UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 6-K

 

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the month of, November 2023

 

Commission File Number 001-40848

 

GUARDFORCE AI CO., LIMITED

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

  

10 Anson Road, #28-01 International Plaza

Singapore 079903

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F: Form 20-F Form 40-F  

 

 

 

 

 

 

On October 17, 2023, Guardforce AI Co., Limited (the “Company”) issued a press release, announcing that its subsidiary, Guardforce Cash Solutions Security (Thailand) Company Limited, has secured a three-year contract with a leading Japanese retailer that was a pre-existing client for its end-to-end cash management solutions, further strengthening the Company’s leading position in Thailand, a copy of which is attached to this Form 6-K as Exhibit 99.1. 

  

The Company issued a press release on October 24, 2023, announcing that it has completed the conversion of the Company’s $13.4 million of debt and $2.5 million of accrued and unpaid interest in exchange for 2,947,150 restricted ordinary shares at $5.40 per share. The conversion price represents an approximately 75% premium to October 23, 2023’s closing price, a copy of which is attached to this Form 6-K as Exhibit 99.2.

 

This report on Form 6-K is incorporated by reference into (i) the prospectus contained in the Company’s registration statement on Form F-3 (SEC File No. 333-261881) declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) on January 5, 2022; (ii) the prospectus dated February 9, 2022 contained in the Company’s registration statement on Form F-3 (SEC File No. 333-262441) declared effective by the Commission on February 9, 2022; and (iii) the prospectus contained in the Company’s Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 to Form F-1 on Form F-3 (SEC File No. 333-258054) declared effective by the Commission on June 14, 2022.

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit No.   Description
99.1   Press Release titled “Guardforce AI Has Secured a Three-Year Contract with a Leading Japanese Retailer for its End-to-End Cash Management Solution Including Guardforce Digital Machine in Thailand” dated October 17, 2023
99.2   Press Release titled “Guardforce AI Completes Conversion of $15.91 Million of Total Debt and Interest into Ordinary Shares at $5.40 Per Share” dated October 24, 2023

 

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

Date: November 2, 2023 Guardforce AI Co., Limited
     
  By: /s/ Lei Wang
    Lei Wang
    Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 99.1

 

 

Guardforce AI Has Secured a Three-Year Contract with a Leading Japanese Retailer for its End-to-End Cash Management Solution Including Guardforce Digital Machine in Thailand

 

NEW YORK, NY / October 17, 2023 / Guardforce AI Co., Limited (“Guardforce AI” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: GFAI, GFAIW), an integrated security provider specializing in secured logistics, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Robot-as-a-Service (“RaaS”), today announced that its subsidiary, Guardforce Cash Solutions Security (Thailand) Company Limited (“GFCS”), has secured a three-year contract with a leading Japanese retailer that was a pre-existing client (“Client”) for its end-to-end cash management solutions, further strengthening the Company’s leading position in Thailand.

 

The end-to-end cash management solution in this contract renewal includes Guardforce Digital Machine (“GDM”), Cash-in-Transit, Cash Processing Centre, and Change Fund services across four locations in Bangkok, Thailand.

 

GDM, the newly added service in this contract, enhances the Client’s safety through a security system that protects against potential fraud or theft. GDM eliminates the need for staff to count cash by hand, thereby decreasing cash-counting errors and enhancing efficiency. The Client can also generate revenue reports at any time and from anywhere.

 

Kee Yun (Tommy) Kwan, Chief Operating Officer of Guardforce AI, stated, “We appreciate our client’s support over the few past years. Retail clients are one of our prime customers for our secured logistics solution since retail clients have a relatively large demand for cash processing and require quick and accurate cash counting and trackable digital records. We’re the only company in Thailand that provides complete end-to-end cash management solutions, and this contract further strengthens our footprint in Thailand. By maintaining solid relationships with our clients, it allows us to cross-sell additional products such as robotics and other security services.”

 

About Guardforce AI Co., Ltd.

