Spectra7 Cures Debenture Default

SAN JOSE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Spectra7 Microsystems Inc. (TSX:SEV) (“Spectra7” or the “Company”), a leading provider of high-performance analog semiconductor products for broadband connectivity markets, announced today that on March 6, 2020, it received confirmation from Computershare Trust Company of Canada (“Computershare”), in its capacity as trustee under the indenture governing the Company’s 7.0% senior unsecured debentures (the “Debentures”), that the Company had cured the previously announced event of default.

As disclosed in the Company’s January 15, 2020 news release, Spectra7 had not yet made its interest payment that was due to the holders of Debentures on December 31, 2019. On March 4, 2020, the Company issued the late interest payment with incremental interest to Computershare who subsequently distributed the payment to holders of Debentures. Pursuant to the terms of the indenture governing the Debentures, a formal notice will be sent to holders of Debentures advising such holders that the event of default has been cured.

About Spectra7 Microsystems Inc.

Spectra7 Microsystems Inc. is a high-performance analog semiconductor company delivering unprecedented bandwidth, speed and resolution to enable disruptive industrial design for leading electronics manufacturers in virtual reality, augmented reality, mixed reality, data centers and other connectivity markets. Spectra7 is based in San Jose, California with design centers in Cork, Ireland, and Little Rock, Arkansas. For more information, please visit www.spectra7.com.

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Contacts

Spectra7 Microsystems Inc.

James Bergeron

Investor Relations

289-512-0541

ir@spectra7.com

Spectra7 Microsystems Inc.

Darren Ma

Chief Financial Officer

669-284-3170

pr@spectra7.com