As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 22, 2024.
Registration No. 333-
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM S-1
REGISTRATION STATEMENT
UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
Danam Health, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter.)
| Delaware | [8090] | 93-3264234 | ||
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) |
(Primary Standard Industrial Classification Number) |
(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
3000 Bayport Drive
Suite 950
Tampa, FL 33607
844-203-6092
(Address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of registrant’s principal executive offices)
Timothy Canning
3000 Bayport Drive
Suite 950
Tampa, FL 33607
844-203-6092
(Name, address, including zip code and telephone number, including area code, of agent for service)
Copies to:
Kate L. Bechen
Louis D. Kern
Dykema Gossett PLLC
111 E. Kilbourn Ave., Suite 1050
Milwaukee, WI 53202
(414) 488-7300
Ross David Carmel, Esq.
Thiago Spercel, Esq.
Sichenzia Ross Ference Carmel LLP
1185 Avenue of the Americas, 31st Floor
New York, NY 10036
Tel: (212) 930-9700
Fax: (212) 930 9725
As soon as practicable after the effective date of this Registration Statement.
(Approximate date of commencement of proposed sale to the public)
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The Registrant hereby amends this registration statement on such date or dates as may be necessary to delay its effective date until the registrant shall file a further amendment which specifically states that this registration statement shall thereafter become effective in accordance with Section 8(a) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or until the registration statement shall become effective on such date as the Commission, acting pursuant to said section 8(a), may determine.
The information in this preliminary prospectus is not complete and may be changed. The registrant named in this preliminary prospectus may not sell these securities until the registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission is effective. This preliminary prospectus is not an offer to sell these securities and the selling stockholder named in this preliminary prospectus are not soliciting an offer to buy these securities in any state where the offer or sale is not permitted.
PRELIMINARY - SUBJECT TO COMPLETION, DATED JULY 22, 2024
PRELIMINARY PROSPECTUS Dated [●], 2024

Danam Health, Inc.
[●] Shares of Common Stock
This prospectus relates to the initial public offering (“Offering”) of common stock, par value $.001 per share (“Common Stock”) of Danam Health, Inc. We are offering [●] shares of Common Stock. Currently, no public market exists for our Common Stock. No established public trading market for our Common Stock currently exists. We have applied to list our Common Stock on the Nasdaq Capital Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) under the symbol “[●].” We expect our Common Stock to begin trading on or about [●], 2024. We will not proceed with the Offering if the Common Stock is not approved for listing on Nasdaq. We estimate that the initial public offering price of our Common Stock will be between $[●] per share and $[●] per share. We believe that upon completion of the Offering, we will meet the standards for listing on Nasdaq.
We may amend or supplement this prospectus from time to time by filing amendments or supplements as required. You should read the entire prospectus and any amendments or supplements carefully before you make your investment decision.
We are an “emerging growth company” as defined under U.S. federal securities laws and, as such, have elected to comply with reduced public company reporting requirements. This prospectus complies with the requirements that apply to an issuer that is an emerging growth company. See “Prospectus Summary—Implications of Being an Emerging Growth Company.”
Investing in our Common Stock involves risks. Before buying any shares of Common Stock, you should review carefully the risks and uncertainties described under the heading “Risk Factors” beginning on page 10 of this prospectus and in the documents incorporated by reference into this prospectus.
Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities commission has approved or disapproved of these securities or passed upon the adequacy or accuracy of this prospectus. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.
We have retained EF Hutton, a division of Benchmark Investments, LLC to act as our underwriter (the “underwriter”) in connection with this Offering. See “Underwriting” in this prospectus for more information regarding the underwriting arrangements.
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| Public offering price | $ | $ | ||||||
| Underwriting discount (1) | $ | $ | ||||||
| Proceeds, before expenses, to us (2) | $ | $ | ||||||
(1) We have agreed to pay the underwriter a discount equal to 7% of the gross proceeds of the Offering. For a description of the other compensation to be received by the underwriter, see “Underwriting” beginning on page 104.
(2) Excludes fees and expenses payable to the underwriter and other expenses of this Offering.
The underwriter is offering the units on a firm commitment basis and expects to deliver the Common Stock to purchasers on or about [●], 2024.
EF Hutton
division of Benchmark Investments, LLC
The date of this prospectus is [●], 2024
TABLE OF CONTENTS
DEALER PROSPECTIVE DELIVERY OBLIGATION
Until [●], all dealers that effect transactions in these securities, whether or not participating in this Offering, may be required to deliver a prospectus. This is in addition to the dealers’ obligation to deliver a prospectus when acting as underwriters and with respect to their unsold allotments or subscriptions.
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You should rely only on the information contained in this prospectus or in any related free-writing prospectus. We and the underwriter have not authorized anyone to provide you with information or to make any representations other than contained in this prospectus, any post-effective amendment, or any applicable prospectus supplement prepared by or on behalf of us or to which we have referred you. We and the underwriter take no responsibility for and can provide no assurance as to the reliability of any other information that others may give you. If anyone provides you with different or inconsistent information, you should not rely on it.
You should assume that the information appearing in this prospectus, any post-effective amendment, and any applicable prospectus supplement to this prospectus is accurate only as of the date on its respective cover. Our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects may have changed since those dates. We are not making an offer to sell our Common Stock in any jurisdiction where the offer or sale thereof is not permitted. You should not assume that the information appearing in this prospectus any post-effective amendment, and any applicable prospectus supplement to this prospectus is accurate as of any date other than their respective dates. Our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects may have changed since those dates. You should read carefully the entirety of this prospectus before making an investment decision.
The registration statement we filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), of which this prospectus forms a part, includes exhibits that provide more detail of the matters discussed in this prospectus. You should read this prospectus, any post-effective amendment, and any applicable prospectus supplement and the related exhibits filed with the SEC before making your investment decision. The registration statement and the exhibits can be obtained from the SEC, as indicated under the section entitled “Where You Can Find More Information.”
In the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part, “Danam,” the “Company,” “we,” “us,” “our” and similar terms refer to Danam Health, Inc., a Delaware corporation and its consolidated subsidiaries. References to our “Common Stock” refer to the common stock, par value $0.001 per share, of Danam Health, Inc.
Certain amounts, percentages and other figures presented in this prospectus have been subject to rounding adjustments. Accordingly, figures shown as totals, dollars or percentage amounts of changes may not represent the arithmetic summation or calculation of the figures that precede them.
We obtained the statistical data, market data and other industry data and forecasts described in this prospectus from market research, publicly available information and industry publications. Industry publications generally state that they obtain their information from sources that they believe to be reliable, but they do not guarantee the accuracy and completeness of the information. Similarly, while we believe that the statistical data, industry data and forecasts and market research are reliable, we have not independently verified the data. We have not sought the consent of the sources to refer to their reports appearing or incorporated by reference in this prospectus.
PRESENTATION OF FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Unless otherwise indicated, all financial information contained in this prospectus is prepared and presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP” or “GAAP”).
On May 11, 2023, Danam entered into separate definitive agreements with the owners of Wood Sage and Wellgistics whereby Danam would acquire all of the outstanding membership interests of Wood Sage and Wellgistics. In June 2024, Danam and Wood Sage entered into an amended and revised definitive agreement and closed on the Wood Sage Acquisition, thereby making Wood Sage a wholly owned subsidiary of Danam. In connection with the Wood Sage Acquisition, Danam acquired Wood Sage’s two operating subsidiaries, APS—a pharmaceutical technology hub—and CSP—a retail community specialty pharmacy. As such, Danam currently exists as a holding company with Wood Sage as a directly held intermediate holding company subsidiary and APS and CSP as indirect operating subsidiaries. For more information about the Wood Sage Acquisition, Wood Sage, APS, and CSP, see the sections entitled “Business” beginning on page 68 of this prospectus and “Wood Sage Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation” beginning on page 56 of this prospectus.
Danam expects to finalize the Wellgistics Acquisition during the third quarter of 2024. Closing of the Wellgistics Acquisition is subject to certain terms and conditions contained within a Membership Interest Purchase Agreement dated May 11, 2023, as amended, by and among Danam, Wellgistics, Strategix, Nomad, Jouska, and Brian Norton. Under this Agreement, Danam will acquire all of the issued outstanding membership interests of Wellgistics, an operating company focused on wholesale operations including distribution, and fulfillment to a network of independent pharmacies meant to improve market access to and patient outcomes regarding certain pharmaceutical medications. For more information about Wellgistics and the Wellgistics Acquisition, see the sections entitled “Business” beginning on page 68 of this prospectus and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation” beginning on page 61 of this prospectus.
Because Danam only recently closed the Wood Sage Acquisition during the second quarter of 2024 and second quarter financial information is not yet available, the financial conditions of Danam and Wood Sage are presented separately throughout this prospectus. This prospectus also presents the financial condition of Danam and Wellgistics separately because closing of the Wellgistics Acquisition has not yet occurred. Despite that Danam only recently closed the Wood Sage Acquisition and has not yet closed the Wellgistics Acquisition, the three companies have shared common office space, comarketed solutions to the marketplace, and leveraged financial and back-office support prior to June 2024.
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Unless otherwise stated or the context otherwise requires, in this proxy statement/prospectus:
“3PL” means third-party logistics.
“ACHC” means the Accreditation Commission for Health Care.
“ACOs” means Account Care Organizations.
“ADD” means Accredited Drug Distributor (formerly known as “Verified Accredited Wholesale Distributor”), which is an accreditation with the NABP.
“APD” means American Pharmaceutical Ingredients, LLC, a subsidiary of Wellgistics.
“API” means advanced programming interface.
“APS” means Alliance Pharma Solutions LLC d/b/a DelivMeds, a Florida limited liability company.
“ASC” means Accounting Standards Codification.
“AWS” means Amazon Web Services.
“CMS” means the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
“CRM” means customer relationship management.
“CSP” means Community Specialty Pharmacy, LLC, a Florida limited liability company.
“Danam” means Danam Health, Inc., a Delaware corporation.
“DEA” means the Drug Enforcement Agency.
“DGCL” means the Delaware General Corporation Law, as amended.
“DHS” means designated health services.
“Equity Securities” means, with respect to any Person, (a) any share of capital or capital stock, partnership, membership, joint venture or similar interest, or other voting securities of, or other ownership interest in, any such Person, (b) any securities of such Person convertible into or exchangeable for cash or shares of capital or capital stock or other voting securities of, or other ownership interests in, such Person, (c) any warrants, calls, options, contingent value rights or other rights to acquire from such Person, or other obligations of such Person to issue, any shares of capital or capital stock or other voting securities of, or other ownership interests in, or securities convertible into or exchangeable for shares of capital or capital stock or other voting securities of, or other ownership interests in, such Person, (d) any restricted shares, stock appreciation rights, restricted units, performance units, contingent value rights, “phantom” stock, equity or equity-based rights or similar securities or rights issued by or with the approval of such Person that are derivative of, or provide economic benefits based, directly or indirectly, on the value or price of, any shares of capital or capital stock or other voting securities of, other ownership interests in, or any business, products or assets of, such Person and (e) any securities issued or issuable with respect to the securities or interests referred to in clauses (a) through (d) above in connection with a combination of shares, recapitalization, merger, consolidation or other reorganization.
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“ETASU” means Elements to Assure Safe Use.
“Exchange Act” means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
“FCA” means the False Claims Act, 31 U.S.C. §§ 3729–33.
“FDA” means the Food & Drug Administration.
“GDP” means Gross Domestic Product.
“GPOs” means group purchasing organizations.
“Health Reform Laws” means the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, as amended by the Healthcare and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010.
“HEDIS” means the Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set.
“HHS” means the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
“HIPAA” means the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996.
“HMA” means Healthcare Merchant Accreditation (formerly known as “Safe Pharmacy”), which is an accreditation with the NABP.
“Integral” means Integral Health, Inc. a Delaware corporation.
“IRA” means the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.
“IRS” means the Internal Revenue Service.
“JOBS Act” means the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012.
“Jouska” means Jouska Holdings LLC, a Delaware limited liability company.
“LTV” means lifetime value.
“MSA” means that certain Management Services Agreement dated October 17, 2022, by and between Wood Sage and TRxADE.
“MTM” means medication therapy management.
“NABP” means the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy.
“NACDS” means the National Association of Chain Drug Stores.
“Nasdaq” means the Nasdaq Capital Market LLC.
“NCQA” means National Committee for Quality Assurance.
“NEO” means a named executive officer of Danam.
“Nomad” means Nomad Capital LLC, a Utah limited liability company.
“NPI” means National Provider Identifier.
“NPS” means net promoter score.
“OIG” means the Office of the Inspector General.
“PBM” means pharmacy benefit plan.
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“PCAOB” means U.S. Public Company Accounting Oversight Board.
“Person” means an individual, partnership, corporation, limited liability company, joint stock company, unincorporated organization or association, trust, joint venture or other similar entity, whether or not a legal entity.
“PHI” means patient health information.
“PMS” means pharmacy management software.
“Privacy Rule” means the privacy regulations issued by the Office of Civil Rights of HHS pursuant to HIPAA.
“PSAO” means Pharmacy Services Administration Organization.
“RDS” means Amazon Relational Database Services.
“REMS” means Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy.
“SEC” means the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
“Securities Act” means the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
“Security Rules” means the security regulations issued by the Office of Civil Rights of HHS pursuant to HIPAA.
“Strategix” means Strategix Global LLC, a Utah limited liability company.
“TRxADE” means TRxADE HEALTH, Inc., a Delaware corporation and publicly traded company listed on Nasdaq under the ticker MEDS.
“TRxADE Nevada” means TRxADE Group, Inc., a Nevada corporation.
“URAC” means Utilization Review Accreditation Commission.
“Wellgistics” means Wellgistics, LLC, a Florida limited liability company.
“Wellgistics Acquisition” means the acquisition of Wellgistics by Danam pursuant to that certain Membership Interest Purchase Agreement dated [●], 2024, as amended, by and among Danam, Wellgistics, Strategix, Nomad, Jouska, and Brian Norton.
“Wood Sage” means Wood Sage LLC, a Florida limited liability company.
“Wood Sage Acquisition” means the acquisition of Wood Sage by Danam pursuant to that certain Amended and Restated Membership Interest Purchase Agreement dated June 16, 2024, by and between Danam and Wood Sage.
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This summary highlights information contained elsewhere in this prospectus or that is incorporated by reference herein. This summary does not contain all of the information you should consider before investing in our Common Stock. Before deciding to invest in our Common Stock, you should read this entire prospectus carefully, including the section of this prospectus entitled “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” included elsewhere in this prospectus. As used in this prospectus, unless the context requires otherwise, the terms “Danam,” “we,” “our” and “us” refer to Danam Health, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries.
Overview
Founded in 2022, Danam Health, Inc. is a holding company for various existing and planned strategic businesses centered around pharmaceuticals and healthcare services. As a micro health ecosystem, our portfolio of companies consists of a pharmacy, wholesale operations, and a technology division with a novel platform for hub and clinical services. We are focused on improving the lives of patients while delivering unique solutions for pharmacies, providers, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and payors. For more information about us, see the sections entitled “Business” beginning on page 68 of this prospectus and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation of Danam” beginning on page 51 of this prospectus.
On May 11, 2023, Danam entered into separate definitive agreements with the owners of Wood Sage and Wellgistics whereby Danam would acquire all of the outstanding membership interests of Wood Sage and Wellgistics. In June 2024, Danam and Wood Sage entered into an amended and revised definitive agreement and closed on the Wood Sage Acquisition, thereby making Wood Sage a wholly owned subsidiary of Danam. In connection with the Wood Sage Acquisition, Danam acquired Wood Sage’s two operating subsidiaries, APS—a pharmaceutical technology hub—and CSP—a retail community specialty pharmacy. As such, Danam currently exists as a holding company with Wood Sage as a directly held intermediate holding company subsidiary and APS and CSP as indirect operating subsidiaries. For more information about the Wood Sage Acquisition, Wood Sage, APS, and CSP, see the sections entitled “Business” beginning on page 68 of this prospectus and “Wood Sage Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation” beginning on page 56 of this prospectus.
