Smith Micro Retires Senior Secured Convertible Notes

PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Smith Micro Software, Inc. (Nasdaq: SMSI) announced that the senior secured convertible notes that it issued in August of 2022 to certain accredited investors have been retired at maturity in accordance with their terms.

“Retiring the convertible notes is a significant step for the company as we enter 2024,” said William W. Smith Jr., president, chief executive officer, and chairman of the board of Smith Micro. “The net proceeds from the notes helped to fund our migration of a tier one carrier to our SafePath^® platform in 2023. I view it as a very positive step that we can once again say that we carry no debt on our balance sheet, other than normal course payables and financing arrangements.”

Smith continued, “We remain very excited about our outlook as we drive to deliver new, innovative technologies and creative marketing initiatives to further expand the reach of our SafePath^® platform, while adding new subscribers in 2024 and beyond.”

About Smith Micro

Smith Micro develops software to simplify and enhance the mobile experience, providing solutions to some of the leading wireless service providers around the world. From enabling the family digital lifestyle to providing powerful voice messaging capabilities, Smith Micro’s solutions enrich today’s connected lifestyles while creating new opportunities to engage consumers via smartphones and consumer IoT (Internet of Things) devices. The Smith Micro portfolio also includes a wide range of products for creating, sharing, and monetizing rich content, such as visual voice messaging, optimizing retail content display and performing analytics on any product set. For more information, visit www.smithmicro.com.

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