterans of the Israeli Defense Forces, specializes in cybersecurity solutions and operates in over 30 countries.
Potential Positives
- HUB Cyber Security Ltd. is taking significant steps to strengthen its financial position by addressing outstanding convertible notes and warrants, indicating proactive financial management.
- The company is preparing for a substantial financing round, which is aimed at repaying loans secured by shares, demonstrating a strategy focused on improving financial stability.
- CEO Noah Hershcoviz highlighted the importance of these updates as a part of the company’s strategy for future growth and transparency with investors, showcasing leadership commitment to stakeholder communication.
Potential Negatives
- The company's significant reliance on convertible notes and warrants for future financing introduces uncertainty about its financial stability and ability to secure necessary funds.
- The fact that a substantial portion of shares are held as security for loans raises concerns about liquidity and potential dilution for existing shareholders if loans are not repaid.
- The ongoing geopolitical instability due to the war between Israel and Hamas presents a risk to HUB's operations and overall business resilience in the market.
FAQ
What recent filings did HUB Cyber Security announce?
HUB Cyber Security filed an update to its registration statement with the U.S. SEC on December 31, 2024.
How is HUB handling outstanding convertible notes?
The recent filings relate to future potential issuances from the conversion of outstanding convertible notes and warrant exercises.
What is HUB's strategy for financial strengthening?
The company aims to strengthen its financial position and support future growth through the upcoming significant financing round.
How does HUB Cyber Security ensure transparency with investors?
HUB focuses on addressing important financial elements to maintain transparency and inform investors about their financial strategies.
Where does HUB operate and what are its specialties?
HUB operates in over 30 countries, specializing in advanced cybersecurity solutions for commercial and government information protection.
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Full Release
TEL AVIV, Israel, Jan. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via IBN – HUB Cyber Security Ltd. (NASDAQ: HUBC) (“HUB” or the “Company”), a leader in cybersecurity and advanced data fabric solutions, provides an update on recent filings and share registrations.
On December 31, 2024, the Company filed an update to its registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Many of the shares listed in this filing relate to future potential issuances from the conversion of outstanding convertible notes and the exercise of warrants held by various investors, which does not always occur.
Additionally, a significant portion of the shares currently outstanding are held as security for loans, primarily by key investors. These shares were issued for security purposes only and will be cancelled once the loans are repaid. This is a preliminary step the Company is taking in advance of a significant financing round which the Company expects will allow for the repayment of such loans prior to the loan securities being converted to shares.
Noah Hershcoviz, CEO of HUB
, commented: "These updates are a key part of our strategy to strengthen HUB's financial position and support future growth. By addressing important financial elements, we’re positioning the Company to capitalize on future opportunities while ensuring transparency with our investors."
About HUB Security Ltd.
HUB Cyber Security Ltd (“HUB”) was established in 2017 by veterans of the elite intelligence units of the Israeli Defense Forces. The Company specializes in advanced cybersecurity solutions that protect sensitive commercial and government information. HUB’s offerings include encrypted computing technologies that prevent hardware-level intrusions and innovative data theft prevention solutions. Operating in over 30 countries, HUB serves a diverse client base with its cutting-edge cybersecurity appliances and services.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions under the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements about HUB’s financial condition, results of operations, earnings outlook and prospects of its debt refinancing. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by words such as “plan,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “outlook,” “estimate,” “future,” “forecast,” “project,” “continue,” “could,” “may,” “might,” “possible,” “potential,” “predict,” “seem,” “should,” “will,” “would” and other similar words and expressions, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking.
The forward-looking statements are based on the current expectations of the management of HUB Security, as applicable, and are inherently subject to uncertainties and changes in circumstances and their potential effects and speak only as of the date of such statement. There can be no assurance that future developments will be those that have been anticipated. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties, or other assumptions that may cause actual results or performance to be materially different from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those discussed and identified in public filings made with the SEC by the HUB Security and the following: (i) significant uncertainty regarding the adequacy of HUB Security’s liquidity and capital resources and its ability to repay its obligations as they become due; (ii) the war between Israel and Hamas commenced in October 2023, and the expansion of hostilities to other fronts, which may harm Israel’s economy and HUB Security’s business; (iii) expectations regarding HUB Security's strategies and future financial performance, including its future business plans or objectives, prospective performance and opportunities and competitors, revenues, products and services, pricing, operating expenses, market trends, liquidity, cash flows and uses of cash, capital expenditures, and HUB Security's ability to invest in growth initiatives and pursue acquisition opportunities; (iv) the outcome of any legal or regulatory proceedings against HUB Security in connection with our previously announced internal investigation or otherwise; (v) the ability to cure and meet stock exchange continued listing standards and remain listed on the Nasdaq; (vi) competition, the ability of HUB Security to grow and manage growth profitably, maintain relationships with customers and suppliers and retain its management and key employees; (vii) limited liquidity and trading of HUB Security’s securities; (viii) geopolitical risk, including military action and related sanctions, and changes in applicable laws or regulations; (ix) the possibility that HUB Security may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors; (i) other risks and uncertainties set forth in the sections entitled "Risk Factors" and "Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements" in HUB Security’s Annual Report on Form 20-F/A filed on October 22, 2024.
Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should any of the assumptions made by the management of HUB Security prove incorrect, actual results may vary in material respects from those expressed or implied in these forward-looking statements.
All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements concerning the business combination or other matters addressed in this press release and attributable to HUB Security or any person acting on their behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements contained or referred to in the press release. Except to the extent required by applicable law or regulation, HUB Security undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this press release to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
Investor Relations:
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Ben Shamsian
646-829-9701
shamsian@lythampartners.com
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