WiSA Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: WISA or the “Company”), a developer of spatial, wireless sound technology for smart devices and next-generation home entertainment systems, today announced the pricing of a public offering of 87,000 units (the “Units”), with each Unit consisting of one share of the Company’s Series B Convertible Redeemable Preferred Stock, par value $0.0001 per share, with a liquidation preference of $100.00 per share (the “Series B Convertible Preferred Stock”), and two warrants (the “Warrants”), each to purchase one (1) share of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock for gross proceeds of approximately $4.8 million. The Company expects to use the proceeds to repay certain outstanding indebtedness, to repurchase certain outstanding common stock purchase warrants and for working capital and general corporate purposes.

The purchase price for one Unit is $55.00, which reflects the issuance of the Series B Convertible Preferred Stock with an original issue discount. The Series B Convertible Preferred Stock has a term of two (2) years and is convertible at the option of the holder at any time into shares of the Company’s common stock at a conversion price of $0.4147.

Dividends on the Series B Convertible Preferred Stock will be paid, if and when declared by the Board of Directors, in-kind (“PIK dividends”) in additional shares of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock based on the stated value of $100.00 per share at a dividend rate of 20.0%. The PIK dividends will be paid in a one-time payment on the one-year anniversary of the Closing Date to holders of the Series B Convertible Preferred Stock of record.

The Warrants have a term of two (2) years. Each Warrant will have an exercise price of $55.00 per Warrant, be exercisable for one (1) share of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock and will be immediately exercisable.

Maxim Group LLC is acting as the sole placement agent for the offering. The offering is expected to close on October 17, 2023, subject to customary closing conditions.

The securities are being offered pursuant to a post-effective amendment to a registration statement on Form S-1, as amended (File No. 333-274331), which post effective amendment became effective by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on October 16, 2023.

This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor will there be any sales of these securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of such jurisdiction. The offering is being made solely by means of a prospectus. A final prospectus relating to this offering will be filed by WISA with the SEC. When available, copies of the final prospectus can be obtained at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov or from Maxim Group LLC, at 300 Park Avenue, 16th Floor, New York, NY 10022, Attention: Prospectus Department, or by telephone at (212) 895-3745 or by email at syndicate@maximgrp.com.

About WiSA Technologies, Inc.

WiSA Technologies (Nasdaq: WISA) develops, markets, and sells spatial audio wireless technology for smart devices and next-generation home entertainment systems. Its consortium—the WiSA Association—works with leading consumer electronics companies, technology providers, retailers, and industry partners to make spatial audio an experience that everyone can enjoy. The Company is headquartered in Beaverton, OR. For more information, please visit: www.wisatechnologies.com.

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