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BigBear.ai Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:BBAI), a provider of prepackaged software services currently valued at approximately $766 million, announced today that its shareholders have approved the issuance of new shares of common stock. Trading at $2.62, the stock has shown significant volatility, gaining over 60% in the past year despite a recent pullback. This decision comes after a special meeting of stockholders was reconvened on Monday, following an initial meeting on March 31, 2025, which was adjourned due to insufficient quorum.
The approval pertains to the conversion of the company’s 6.00% Convertible Senior Secured Notes due in 2029, as well as the issuance of common stock in lieu of cash interest payments on these notes. This decision is particularly significant given the company’s current financial position, with InvestingPro data showing short-term obligations exceeding liquid assets and a current ratio of 0.46. Out of the total shares represented at the meeting, 93,541,244 voted in favor of the issuance, 3,748,875 voted against, and 623,085 abstained.
In addition, the shareholders authorized the adjournment of the special meeting if necessary to solicit more proxies. However, since the first proposal was approved, there was no need for further adjournment. Votes for this second proposal numbered 94,397,954 in favor, 2,550,889 against, and 964,361 abstentions.
The approval of these proposals allows BigBear.ai to move forward with its financial strategies as outlined in the company’s definitive Proxy Statement filed with the SEC on March 13, 2025. This decision is crucial for the company’s efforts to comply with section 312.03 of the NYSE Listed Company Manual.
BigBear.ai, headquartered in McLean, Virginia, is known for its services in the technology sector, specifically within prepackaged software. The company, formerly known as GigCapital4 , Inc., has been incorporated in Delaware and operates under the fiscal year ending December 31. With annual revenue of $158.2 million and a gross profit margin of 28.6%, the company faces profitability challenges, according to InvestingPro analysis, which reveals 6 additional key insights about the company’s financial health and market position.
The news of the shareholder vote is based on a press release statement and provides an insight into the company’s ongoing financial arrangements and compliance with stock exchange regulations.
In other recent news, BigBear.ai Holdings announced a delay in filing its Annual Report on Form 10-K for 2024 due to a reevaluation of its accounting treatment for convertible notes. This delay necessitates a restatement of financial statements for 2022 and 2023, raising concerns about the company’s accounting practices. Meanwhile, BigBear.ai secured a $13.2 million contract with the U.S. Department of Defense to enhance its ORION Decision Support Platform, a significant win in the defense sector. In financial results, the company reported a fourth-quarter revenue of $43.8 million, an 8% increase year-over-year, but below analyst expectations and its own forecasts. Analysts from Cantor Fitzgerald and H.C. Wainwright adjusted their price targets for BigBear.ai to $6.00, citing missed revenue targets and issuing weaker-than-expected guidance for 2025. Despite these challenges, BigBear.ai ended the quarter with a backlog of $480 million, reflecting a substantial increase from the previous year. The company projects 2025 revenue between $160 million and $180 million, below the analyst consensus of $193.9 million. BigBear.ai’s CEO highlighted the company’s efforts in restructuring its debt and expanding its backlog as part of its strategic initiatives.
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