Danam expects to finalize the Wellgistics Acquisition during the third quarter of 2024. Closing of the Wellgistics Acquisition is subject to certain terms and conditions contained within a Membership Interest Purchase Agreement dated May 11, 2023, as amended, by and among Danam, Wellgistics, Strategix, Nomad, Jouska, and Brian Norton. Under this Agreement, Danam will acquire all of the issued outstanding membership interests of Wellgistics, an operating company focused on wholesale operations including distribution, and fulfillment to a network of independent pharmacies meant to improve market access to and patient outcomes regarding certain pharmaceutical medications. The purchase price that Danam will pay to the existing owners of Wellgistics according to the Membership Interest Purchase Agreement consists of a closing cash payment equal to $7 million, promissory notes in the amount of $10 million, Danam common shares equal to $3 million issued at a 20% discount, and possible contingent earn-out and bonus payments consisting of cash and Danam common stock based on certain financial metrics. The parties currently anticipate that the purchase payment will be amended prior to closing of the Wellgistics Acquisition. For more information about Wellgistics and the Wellgistics Acquisition, see the sections entitled “Business” beginning on page 68 of this prospectus and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation” beginning on page 61 of this prospectus.
Because Danam only recently closed the Wood Sage Acquisition during the second quarter of 2024 and second quarter financial information is not yet available, the financial conditions of Danam and Wood Sage are presented separately throughout this prospectus. This prospectus also presents the financial condition of Danam and Wellgistics separately because closing of the Wellgistics Acquisition has not yet occurred. Despite that Danam only recently closed the Wood Sage Acquisition and has not yet closed the Wellgistics Acquisition, the three companies have shared common office space, comarketed solutions to the marketplace, and leveraged financial and back-office support prior to June 2024. As such, Danam’s management believes that its close business relationships have and will continue to limit the need for post-closing integration.
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Risk Factors
Our business is subject to a number of risks of which you should be aware before making an investment decision. These risks are discussed more fully in the “Summary of Risk Factors” section of this prospectus immediately following this prospectus summary. These risks include the following:
| ● | Our limited operating history as a combined company and our evolving business make it difficult to evaluate our current business and future prospects and increases the risk of your investment. | |
| ● | Danam may not be successful in completing the Wellgistics Acquisition, and, even if it is, Danam may experience difficulties in integrating the operations of Wellgistics and continuing to integrate the operations of Wood Sage thereby hindering Danam from realizing the expected benefits of these transactions. | |
| ● | Reductions in third-party reimbursement levels, from private or governmental agency plans, and potential changes in industry pricing benchmarks for prescription drugs could materially and adversely affect Danam’s results of operations. | |
| ● | A shift in pharmacy mix toward lower margin plans, margin compression on branded medications, increased offering of specialty products, direct and indirect remuneration, “DIR” fees, mail order pharmacy steering, and programs could adversely affect Danam’s results of operations. | |
| ● | Danam will derive a portion of its sales from prescription drug sales reimbursed by pharmacy benefit management companies and Danam’s participation in the pharmacy provider networks of these companies may be restricted or terminated. | |
| ● | Danam could be adversely affected by a decrease in the introduction of new brand name and generic prescription drugs as well as increases in the cost to procure prescription drugs. | |
| ● | Consolidation and strategic alliances in the healthcare industry could adversely affect Danam’s business operations, competitive positioning, financial condition and results of operations. | |
| ● | Changes in economic conditions could adversely affect consumer/client buying practices and market adoption of Danam’s DelivMeds mobile application and the accompanying revenues to premium access/services. | |
| ● | The industries in which Danam will operate are highly competitive and constantly evolving and changes in market dynamics could adversely impact us. | |
| ● | If Danam does not successfully create and implement relevant omni-channel experiences for Danam’s customers, Danam’s businesses and results of operations could be adversely impacted. | |
| ● | Danam may be unable to achieve Danam’s environmental, social and governance goals. | |
| ● | Danam’s business results will depend on Danam’s ability to successfully manage ongoing organizational change and business transformation and achieve cost savings and operating efficiency initiatives through Danam’s healthcare ecosystem. | |
| ● | Disruption in Danam’s global supply chain could negatively impact Danam’s businesses. | |
| ● | Danam’s business and operations will be subject to risks related to climate change. | |
| ● | Danam’s business is primarily focused on certain targeted geographic regions and therapeutic targets, making it vulnerable to risks associated with having geographically and therapeutic concentrated operations. | |
| ● | Failure to retain and recruit, or failure to manage succession of, key personnel could have an adverse impact on Danam’s future performance. | |
| ● | We are highly dependent on the continued service of our directors and officers, whose financial interests may conflict with the interests of investors. | |
| ● | Failure to renew facility leases in a timely manner could have an adverse impact on Danam’s business operations. | |
| ● | Danam may not be able to maintain business, scale for growth, renew pharmacy and wholesale state licenses, and retain commercial and federal contracts while preventing restrictions and termination. | |
| ● | Danam’s relationships with Danam’s primary wholesaler for pharmacy operations and Danam’s manufacturer relationships for Danam’s wholesale and hub technology platform entities will be critical to Danam’s success. | |
| ● | Danam will outsource certain business processes to third-party vendors that subject us to risks, including disruptions in business and increased costs. | |
| ● | Danam may not be successful in executing elements of Danam’s business strategy, which may have a material adverse impact on Danam’s business and financial results. | |
| ● | Danam’s growth strategy is partially dependent upon Danam’s ability to identify and successfully complete acquisitions, joint ventures and other strategic partnerships and alliances. | |
| ● | Businesses acquired by Danam could experience losses or liabilities that would result in a material adverse effect on Danam’s business operations, results of operation and financial condition. | |
| ● | Danam may make investments in companies over which Danam does not have sole control and some of these companies may operate in sectors that differ from Danam’s operations and have different risks. | |
| ● | The success of Danam’s hub technology platform and clinical services depends on the willingness of participants in the network of independent partner pharmacies to continue receiving prescriptions and enrolling in a-la-carte services for outsourced work. | |
| ● | A significant disruption in Danam’s information technology and computer systems or those of businesses Danam relies on could harm Danam. | |
| ● | Privacy and data protection laws will increase Danam’s compliance burden and any failure to comply could harm Danam. | |
| ● | Danam and businesses with which Danam will interact may experience cybersecurity incidents and might experience significant computer system compromises or data breaches. | |
| ● | Danam will be subject to electronic payment-related and other financial services risks that could increase Danam’s operating costs, expose Danam to fraud or theft, subject Danam to potential liability and potentially disrupt Danam’s business operations. | |
| ● | Danam and its subsidiaries have, and entities that Danam may acquire could have, significant outstanding debt. The debt and associated payment obligations of Danam and its current and future subsidiaries could significantly increase in the future if Danam and its current or future subsidiaries incur additional debt and do not retire existing debt. | |
| ● | Danam’s quarterly results may fluctuate significantly based on seasonality and other factors. | |
| ● | Danam has a substantial amount of goodwill and other intangible assets which could, in the future, become impaired and result in material non-cash charges to Danam’s results of operations. Danam may be required to take write-downs or write-offs, restructuring and impairment or other charges that could have a significant negative effect on its financial condition, results of operations, and stock price. |
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| ● | Acquisitions Danam pursues in its industry and related industries could result in operating difficulties, dilution to Danam’s shareholders and other consequences harmful to Danam’s business. | |
| ● | Danam may incur non-cash impairment charges in the future associated with its portfolio of intangible assets, including goodwill. | |
| ● | Danam’s level of debt may negatively impact its liquidity, restrict its operations and ability to respond to business opportunities, and increase its vulnerability to adverse economic and industry conditions. | |
| ● | Danam’s existing credit agreement and any other credit or similar agreements into which Danam may enter in the future may restrict its operations, particularly Danam’s ability to respond to changes or to take certain actions regarding its business. | |
| ● | Danam’s business is subject to substantial governmental regulation. | |
| ● | Changes in the healthcare industry and regulatory environments may adversely affect Danam’s businesses. | |
| ● | Danam will be exposed to risks related to litigation and other legal proceedings. | |
● | A significant change in, or noncompliance with, governmental regulations and other legal requirements could have a material adverse effect on Danam’s reputation and profitability. | |
| ● | Danam could be adversely affected by product liability, product recall, personal injury or other health and safety issues. | |
| ● | Danam could be subject to adverse changes in tax laws, regulations and interpretations or challenges to Danam’s tax positions. | |
| ● | Despite the actions Danam will take to defend and protect its intellectual property, Danam may not be able to adequately protect or enforce its intellectual property rights or prevent unauthorized parties from copying or reverse engineering its solutions. Danam’s efforts to protect and enforce its intellectual property rights and prevent third parties from violating its rights may be costly. | |
| ● | Third-party claims that Danam is infringing intellectual property, whether successful or not, could subject it to costly and time-consuming litigation or expensive licenses, and its business could be adversely affected. | |
| ● | Danam’s intellectual property applications for registration may not issue or be registered, which may have a material adverse effect on Danam’s ability to prevent others from commercially exploiting products similar to Danam’s. | |
| ● | In addition to patented technology, Danam will rely on its unpatented proprietary technology, trade secrets, designs, experiences, work flows, data, processes, software and know-how. | |
| ● | Danam may be subject to damages resulting from claims that it or its current or former employees have wrongfully used or disclosed alleged trade secrets of its employees’ former employers. Danam may be subject to damages if its current or former employees wrongfully use or disclose Danam’s trade secrets. | |
| ● | Danam will incur increased costs as a result of operating as a public company, and its management will devote substantial time to compliance with its public company responsibilities and corporate governance practices. | |
| ● | Danam’s management team has limited experience managing a public company. | |
| ● | Danam’s ability to be successful will depend upon the efforts of Danam’s board of directors and key personnel and the loss of such persons could negatively impact the operations and profitability of Danam’s business. | |
| ● | Delaware State Law includes anti-takeover provisions. | |
| ● | Claims for indemnification by Danam’s directors and officers may reduce Danam’s available funds to satisfy successful third-party claims against Danam and may reduce the amount of money available to Danam. | |
| ● | If securities or industry analysts do not publish or cease publishing research or reports about Danam, its business, or its market, or if they change their recommendations regarding Danam’s securities adversely, the price and trading volume of Danam’s securities could decline. | |
| ● | There can be no assurance that Danam Common Stock will be approved for listing on Nasdaq or, if approved, will continue to be so listed, or that Danam will be able to comply with the continued listing standards of Nasdaq. | |
| ● | If and when our Common Stock is publicly traded, it may be subject to the penny stock rules which may make it more difficult to sell our Common Stock. | |
| ● | An active market for Danam’s securities may not develop, which would adversely affect the liquidity and price of Danam’s securities. | |
| ● | The market price of Danam Common Stock may decline as a result of sales, or perceived sales, by Danam in the public market or otherwise. | |
| ● | Future sales, or the perception of future sales, by Danam or its shareholders in the public market could cause the market price for Danam Common Stock to decline. | |
| ● | Danam will qualify as an “emerging growth company” and a “smaller reporting company” within the meaning of the Securities Act. If Danam takes advantage of certain exemptions from disclosure requirements available to emerging growth companies or smaller reporting companies, Danam’s securities may be less attractive to investors and, therefore, may make it more difficult to compare Danam’s performance with other public companies. | |
| ● | Our management team will have immediate and broad discretion over the use of the net proceeds from this Offering and we may use the net proceeds in ways with which you disagree. | |
| ● | The unaudited pro forma financial information included herein may not be indicative of what Danam’s actual financial position or results of operations would have been. | |
| ● | Certain existing stockholders acquired our securities at a price below the current trading price of such securities and may experience a positive rate of return based on the current trading price. | |
| ● | Investors in this Offering will experience immediate and substantial dilution in net tangible book value. |
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Corporate Information
The mailing address of our principal executive office is 3000 Bayport Drive, Suite 950 Tampa, FL 33607, and the office’s telephone number is (844) 203-6092. Our website is located at www.danamhealth.com. Information found on, or accessible through, our website is not a part of, and is not incorporated into, this prospectus supplement, and you should not consider it part of the prospectus or part of any prospectus supplement.
Implications of Being a Smaller Reporting Company
We are a “smaller reporting company” as defined in the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the Exchange Act, and have elected to take advantage of certain of the scaled disclosures available to smaller reporting companies. Accordingly, we may provide less public disclosure than larger public companies, including the inclusion of only two years of audited consolidated financial statements and only two years of management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations disclosure and the inclusion of reduced disclosure about our executive compensation arrangements. As a smaller reporting company, we are also exempt from compliance with the auditor attestation requirements pursuant to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. As a result, the information that we provide to our shareholders may be different than you might receive from other public reporting companies in which you hold equity interests. We will continue to be a “smaller reporting company” until we have $250 million or more in public float (based on our Common Stock) measured as of the last business day of our most recently completed second fiscal quarter or, in the event we have no public float or a public float (based on our Common Stock) that is less than $700 million, annual revenues of $100 million or more during the most recently completed fiscal year.
Implications of Being an Emerging Growth Company
We are an “emerging growth company,” as defined in the Jobs Act. We will remain an emerging growth company until the earlier of (i) the last day of the fiscal year following the fifth anniversary of the date of the first sale of our Common Stock pursuant to an effective registration statement under the Securities Act; (ii) the last day of the fiscal year in which we have total annual gross revenues of $1.07 billion or more; (iii) the date on which we have issued more than $1 billion in nonconvertible debt during the previous three years; or (iv) the date on which we are deemed to be a large accelerated filer under applicable SEC rules. We expect that we will remain an emerging growth company for the foreseeable future, but cannot retain our emerging growth company status indefinitely and will no longer qualify as an emerging growth company on or before the last day of the fiscal year following the fifth anniversary of the date of the first sale of our Common Stock pursuant to an effective registration statement under the Securities Act. For so long as we remain an emerging growth company, we are permitted and intend to rely on exemptions from specified disclosure requirements that are applicable to other public companies that are not emerging growth companies.
These exemptions include: (i) being permitted to provide only two years of audited financial statements, in addition to any required unaudited interim financial statements, with correspondingly reduced “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” disclosure; (ii) not being required to comply with the requirement of auditor attestation of our internal controls over financial reporting; (iii) not being required to comply with any requirement that may be adopted by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board regarding mandatory audit firm rotation or a supplement to the auditor’s report providing additional information about the audit and the financial statements; (iv) reduced disclosure obligations regarding executive compensation; and (v) not being required to hold a nonbinding advisory vote on executive compensation and shareholder approval of any golden parachute payments not previously approved.
We have taken advantage of certain reduced reporting requirements in this prospectus. Accordingly, the information contained herein may be different than the information you receive from other public companies in which you hold stock.
An emerging growth company can take advantage of the extended transition period provided in Section 7(a)(2)(B) of the Securities Act for complying with new or revised accounting standards. This allows an emerging growth company to delay the adoption of certain accounting standards until those standards would otherwise apply to private companies. We have irrevocably elected to avail ourselves of this extended transition period and, as a result, we will not be required to adopt new or revised accounting standards on the dates on which adoption of such standards is required for other public reporting companies.
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| Issuer | Danam Health, Inc. |
| Securities Offered | [●] shares of Common Stock, at a public offering price of $[●] per share. |
| Common Stock issued and outstanding prior to the Offering | [●] shares of Common Stock (as of [●], 2024). |
| Common stock issued and outstanding after the Offering | [●] shares of Common Stock. |
| Use of proceeds | We estimate that the net proceeds to us from the Offering will be approximately $[●] million assuming an offering price of $[●] per share, after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated Offering expenses payable by us.
We intend to use the net proceeds of the Offering primarily for [●] and general corporate purposes. |
| Proposed Nasdaq Capital Market Trading Symbol and Listing | We have applied to list our Common Stock on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “[●].” We believe that upon completion of the Offering, we will meet the standards for listing on Nasdaq. The closing of this Offering is contingent upon the successful listing of our Common Stock on the Nasdaq Capital Market. |
| Risk factors | You should read the “Risk Factors” section of this prospectus for a discussion of factors to consider carefully before deciding to invest in shares of our Common Stock. |
| Transfer Agent | [●] |
| Lock-up Agreements | We and our directors, officers and certain shareholders have agreed with the underwriter not to offer for sale, issue, sell, contract to sell, pledge or otherwise dispose of any of our Common Stock or securities convertible into Common Stock for a period of 90 days after the closing of this Offering as described in further detail in this prospectus. See “Underwriting—Lock-Up Agreements.” |
| Dividend Policy | We do not intend to pay any dividends on our Common Stock for the foreseeable future. Instead, we anticipate that all of our earnings, if any, will be used for the operation and growth of our business. See “Dividend Policy” for more information. |
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Investing in our Common Stock involves a high degree of risk. In addition to the information, documents or reports included or incorporated by reference in this prospectus and, if applicable, any prospectus supplement or other offering materials, you should carefully consider the risks described below in addition to the other information contained in this prospectus, before making an investment decision. Our business, financial condition or results of operations could be harmed by any of these risks. As a result, you could lose some or all of your investment in our Common Stock. The risks and uncertainties described below are not the only ones we face. Additional risks not currently known to us or other factors not perceived by us to present significant risks to our business at this time also may impair our business operations. For purposes of this “Risk Factors” section, references to Danam include both Danam’s current operations and Danam’s operations as they may exist after closing of the Wellgistics Acquisition.
