Firm Commitment to Operational Continuity and Long-Term Growth, Backed by Significant New Bookings and Strong Client Partnerships

NEW YORK, Dec. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nogin (Nasdaq: NOGN, NOGNW), a pioneer in Commerce-as-a-Service (CaaS) ecommerce technology and services, today announced it has entered Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings in combination with a stalking horse bid and Debtor in Possession (DIP) financing provided by B. Riley Financial, Inc. This support provides for Nogin's sustained operations through the restructuring and its emergence from the Chapter 11 process. B. Riley is a noted investor in the technology, consumer products and retail industries and has been exposed to Nogin and the value provided to their customers through its investments in Hurley, Bebe, Brookstone, Scotch & Soda and Justice brands. This move is part of a restructuring plan aimed at reinforcing the company's financial stability and fostering future growth and innovation.

Amidst this restructuring, Nogin underscores its robust business performance. Year-to-date, the company has secured over $27 million in bookings, with more than a dozen new accounts added to its portfolio. These milestones not only demonstrate Nogin's strong market position but also highlight the continuous trust and reliance placed in its services by a growing number of clients.

Jonathan Huberman, CEO of Nogin, commented on the company's direction: “Going forward, our financial structure will be aligned to properly support our growing business. We want to reassure our clients and partners that there will be no disruption in our services. Backed by B. Riley's support and the potential they bring for fostering new partnerships, we are set to navigate this period successfully. Our impressive bookings this year are a testament to the strength of our solutions and people. We are confident that Nogin will emerge from this process as a more focused and robust company, better equipped to meet our clients' diverse ecommerce needs.”

“We appreciate the significant value of Nogin’s e-commerce platform and look forward to partnering with Nogin to accelerate their current growth trajectory and return to profitability,” said Dan Shribman, Chief Investment Officer at B. Riley.

The process will include an open bidding procedure, ensuring a transparent and optimal approach to determining the best future ownership for clients, creditors and the overall health of the organization.

Nogin has partnered with Portage Point Partners to assist the company during the restructuring phase and will be appointing Vlad Kasparov and Robin Chiu as Chief Restructuring Officer (“CRO”) and Deputy CRO, respectively. Portage Point will also provide an additional support team to the company during the transition period.