Sequans Closes $384 Million Strategic Investment to Launch Bitcoin Treasury Initiative
Sequans Communications (NYSE: SQNS) has successfully closed a significant $384 million strategic investment to launch a Bitcoin treasury initiative. The financing consists of a $195 million PIPE (Private Investment in Public Equity) and $189 million in convertible debentures due July 7, 2028.
The transaction included the sale of 139,444,614 American Depositary Shares at $1.40 per ADS with common warrants. The convertible debentures feature a conversion price of $2.10 per ADS. If all common warrants are exercised, Sequans could receive an additional $57.6 million in gross proceeds.
The company plans to use the net proceeds primarily to purchase Bitcoin as part of its treasury strategy, partnering with Swan Bitcoin for execution and governance. The offering attracted over 40 institutional investors, with Northland Capital Markets and B. Riley Securities serving as joint lead placement agents.
Sequans Communications (NYSE: SQNS) ha completato con successo un importante investimento strategico da 384 milioni di dollari per avviare un'iniziativa di tesoreria in Bitcoin. Il finanziamento comprende un PIPE da 195 milioni di dollari (Private Investment in Public Equity) e 189 milioni di dollari in obbligazioni convertibili con scadenza il 7 luglio 2028.
L'operazione ha incluso la vendita di 139.444.614 American Depositary Shares a 1,40 dollari per ADS, accompagnate da warrant comuni. Le obbligazioni convertibili prevedono un prezzo di conversione di 2,10 dollari per ADS. Se tutti i warrant comuni venissero esercitati, Sequans potrebbe ottenere ulteriori 57,6 milioni di dollari di proventi lordi.
L'azienda intende utilizzare principalmente i proventi netti per acquistare Bitcoin nell'ambito della sua strategia di tesoreria, collaborando con Swan Bitcoin per l'esecuzione e la governance. L'offerta ha attratto oltre 40 investitori istituzionali, con Northland Capital Markets e B. Riley Securities come agenti principali congiunti per il collocamento.
Sequans Communications (NYSE: SQNS) ha cerrado con éxito una importante inversión estratégica de 384 millones de dólares para lanzar una iniciativa de tesorería en Bitcoin. La financiación consta de un PIPE de 195 millones de dólares (Private Investment in Public Equity) y 189 millones de dólares en bonos convertibles con vencimiento el 7 de julio de 2028.
La transacción incluyó la venta de 139,444,614 American Depositary Shares a 1.40 dólares por ADS, junto con warrants comunes. Los bonos convertibles tienen un precio de conversión de 2.10 dólares por ADS. Si se ejercen todos los warrants comunes, Sequans podría recibir 57.6 millones de dólares adicionales en ingresos brutos.
La compañía planea utilizar los ingresos netos principalmente para comprar Bitcoin como parte de su estrategia de tesorería, en asociación con Swan Bitcoin para la ejecución y gobernanza. La oferta atrajo a más de 40 inversores institucionales, con Northland Capital Markets y B. Riley Securities actuando como agentes principales conjuntos para la colocación.
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Sequans Communications (NYSE : SQNS) a clôturé avec succès un investissement stratégique important de 384 millions de dollars pour lancer une initiative de trésorerie en Bitcoin. Le financement comprend un PIPE de 195 millions de dollars (Private Investment in Public Equity) et 189 millions de dollars en obligations convertibles arrivant à échéance le 7 juillet 2028.
La transaction a inclus la vente de 139 444 614 American Depositary Shares à 1,40 dollar par ADS, accompagnées de bons de souscription ordinaires. Les obligations convertibles ont un prix de conversion de 2,10 dollars par ADS. Si tous les bons de souscription ordinaires sont exercés, Sequans pourrait recevoir 57,6 millions de dollars supplémentaires de produits bruts.
La société prévoit d'utiliser principalement les produits nets pour acheter des Bitcoins dans le cadre de sa stratégie de trésorerie, en partenariat avec Swan Bitcoin pour l'exécution et la gouvernance. L'offre a attiré plus de 40 investisseurs institutionnels, avec Northland Capital Markets et B. Riley Securities en tant qu'agents principaux conjoints pour le placement.
Sequans Communications (NYSE: SQNS) hat erfolgreich eine bedeutende strategische Investition in Höhe von 384 Millionen US-Dollar abgeschlossen, um eine Bitcoin-Treasury-Initiative zu starten. Die Finanzierung besteht aus einer PIPE in Höhe von 195 Millionen US-Dollar (Private Investment in Public Equity) und 189 Millionen US-Dollar in wandelbaren Schuldverschreibungen mit Fälligkeit am 7. Juli 2028.
