Beam Global Secures $100 Million Credit Facility
March 23 2023 - 08:00AM
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Beam Global, (Nasdaq: BEEM, BEEMW), the leading provider of
innovative sustainable products and technologies for electric
vehicle (EV) charging, energy storage, energy security and outdoor
media, announced the execution of a line of credit with supply
chain solutions specialist, OCI Group, based in London, UK. OCI is
highly experienced in accelerating business performance for
high-growth-potential organizations. The credit facility is
non-dilutive and inexpensive, priced at SOFR (Secured Overnight
Financing Rate) plus 300 basis points. Beam Global intends to use
the funds to provide working capital to support the Company’s rapid
growth in product orders and deliveries.
“In Q4 of 2022 we announced contracted orders for more EV ARC
systems than we have produced in the entire history of the
product,” said Desmond Wheatley, Beam Global CEO. “We are growing
very rapidly and we currently see no end to this trend. We have a
history of being very disciplined with cash and equity which is why
we have worked so hard to access funding which is neither expensive
nor dilutive. This credit line gives us an additional layer of
financial flexibility which will allow us to aggressively grow
without taking on long-term debt or diluting our shareholders.
Having a top-quality European fund involved in our growth fits well
with our strategy of international expansion.”
Beam Global reported revenues of $6.2M in 2020, $9.0M in 2021
and $14.1M for the first 9 months of 2022. The Company announced
over $62M of firm orders at the beginning of Q4 2022. Beam Global
currently has no debt and approximately 10 million shares
outstanding.
“OCI seeks industry leading companies with seasoned management
teams and relevant, sustainable products serving high quality
customers,” said Oliver Chapman, OCI Group CEO. “Beam Global ticks
all the boxes and we are particularly intrigued by their plans to
expand into the European market – the largest automotive market in
the world. Beam Global’s unique and patented technology coupled
with an impeccable customer base gives us confidence in their
strategy and execution. This vital combination means that we can
offer the Company a material credit facility at very competitive
rates. We look forward to doing much more with the Company as they
continue to execute and grow.”
The facility is a five year agreement and is effective and
active immediately, as per transaction documents. There is no
minimum use requirement and OCI and Beam Global have agreed that
the $100M cap can be increased if needed.
About OCI
OCI harnesses technology and commercial process solutions
to drive growth and free working capital from supply chains. OCI’s
unique approach eases financial constraints, making businesses more
agile, accelerating their success. According to the recent FT 1000
fastest-growing companies, OCI is the No.1 fastest-growing company
in the UK, and the 3rd fastest-growing company in Europe.
About Beam Global
Beam Global is a clean technology leader providing innovative,
sustainable products and technologies for electric vehicle (EV)
charging, energy storage, energy security and outdoor media. Core
platforms include Beam EV ARC™ and Solar Tree® sustainable EV
charging systems, Beam AllCell™ high-performance energy storage
solutions, energy resiliency and disaster preparedness products and
a deep patent library.
Beam EV ARC™ EV charging infrastructure systems support any
quality brand EV charging service equipment, and Beam AllCell™
battery solutions power micro-mobility, terrestrial EVs, aviation,
maritime and recreational vehicles as well as stationery and
energy-security platforms.
Beam develops, patents, designs, engineers and manufactures
unique and advanced clean mobility solutions that protect the
environment, save customers time and money, empower communities and
keep people moving. Based in San Diego and Chicago, the company
produces Made-in-America products with the mission to Lead the
World to Clean Mobility. Beam Global is listed on Nasdaq under the
symbols BEEM and BEEMW. For more information visit BeamForAll.com,
LinkedIn, YouTube and Twitter.
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