Risks Related to Danam’s Business
Our limited operating history as a combined company and our evolving business make it difficult to evaluate our current business and future prospects and increase the risk of your investment.
We were incorporated in 2022 for the purpose of acquiring and integrating various companies in the health care industry. Our limited operating history and rapidly evolving business make it difficult to evaluate our current business, future prospects and plan for growth. We will continue to encounter significant risks and uncertainties frequently experienced by growing companies in rapidly changing and heavily regulated industries, such as attracting new customers to our products and services; retaining customers and encouraging them to utilize new products and services that we make available; competition from other companies; hiring, integrating, training and retaining skilled personnel; developing new solutions; determining prices for our solutions; unforeseen expenses; challenges in forecasting accuracy; and new or adverse regulatory developments affecting aspects of the aerospace and defense industry. Further, because we depend, in part, on market acceptance of our newer and future products and services, it is difficult to evaluate trends that may affect our business and whether our expansion will be profitable. If we have difficulty launching new products or services, then our reputation may be harmed and our business, financial condition and results of operations may be adversely affected. If our assumptions regarding these and other similar risks and uncertainties that relate to our business, which we use to plan our business, are incorrect or change as we gain more experience operating as a combined company, or if we do not address these challenges successfully, our operating and financial results could differ materially from our expectations and our business could suffer.
Danam may not be successful in completing the Wellgistics Acquisition, and, even if it is, Danam may experience difficulties in integrating the operations of Wellgistics and continuing to integrate the operations of Wood Sage thereby allowing Danam to realize the expected benefits of these transactions.
Danam’s success depends on Danam’s ability to successfully complete the Wellgistics Acquisition and to realize the anticipated benefits of combining the operations of the Wellgistics and Wood Sage with Danam in an efficient and effective manner. The integration process could take longer than anticipated and could result in the loss of key employees from either of Wood Sage or Wellgistics, the disruption of each company’s ongoing businesses, tax costs or inefficiencies, or inconsistencies in standards, controls, information technology systems, procedures and policies, any of which could adversely affect Danam’s ability to continue relationships with the Wood Sage’s or Wellgistics’ customers, employees or other third parties, or Danam’s ability to achieve the anticipated benefits of the Wood Sage Acquisition and Wellgistics Acquisition and could harm Danam’s financial performance. If Danam is unable to successfully or timely integrate the operations of the Wood Sage or Wellgistics with its business, Danam may incur unanticipated liabilities and be unable to realize the revenue growth, operating efficiencies, synergies and other anticipated benefits resulting from such transactions and Danam’s business, results of operations, and financial condition could be materially and adversely affected.
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Reductions in third-party reimbursement levels, from private or governmental agency plans, and potential changes in industry pricing benchmarks for prescription drugs could materially and adversely affect Danam’s results of operations.
The substantial majority of the prescriptions Danam will fill at Danam’s CSP division will be reimbursed by third-party payers, including private and governmental agency payers. The continued efforts of health maintenance organizations, managed care organizations, PBM companies, governmental agencies, and other third-party payers to reduce prescription drug costs and pharmacy reimbursement rates, as well as litigation and other legal proceedings relating to how drugs are priced, may adversely impact Danam’s results of operations. In the U.S., plan changes with rate adjustments often occur in January and July and Danam’s reimbursement arrangements may provide for rate adjustments at prescribed intervals during their term. In addition, the timing and amount of periodic contractual reconciliations payments can vary significantly and may not follow a predictable path. Further, in an environment where some PBM clients utilize narrow or restricted pharmacy provider networks, some of these entities may offer pricing terms that Danam may not be willing to accept or otherwise restrict Danam’s participation in their networks of pharmacy providers. This may also impact the ability for Danam’s pharmacy network partners to adjudicate certain prescription claims received via transfer from the DelivMeds hub platform technology which may impact several revenue generating channels in the form of technology-related fees. Further, Danam’s wholesale operations may be impacted as pharmacy coverage/ margin is diminished on certain products effecting the ability to carry and move this inventory thereby affecting buying patterns.
In addition, many payers in the U.S. are increasingly considering new metrics as the basis for reimbursement rates. It is possible that the pharmaceutical industry or regulators may evaluate and/or develop an alternative pricing reference to replace wholesale acquisition price (WAC) and average wholesale price (AWP), which will be the pricing reference used for Danam’s pharmacy and network partner pharmacies contracts. This will also have a direct impact on Danam’s secondary wholesalers sourcing and procurement strategies. Future changes to the pricing benchmarks used to establish pharmaceutical pricing, including changes in the basis for calculating reimbursement by third-party payers, could adversely affect Danam.
A shift in pharmacy mix toward lower margin plans, margin compression on branded medications, increased offering of specialty products, DIR fees, mail order pharmacy steering, and programs could adversely affect Danam’s results of operations.
Danam’s CSP division and network of independent partner pharmacies will seek to grow prescription volume while operating in a marketplace with continuous reimbursement pressure. A shift in the mix of pharmacy prescription volume towards programs offering lower reimbursement rates could adversely affect Danam’s results of operations both from an in-house prescription fulfillment perspective and also technology and transactional fees from Danam’s network of independent partner pharmacies. General trends Danam may observe impacting independent pharmacies include but are not limited to: a shift in pharmacy mix towards 90-day fills which are often reimbursed at lower amounts compared to 30-day fills, DIR fees from PBMs on Medicare Part D prescriptions often leading to negative reimbursements, lower plan paid amounts for branded and specialty medications while simultaneously observing an increase in the number of patients requiring a “specialty-lite” or full specialty medication, narrow networks with unfavorable contract pricing, delivery and shipping-related restrictions impacting the pharmacies ability to gain additional market share, enhanced PBM tactics to steer patients to mail order pharmacies thereby reducing market opportunities, and little to no remuneration for in-demand consumer-driven concierge services from pharmacists. Danam’s pharmacy division retains access to all major plans with as expected market competitive reimbursement rates for an independent pharmacy. In-network coverage for PBMs and payors at the independent network partner pharmacy level will vary from store-to-store and Danam continue to add more network participants to provide robust coverage.
If Danam is not able to generate prescription volume and other business from patients participating in these programs that is sufficient to offset the impact of lower reimbursement, or if the degree or terms of Danam’s participation in such preferred networks declines in future years, Danam’s results of operations could be materially and adversely affected. Furthermore, changes in political, economic, and regulatory influences, as well as industry-wide changes in business practices, including with respect to the imposition of DIR fees by PBMs, may significantly affect Danam’s business. Danam’s failure to successfully anticipate and respond to, or appropriately adapt to, evolving industry conditions or any of these changes or trends, none of which are within Danam’s control, in a timely and effective manner could have a significant negative impact on Danam’s competitive position and materially adversely affect Danam’s business, financial condition and results of operations.
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Danam will derive a portion of its sales from prescription drug sales reimbursed by PBM companies and Danam’s participation in the pharmacy provider networks of these companies may be restricted or terminated.
Danam will derive a portion of Danam’s sales from prescription drug sales reimbursed through prescription drug plans administered by PBM companies. PBM companies typically administer multiple prescription drug plans that expire at various times and provide for varying reimbursement rates, and often limit coverage to specific drug products on an approved list, known as a formulary, which might not include all of the approved drugs for a particular indication. Changes in pricing and other terms of Danam’s contracts with PBM companies can significantly impact Danam’s results of operations. There can be no assurance that Danam will participate in any particular PBM company’s pharmacy provider network in any particular future time period or on terms reasonably acceptable to Danam. If Danam’s participation in the pharmacy provider network for a prescription drug plan administered by one or more of the large PBM companies is restricted or terminated, Danam expects that Danam’s sales would be adversely affected, at least in the short-term. If Danam is unable to replace any such lost sales, either through an increase in other sales or through a resumption of participation in those plans, Danam’s operating results could be materially and adversely affected. If Danam exits a pharmacy provider network and later resumes participation, there can be no assurance that Danam will achieve any particular level of business on any particular pace, or that all clients of the PBM company will choose to include us again in the pharmacy network for their plans, initially or at all. In addition, in such circumstances Danam may incur increased marketing and other costs in connection with initiatives to regain former patients and attract new patients covered by such plans.
Danam could be adversely affected by a decrease in the introduction of new brand name and generic prescription drugs as well as increases in the cost to procure prescription drugs.
The profitability of Danam’s healthcare ecosystem business model depends upon the utilization of prescription drugs. Utilization trends are affected by, among other factors, the introduction of new and successful prescription drugs, coverage on payor/PBM formularies, as well as lower-priced generic alternatives to existing brand name drugs. Inflation in the price of drugs also can adversely affect utilization, particularly given the increased prevalence of high-deductible health insurance plans and related plan design changes. New brand name drugs with coverage on formularies can result in increased drug utilization and associated sales, while the introduction of lower priced generic alternatives typically results in relatively lower sales, but relatively higher gross profit margins.
In addition, if Danam experiences an increase in the amounts it pays to procure pharmaceutical drugs, including generic drugs, Danam’s gross profit margins would be adversely affected to the extent Danam is not able to offset such cost increases. Any failure to fully offset any such increased prices and costs or to modify Danam’s activities to mitigate the impact could have a material adverse effect on Danam’s results of operations. Also, any future changes in drug prices could be significantly different than Danam’s expectations.
A 2019 study performed by NACDS entitled “Cost of Dispensing Study” found that the overall cost of dispensing for all drugs was $12.40 per fill. After factoring inflation, that same cost is estimated to be $14.68 per fill. The latter does not account for other costs associated with medication dispensing noted in this “Risk Factors” section which clearly demonstrates further strain to gross profit margin on prescription-related fills.
Accordingly, a decrease in the number or magnitude of significant new brand name drugs or generics successfully introduced, delays in their introduction, a decrease in the utilization of previously introduced prescription drugs, and or rising costs associated with medication dispensing could materially and adversely affect Danam’s business, financial condition and results of operations.
Consolidation and strategic alliances in the healthcare industry could adversely affect Danam’s business operations, competitive positioning, financial condition and results of operations.
Many organizations in the healthcare industry, including PBM companies, have consolidated in recent years to create larger healthcare enterprises with greater bargaining power, which has resulted in greater pricing pressures. If this consolidation trend continues, it could give the resulting enterprises even greater bargaining power, which may lead to further pressure on the prices for Danam’s products and services. If these pressures result in reductions in Danam’s prices, Danam’s businesses would become less profitable unless Danam are able to achieve corresponding reductions in costs or develop profitable new revenue streams.
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Changes in economic conditions could adversely affect consumer/client buying practices and market adoption of Danam’s DelivMeds mobile application and the accompanying revenues to premium access/services.
Danam’s performance may be adversely impacted by changes in global, national, regional or local economic conditions and consumer confidence. These conditions can also adversely affect Danam’s key vendors and customers. External factors that affect consumer confidence and over which Danam exercises no influence include unemployment rates, inflation, levels of personal disposable income, levels of taxes and interest and global, national, regional or local economic conditions, health epidemics or pandemics (such as COVID-19), as well as looting, vandalism, acts of war or terrorism. Changes in economic conditions and consumer confidence could adversely affect consumer preferences, purchasing power and spending patterns, which could lead to a decrease in overall consumer spending as well as in prescription drug, services, and digital health services utilization and which could be exacerbated by the increasing prevalence of high-deductible health insurance plans and related plan design changes. From a client perspective, increasing pressures from margin compression, inflation, prescription pricing negotiations, and other known stressors as outlined in this “Risk Factors” section may negatively impact a manufacturer’s willingness to adopt and utilize various a-la-carte services Danam will provide through Danam’s hub platform and clinical services.
In addition to general levels of inflation, Danam will also be subject to risk of specific inflationary pressures on product prices due to, for example, the continuing impacts of COVID-19, related global supply chain disruptions, and the uncertain economic and geopolitical environment. If inflation continues to increase, Danam may not be able to adjust prices sufficiently to offset the effect without negatively impacting consumer demand or Danam’s gross margin. Furthermore, reduced or flat consumer spending may affect Danam’s ability to convert users of Danam’s DelivMeds mobile technology from free to various subscription model offerings which will impact financial condition. Further threats from market competitors to offer additional products at promotional pricing could lead to lower pricing floors as well. All of these factors could materially and adversely impact Danam’s business operations, financial condition and results of operations.
The industries in which Danam will operate are highly competitive and constantly evolving and changes in market dynamics could adversely impact us.
The level of competition in the pharmacy (i.e., retail, independent, specialty, and digital), healthcare and clinical concierge like services, and pharmaceutical wholesale industries is high. Changes in market dynamics or actions of competitors or manufacturers, including industry consolidation and the emergence of new competitors and strategic alliances, could materially and adversely impact us. Disruptive innovation, or the perception of potentially disruptive innovation, by existing or new competitors could alter the competitive landscape in the future and require us to accurately identify and assess such changes and if required make timely and effective changes to Danam’s strategies and business model to compete effectively.
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All of Danam’s businesses will face intense competition from multiple existing and new businesses, some of which are aggressively expanding in markets Danam will serve. Danam will develop Danam’s offerings to respond to market dynamics; however, if Danam’s customers are not receptive to these changes, if Danam is unable to expand successful programs in a timely manner, or Danam otherwise does not effectively respond to changes in market dynamics, Danam’s businesses and financial performance could be materially and adversely affected.
There are a significant number of competitors that provide one or more comprehensive services, including distribution, with respect to specialty pharmacy drugs, hub and clinical services to perform patient financial assistance; prior authorization coordination; copay tiered reductions; tele-pharmacy; and access to digital health resources, some of whom have greater resources than Danam does, including: PBMs; retail pharmacy chains and independent retail pharmacies; digital pharmacies; national, regional and niche specialty pharmacies; home and specialty infusion therapy companies; provider practices and systems; and GPOs.
The four leading specialty pharmacies, Express Scripts (Cigna); CVS Caremark (Aetna); Walgreens (Prime Therapeutics); and OptumRx (United Healthcare), all of whom have a great degree of vertical integration, have significantly greater market share, resources and purchasing power than Danam does and, in the aggregate, these competitors generally have access to substantially the same limited distribution drugs that will be in Danam’s portfolio. These companies also benefit from their acquisition activity with healthcare organizations, as Danam has seen recent acquisitions in the home healthcare and primary care services arena (i.e., One Medical, Signify Health, Village MD, Summit Health, CareCentrix, among others).
Digital pharmacies both national and regional have been increasingly entering the market over the course of the last decade with well-known players such as Roman, Lemonaid Health, ForHims, TruePill, and Amazon’s acquisition of PillPack. At the regional level, Danam has seen the emergence of companies like Capsule, Alto, and many others outlined below looking to penetrate markets and gain access to lives by looking for additional points of differentiation. The competitive healthcare landscape along with macroeconomic pressures has also seen increased chapter 11 filings for bankruptcy and or other means of dissolution including Medley, NowRx, AmazonCare, Haven (i.e., joint venture of Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway, and JPMorgan Chase) over recent years. Many of these companies leverage access to telehealth services and backend partnerships with mail order pharmacies to provide consumers with cash-paying models for access to niche services. The evolution of centralized digital patient support networks with network pharmacies has also recently been gaining steam.
As Danam will increase in scale and market share, or provide additional healthcare services, Danam expects more direct competition for certain drugs, payer and patient access, and services from this myriad of companies. These factors together with the impact of the competitive marketplace or other significant differentiating factors between us and Danam’s competitors may make it difficult to gain market access and penetration all of which could materially and adversely impact Danam’s business operations, financial condition and results of operations.
