Agilysys, Inc. (Nasdaq: AGYS), a leading global provider of next-generation hospitality software solutions and services, announced a $35 million investment from MAK Capital One, LLC (“MAK Capital”), a leading investment management firm that has been a significant shareholder of the Company since 2007. Michael Kaufman, the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Agilysys, is the Chief Executive Officer of MAK Capital.

“We are pleased to expand our relationship with MAK Capital as we look to best position our business and fortify our balance sheet during this period of uncertainty,” said Ramesh Srinivasan, Agilysys’ President and Chief Executive Officer. “This investment will provide us the necessary capital to reinforce product and customer service focus and increase our competitive advantage as we manage through the current economic environment. We remain confident in our strategic plan and long-term prospects and believe this investment will permit us to carry forward our innovation and other growth initiatives.”

Michael Kaufman, the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Agilysys and the Chief Executive Officer of MAK Capital, said “We are excited to extend our partnership with Agilysys. This additional capital significantly strengthens the Company’s financial profile and enables management to execute against strategic objectives.”

MAK Capital will purchase $35 million of convertible preferred stock that carries a 5.25% dividend, which will be payable in cash or in-kind for up to 50% of any dividend payment, at Agilysys’ election. The preferred stock will be convertible into shares of Agilysys common stock at a conversion price of $20.1676 per share, representing a premium of 15% to Agilysys thirty-trading day volume-weighted average price (VWAP). On an as-converted basis, together with MAK Capital’s existing common shares of Agilysys, MAK Capital will now own approximately 16.28% of pro forma common shares outstanding. The completion of the transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and will not occur prior to May 22, 2020, unless otherwise agreed by the parties.

Agilysys will file a Form 8-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission containing additional information regarding the terms of the convertible preferred stock.