AudioEye, Inc. Completes $1.5 Million Equity Financing

TUCSON, Ariz., April 19, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — AudioEye, Inc. (AEYE) (“AudioEye” or the “Company”) today announced that it has completed a $1.5 million equity raise through a Common Stock and Warrant Purchase Agreement with accredited investors. While significant investment came from outside investors, participants in the financing included Dr. Carr Bettis, Executive Chairman of AudioEye, Todd Bankofier the Chief Executive Officer and Independent Board Member E.W. (Sandy) Purcell.

“We appreciate the support of new and existing shareholders enabling us to convert the existing $2.5 million of debt into equity, thereby removing the collateral agreement associated with the debt. I am looking forward to executing on the business plan by working alongside Todd Bankofier our CEO, Sean Bradley our President and CTO, and the entire AudioEye team,” stated Carr Bettis.

The Common Stock was issued at $0.14 per share and there was twenty percent (20%) warrant coverage which upon exercise represents 1,200,000 common shares. The Warrants are exercisable at $0.25 per share and expire on the fifth anniversary of the date of issuance. The Warrants are subject to anti-dilution protection, subject to certain customary exceptions.

“The business remains on track with our previously published 2016 cash flow forecast and budget. We continue to generate new sales opportunities for the business, and we intend to continue to grow our sales and service infrastructure and invest in technology innovation in accordance with our business plan,” said CEO Todd Bankofier.

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