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Below is a 2021 Snapshot of Digital Pharmacy Solutions amongst key healthcare stakeholders/entities:
If Danam does not successfully create and implement relevant omni-channel experiences for Danam’s customers, Danam’s businesses and results of operations could be adversely impacted.
The portion of total consumer expenditures from various business sectors completing online shopping has drastically changed over the last two decades. Danam is seeing a complete paradigm shift, as consumer sentiment and behavior has moved towards mobile application use. The COVID-19 pandemic was the accelerant, and Danam expects this pace of increase exponentially. Consumers are now able to have more have more and more services delivered to their homes or work and more recently Danam is seeing this same push with healthcare services. Moreover, prescription related deliveries have become the new normal versus waiting for pharmacy pick-up which is often not as efficient or convenient for this everchanging mindset and expectation of the consumer.
In order to be successful with executing on this service delivery, Danam’s strategy must offer enhanced value services while also being convenient to the consumer. To accomplish this, an omni-channel approach, intelligent user experience, and home health differentiated model is a necessity to keep up with the rapidly evolving pace of changing customer expectations and new developments by Danam’s competitors. Danam must compete by offering a consistent and convenient shopping experience for Danam’s customers regardless of the ultimate sales channel and by investing in, providing and maintaining digital tools for Danam’s customers. If Danam is unable to make, improve, or develop relevant customer-facing technology in a timely manner that keeps pace with technological developments and dynamic customer expectations, Danam’s ability to compete and Danam’s results of operations could be materially and adversely affected. In addition, if Danam’s online activities or Danam’s other customer-facing technology systems do not function as designed, Danam may experience a loss of customer confidence, data security breaches, lost sales, or be exposed to fraudulent purchases, any of which could materially and adversely affect Danam’s business operations, reputation and results of operations.
Danam may be unable to achieve Danam’s environmental, social and governance goals.
Danam recognizes the rising importance of environmental, social, and governance matters among Danam’s team members, customers, and certain shareholders and will be committed to upholding a culture dedicated to corporate responsibility. Danam will establish certain goals that allow us to better communicate and align to Danam’s environmental, social, and governance strategy. However, these goals are subject to risks and uncertainties, which are outside of Danam’s control and might prohibit us from meeting the goals.
Further, there is a risk that team members, customers, or certain shareholders might not be satisfied with Danam’s goals or strategy and efforts to meet the goals. Some of the risks that Danam will be subject to include, but are not limited to: Danam’s ability to execute Danam’s operational strategy within the timeframe or costs projected; the availability or cost of renewable energy, materials, goods, and/or services required, and evolving regulations or requirements that change or limit Danam’s ability to set standards or gather information from Danam’s supplier partners or third party contractors. Failure to meet Danam’s goals could negatively impact public perception of Danam’s company with interested stakeholders.
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Environmental, social, and governance matters are also increasingly important to current and potential employees. In order to retain and attract talent Danam knows that it is critical that Danam clearly communicate Danam’s environmental, social, and governance strategy, and a delay or inability to meet Danam’s goals on time could impact Danam’s reputation as a desirable place to work. With increased interest from certain shareholders, an inability to meet Danam’s goals could also have a negative impact on New Danam’s stock price. These impacts could make it more difficult for us to operate efficiently and effectively and could have a negative effect on Danam’s business, operating results and financial conditions.
Danam’s business results will depend on Danam’s ability to successfully manage ongoing organizational change and business transformation and achieve cost savings and operating efficiency initiatives through Danam’s healthcare ecosystem.
The key to Danam’s success will be executing on Danam’s win-win strategy for all stakeholders in the healthcare delivery model. Through leveraging Danam’s portfolio of subsidiaries, Danam’s leadership will need to deliver on a value proposition to patients, pharmacies, providers, payors/ PBMs, and pharmaceutical manufacturers. This is obtained by making healthcare services affordable and convenient in a centralized model. Danam’s success will hinge on the Danam’s leadership team to improve operational efficiency, decreasing costs, market access and insights, data transparency, value-based outcomes, and innovative technology via automation.
There can be no assurance that Danam will realize, in full or in part, the anticipated benefits of leveraging these subsidiaries and what that market adoption will be like. Danam’s financial goals assume a level of productivity improvement and other business optimization initiatives. If Danam is unable to implement the programs or deliver these expected productivity improvements, while continuing to invest in business growth, or if the volume and nature of change overwhelms available resources, Danam’s business operations, financial condition and results of operations could be materially and adversely impacted.
Risks Relating to Danam’s Operations
Disruption in Danam’s global supply chain could negatively impact Danam’s businesses.
The pharmaceutical products for Danam’s wholesale division upon closing of the Wellgistics Acquisition will be sourced from pharmaceutical manufacturers with a wide variety of domestic and international vendors, and any future disruption in Danam’s supply chain or inability to find qualified vendors and access products that meet requisite quality and safety standards in a timely and efficient manner could adversely impact Danam’s businesses. The loss or disruption of such supply arrangements for any reason, including for issues such as COVID-19 or other health epidemics or pandemics, labor disputes, loss or impairment of key manufacturing sites, inability to procure sufficient raw materials, quality control issues, ethical sourcing issues, a supplier’s financial distress, natural disasters, looting, vandalism or acts of war (such as the conflict in Ukraine) or terrorism, trade sanctions or other external factors over which Danam has no control, could interrupt product supply and, if not effectively managed and remedied, have a material adverse impact on Danam’s business operations, financial condition and results of operations.
Danam’s pharmacy division and to the greater extent, Danam’s independent network of partner pharmacies, may also be impacted by disruptions in global supply chain as listed above based on primary wholesaler and direct pharmaceutical manufacturing contracts.
Danam’s business and operations will be subject to risks related to climate change.
The long-term effects of global climate change present both physical risks (such as extreme weather conditions or rising sea levels) and transition risks (such as regulatory or technology changes), are expected to be widespread and unpredictable. These changes could over time affect, for example, the availability and cost of products, commodities and energy (including utilities), which in turn may impact Danam’s ability to procure goods or services required for the operation of Danam’s business at the quantities and levels Danam require. In addition, Danam’s facilities may be in locations that may be impacted by the physical risks of climate change, and Danam may face the risk of losses incurred as a result of physical damage to stores, distribution or fulfillment centers, loss or spoilage of inventory and business interruption caused by such events. Danam will also use natural gas, diesel fuel, gasoline and electricity in Danam’s operations, all of which could face increased regulation as a result of climate change or other environmental concerns.
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Whether internally or via Danam’s third-party relationships with Danam’s national and regional ride- sharing partners (i.e., Lyft and Roadie) for prescription delivery; and shipping carriers (i.e., USPS, UPS, FedEx), rising fuel costs will lead to an increase in tiered rates for mileage/distance which will increase Danam’s costs associated with prescription delivery or shipping. Regulations limiting greenhouse gas emissions and energy inputs may also increase in coming years, which may increase Danam’s costs associated with compliance and merchandise. These events and their impacts could otherwise disrupt and adversely affect Danam’s operations and could materially adversely affect Danam’s financial performance.
Danam’s business is primarily focused on certain targeted geographic regions and therapeutic targets, making it vulnerable to risks associated with having geographically and therapeutic concentrated operations.
Failure to retain and recruit, or failure to manage succession of, key personnel could have an adverse impact on Danam’s future performance.
Danam’s ability to attract, engage, develop and retain qualified and experienced employees at all levels, including in executive and other key strategic positions, is essential for us to meet Danam’s objectives. Competition among potential employers might result in increased salaries, benefits or other employee-related costs, or in Danam’s failure to recruit and retain employees which could have a materially adverse impact on Danam’s business operations, financial condition and results of operations.
Additionally, any failure to adequately plan for and manage succession of key management roles or the failure of key employees to successfully transition into new roles could have a material adverse effect on Danam’s business and results of operations. While Danam has succession plans in place and employment arrangements with certain key executives, these do not guarantee the services of these executives will continue to be available to us.
We are highly dependent on the continued service of our directors and officers, whose financial interests may conflict with the interests of investors.
Our directors and officers, including Tim Canning, Chief Executive Officer, Vishnu Balu, Vice President of Finance, and Chuck Wilson, Chief Operating Officer, have years of significant experience in the pharmaceutical industry and other sectors related to our business. Our success depends upon the continued service of these directors and officers. The loss of any of these directors and officers might significantly delay or prevent the achievement of our business objectives and could materially harm our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Failure to renew facility leases in a timely manner could have an adverse impact on Danam’s business operations.
Danam’s facilities will include multiple corporate offices, physical location of the pharmacy, and multiple warehouse facilities for wholesale product warehousing and distribution. These locations are subject to competition with other retailers and businesses for suitable locations for Danam’s facilities. Local land use and zoning regulations, environmental regulations and other regulatory requirements may impact Danam’s ability to find suitable locations and influence the cost of constructing, renovating and operating Danam’s stores. In addition, real estate, zoning, construction and other delays may adversely affect Danam’s business and increase Danam’s costs. Further, changing local demographics may adversely affect revenue and profitability levels. The terms of leases at existing facility locations may adversely affect Danam if the renewal terms of, or requested modifications to, those leases are unacceptable to Danam, and Danam will be forced to close or relocate operations. If Danam is unable to maintain Danam’s facility locations or open/move to new facility locations in desirable places and on favorable terms, Danam’s results of operations could be materially and adversely affected.
Danam may not be able to maintain business, scale for growth, renew pharmacy and wholesale state licenses, and retain commercial and federal contracts while preventing restrictions and termination.
The ability to maintain business channels, service existing pharmacies from a wholesale product distribution perspective, and service Danam’s patient base at the pharmacy will all be potential areas for adverse impacts to Danam’s financial condition and operations due to everchanging regulations and requirements to maintain contracts and licenses. Danam’s wholesale operations will retain 50 state licenses for whole distribution from the various state boards of pharmacy or equivalent along with the federal level as maintained by the FDA, third-party logistics and controlled substance licenses from all 50 state boards of pharmacy, and an accreditation with the NABP and ADD.
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Danam’s pharmacy division will have the equivalent of 35 state board of pharmacy licenses along with the District of Columbia. Many of these licenses include the ability to dispense controlled substance with only a few states retaining waivers for exemption. The pharmacy will also have a Florida state Medicaid contract, several NPI numbers, and a DEA certificate. The pharmacy formerly had accreditation status with ACHC and URAC as a specialty pharmacy and plans on pursing reaccreditation along with URAC Small Business Mail Order accreditation. The pharmacy will retain all major PBM/payor direct contracts with little to no restrictions. The pharmacy will be affiliated with Elevate as its PSAO to provide the relevant minor PBM contracts.
The ability to retain all of these state board, federal, and PBM/payor contracts through the renewal process while expanding Danam’s reach is critical to conducting business and generating revenues. Contract restrictions, termination, and or an inability to expand would be deemed as events that could disrupt and adversely affect Danam’s operations and could materially adversely affect Danam’s financial performance.
Danam’s relationships with Danam’s primary wholesaler for pharmacy operations and Danam’s manufacturer relationships for Danam’s wholesale and hub technology platform entities will be critical to Danam’s success.
Danam’s internal pharmacy division will have a primary contract with AmerisourceBergen for pharmaceutical distribution agreement pursuant to which Danam will source branded and generic pharmaceutical products from AmerisourceBergen. CSP executed this agreement in September 2022, and the agreement requires the pharmacy to purchase a certain volume per month while also maintain compliance with the GCR. Danam’s pharmacy will have a relationship with HD Smith, Wellgistics, and TRxADE to acquire products via the secondary channel. This is seen as a potential risk for the business as the secondary channel providers often do not provide full spectrum catalogs and more specifically used to assist with cost savings opportunities through the purchase of short-dated products and or access to specialty or niche therapeutic category products. Consequently, Danam’s business may be adversely affected by any operational, financial or regulatory difficulties that these wholesalers or pharmaceutical manufacturers experience, including those resulting from COVID-19. For example, if operations are seriously disrupted for any reason, whether due to a natural disaster, pandemic, labor disruption, regulatory action, computer or operational systems or otherwise, it could adversely affect Danam’s business and Danam’s results of operations.
Danam’s distribution agreement with AmerisourceBergen is subject to early termination in certain circumstances and, upon the expiration or termination of the agreement, there can be no assurance that Danam or AmerisourceBergen will be willing to renew the agreement or enter into a new agreement, on terms favorable to us or at all. If such expiration or termination occurred, Danam believes that alternative sources of supply for most generic and brand- name pharmaceuticals are readily available and that Danam could obtain and qualify alternative sources, which may include self-distribution in some cases, for substantially all of the prescription drugs Danam will sell on an acceptable basis, such that the impact of any such expiration or termination would be temporary. However, there can be no assurance Danam would be able to engage alternative supply sources as a primary wholesaler for generic and branded products in a timely basis or on terms favorable to us, or effectively manage these transitions, any of which could adversely affect Danam’s business operations, financial condition and results of operations.
At the wholesale level, Danam will have, upon closing of the Wellgistics Acquisition, relationships with more than 60 manufacturers to distribute products to retail, independent, and specialty pharmacies. At the hub technology platform division, Danam initially will cultivate 7 pharmaceutical manufacturer relationships, and, through Danam’s internal wholesale operation, Danam will have the ability to expand that to more than 60 pharmaceutical manufacturers. Danam’s combined portfolio of company’s ability to work together synergistically, while also adding additional value to pharmaceutical manufacturers is imperative to expand relationships and territories which in turn will help lower costs and provide additional market access. In recent years, an increasing number of pharmaceutical manufacturers have attempted to significantly limit the number of pharmacies that may dispense their drugs. Pharmacies dispensing products from direct manufacturer relationships need to ensure they can manage a drug’s rollout, obtain real-time data, and confirm the unique patient population’s receipt of the necessary services and support to remain adherent. Access to limited-distribution drugs provides us with significant competitive advantages in developing relationships with payers and physicians. If Danam cannot obtain access to new limited-distribution pharmaceuticals or lose access to limited-distribution pharmaceuticals Danam currently distribute this could have a material and adverse impact on Danam’s business, profitability and results of operations.
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Danam will obtain access to limited-distribution drugs primarily from small to mid-size pharmaceutical companies, often many of these are boutique companies, many of whom are bringing their first or second drug to market. Danam will incur significant expense, time and opportunity cost to educate and assist emerging small and mid-size manufacturers in bringing these products to the marketplace without any guarantee of a successful drug launch or future sales. The failure to monetize these relationships and supply Danam’s independent network of pharmacies with prescriptions could adversely impact Danam’s profitability and Danam’s prospects.
Danam will also provide a significant amount of direct and indirect services for the benefit of Danam’s pharmaceutical manufacturer customers and Danam’s patients to gain access to these products, and Danam’s failure to provide services at optimal quality could result in losing access to existing and future drugs. In addition, Danam will incur significant costs in providing these services and if manufacturers require significant additional services and products to obtain access to their drugs without a corresponding increase in service fees paid to Danam, Danam’s profitability could be adversely impacted.
Danam’s contracts with pharmaceutical manufacturers and wholesalers will be generally for one-year terms on the hub technology platform and clinical services and three years on the wholesale side and are terminable on reasonably short notice by either party before or after the contract term. If several of these contractual relationships are terminated or materially altered by the pharmaceutical manufacturers or wholesalers or if Danam is otherwise unable to renew these contracts or enter into similar contracts on favorable terms, Danam could lose a major source of revenue from the pharmaceuticals Danam will dispense or distribute, and also prescriptions Danam is able to generate and pass through to Danam’s network of independent pharmacy partners which would materially impact Danam’s operations and financial condition.
Danam will outsource certain business processes to third-party vendors that subject us to risks, including disruptions in business and increased costs.
Danam will outsource certain business, administrative, and development functions and rely on third-party technologies such as plug-ins and APIs to perform certain services for Danam’s hub technology platform and other divisions on Danam’s behalf. Various examples of this will include relationships with both domestic and foreign developers for Danam’s mobile solutions as part of Danam’s hub technology platform, relationships with various PMS system providers, relationships with various ride-sharing platform providers and their network of drivers, carrier relationships for shipping of products, and various relationships with third party clinical service providers or technology solutions to be able to offer Danam’s end- to-end holistic approach to patient- centered care services.