Die Transaktion umfasste den Verkauf von 139.444.614 American Depositary Shares zu je 1,40 US-Dollar pro ADS zusammen mit Stammaktien-Warrants. Die wandelbaren Schuldverschreibungen haben einen Wandlungspreis von 2,10 US-Dollar pro ADS. Sollten alle Stammaktien-Warrants ausgeübt werden, könnte Sequans zusätzliche 57,6 Millionen US-Dollar Bruttoerlöse erzielen.
Das Unternehmen plant, die Nettoerlöse hauptsächlich zum Kauf von Bitcoin im Rahmen seiner Treasury-Strategie zu verwenden und arbeitet dabei mit Swan Bitcoin für Ausführung und Governance zusammen. Das Angebot zog über 40 institutionelle Investoren an, wobei Northland Capital Markets und B. Riley Securities als gemeinsame Hauptplatzierungsagenten fungierten.
- Substantial capital raise of $384 million strengthens company's financial position
- Potential additional $57.6 million in proceeds if all warrants are exercised
- Strong institutional investor interest with over 40 participants
- Partnership with established Bitcoin platform Swan Bitcoin for execution
- 4% original issue discount on convertible debentures increases effective borrowing cost
- Significant dilution potential from 139.4M new ADSs and convertible securities
- Exposure to Bitcoin's price volatility could impact treasury value
- Substantial shift from core semiconductor business focus to crypto assets
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Sequans' $384M raise to buy Bitcoin marks a dramatic strategic pivot for a semiconductor company, signaling significant risk and opportunity.
Sequans Communications has executed a $384 million capital raise to launch a bitcoin treasury strategy, representing a radical strategic shift for the 5G/4G IoT semiconductor manufacturer. The funding consists of $195 million from equity sales and $189 million in convertible debt, with potential for an additional $57.6 million if all warrants are exercised.
This move represents an extraordinary pivot from Sequans' core semiconductor business into digital assets. The company plans to use all net proceeds to purchase bitcoin, effectively transforming its treasury management approach from traditional cash holdings to cryptocurrency exposure. This positions Sequans among a small but growing number of public companies adopting bitcoin treasury strategies.
The financing structure is complex, involving the sale of 139,444,614 American Depositary Shares at $1.40 per ADS with accompanying warrants, plus $189 million in secured convertible debentures due 2028. The convertible debentures have a conversion price of $2.10 per ADS, representing a 50% premium to the equity offering price.
From a risk perspective, this represents a significant concentration of capital in a single, highly volatile asset class that has no direct relation to Sequans' core semiconductor operations. While bitcoin has appreciated substantially over time, it has also experienced multiple drawdowns exceeding 70%. The company's mention of continued bitcoin purchases using excess cash from operations suggests this isn't merely a one-time allocation but a fundamental strategic reorientation.
This all-in bitcoin treasury approach appears extraordinarily aggressive compared to other public companies that have allocated only a portion of their treasury to bitcoin. The partnership with Swan Bitcoin for implementation suggests a methodical approach to execution, though it doesn't mitigate the inherent volatility risk of the underlying asset.
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Will Use Net Proceeds to Launch Treasury Strategy Focused on Bitcoin
Transaction Reflects Strong Conviction in Bitcoin as a Premier Asset and Compelling Long-Term Investment
Paris, France--(Newsfile Corp. - July 8, 2025) - Sequans Communications S.A. (NYSE: SQNS) ("Sequans" or the "Company"), a leading developer and provider of 5G/4G IoT semiconductors and modules, today announced the successful closing of its previously announced debt and equity private placement offerings (the "Offering") for total investment of
This marks a major milestone in Sequans' strategic expansion into digital assets. All net proceeds from the Offering will be used to purchase bitcoin, initiating the first phase of the Company's previously announced bitcoin treasury strategy, and for general corporate purposes associated with purchasing bitcoin, subject to the security and collateral requirements of the Offering.
The Offering included the sale of 139,444,614 American Depositary Shares (the "ADSs"), each ADS representing 10 ordinary shares, nominal value €0.01 per share, of the Company (the "Ordinary Shares") (or pre-funded warrants in lieu thereof), and common warrants to purchase up to 20,916,680 ADSs (or pre-funded warrants in lieu thereof) exercisable within 90 days of the closing of the Offering, at a combined purchase price of
The common warrants have an exercise price of
"With the closing of this financing, we are excited to begin executing our bitcoin treasury strategy," said Georges Karam, CEO of Sequans. "We believe bitcoin's unique properties will enhance our financial resilience and create long-term value for our shareholders. Our intention is to continue acquiring bitcoin in the future, using excess cash generated from our core business operations and additional proceeds."
