Tel Aviv, Israel, Aug. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jeffs' Brands Ltd (โJeffsโ Brandsโ or the โCompanyโ) (Nasdaq: JFBR, JFBRW), a data-driven e-commerce company operating on the Amazon Marketplace, today announced that Fort Technology Inc. (โFortโ) (TSXV: FORT), a TSX Venture Exchange-listed company in which Jeffsโ Brands holds 75.02%, has closed its previously announced private placement of convertible debentures (the โConvertible Debenturesโ) for gross proceeds of CAD 5 million (the โPrivate Placementโ).
The Convertible Debentures will mature on the date that is two years from the date of issuance (the โMaturity Dateโ) and bear interest at a rate of 10% per annum, payable quarterly, with the first payment covering the period from closing of the Private Placement to September 30, 2025. At the option of the holder, the principal amount of the Convertible Debentures is convertible into units of Fort (โUnitsโ) of Fort at any time from the date of issuance until the Maturity Date at a price equal to CAD 0.185 per Unit. Each Unit will consist of one common share of Fort (each, a โCommon Shareโ) and one warrant (each, a โWarrantโ) to purchase one Common Share (each, a โWarrant Shareโ) at an exercise price of CAD 0.185 per Warrant Share. Each Warrant will be exercisable for a period of five (5) years from the date of issuance of the Convertible Debentures. The Private Placement represents a valuation of approximately CAD 27 million for Fort.
The Private Placement was conducted by Fort in reliance upon certain prospectus exemptions. The Convertible Debentures, and the securities issuable upon conversion of the Convertible Debentures, will be subject to a holding period in compliance with applicable securities laws and TSX Venture Exchange rules.
Each of the Company and the Companyโs Chief Executive Officer participated in the Private Placement, with the Company purchasing Convertible Debentures for CAD 2.2 million. As such, the Private Placement constitutes a related-party transaction under applicable TSX Venture Exchange policies and the Israeli Companies Law, 1999, and it was approved by each of the Company and Fort in accordance with applicable law. and procedures.
The net proceeds from the Private Placement will be used by Fort for general working capital purposes and to support the extension of a loan under a previously disclosed loan agreement.
About Jeffsโย Brands
Jeffsโ Brands aims to transform the world of e-commerce by creating and acquiring products and turning them into market leaders, tapping into vast, unrealized growth potential. Through the Companyโs management teamโs insight into the FBA Amazon business model, it aims to use both human capability and advanced technology to take products to the next level. For more information on Jeffsโ Brands visitย https://jeffsbrands.com.
About Fort Technology
Fort Technology Inc. operates a business as an established manufacturer and seller specializing in a range of amateur and professional products for the pest control and remedial repair industry.
Forward-Looking Statement Disclaimer
This press release contains โforward-looking statementsโ within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, that are intended to be covered by the โsafe harborโ created by those sections. Forward-looking statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe the Companyโs future plans, strategies and expectations, can generally be identified by the use of forward-looking terms such as โbelieve,โ โexpect,โ โmay,โ โshould,โ โcould,โ โseek,โ โintend,โ โplan,โ โgoal,โ โestimate,โ โanticipateโ or other comparable terms. For example, the Company is using forward-looking statements when discussing the applicable holding period requirements for the Convertible Debentures and related securities and the anticipated use of proceeds of the Private Placement by Fort. Instead, they are based only on the Companyโs current beliefs, expectations and assumptions regarding the future of the Companyโs business, future plans and strategies, projections, anticipated events and trends, the economy and other future conditions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict and many of which are outside of the Companyโs control. The Companyโs actual results and financial condition may differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. Therefore, you should not rely on any of these forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause the Companyโs actual results and financial condition to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements include, among others, the following: the Companyโs ability to adapt to significant future alterations in Amazonโs policies; the Companyโs ability to sell its existing products and grow the Companyโs brands and product offerings; the Companyโs ability to meet its expectations regarding the revenue growth and the demand for e-commerce; the overall global economic environment; the impact of competition and new e-commerce technologies; general market, political and economic conditions in the countries in which the Company operates; projected capital expenditures and liquidity; the impact of possible changes in Amazonโs policies and terms of use; the impact of the conditions in Israel; and the other risks and uncertainties described in the Companyโs Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2024, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (โSECโ), on March 31, 2025, and the Companyโs other filings with the SEC. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.
Investor Relations Contact:
Michal Efraty
Adi and Michal PR- IR
Investor Relations, Israel
michal@efraty.com