Danam will rely on third-party vendors and their licenses to meet Danam’s quality and performance requirements. Danam will utilize these third-party vendors for some of the technology to be used in Danam’s products, and intends to license technologies from third parties. Most of these licenses can be renewed only by mutual consent and may be terminated if Danam breaches the terms of the license and fails to cure the breach within a specified period of time. Danam may not be able to obtain these licenses on commercially reasonable terms, or at all. Danam’s inability to obtain or renew these licenses or find suitable alternatives could delay development of new products or prevent us from selling Danam’s existing products until suitable substitute technology can be identified, licensed, integrated, or developed by us. Danam cannot assure you as to when Danam would be able to do so, if at all.
Most of Danam’s third-party licenses will be non-exclusive. Danam’s competitors may obtain the right to use any of the technology covered by these licenses and use the technology to attempt to compete more effectively with us. In addition, Danam’s use of third-party technologies will expose us to risks associated with the integration of components from various sources into Danam’s products, such as unknown software errors or defects or unanticipated incompatibility with Danam’s systems and technologies, or unintended infringement resulting from the combination of intellectual property rights. Further, Danam will be dependent on Danam’s vendors’ support of the technology Danam will use. If a vendor chooses to discontinue or is unable to support a licensed technology, Danam may not be able to modify or adapt Danam’s products to fit other available technologies in a timely manner, which would lead us to experience operational difficulties, reputational harm, and increased costs that could materially and adversely affect Danam’s business operations and results of operations.
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Risks Relating to Danam’s Business Strategy
Danam may not be successful in executing elements of Danam’s business strategy, which may have a material adverse impact on Danam’s business and financial results.
Danam’s ability to successfully implement Danam’s comprehensive strategy of leveraging product warehousing/distribution while simultaneously facilitating the hub technology platform to transfer prescriptions to Danam’s network of independent partner pharmacies will be crucial to Danam’s operations and financial condition. Danam’s wholesale operations will enable pharmaceutical companies to have a single entity for contracting which assists with minimizing product returns and eliminates chargebacks. Upon closing of the Wellgistics Acquisition, Danam’s warehouse’s distribution capabilities will assist manufacturers with preventing inventory loss in the form of having to sell short-dated products at a lower margin and or potentially destroy expired and unusable products. Danam’s portfolio of products along with Danam’s sales strategy will enable Danam to move niche specialty products that have a distinct place in the market and help maximize returns.
The ability to provide pharmaceutical manufacturer and provider groups like ACOs with a hub technology platform with an accompanying robust network of independent pharmacies is crucial to the success of Danam’s health eco-system strategy. Danam’s technology platform along with Danam’s mobile solutions will enable patients to access digital health resources for added visibility in their prescription journey, which leads to cost savings opportunities, convenience, and healthier outcomes. This is especially important for pharmaceutical manufacturers and provider group clients looking to improve health outcomes for the patient populations they serve. Danam will provide both of these clients with a reliable pharmacy network, clinical services, and transparent reporting with a primary focus on boosting medication adherence. Danam’s platform will be able to identify high-risk patients and provide actionable and meaningful outcomes geared towards patient engagement to boost medication adherence and preserve compliance to therapy. The ability to transfer these prescriptions to integrated and non-integrated pharmacies will be key to receiving the data which can then be mined and presented to various stakeholders and clients to improve operational efficiency, customize marketing, and share in cost savings.
Additionally, Danam will engage in strategic initiatives to, among other reasons, maximize long-term shareholder value, expand on Danam’s consumer-centric approach, strengthen Danam’s partnerships with local healthcare providers and improve health outcomes. These strategic initiatives do not guarantee improvements in future financial performance. Danam cannot provide any assurance that Danam will be able to successfully execute these strategic initiatives, or that these initiatives will not result in additional unanticipated costs. The failure to realize the benefits of any strategic initiatives or successfully structure Danam’s business to meet market conditions could have a material adverse effect on Danam’s business, financial condition, cash flows, or results of operations.
Danam’s growth strategy is partially dependent upon Danam’s ability to identify and successfully complete acquisitions, joint ventures and other strategic partnerships and alliances.
A significant element of Danam’s growth strategy is to identify, pursue and successfully complete and integrate acquisitions, joint ventures and other strategic partnerships and alliances that either expand or complement Danam’s existing operations. Acquisitions and other strategic transactions involve numerous risks, including difficulties in successfully integrating the operations and personnel, navigating the necessary regulatory approval requirements, distraction of management from overseeing, and disruption of, Danam’s existing operations, difficulties in entering markets or lines of business in which Danam has no or limited direct prior experience, the possible loss of key employees and customers, and difficulties in achieving the synergies Danam anticipated. Any failure to select suitable opportunities at fair prices, conduct appropriate due diligence, acquire and successfully integrate the acquired company, including particularly when acquired businesses operate in new geographic markets or areas of business, could materially and adversely impact Danam’s growth strategies, financial condition and results of operations.
Apart from acquisitions in the healthcare space and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and blockchain technologies, Danam’s strategy is to engage in business-to-business relationships that can help us gain further market penetration and adoption, all of which are imperative given the highly saturated healthcare market. Partnerships with strategic clients such as pharmaceutical manufacturers and provider groups will help us source products at lower costs and drive prescriptions through Danam’s hub technology platform. Other strategic partnerships range from PMS systems, ridesharing and shipping companies GPOs, and other clinical providers to provide robust and complementary services that are value adds for all stakeholders.
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Currently, the hub technology platform has partnered with Best Rx pharmacy software system. There are approximately 1,400 independent pharmacies utilizing this software which accounts for greater than 6% of the independent pharmacy market share. These pharmacies are ideal candidates to be members of Danam’s integrated pharmacy network based on the various integrations Danam will develop to communicate with their systems. These locations are predominately located on the east coast. Danam’s ability to onboard pharmacies in an effective manner and being located on the east coast is a risk associated with gaining market share and providing patients with an adequate solution for fulfillment. To combat this, Danam will identify strategic partners within this network that are able to ship prescription medications through Danam’s integrations which aids in providing more coverage area options. Danam’s relationship with TRxADE will provide access to more than 14,500 pharmacies using a wide array of pharmacy management software systems which accounts for 66% of the independent PMS. Through Danam’s fax modality integrations and solutions for data capture for non-integrated pharmacies, Danam will have the means to provide patients with more robust network coverage. Danam’s team has identified additional PMS systems to partner with such as Prime Rx, Pioneer Rx, Liberty, Transactional Data Systems, and Digital Business Solutions. These additional PMS systems will help with Danam’s ability expand the integrated network which help drive additional value in the form of data capture elements. By integrating with the PMS system, Danam will then in turn able to recruit the pharmacies utilizing this software to join Danam’s network. Risks associated with this strategy include the PMS corporate team’s willingness to partner, Danam’s ability to integrate the software into Danam’s overall solution in a timely manner, and the pharmacies willingness to join the network.
Danam’s software solution will be integrated with two national ride-sharing logistics providers and all of the major shipping carriers to offer both pharmacies and patients with multiple means for sending and receiving their prescriptions. From the ride-sharing prospective, Danam’s core technology will be integrated with Lyft Healthcare, Inc., and Roadie. These integrations will help us provide nationwide coverage for same-day and next-day prescription delivery and a system with built in redundancies between both networks to ensure prompt delivery. Danam’s strategy is to onboard pharmacies across the United States and mapping out ride-sharing coverage to ensure adequate turnaround time for prescription delivery. Risks associated with this strategy include maintaining an on-going relationship with these entities, providing a significant number of transactions to ensure profitability for all partners, and Danam’s ability to renew contracts. Danam’s contractual relationships will be for one-year terms with one-year autorenewal terms. Either party will be able to terminate the relationship with proper notice. Danam’s integrations with carriers include USPS, UPS, and FedEx. Danam will be able to transmit the respective rates to end users based on the network partner pharmacy’s availability and allow patients to price compare options due to the redundancies. Future risks associated with this include changes to rates based on factors such as inflation, fuel, and other variables that are not in control which could impact Danam’s business operations and financial condition.
Danam’s strategy to increase Danam’s network of independent partner pharmacies also leverages GPOs. By partnering with these entities, Danam will be able to onboard a larger cohort of pharmacies vs. individual sign-up, and in return, these GPOs will be able to promote Danam’s services as a business opportunity to help network pharmacies increase their business and improve their bottom line. Risks associated with this strategy include successfully presenting the value proposition to the corporate team and obtaining a contract, ability to convert pharmacy’s part of the GPO through combined marketing initiatives, execution of Danam’s onboarding strategies, and the pharmacies willingness to remain in the network and pay associated fees. It should be noted that each participating pharmacy within the GPO uses different PMS systems and that by successfully striking a partnership with the GPO, there is no guarantee that Danam will be able to onboard each pharmacy to the integrated network. Danam can however onboard them to the “soft network” which allows us to transfer the prescription via fax.
Integrating third-party clinical features and services is vital to the success of Danam’s business strategy as being an end-to-end solution for end users and Danam’s clients. Danam’s partners that offer these types of value-add services include patient enrollment campaigns, prior authorization coordination, digital health resources, calendar-based refill reminder systems, and other key pieces that will help boost the LTV and NPS for market adoption. Risks associated with these partnerships include willingness to integrate, costs associated with these services, end clients need for these services to continue driving growth, Danam’s ability to engage in cost-sharing with the pharmacies for the various service levels being provided, and the dependency on the quality of the services being performed by these third-party companies.
These acquisition transactions and potential partnerships may also cause us to significantly increase Danam’s interest expense, leverage and debt service requirements if Danam incurs additional debt to pay for an acquisition or investment, issue Common Stock that would dilute Danam’s current shareholders’ percentage ownership, or incur asset write-offs and restructuring costs and other related expenses that could have a material adverse impact on Danam’s operating results. Acquisitions, joint ventures and strategic investments also involve numerous other risks, including potential exposure to assumed litigation and unknown environmental and other liabilities, as well as undetected internal control, regulatory or other issues, or additional costs not anticipated at the time the transaction was completed. The failure to realize the benefits of any strategic initiatives and partnerships to meet market conditions could have a material adverse effect on Danam’s business, financial condition, or results of operations.
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Businesses acquired by Danam could experience losses or liabilities that would result in a material adverse effect on Danam’s business operations, results of operation and financial condition.
Healthcare and technology businesses acquired could experience losses or liabilities, including medical liability claims, causing us to incur significant expenses and requiring Danam to pay significant damages if not covered by insurance. These businesses will be subject to medical liability claims in the ordinary course of business, and although Danam will carry insurance covering medical malpractice claims, including professional liability insurance, in amounts Danam believes is appropriate in light of the risks attendant to Danam’s business, successful medical liability claims could result in substantial damage awards that exceed the limits of Danam’s insurance coverage. Professional liability insurance is expensive and insurance premiums may increase significantly in the future, particularly as Danam expands Danam’s services. As a result, adequate professional liability insurance may not be available to Danam in the future at acceptable costs or at all. Any claims made against Danam or its acquired businesses that are not fully covered by insurance could be costly to defend against, result in substantial damage awards against us and divert the attention of Danam’s management and Danam’s providers from Danam’s operations, which could harm Danam’s business. In addition, any claims may significantly harm Danam’s business or reputation.
In addition, businesses acquired expose Danam to risks that are inherent in the provision of healthcare services. If patients, clients or partners assert liability claims against Danam, any ensuing litigation, regardless of outcome, could result in a substantial cost to Danam, divert management’s attention from operations, and decrease market acceptance of Danam’s services and care delivery model. Danam does exert control over any provider led entities now or in the future with respect to the practice of medicine and the provision of healthcare services, and the risk of liability, including through unexpected medical outcomes, is inherent to the healthcare industry.
Danam may make investments in companies over which Danam does not have sole control and some of these companies may operate in sectors that differ from Danam’s operations and have different risks.
From time to time, Danam may make debt or equity investments in companies that Danam may not control or over which Danam may not have sole control but would be of strategic value to bolster Danam’s service and capabilities. Investments in these businesses, among other risks, subject Danam to the operating and financial risks of the businesses Danam invests in and to the risk that Danam does not have sole control over the operations of these businesses. Danam relies on the internal controls and financial reporting controls of these entities and their failure to maintain effectiveness or comply with applicable standards may materially and adversely affect Danam. Investments in entities over which Danam does not have sole control, including joint ventures and strategic partnerships and alliances, present additional risks such as having differing objectives from Danam’s partners or the entities in which Danam will be invested, becoming involved in disputes, or competing with those persons.
The success of Danam’s hub technology platform and clinical services depends on the willingness of participants in the network of independent partner pharmacies to continue receiving prescriptions and enrolling in a-la-carte services for outsourced work.
Danam’s pharmacy network will be segregated into three networks: integrated network, soft network, and general pharmacy network. The integrated network would be any pharmacy that has completed onboarding and using a PMS system which Danam will have integrated with for the bidirectional exchange of electronic information including prescription transfer. The soft network would be any onboarded pharmacy who Danam will not have an integration with but that can still receive prescription transfers in the form of facsimile and who Danam will establish alternative means for data capture. Lastly, the general network is any pharmacy irrespective of whether they would be deemed as an independent pharmacy and that the patient has elected to transfer their prescription to thereby preserving patient autonomy.
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Accordingly, a general downturn in the pharmacy industry, or healthcare industry more generally, could materially harm Danam’s hub services offerings. In addition, demand for Danam’s hub services may be affected by Danam’s customers’ perceptions regarding outsourcing as a whole. For example, other digital pharmacies or hub services companies could engage in conduct or fail to detect malfeasance that could render Danam’s customers less willing to do business with them or any digital pharmacy or hub services company. If any such event causing industry-wide reputational harm were to occur, even though outside Danam’s control, confidence in the industry generally could be impaired and the willingness of Danam’s customers to outsource services to organizations that provide digital pharmacy and hub services like Danam’s could diminish.
Moreover, demand for Danam’s digital pharmacy hub services will depend to a significant extent on the trust Danam’s customers place in the combined company and Danam’s reputation for independent, high-quality service. To maintain client satisfaction and compliance, Danam will keep certain information and software systems, infrastructure, and employees “firewalled” on a need-to-know basis. In the event that Danam’s protocols or procedures are not followed or contain undetected errors or defects that are subsequently discovered by Danam, Danam’s customers or a third-party, Danam’s reputation with current and potential customers could be harmed. If one or more of the foregoing events were to occur, it could have a material adverse effect on Danam’s business, financial condition and results of operations.
Risks Related to Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, and Information Security
A significant disruption in Danam’s information technology and computer systems or those of businesses Danam relies on could harm Danam.
At Danam’s internal pharmacy division, Danam will rely extensively on Danam’s computer/software systems to manage Danam’s ordering, pricing, point-of-sale, pharmacy fulfillment, inventory replenishment, finance and other processes. Additionally, Danam’s core architecture will be housed on AWS servers, and Danam will rely on various third-party vendors and partners who will provide various plug-ins and APIs that drive Danam’s end-to-end solution on the hub technology platform that could significantly impact Danam’s business operations and financial condition. To a greater extent, Danam’s PMS system partners will be used by various network pharmacies and may impact Danam’s ability to electronically transmit information.
Danam’s systems will be subject to damage or interruption from power outages, facility damage, computer and telecommunications failures, computer viruses, security breaches including credit card or personally identifiable information breaches, vandalism, theft, natural disasters, catastrophic events, human error and potential cyber threats, including malicious codes, worms, phishing attacks, denial of service attacks, ransomware and other sophisticated cyber-attacks, and Danam’s disaster recovery planning cannot account for all eventualities. If any of Danam’s systems are damaged, fail to function properly or otherwise become unavailable, Danam may incur substantial costs to repair or replace them, and may experience loss or corruption of critical data and interruptions or disruptions and delays in Danam’s ability to perform critical functions, which could materially and adversely affect Danam’s businesses and results of operations.
In addition, Danam expects to make substantial investments in Danam’s information technology systems and infrastructure, some of which are significant. Implementing new systems carries significant potential risks, including failure to operate as designed, potential loss or corruption of data or information, changes in security processes, cost overruns, implementation delays, disruption of operations, and the potential inability to meet business and reporting requirements. Danam will rely on strategic partners and other service providers to help us with certain significant information technology projects and services. Information technology projects or services frequently are long-term in nature and may take longer to complete and cost more than Danam expects and may not deliver the benefits Danam projects once they are complete. Any system implementation and transition difficulty may result in operational challenges, reputational harm, and increased costs that could materially and adversely affect Danam’s business operations and results of operations. Danam also could be adversely affected by any significant disruption in the systems of third parties Danam interact with, including strategic and business partners, key payers and vendors.