To implement this initiative, Sequans expects to partner with Swan Bitcoin, a premier Bitcoin financial services platform and institutional services provider, leveraging its expertise to ensure secure execution, robust governance, and market transparency.
Northland Capital Markets and B. Riley Securities served as joint lead placement agents for the Offering. Yorkville Securities served as a placement agent for the Offering.
Lowenstein Sandler LLP acted as U.S. legal counsel and ARCHERS (AARPI) acted as French legal counsel to the Company. Goodwin Procter, LLP acted as U.S. and French legal counsel to the placement agents.
The securities described above were offered in a private placement under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and/or Regulation D promulgated thereunder and, along with the Ordinary Shares represented by ADSs underlying the secured convertible debentures, the pre-funded warrants and the common warrants, have not been registered under the Securities Act, or applicable state securities laws. Accordingly, such securities may not be offered or sold in the United States except pursuant to an effective registration statement or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and such applicable state securities laws. Pursuant to registration rights agreements with investors, the Company agreed to file resale registration statements covering the securities described above.
This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy these securities, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or other jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to the registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or other jurisdiction.
About Sequans
Sequans Communications S.A. (NYSE: SQNS) is a leading semiconductor company specializing in wireless cellular technology for the Internet of Things (IoT). Our engineers design and develop innovative, secure, and scalable technologies that power the next generation of connected devices. We offer a wide range of solutions, including chips, modules, IP, and services. Our LTE-M/NB-IoT, 4G LTE Cat 1bis, and 5G NR RedCap/eRedCap platforms are optimized for IoT, delivering breakthroughs in wireless connectivity, power efficiency, security, and performance. Established in 2003, Sequans is headquartered in France and has a global presence with offices in the United States, United Kingdom, Switzerland, Israel, Hong Kong, Singapore, Finland, Taiwan, and China.
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About Swan Bitcoin
Swan is one of the USA's leading Bitcoin-based wealth platforms, serving the fast-growing cohort of Bitcoin investors. Swan's mission-driven team simplifies Bitcoin custody, security, and investment, delivering elite concierge support, exclusive networking, and industry-leading research. Swan provides concierge OTC service, institutional-level liquidity, Bitcoin treasury strategy and operations, tax-loss harvesting, inheritance planning, retirement accounts, and secure custody options. To learn more, please visit .
Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains certain statements that are, or may be deemed to be, forward-looking statements with respect to the financial condition, results of operations and business of Sequans, including, but not limited to, with respect to the use of proceeds from the Offering and the Company's bitcoin treasury strategy and the exercise of the common warrants for cash prior to their expiration. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements that are not historical fact. These forward-looking statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate to historical or current facts. Forward-looking statements also often use words such as "anticipate," "committed to", "target," "continue," "estimate," "expect," "forecast," "intend," "may," "plan," "goal," "believe," "hope," "aims," "continue," "could," "project," "should," "will" or other words of similar meaning. These statements are based on assumptions and assessments made by Sequans in light of its experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions, future developments and other factors it believes appropriate. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve risk and uncertainty, because they relate to events and depend on circumstances that will occur in the future and the factors described in the context of such forward-looking statements in this announcement could cause actual results and developments to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by such forward-looking statements. Although it is believed that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, no assurance can be given that such expectations will prove to be correct, and you are therefore cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements which speak only as at the date of this announcement.
Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could significantly affect expected results and are based on certain key assumptions. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, potential adverse reactions or changes to business relationships resulting from the completion of the Qualcomm transaction or the Offering. Many factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected or implied in any forward-looking statements. Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements are changes in the global, political, economic, business and competitive environments, market and regulatory forces, including tariffs and trade wars. If any one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize or if any one or more of the assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may differ materially from those expected, estimated or projected. Such forward-looking statements should therefore be construed in the light of such factors. A more complete description of these and other material risks can be found in Sequans' filings with the SEC, including its annual report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2024, subsequent filings on Form 6-K and other documents that may be filed from time to time with the SEC. Due to such uncertainties and risks, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this announcement. Sequans undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.
Contacts
Sequans investor relations:
David Hanover/Gerrick Johnson, KCSA Strategic Communications (USA), +1 212.682.6300, [email protected]
Sequans media relations:
Linda Bouvet (France), +33 170721600 [email protected]
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