ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rubicon Technologies, Inc. ("Rubicon" or the "Company") (OTC: RBTC), a leading provider of technology-based waste and recycling solutions, today announced a new refinancing of certain of Rubicon's existing debt facilities with proceeds of a new revolving facility and a $20 million preferred equity raise. An independent special committee of Rubicon's Board of Directors and Rubicon's Board of Directors have approved the transactions.
Rodina Capital, a private investment firm based in Florida, led the strategic refinancing and equity raise.
"On the back of our latest quarterly performance, these transactions will allow Rubicon to continue enhancing our partner-centric experience," said Osman Ahmed, Interim CEO of Rubicon. "This capital infusion strengthens our financial position, enabling us to enhance our services and build even deeper relationships across our network with our customer and hauler partners. We remain committed to delivering innovative solutions that drive value and sustainability for all our stakeholders."
In May, Rubicon marked a return to its core principles, a business centered on a customer-focused approach that has been instrumental in the Company's growth from the outset. The strategic move underscored Rubicon's dedication to the RUBICONConnect product, which serves commercial waste generators from small to medium-sized businesses to Fortune 500 companies. In addition to growing the Company's core waste brokerage offering, last quarter Rubicon experienced strong growth in its ancillary service offerings. These include the expansion of newer services such as power washing and a comprehensive grease trap program, all of which can be seamlessly ordered through the RUBICONConnect portal. Furthermore, the company continues to see increased interest from customers and prospects in its Technical Advisory Services (TAS), which provide tailored consulting on zero waste programs, waste audits and material characterizations, and extended producer responsibility (EPR) guidance.
A Form 8-K reflecting the terms of the agreement will be filed.
About Rubicon
Rubicon builds technology products and provides expert sustainability solutions to waste generators and material processors to help them understand, manage, and reduce waste. As a mission-driven company, Rubicon helps its customers improve operational efficiency, unlock economic value, and deliver better environmental outcomes. To learn more, visit rubicon.com.
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