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Privacy and data protection laws will increase Danam’s compliance burden and any failure to comply could harm Danam.
The regulatory environment surrounding data security and privacy is increasingly demanding, with the frequent imposition of new and changing requirements across businesses and geographic areas. Danam will be required to comply with increasingly complex and changing data security and privacy regulations in the jurisdictions in which Danam will operate that regulate the collection, use and transfer of personal data, including the transfer of personal data between or among countries. In the U.S., for example, HIPAA imposes extensive privacy and security requirements governing the transmission, use and disclosure of health information by covered entities in the healthcare industry, including healthcare providers such as pharmacies. In addition, the California Consumer Privacy Act, which went into effect on January 1, 2020, imposes stringent requirements on the use and treatment of “personal information” of California residents, and other jurisdictions have enacted, or are proposing similar laws related to the protection of personal data. Moreover, there are specific privacy requirements from Apple and Google’s respective mobile application stores that Danam will need to be up to date with as Danam’s mobile application is currently available on both stores.
Compliance with changes in privacy and information security laws and standards may result in significant expense due to increased investment in technology and the development of new operational processes. Failure to comply with these laws subjects us to potential regulatory enforcement activity, fines, private litigation including class actions, and other costs. Danam will have contractual obligations that might be breached if Danam fails to comply a significant privacy breach or failure to comply with privacy and information security laws could have a materially adverse impact on Danam’s reputation, business operations, financial position and results of operations.
Danam and businesses with which Danam will interact may experience cybersecurity incidents and might experience significant computer system compromises or data breaches.
The protection of customer, employee and company data will be critical to Danam’s businesses. Cybersecurity and other information technology security risks, such as a significant breach or theft of customer, employee, or company data, could create significant workflow disruption, attract media attention, damage Danam’s customer relationships, reputation and brand, and result in lost sales, fines or lawsuits. Throughout Danam’s future operations, Danam will receive, retain and transmit certain personal information that Danam’s customers and others provide to purchase products or services, fill prescriptions, enroll in clinical and promotional programs, register on Danam’s website or mobile applications, or otherwise communicate and interact with us. In addition, aspects of Danam’s operations will depend upon the secure transmission of confidential information over public networks. Danam will also depend on and interact with the information technology networks and systems of third parties for many aspects of Danam’s business operations, strategic partners, and cloud service providers. These third parties may have access to information Danam will maintain about Danam’s company, operations, customers, employees and vendors, or operating systems that are critical to or can significantly impact Danam’s business operations. Like other healthcare technology companies, Danam and the businesses Danam interact with will experience threats to data and systems, including from vandalism or theft of physical systems or media and from perpetrators of random or targeted malicious cyber- attacks, computer viruses, worms, phishing attacks, bot attacks or other destructive or disruptive software and attempts to misappropriate customer information, and cause system failures and disruptions.
Compromises of Danam’s data security systems or of those of businesses with which Danam interacts that result in confidential information being accessed, obtained, damaged or used by unauthorized or improper persons, could in the future adversely impact Danam. Any such compromise could harm Danam’s reputation and expose it to regulatory actions, customer attrition, remediation expenses, and claims from customers, financial institutions, payment card associations and other persons, any of which could materially and adversely affect Danam’s reputation, business operations, financial condition and results of operations. In addition, security incidents may require that Danam expend substantial additional resources related to the security of information systems and disrupt Danam’s businesses. The risks associated with data security and cybersecurity incidents have increased during COVID-19 given the increased reliance on remote work arrangements.
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Danam will be subject to electronic payment-related and other financial services risks that could increase Danam’s operating costs, expose Danam to fraud or theft, subject Danam to potential liability and potentially disrupt Danam’s business operations.
Across Danam’s businesses, Danam will accept payments using a variety of methods, including cash, checks, credit and debit cards, mobile payment technologies such as Apple Pay or PayPal, and Danam may offer new payment options over time. Acceptance of these payment options will subject Danam to rules, regulations, contractual obligations, and compliance requirements, including payment network rules and operating guidelines, data security standards and certification requirements, and rules governing electronic funds transfers. These requirements and related interpretations may change over time, which has made and could continue to make compliance more difficult or costly.
For certain payment methods, including credit and debit cards, Danam will pay interchange and other fees, which could increase over time and raise Danam’s operating costs. Danam will rely on third parties such as Stripe to provide payment processing services, including the processing of credit cards, debit cards, and other forms of electronic payment. Danam will not store credit card information on file for Danam’s mobile technology to remain in PCI compliance, however, Danam’s other business entities may store this information on file for clients, partners, and vendors. If these companies become unable to provide these services, or if their systems are compromised, it could disrupt Danam’s business. The payment methods that Danam will offer also subject Danam to potential fraud and theft by persons who seek to obtain unauthorized access to or exploit any weaknesses that may exist in the payment systems. If Danam fails to comply with applicable rules or requirements, or if data is compromised due to a breach or misuse of data relating to Danam’s payment systems, Danam may be liable for costs incurred by payment card issuing banks and other third parties or subject to fines and higher transaction fees, or Danam’s ability to accept or facilitate certain types of payments could be impaired. In addition, Danam’s reputation could suffer, and Danam’s customers could lose confidence in certain payment types, which could result in higher costs and/or reduced sales and materially and adversely affect Danam’s results of operations.
Risks Related to Financial and Accounting Matters
Danam and its subsidiaries have, and entities that Danam may acquire could have, significant outstanding debt. The debt and associated payment obligations of Danam and its current and future subsidiaries could significantly increase in the future if Danam and its current or future subsidiaries incur additional debt and do not retire existing debt.
Danam and Wood Sage are holding companies with no business operations of their own. Their assets primarily consist of direct ownership interest in, and their business is conducted through, subsidiaries which are separate legal entities. As a result, they are dependent on funding from their investors and operating subsidiaries to pay dividends and meet their debt obligations. Danam’s subsidiaries may continue to experience negative cash flows and be restricted in their ability to pay cash dividends or to make other distributions to Danam, which may limit the payment of cash dividends or other distributions to the holders of Danam’s Common Stock. Credit facilities and other debt obligations of Danam, as well as statutory provisions, may further limit the ability of Danam and its subsidiaries to pay dividends. Payments to Danam by its subsidiaries are also contingent upon the subsidiaries’ earnings, if any, and business considerations. Future dividends to Danam will be determined based on earnings, if any, capital requirements, financial condition and other factors considered relevant by its board of directors.
Danam’s quarterly results may fluctuate significantly based on seasonality and other factors.
Danam’s operating results have historically varied on a quarterly basis, including increased variability during COVID-19, and may continue to fluctuate significantly in the future. For instance, Danam’s pharmacy business and its PBM and payor contracts often experience significant changes twice per year as new formularies are introduced in January and July which often restrict certain products, allow new products to be covered, or products change covered insurance tiers thereby making them more difficult access for members. This same effect can be extrapolated to Danam’s hub technology platform division and the corresponding network pharmacies that are part of Danam’s network in the form of reduced transaction fees from transferred prescriptions. This in turn may impact Danam’s wholesale division as for the exact same reason which may negatively impact Danam’s ability to move certain products and increase Danam’s liabilities in the form of inventory.
In addition, both prescription and non-prescription drug sales are affected by the timing and severity of the cough, cold and flu season, which can vary considerably from year to year. Other factors that may affect Danam’s quarterly operating results, some of which are beyond the control of management, include, but are not limited to the timing of the introduction of new generic and brand name prescription drugs; inflation, including with respect to generic drug procurement costs; seasonality, including the timing and severity of the cough, cold and flu season; changes or rates of change in payer reimbursement rates and terms; the timing and amount of periodic contractual reconciliation payments, fluctuations in inventory, energy, transportation, labor, healthcare and other costs; significant acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures and other strategic initiatives; asset impairment charges, including the performance of and impairment charges related to Danam’s equity method investments; market conditions; and many of the other risk factors discussed herein. Accordingly, Danam believes that quarter- to-quarter comparisons of Danam’s operating results are not necessarily meaningful, and investors should not place undue reliance on the results of any particular quarter as an indication of Danam’s future performance.
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Danam has a substantial amount of goodwill and other intangible assets which could, in the future, become impaired and result in material non-cash charges to Danam’s results of operations. Danam may be required to take write-downs or write-offs, restructuring and impairment or other charges that could have a significant negative effect on its financial condition, results of operations, and stock price.
There can be no assurances that all material issues that may be present in Danam’s operations, including from the Wood Sage Acquisition and Wellgistics Acquisition, or that factors outside of its control will not later arise. As a result, Danam may be forced to write-down or write-off assets, restructure operations, or incur impairment or other charges that could result in losses. Unexpected risks may arise and previously known risks may materialize in a manner not consistent with each company’s preliminary risk analysis. Even though these charges may not have an immediate impact on Danam’s liquidity, the fact that Danam will report charges of this nature could contribute to negative market perceptions about Danam or its securities and may make its future financing difficult to obtain on favorable terms or at all.
From time to time, Danam’s intangible assets are subject to impairment testing. Under current accounting standards, Danam’s goodwill, including acquired goodwill, is tested for impairment on an annual basis and may be subject to impairment losses as circumstances change (e.g., after an acquisition). If Danam records an impairment loss, it could have a material adverse effect on Danam’s results of operations for the year in which the impairment is recorded.
Acquisitions Danam pursues in its industry and related industries could result in operating difficulties, dilution to Danam’s shareholders and other consequences harmful to Danam’s business.
As part of Danam’s growth strategy, it may selectively pursue strategic acquisitions in its industry and related industries. Danam may not be able to consummate such acquisitions, which could adversely impact Danam’s growth. If Danam does consummate acquisitions, integrating an acquired company, business or technology may result in unforeseen operating difficulties and expenditures, including:
| ● | increased expenses due to transaction and integration costs; | |
| ● | potential liabilities of the acquired businesses; | |
| ● | potential adverse tax and accounting effects of the acquisitions; | |
| ● | diversion of capital and other resources from our existing businesses; | |
| ● | diversion of management’s attention during the acquisition process and any transition periods; | |
| ● | loss of key employees of the acquired businesses following the acquisition; and | |
| ● | inaccurate budgets and projected financial statements due to inaccurate valuation assessments of the acquired businesses. |
Danam’s evaluations of potential acquisitions may not accurately assess the value or prospects of acquisition candidates, and the anticipated benefits from its future acquisitions may not materialize. In addition, future acquisitions or dispositions could result in potentially dilutive issuances of Danam’s Equity Securities, including Danam’s Common Stock, the incurrence of debt, contingent liabilities or amortization expenses, or write-offs of goodwill, any of which could harm Danam’s financial condition.
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Danam may incur non-cash impairment charges in the future associated with its portfolio of intangible assets, including goodwill.
As a result of the Wood Sage Acquisition, Danam will carry a significant goodwill and other acquired intangible assets on its pro forma combined balance sheet. Goodwill and intangible assets, net, accounted for approximately 62% of the total assets on its pro forma combined balance sheet as of March 31, 2024. Danam tests goodwill for impairment annually as of December 31 of each year and Danam tests goodwill and intangible assets, net, for impairment at other times if events have occurred or circumstances exist that indicate the carrying value of such assets may no longer be recoverable. It is possible Danam may incur impairment charges in the future, particularly in the event of a prolonged economic recession or loss of a key client or clients. A significant non-cash impairment could have a material adverse effect on Danam’s results of operations.
Danam’s level of debt may negatively impact its liquidity, restrict its operations and ability to respond to business opportunities, and increase its vulnerability to adverse economic and industry conditions.
Danam utilizes debt financing in its capital structure and may incur additional debt, including under its revolving credit facility subject to customary conditions in its loan agreements. Danam’s level of debt could have significant consequences, which include, but are not limited to, the following:
| ● | limiting Danam’s ability to obtain additional financing for working capital, capital expenditures, acquisitions or other general corporate purposes; |
| ● | requiring a substantial portion of Danam’s cash flows to be dedicated to debt service payments instead of other purposes; |
| ● | imposing financial and other restrictive covenants on Danam’s operations, including minimum liquidity and free cash flow requirements and limitations on Danam’s ability to (i) declare or pay dividends or repurchase shares of Danam’s Common Stock; (ii) purchase assets, make investments, complete acquisitions, consolidate or merge with or into, or sell all or substantially all of Danam’s assets to, another person; (iii) enter into sale/leaseback transactions or certain transactions with affiliates; (iv) incur additional indebtedness and (v) incur liens; and |
| ● | making Danam more vulnerable to economic downturns and limiting Danam’s ability to withstand competitive pressures or take advantage of new opportunities to grow Danam’s business. |
Danam’s ability to meet its debt service obligations, comply with Danam’s debt covenants and deleverage depends on its cash flows and financial performance, which are affected by financial, business, economic and other factors. The rate at which Danam will be able to or choose to deleverage is uncertain. Failure to meet Danam’s debt service obligations or comply with Danam’s debt covenants could result in an event of default under the applicable indebtedness. Danam may be unable to cure, or obtain a waiver of, an event of default or otherwise amend Danam’s debt agreements to prevent an event of default thereunder on terms acceptable to Danam or at all. In that event, the debt holders could accelerate the related debt, which may result in the cross-acceleration or cross-default of other debt, leases or other obligations. If Danam does not have sufficient funds available to repay indebtedness when due, whether at maturity or by acceleration, Danam may be required to sell important strategic assets; refinance Danam’s existing debt; incur additional debt or issue Common Stock or other Equity Securities, which Danam may not be able to do on terms acceptable to it, in amounts sufficient to meet Danam’s needs or at all. Danam’s inability to service Danam’s debt obligations or refinance Danam’s debt could harm Danam’s business. Further, if Danam is unable to repay, refinance or restructure its secured indebtedness, the holder of such debt could proceed against the collateral securing the indebtedness. Refinancing Danam’s indebtedness may also require Danam to expense previous debt issuance costs or to incur new debt issuance cost.
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As Danam’s bank debt contains a variable interest rate component based on its corporate credit ratings, a decline in its ratings could result in increased interest rates and debt service obligations. In addition, its ratings impact the cost and availability of future borrowings and, accordingly, its cost of capital. Danam’s ratings reflect the opinions of the ratings agencies as to our financial strength, operating performance and ability to meet Danam’s debt obligations. There can be no assurance that Danam will achieve a particular rating or maintain a particular rating in the future.
Danam’s existing credit agreement and any other credit or similar agreements into which Danam may enter in the future may restrict its operations, particularly Danam’s ability to respond to changes or to take certain actions regarding its business.
Danam’s existing credit agreement contains a number of restrictive covenants that may impose operating and financial restrictions on Danam and limit its ability to engage in acts that may be in Danam’s long-term best interests, including restrictions on Danam’s ability to incur indebtedness, grant liens, undergo certain fundamental changes, dispose of assets, make certain investments, enter into certain transactions with affiliates, and make certain restricted payments, in each case subject to limitations and exceptions set forth in the existing credit agreement.
The existing credit agreement also contains customary events of default that include, among other things, certain payment defaults, covenant defaults, cross-defaults to other indebtedness, change of control defaults, judgment defaults, and bankruptcy and insolvency defaults. Such events of default may allow the creditors to accelerate the related debt and may result in the acceleration of any other debt to which a cross-acceleration or cross-default provision applies, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, operations, and financial results. Furthermore, if Danam is unable to repay the amounts due and payable under the existing credit agreement, those lenders could proceed against the collateral granted to them to secure that indebtedness, which could force Danam into bankruptcy or liquidation. In the event that Danam’s lenders accelerated the repayment of the borrowings, Danam may not have sufficient assets to repay that indebtedness. Any acceleration of amounts due under the existing credit agreement would likely have a material adverse effect on Danam. As a result of these restrictions, Danam may be limited in how Danam conducts business, unable to raise additional debt or equity financing to operate during general economic or business downturns, or unable to compete effectively or to take advantage of new business opportunities.
In addition, Danam may enter into other credit agreements or other debt arrangements from time to time which contain similar or more extensive restrictive covenants and events of default, in which case Danam may face similar or additional limitations as a result of the terms of those credit agreements or other debt arrangements.
Risks Related to Regulatory and Legal Considerations
Danam’s business is subject to substantial government regulation.
