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Highway Holdings has closed a $7.0 million investment from David Lazar, who is now the new CEO.

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HIHO closed a $7.0 million preferred-stock investment and plans a $2.0 million dividend. With approval, conversion could give the CEO about 95% ownership, outweighing the cash benefits; HIHO also plans to spin off manufacturing within 365 days.

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Shareholders must approve conversion. If they do, Lazar could own about 95% of HIHO, leaving current owners with a much smaller share. The planned spin-off also changes which business stays inside HIHO. The investment gives the company cash, and the dividend would return some cash to eligible owners. Those benefits do not make up for the possible loss of ownership and control.

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