Grom Social Enterprises Announces $1.0 Million Debt Conversion at Significant Premium to Market


Sellers Note from Grom’s Purchase of NetSpective WebFilter Converts at Premium to Market

BOCA RATON, FL, Nov. 25, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NEWMEDIAWIRE – Grom Social Enterprises (OTCQB: GRMM) ("Grom" or the "Company"), a leading social media platform and original content provider for children between the ages of 5 and 16, today announced that it has further strengthened its balance sheet through the conversion of a $1.0 million promissory note into equity at approximately $0.48 per share, a significant premium to market. 

The $1.0 million promissory note, due January 2, 2020, originated from Grom’s purchase of its NetSpective WebFilter from Telemate.Net Software LLC. The Company’s web filtering business provides web security enforcement products and services to schools, government agencies and businesses, while providing Grom Social with a steady base of new users through the educational system. 

“The conversion of this $1.0 million promissory note at a significant premium to market represents yet another step forward in our efforts to strengthen our balance sheet, following our recently announced elimination of an additional $2.0 of debt," said Darren Marks, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Grom Social Enterprises. “We believe are well on the way to achieving our objective of becoming a well-capitalized, NASDAQ-listed, company and creating long-term, sustainable value for our shareholders.”

About Grom Social Enterprises, Inc.

Grom Social Enterprises, Inc. (OTCQB: GRMM) is a leading social media platform and original content provider of entertainment for children 16 years and under; providing safe and secure digital environments for kids that can be monitored by their parents or guardians. The Company has several operating subsidiaries, including Grom Social, which delivers its content through mobile and desktop environments (web portal and apps) that entertain children, let them interact with friends, access relevant news, and play proprietary games, while teaching them about being a good digital citizen. The Company owns and operates Top Draw Animation, Inc., which produces award-winning animation content for some of the largest international media companies in the world. Grom Social Enterprises also includes Grom Educational Services, which has provided web filtering services for K-12 schools, government and private businesses. For more information, please visit gromsocial.com. 

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