The health care industry is heavily regulated, and Danam must comply with extensive and complex laws and regulations at the federal, state and local government levels. A number of these laws specifically relate to the provision of Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Anti-Kickback Statutes
The federal Anti-Kickback Statute prohibits the knowing and willful offer, payment, solicitation or receipt of remuneration to induce the referral of a patient or the purchase, lease or order (or the arranging for or recommending of the purchase, lease or order) of health care items or services paid for by federal health care programs, including Medicare or Medicaid. A violation does not require proof that a person had actual knowledge of the statute or specific intent to violate the statute, and court decisions under the Anti-Kickback Statute have consistently held that the law is violated where one purpose of a payment is to induce or reward referrals. Violation of the federal anti-kickback statute could result in felony conviction, administrative penalties, civil liability (including penalties) under the False Claims Act and/or exclusion from federal health care programs.
A number of states have enacted anti-kickback laws (including so-called “fee splitting” laws) that sometimes apply not only to state-sponsored health care programs but also to items or services that are paid for by private insurance and self-pay patients. State anti-kickback laws can vary considerably in their applicability and scope and sometimes have fewer statutory and regulatory exceptions than does the federal law. Enforcement of state anti-kickback laws varies widely and is often inconsistent and erratic.
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Our management carefully considers the importance of such anti-kickback laws when structuring company operations. That said, we cannot assure that the applicable regulatory authorities will not determine that some of our arrangements with hospitals, surgical facilities, physicians, or other referral sources violate the Anti-Kickback Statute or other applicable laws. An adverse determination could subject us to different liabilities, including criminal penalties, civil monetary penalties and exclusion from participation in Medicare, Medicaid or other health care programs, any of which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations.
Physician Self- Referral (“Stark”) Laws
The federal Stark Law, 42 U.S.C. § 1395nn, also known as the physician self-referral law, generally prohibits a physician from referring Medicare and Medicaid patients to an entity (including hospitals) providing “designated health services,” if the physician has a “financial relationship” with the entity, unless an exception applies. Designated health services include, among other services, inpatient hospital services, outpatient prescription drug services, clinical laboratory services, certain diagnostic imaging services, and other services that our affiliated physicians may order for their patients. The prohibition applies regardless of the reasons for the financial relationship, unless an exception applies. The exceptions to the federal Stark Law are numerous and often complex. The penalties for violating the Stark Law include civil penalties of up to $15,000 for each violation and potential civil liability (including penalties) under the False Claims Act.
Some states have enacted statutes and regulations concerning physician self-referrals (i.e., referrals by a physician to a health care entity in which the physician has an ownership interest). Such physician self- referrals laws may apply to the referral of patients regardless of payor source and/or type of health care service. These state laws may contain statutory and regulatory exceptions that are different from those of the federal law and that may vary from state to state. Enforcement of state physician self-referral laws varies widely and is often inconsistent and erratic.
Our management carefully considers the importance of physician self-referral laws when structuring company operations. That said, we cannot assure that the applicable regulatory authorities will not determine that some of our arrangements with physicians violate the Federal Stark Law or other applicable laws. An adverse determination could subject us to different liabilities, including criminal penalties, civil monetary penalties and exclusion from participation in Medicare, Medicaid or other health care programs, any of which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations.
False Claims Act
The federal False Claims Act, 31 U.S.C. § 3729, imposes civil penalties for knowingly submitting or causing the submission of a false or fraudulent claim for payment to a government-sponsored program, such as Medicare and Medicaid. Violations of the False Claims Act present civil liability of treble damages plus a penalty of at least $11,803 per false claim. The False Claims Act has “whistleblower” or “qui tam” provisions that allow individuals to commence a civil action in the name of the government, and the whistleblower is entitled to share in any subsequent recovery (plus attorney’s fees). Many states also have enacted civil statutes that largely mirror the federal False Claims Act, but allow states to impose penalties in a state court.
The False Claims Act has been used by the federal government and qui tam plaintiffs to bring enforcement actions under so-called “fraud and abuse” laws like the federal Anti-Kickback Statute and the Stark Law. Such actions are not based on a contention that claims for payment were factually false or inaccurate. Instead, such actions are based on the theory that accurate claims are deemed to be false/ fraudulent if there has been noncompliance with some other material law or regulation. The existence of the False Claims Act, under which so-called qui tam plaintiffs can allege liability for a wide range of regulatory noncompliance, increases the potential for such actions to be brought and has increased the potential financial exposure for such actions. These actions are costly and time-consuming to defend.
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Our management carefully considers the importance of compliance with all applicable laws and when structuring company operations. Our management is aware of and actively works to minimize risk related to potential qui tam plaintiffs. That said, we cannot assure that the applicable enforcement authorities or qui tam plaintiffs will not allege violations of the False Claims Act or analogous state false claims laws. A finding of liability under the False Claims Act could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations.
State Licensure and Accreditation
States have a wide variety of health care laws and regulations that potentially affect our operations and the operations of our partners. For example: (1) many states have implemented laws and regulations related to so-called “tele-health,” but whether those laws apply to our operations, and the obligations they impose, vary significantly; (2) some states have so-called corporate practice of medicine prohibitions, and such prohibitions are used to indirectly regulate ownership of heath care companies and/or management companies; and (3) some states have “surprise billing” or out-of-network billing laws that impose a variety of obligations on health care providers and health plans. The failure to comply with all state regulatory obligations could be used by health plans to deny payment or to recoup funds, and any noncompliance could subject us to penalties or limitations that could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations.
In addition, our partners’ health care facilities and professionals are subject to professional and private licensing, certification and accreditation requirements. These include, but are not limited to, requirements imposed by Medicare, Medicaid, state licensing authorities, voluntary accrediting organizations and third-party private payors. Receipt and renewal of such licenses, certifications and accreditations are often based on inspections, surveys, audits, investigations or other reviews, some of which may require affirmative compliance actions by us that could be burdensome and expensive. The applicable standards may change in the future. There can be no assurance that we will be able to maintain all necessary licenses or certifications in good standing or that they will not be required to incur substantial costs in doing so. The failure to maintain all necessary licenses, certifications and accreditations in good standing, or the expenditure of substantial funds to maintain them, could have an adverse effect on our business.
Health Information Privacy and Security Standards
The privacy and data security regulations under HIPPA, as amended, contain detailed requirements concerning (1) the use and disclosure of individually identifiable PHI; (2) computer and data security standards regarding the protection of electronic PHI including storage, utilization, access to and transmission; and (3) notification to individuals and the federal government in the event of a breach of unsecured PHI. HIPAA covered entities and business associates must implement certain administrative, physical, and technical security standards to protect the integrity, confidentiality and availability of certain electronic health information received, maintained, or transmitted. Violations of the HIPAA privacy and Security Rules may result in civil and criminal penalties. In the event of a breach, a HIPAA covered entity must promptly notify affected individuals of a breach. All breaches must also be reported to the federal government. Where a breach affects more than 500 individuals, additional reporting obligations apply. In addition to federal enforcement, State attorneys general may bring civil actions on behalf of state residents for violations of the HIPAA privacy and Security Rules, obtain damages on behalf of state residents, and enjoin further violations. Many states also have laws that protect the privacy and security of confidential, personal information, which may be similar to or even more stringent than HIPAA. Some of these state laws may impose fines and penalties on violators and may afford private rights of action to individuals who believe their personal information has been misused. We expect increased federal and state privacy and security enforcement efforts.
Our management carefully considers the importance of compliance with patient privacy and data security regulations when structuring company operations. Our management is aware of and actively works to minimize risk related to patient privacy and data security. That said, we cannot assure that a breach will not occur or that the applicable enforcement authorities will not allege violations of HIPAA’s patient privacy and data security regulations. A breach or an allegation of noncompliance with HIPAA’s patient privacy and data security regulations could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations.
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Changes in the healthcare industry and regulatory environments may adversely affect Danam’s businesses.
Political, economic and regulatory influences are subjecting the healthcare industry to significant changes that could adversely affect Danam’s results of operations. In recent years, the healthcare industry has undergone significant changes in an effort to reduce costs and government spending. These changes include an increased reliance on managed care; cuts in certain Medicare and Medicaid funding in the U.S. and the funding of governmental payers in foreign jurisdictions; consolidation of competitors, suppliers and other market participants; and the development of large, sophisticated purchasing groups. In addition, the IRA took effect in 2023. The IRA includes, among other things, policies that are designed to have a direct impact on drug prices and reduce drug spending by the federal government. For example, the IRA requires drug manufacturers to pay rebates to Medicare if they increase prices faster than inflation for drugs used by Medicare beneficiaries. The mechanics of the rebate calculation would mimic those of the Medicaid rebate, but the expansion of inflation-based rebates may further complicate pricing strategies, particularly as to the launch of Danam’s new products. The IRA could have the effect of reducing the prices Danam can charge and reimbursement Danam receives for Danam’s products, thereby reducing Danam’s profitability.
Danam expects the healthcare industry continue to change significantly in the future. Some of these potential changes, such as a reduction in governmental funding for certain healthcare services or adverse changes in legislation or regulations governing prescription drug pricing, healthcare services or mandated benefits, may cause customers to reduce the amount of Danam’s products and services they purchase or the price they are willing to pay for Danam’s products and services. Danam expects continued governmental and private payer pressure to reduce pharmaceutical pricing, and these pressures could be further exacerbated if payer deficits or shortfalls increase due to COVID-19 or otherwise. Changes in pharmaceutical manufacturers’ pricing or distribution policies and practices as well as applicable government regulations, including, for example, in connection with the federal 340B drug pricing program, could also significantly reduce Danam’s profitability.
Danam will be exposed to risks related to litigation and other legal proceedings.
Danam operates in a highly regulated and litigious environment. Danam may become involved in the following types of legal proceedings but not limited to litigation, investigations, inspections, audits, claims, inquiries and similar actions by pharmacy, healthcare, tax, and other governmental authorities. Like other companies in the retail pharmacy, healthcare services and pharmaceutical wholesale industries, Danam is subject to extensive regulation by federal, state and local government agencies in the U.S. and other countries in which it operates. There continues to be a heightened level of review and/or audit by regulatory authorities of, and increased litigation regarding business, compliance and reporting practices of Danam and other industry participants. If Danam were to be exposed to litigation or other legal proceedings, it could have a material adverse effect on Danam’s business, financial condition, cash flows, or results of operations.
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A significant change in, or noncompliance with, governmental regulations and other legal requirements could have a material adverse effect on Danam’s reputation and profitability.
Danam will operate in complex, highly regulated environments around the world and could be materially and adversely affected by changes to applicable legal requirements including the related interpretations and enforcement practices, new legal requirements and/or any failure to comply with applicable regulations. Danam’s businesses will be subject to numerous country, state and local regulations including licensing, billing practices, utilization and other requirements for pharmacies and reimbursement arrangements. The regulations to which Danam will be subject include, but are not limited to: country and state registration and regulation of pharmacies and drug discount card programs; dispensing and sale of controlled substances and products containing pseudoephedrine; applicable governmental payer regulations including Medicare and Medicaid; data privacy and security laws and regulations including HIPAA; the ACA or any successor thereto; laws and regulations relating to the protection of the environment and health and safety matters, each of which continues to evolve, including those governing exposure to, and the management and disposal of, hazardous substances; regulations regarding food and drug safety including those of the FDA and the DEA, trade regulations including those of the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, and consumer protection and safety regulations including those of the Consumer Product Safety Commission, as well as state regulatory authorities, governing the availability, sale, advertisement and promotion of products Danam will sell as well as Danam’s loyalty and drug discount card programs; anti-kickback laws; false claims laws; laws against the corporate practice of medicine; and national and state laws governing healthcare fraud and abuse and the practice of the profession of pharmacy. For example, in the U.S., the DEA, FDA and various other regulatory authorities regulate the distribution and dispensing of pharmaceuticals and controlled substances. Danam is required to hold valid DEA and state-level licenses, meet various security and operating standards and comply with the federal and various state-controlled substance acts and related regulations governing the sale, dispensing, disposal, holding and distribution of controlled substances. The DEA, FDA and state regulatory authorities have broad enforcement powers, including the ability to seize or recall products and impose significant criminal, civil and administrative sanctions for violations of these laws and regulations. As noted above, the IRA includes policies that are designed to have a direct impact on drug prices and reduce drug spending by the federal government. Danam is also governed by national and state laws of general applicability, including laws regulating matters of working conditions, health and safety and equal employment opportunity and other labor and employment matters as well as employee benefit, competition and antitrust matters. In addition, Danam could have significant exposure if Danam is found to have infringed another party’s intellectual property rights.
Changes in laws, regulations and policies and the related interpretations and enforcement practices may alter the landscape in which Danam will do business and may significantly affect Danam’s cost of doing business. The impact of new laws, regulations and policies and the related interpretations and enforcement practices generally cannot be predicted, and changes in applicable laws, regulations and policies and the related interpretations and enforcement practices may require extensive system and operational changes, be difficult to implement, increase Danam’s operating costs and require significant capital expenditures. Untimely compliance or noncompliance with applicable laws and regulations could result in the imposition of civil and criminal penalties that could adversely affect the continued operation of Danam’s businesses, including: suspension of payments from government programs; loss of required government certifications; loss of authorizations to participate in or exclusion from government programs, including the Medicare and Medicaid programs; loss of licenses; and significant fines or monetary penalties. Any failure to comply with applicable regulatory requirements in which Danam will operate could result in significant legal and financial exposure, damage to Danam’s reputation and brand, and have a material adverse effect on Danam’s business operations, financial condition and results of operations.
Danam could be adversely affected by product liability, product recall, personal injury or other health and safety issues.
Danam could be adversely impacted by the supply of defective or expired products, including the infiltration of counterfeit products into the supply chain, errors in re-labeling of products, product tampering, product recall and contamination or product mishandling issues. Through Danam’s pharmacy, wholesale distribution centers, and Danam’s wholesale and manufacturer relationships acquired by Danam as a result of the Wellgistics Acquisition, Danam will also be exposed to risks relating to the products and services Danam will offer. Errors in the dispensing and packaging of pharmaceuticals, including related counseling, and in the provision of other healthcare services could lead to serious injury or death. Product liability or personal injury claims may be asserted against Danam and mandatory or voluntary product recalls may apply to Danam with respect to any of the retail products or pharmaceuticals Danam will sell or services Danam will provide. For example, from time to time, the FDA issues statements alerting patients that products in Danam’s supply chain may contain impurities or harmful substances, and claims relating to the sale or distribution of such products may be asserted against Danam or arise from these statements. Danam could suffer significant reputational damage and financial liability if Danam, or any affiliated entities or third-party healthcare providers that Danam will do business with, experience any of the foregoing health and safety issues or incidents, which could have a material adverse effect on Danam’s business operations, financial condition and results of operations.
Danam could be subject to adverse changes in tax laws, regulations and interpretations or challenges to Danam’s tax positions.
As a corporation operating within the U.S., from time to time, changes in tax laws or regulations may be proposed or enacted that could adversely affect Danam’s overall tax liability. There can be no assurance that changes in tax laws or regulations will not materially and adversely affect Danam’s effective tax rate, tax payments, financial condition and results of operations. Similarly, changes in tax laws and regulations that impact Danam’s customers and counterparties, or the economy generally may also impact Danam’s financial condition and results of operations.
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Tax laws and regulations are complex and subject to varying interpretations, and Danam is subject to regular review and audit by tax authorities. Any adverse outcome of such a review or audit could have a negative impact on Danam’s effective tax rate, tax payments, financial condition and results of operations. In addition, the determination of Danam’s income tax provision and other tax liabilities requires significant judgment, and there are many transactions and calculations where the ultimate tax determination is uncertain. The ultimate tax determination may differ from the amounts recorded in Danam’s financial statements and may materially affect Danam’s results of operations in the period or periods for which such determination is made. Any significant failure to comply with applicable tax laws and regulations in all relevant jurisdictions could give rise to substantial penalties and liabilities. Any changes in enacted tax laws, rules or regulatory or judicial interpretations; or any change in the pronouncements relating to accounting for income taxes could materially and adversely impact Danam’s effective tax rate, tax payments, financial condition and results of operations.
Risks Related to Danam’s Intellectual Property
Despite the actions Danam will take to defend and protect its intellectual property, Danam may not be able to adequately protect or enforce its intellectual property rights or prevent unauthorized parties from copying or reverse engineering its solutions. Danam’s efforts to protect and enforce its intellectual property rights and prevent third parties from violating its rights may be costly.