 

Guardforce AI Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ: GFAI, GFAIW) is a global security solutions provider, building on its legacy secured logistic business, while expanding to integrated AI and Robot-as-a-Service (RaaS) business. With more than 40 years of professional experience and a strong customer foundation, Guardforce AI is developing RaaS solutions that improve operational efficiency, quickly establishing its presence in the Asia Pacific region, while expanding globally. For more information, visit www.guardforceai.com Twitter: @Guardforceai

 

 

 

 

Safe Harbor Statement

 

This press release contains statements that do not relate to historical facts but are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements can generally (although not always) be identified by their use of terms and phrases such as anticipate, appear, believe, continue, could, estimate, expect, indicate, intend, may, plan, possible, predict, project, pursue, will, would and other similar terms and phrases, as well as the use of the future tense. Forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance. Instead, they are based only on current beliefs, expectations and assumptions regarding the future of the business of the Company, 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 our control, including the risks described in our registration statements and reports under the heading “Risk Factors” as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. 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. Forward-looking statements in this press release speak only as of the date hereof. Unless otherwise required by law, we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether because of new information, future events or otherwise.

 

Investor Relations:

 

David Waldman or Natalya Rudman

Crescendo Communications, LLC

Email: gfai@crescendo-ir.com

Tel: 212-671-1020

 

Guardforce AI Corporate Communications

 

Hu Yu

Email: yu.hu@guardforceai.com 

 

 

Exhibit 99.2

 

 

Guardforce AI Completes Conversion of $15.91 Million of Total Debt and Interest into Ordinary Shares at $5.40 Per Share

 

Conversion of debt to equity significantly improves the Company’s balance sheet

 

NEW YORK, NY / October 24, 2023 / Guardforce AI Co., Limited (“Guardforce AI” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: GFAI, GFAIW), an integrated security provider specializing in secured logistics, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Robot-as-a-Service (“RaaS”), is pleased to announce that it has completed the conversion of the Company’s $13.4 million of debt and $2.5 million of accrued and unpaid interest in exchange for 2,947,150 restricted ordinary shares at $5.40 per share on October 24, 2023. The conversion price represents an approximately 75% premium to yesterday’s closing price.

 

Lei (Olivia) Wang, Chairwoman and Chief Executive Officer of Guardforce AI, stated, “This debt-to-equity conversion is a strategic move to further strengthen our balance sheet as we continue to enhance and develop our robotic solutions and support our well-established secured logistics business. The lender has been our long-term partner since the Company’s inception and has consistently supported our business development efforts. With the conversion price set at a substantial premium to our current share price, we believe this transaction further demonstrates the lender’s confidence in our business outlook. Additionally, this opportunity was in the best interests of our shareholders as we have now preemptively addressed and satisfied next year’s large debt maturity while meaningfully reducing our overall leverage. We raised approximately $23 million gross proceeds in the first half of 2023 and we remain very excited about the prospects for the business.”

 

About Guardforce AI Co., Ltd.

 

Guardforce AI Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ: GFAI, GFAIW) is a global security solutions provider, building on its legacy secured logistic business, while expanding to integrated AI and Robot-as-a-Service (RaaS) business. With more than 40 years of professional experience and a strong customer foundation, Guardforce AI is developing RaaS solutions that improve operational efficiency, quickly establishing its presence in the Asia Pacific region, while expanding globally. For more information, visit www.guardforceai.com Twitter: @Guardforceai

 

 

 

 

Safe Harbor Statement

 

This press release contains statements that do not relate to historical facts but are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements can generally (although not always) be identified by their use of terms and phrases such as anticipate, appear, believe, continue, could, estimate, expect, indicate, intend, may, plan, possible, predict, project, pursue, will, would and other similar terms and phrases, as well as the use of the future tense. Forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance. Instead, they are based only on current beliefs, expectations and assumptions regarding the future of the business of the Company, 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 our control, including the risks described in our registration statements and reports under the heading “Risk Factors” as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. 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. Forward-looking statements in this press release speak only as of the date hereof. Unless otherwise required by law, we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether because of new information, future events or otherwise.

 

Investor Relations:

 

David Waldman or Natalya Rudman

Crescendo Communications, LLC

Email: gfai@crescendo-ir.com

Tel: 212-671-1020

 

Guardforce AI Corporate Communications

 

Hu Yu

Email: yu.hu@guardforceai.com 

 

 


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