SINGAPORE, Aug. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Genius Group Limited (NYSE American: GNS) (“Genius Group” or the “Company”), a leading entrepreneur edtech and education group, announced today that its Board has approved the purchase of up to 10 million ordinary shares of the Company by Founder & CEO Roger James Hamilton.
The shares – to be purchased at 105% of the closing price on the prior trading day – will be issued and paid for by a combination of cash and conversion of debt due from the Company, and may be executed over one or more tranches as approved by the NYSE.
Roger Hamilton, CEO of Genius Group, said: “I founded this company to make a positive impact to humanity through AI powered education. Now that the AI Revolution is fully underway, I believe Genius Group has an extremely bright future as a potential leader in its field.”
“I proposed this additional share purchase to the board to illustrate my ongoing commitment and confidence in Genius Group as its Founder and CEO. I’m grateful that they have approved it, and I look forward to continuing on our growth journey together,” concluded Hamilton.
With regard to the post by Mr. Hamilton on the X platform on August 7, 2024, any commentary regarding potential numbers of students and revenue goals, which had previously been referenced in press releases, is hereby qualified in that the Company confirms that such statements were not intended as and do not constitute financial projections with regard to the Company or its growth.
About Genius Group
Genius Group (NYSE: GNS) is a leading provider of AI powered, digital-first education and acceleration solutions for the future of work. Genius Group serves 5.4 million users in over 100 countries through its Genius City model and online digital marketplace of AI training, AI tools and AI talent. It provides personalized, entrepreneurial AI pathways combining human talent with AI skills and AI solutions at the individual, enterprise and government level. To learn more, please visit www.geniusgroup.net.
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