Ascent Solar (NASDAQ: ASTI) stock plummeted in early Monday trade as the company cleared debt under a securities purchase contract.
Ascent Solar has announced the fulfillment of its financial commitments under a Securities Purchase Contract dated December 19, 2022. The company reported that it has fully repaid the remaining notes payable and related liabilities to an institutional investor, marking the completion of obligations outlined in the contract.
This milestone follows a recent securities filing revealing that CEO Paul P. Warley has purchased company shares. On April 12, 2024, Warley acquired 15,000 shares of Ascent Solar’s common stock at a weighted average price of $0.1241 per share, amounting to a total investment of approximately $1,861. The transactions occurred at prices ranging from $0.1239 to $0.1247 per share. With this purchase, Warley’s total holdings in Ascent Solar now stand at 246,538 shares of common stock.
Last month, Ascent Solar announced a collaboration with the University of Stuttgart Institute for Building Energetics, Thermotechnology, and Energy Storage (IGTE) to develop prototype solar arrays. IGTE, an international research center specializing in energy storage, renewable energies, and indoor climate technology, aims to integrate Ascent Solar’s advanced thin-film technology into its power collection and storage systems.
While specific project details have not been disclosed publicly, Ascent Solar anticipates delivering its ultralight, highly durable, and flexible thin-film solar technology this summer. This timeline aligns with IGTE’s development schedule for the solar arrays.
Ascent Solar (NASDAQ: ASTI) Stock Movement
As of 10:48 a.m. (Eastern Time) Monday, ASTI stock traded at $0.0994, marking a 5.35% decrease compared to the previous trading session.
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