The success of Danam’s products and its business depend in part on Danam’s ability to obtain patents and other intellectual property rights and maintain adequate legal protection for its products in the United States and other international jurisdictions. Danam will rely on a combination of patent, service mark, trademark and trade secret laws, as well as confidentiality procedures and contractual restrictions, to establish and protect its proprietary rights, all of which provide only limited protection.
Danam cannot assure that any patents will be issued with respect to its currently pending patent applications or that any trademarks will be registered with respect to its currently pending applications in a manner that gives Danam adequate defensive protection or competitive advantages, if at all, or that any patents issued to Danam or any trademarks registered by it will not be challenged, invalidated or circumvented. Danam has filed for patents and trademarks in the United States and in certain international jurisdictions, but such protections may not be available in all countries in which it operates or in which Danam seeks to enforce its intellectual property rights, or may be difficult to enforce in practice. Danam’s currently-issued patents and trademarks and any patents and trademarks that may be issued or registered, as applicable, in the future with respect to pending or future applications may not provide sufficiently broad protection or may not prove to be enforceable in actions against alleged infringers. Danam’s foreign intellectual property portfolio will not as comprehensive as its U.S. intellectual property portfolio and may not protect its intellectual property in some countries where its products are sold or may be sold in the future. Danam cannot be certain that the steps it has taken will prevent unauthorized use of its technology or the reverse engineering of its technology. Moreover, others may independently develop technologies that are competitive to Danam or infringe Danam’s intellectual property.
Protecting against the unauthorized use of Danam’s intellectual property, products and other proprietary rights is expensive and difficult, particularly internationally. Danam believes that its patents are foundational in the area of healthcare products and intends to enforce Danam’s intellectual property portfolio. Unauthorized parties may attempt to copy or reverse engineer Danam’s healthcare technology or certain aspects of Danam’s solutions that it considers proprietary. Litigation may be necessary in the future to enforce or defend Danam’s intellectual property rights, to prevent unauthorized parties from copying or reverse engineering its solutions, to determine the validity and scope of the proprietary rights of others or to block the importation of infringing products into the United States.
Any such litigation, whether initiated by Danam or a third party, could result in substantial costs and diversion of management resources, either of which could adversely affect Danam’s business, operating results and financial condition. Even if it obtains favorable outcomes in litigation, Danam may not be able to obtain adequate remedies, especially in the context of unauthorized parties copying or reverse engineering its solutions.
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Further, many of Danam’s competitors have the ability to dedicate substantially greater resources to defending intellectual property infringement claims and to enforcing their intellectual property rights than Danam has. Attempts to enforce its rights against third parties could also provoke these third parties to assert their own intellectual property or other rights against Danam or result in a holding that invalidates or narrows the scope of Danam’s rights, in whole or in part. Effective patent, trademark, service mark, copyright and trade secret protection may not be available in every country in which Danam’s products will be available and competitors based in other countries may sell infringing products in one or more markets. Failure to adequately protect Danam’s intellectual property rights could result in Danam’s competitors offering similar products, potentially resulting in the loss of some of Danam’s competitive advantage and a decrease in its revenue, which would adversely affect Danam’s business, operating results, financial condition and prospects.
Third-party claims that Danam is infringing intellectual property, whether successful or not, could subject it to costly and time-consuming litigation or expensive licenses, and its business could be adversely affected.
Although Danam may hold key patents related to its products, a number of companies, both within and outside of the healthcare industry, hold other patents covering aspects of healthcare products. In addition to these patents, participants in this industry typically also protect their technology, especially embedded software, through copyrights and trade secrets.
As a result, there is frequent litigation based on allegations of infringement, misappropriation or other violations of intellectual property rights. Danam in the future may receive inquiries from other intellectual property holders and may become subject to claims that it infringes their intellectual property rights, particularly as Danam expands its presence in the market, expands to new use cases and faces increasing competition. In addition, parties may claim that the names and branding of Danam’s products infringe their trademark rights in certain countries or territories. If such a claim were to prevail, Danam may have to change the names and branding of its products in the affected territories and it could incur other costs.
Danam will have a number of agreements in effect, pursuant to which it has agreed to defend, indemnify and hold harmless its customers, suppliers, and channel partners and other partners from damages and costs which may arise from the infringement by Danam’s products of third-party patents or other intellectual property rights. The scope of these indemnity obligations varies, but may, in some instances, include indemnification for damages and expenses, including attorneys’ fees. Danam’s insurance may not cover all intellectual property infringement claims. A claim that its products infringe a third party’s intellectual property rights, even if untrue, could adversely affect Danam’s relationships with its customers, may deter future customers from purchasing its products and could expose Danam to costly litigation and settlement expenses. Even if Danam is not a party to any litigation between a customer and a third party relating to infringement by its products, an adverse outcome in any such litigation could make it more difficult for Danam to defend its products against intellectual property infringement claims in any subsequent litigation in which it is a named party. Any of these results could adversely affect Danam’s brand and operating results.
Danam may in the future need to initiate infringement claims or litigation in order to try to protect its intellectual property rights. In addition to litigation where Danam is a plaintiff, Danam’s defense of intellectual property rights claims brought against it or its customers, suppliers and channel partners, with or without merit, could be time-consuming, expensive to litigate or settle, divert management resources and attention and force Danam to acquire intellectual property rights and licenses, which may involve substantial royalty or other payments and may not be available on acceptable terms or at all. Further, a party making such a claim, if successful, could secure a judgment that requires Danam to pay substantial damages or obtain an injunction, and Danam may also lose the opportunity to license its technology to others or to collect royalty payments. An adverse determination also could invalidate or narrow Danam’s intellectual property rights and adversely affect its ability to offer its products to its customers and may require that Danam procure or develop substitute products that do not infringe, which could require significant effort and expense. Any of these events could adversely affect Danam’s business, reputation, operating results, financial condition and prospects.
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Danam’s intellectual property applications for registration may not issue or be registered, which may have a material adverse effect on Danam’s ability to prevent others from commercially exploiting products similar to Danam’s.
Danam cannot be certain that it is the first inventor of the subject matter to which it has filed a particular patent application, or if it is the first party to file such a patent application. If another party has filed a patent application to the same subject matter as Danam has, Danam may not be entitled to the protection sought by the patent application. Danam also cannot be certain whether the claims included in a patent application will ultimately be allowed in the applicable issued patent or the timing of any approval or grant of a patent application. Further, the scope of protection of issued patent claims is often difficult to determine. As a result, Danam cannot be certain that the patent applications that it intends to file will issue, or that its issued patents will afford, protection against competitors with similar technology. In addition, Danam’s competitors may design around Danam’s issued patents, which may adversely affect Danam’s business, prospects, financial condition and operating results.
In addition to patented technology, Danam will rely on its unpatented proprietary technology, trade secrets, designs, experiences, work flows, data, processes, software and know-how.
Danam will rely on proprietary information (such as trade secrets, designs, experiences, work flows, data, know-how and confidential information) to protect intellectual property that may not be patentable or subject to copyright, trademark, trade dress or service mark protection, or that Danam believes is best protected by means that do not require public disclosure. Danam generally will seek to protect this proprietary information by entering into confidentiality agreements, or consulting, services or employment agreements that contain non-disclosure and non-use provisions with its employees, consultants, contractors and third parties. However, Danam may fail to enter into the necessary agreements, and even once entered into, these agreements may be breached or may otherwise fail to prevent disclosure, third-party infringement or misappropriation of its proprietary information, may be limited as to their term and may not provide an adequate remedy in the event of unauthorized disclosure or use of proprietary information. Danam will have limited control over the protection of trade secrets used by its current or future manufacturing partners and suppliers and could lose future trade secret protection if any unauthorized disclosure of such information occurs. In addition, Danam’s proprietary information may otherwise become known or be independently developed by its competitors or other third parties. To the extent that its employees, consultants, contractors, advisors and other third parties use intellectual property owned by others in their work for Danam, disputes may arise as to the rights in related or resulting know-how and inventions. Costly and time- consuming litigation could be necessary to enforce and determine the scope of Danam’s proprietary rights, and failure to obtain or maintain protection for its proprietary information could adversely affect its competitive business position. Furthermore, laws regarding trade secret rights in certain markets where Danam operates may afford little or no protection to its trade secrets.
Danam also will rely on physical and electronic security measures to protect its proprietary information, but it cannot provide assurance that these security measures will not be breached or provide adequate protection for its property. There is a risk that third parties may obtain and improperly utilize Danam’s proprietary information to its competitive disadvantage. Danam may not be able to detect or prevent the unauthorized use of such information or take appropriate and timely steps to enforce its intellectual property rights.
Danam may be subject to damages resulting from claims that it or its current or former employees have wrongfully used or disclosed alleged trade secrets of its employees’ former employers. Danam may be subject to damages if its current or former employees wrongfully use or disclose Danam’s trade secrets.
Danam may be subject to claims that it or its current or former employees have inadvertently or otherwise used or disclosed trade secrets or other proprietary information of a current or former employee’s former employer. Litigation may be necessary to defend against these claims. If Danam fails in defending such claims, in addition to paying monetary damages, it may lose valuable intellectual property rights or personnel. A loss of key personnel or their work product could hamper or prevent Danam’s ability to commercialize its products, which could severely harm its business. Even if Danam is successful in defending against these claims, litigation could result in substantial costs and demand on management resources.
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Risks Related to Being a Public Company
Danam will incur increased costs as a result of operating as a public company, and its management will devote substantial time to compliance with its public company responsibilities and corporate governance practices.
If Danam becomes a public company, it will incur significant legal, accounting and other expenses that it did not incur as a private company. As a public company, Danam will be subject to the reporting requirements of the Exchange Act, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, and the Dodd-Frank Act, as well as rules adopted, and to be adopted, by the SEC and Nasdaq, and other applicable securities rules and regulations, which impose various requirements on public companies, including the establishment and maintenance of effective disclosure and financial controls and changes in corporate governance practices.
Danam’s management and other personnel will need to devote a substantial amount of time to these public company requirements. Moreover, Danam expects these rules and regulations to substantially increase its legal and financial compliance costs and to make some activities more time-consuming and costly. Danam may need to hire additional legal, accounting and financial staff with appropriate public company experience and technical accounting knowledge and maintain an internal audit function.
In addition, changing laws, regulations, and standards relating to corporate governance and public disclosure are creating uncertainty for public companies, increasing legal and financial compliance costs, and making some activities more time consuming. These laws, regulations, and standards are subject to varying interpretations and may evolve over time as new guidance is provided by regulatory and governing bodies. This could result in continuing uncertainty regarding compliance matters and higher costs necessitated by ongoing revisions to disclosure and governance practices. Danam intends to invest resources to comply with evolving laws, regulations, and standards, and this investment may result in increased general and administrative expenses and a diversion of management’s time and attention from revenue-generating activities to compliance activities. If Danam’s efforts to comply with new laws, regulations, and standards differ from the activities intended by regulatory or governing bodies due to ambiguities related to their application and practice, regulatory authorities may initiate legal proceedings against Danam and its business may be adversely affected.
The rules and regulations applicable to public companies will make it more expensive for Danam to obtain and maintain director and officer liability insurance. These factors could also make it more difficult for Danam to attract and retain qualified members of its board of directors, particularly to serve on Danam’s audit committee and compensation committee, and qualified executive officers.
Danam’s management team has limited experience managing a public company.
Most of the members of Danam’s management team have limited to no experience managing a publicly traded company, interacting with public company investors and complying with the increasingly complex laws pertaining to public companies. Danam’s management team has not worked together at prior companies that were publicly traded and the team may not successfully or efficiently manage their new roles and responsibilities.
Danam’s ability to be successful will depend upon the efforts of Danam’s board of directors and key personnel and the loss of such persons could negatively impact the operations and profitability of Danam’s business.
Danam’s ability to be successful will be dependent upon the efforts of Danam’s board of directors and key personnel. Danam’s cannot guarantee that its board of directors and key personnel will be effective or successful or remain with Danam. In addition to the other challenges they will face, such individuals may be unfamiliar with the requirements of operating a public company, which could cause Danam’s management to have to expend time and resources helping them become familiar with such requirements.
Risks Related to Ownership of Danam’s Common Stock
Delaware State Law includes anti-takeover provisions.
Delaware law contains provisions that could have the effect of rendering more difficult, delaying or preventing an acquisition deemed undesirable by our board of directors, such as:
| ● | authorizing the issuance of “blank check” preferred stock that could be issued by our board of directors to increase the number of outstanding shares and thwart a takeover attempt; | |
| ● | establishing a classified board of directors so that not all members of our board of directors are elected at one time; |
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| ● | requiring cause to remove directors; | |
| ● | prohibiting the use of cumulative voting for the election of directors; | |
| ● | limiting the ability of stockholders to call special meetings or amend our bylaws; | |
| ● | requiring all stockholder actions to be taken at a meeting of our stockholders; and | |
| ● | establishing advance notice and duration of ownership requirements for nominations for election to the board of directors or for proposing matters that can be acted upon by stockholders at stockholder meetings. |
These provisions, alone or together, could delay or prevent hostile takeovers and changes in control or changes in our management to the extent permitted, whether by our certificate of incorporation, bylaws, or merely as a function of Delaware law. Any provision of our certificate of incorporation, bylaws, or Delaware law that has the effect of delaying, preventing or deterring a change in control could limit the opportunity for our stockholders to receive a premium for their shares of our Common Stock and could also affect the price that some investors are willing to pay for our Common Stock.
Claims for indemnification by Danam’s directors and officers may reduce Danam’s available funds to satisfy successful third-party claims against Danam and may reduce the amount of money available to Danam.
The DGCL empowers us to indemnify our directors and officers against expenses relating to certain actions, suits or proceedings as provided for therein. In order for such indemnification to be available, the applicable director or officer must not have acted in a manner that constituted a breach of his or her fiduciary duties and involved intentional misconduct, fraud or a knowing violation of law, or must have acted in good faith and reasonably believed that his or her conduct was in, or not opposed to, our best interests. In the event of a criminal action, the applicable director or officer must not have had reasonable cause to believe his or her conduct was unlawful.
We may indemnify each of our present and future directors, officers, employees or agents who becomes a party or is threatened to be made a party to any suit or proceeding, whether pending, completed or merely threatened, and whether said suit or proceeding is civil, criminal, administrative, investigative, or otherwise, except an action by or in the right of Danam, by reason of the fact that he is or was a director, officer, employee, or agent of Danam, or is or was serving at the request of Danam as a director, officer, employee, or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust, or other enterprise, against expenses, including, but not limited to, attorneys’ fees, judgments, fines, and amounts paid in settlement actually and reasonably incurred by him in connection with the action, suit, proceeding or settlement, provided such person acted in good faith and in a manner which he reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interest of Danam, and, with respect to any criminal action or proceeding, had no reasonable cause to believe his conduct was unlawful.
The expenses of directors, officers, employees or agents of Danam incurred in defending a civil or criminal action, suit, or proceeding may be paid by Danam as they are incurred and in advance of the final disposition of the action, suit, or proceeding, if and only if the director, officer, employee or agent undertakes to repay said expenses to Danam if it is ultimately determined by a court of competent jurisdiction, after exhaustion of all appeals therefrom, that he is not entitled to be indemnified by the corporation.
No indemnification shall be applied, and any advancement of expenses to or on behalf of any director, officer, employee or agent must be returned to Danam, if a final adjudication establishes that the person’s acts or omissions involved a breach of any fiduciary duties, where applicable, intentional misconduct, fraud or a knowing violation of the law which was material to the cause of action.
The DGCL further provides that a corporation may purchase and maintain insurance or make other financial arrangements on behalf of any person who is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of the corporation, or is or was serving at the request of the corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise for any liability asserted against him and liability and expenses incurred by him in his capacity as a director, officer, employee or agent, or arising out of his status as such, whether or not the corporation has the authority to indemnify him against such liability and expenses. We have secured a directors’ and officers’ liability insurance policy. We expect that we will continue to maintain such a policy.
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If securities or industry analysts do not publish or cease publishing research or reports about Danam, its business, or its market, or if they change their recommendations regarding Danam’s securities adversely, the price and trading volume of Danam’s securities could decline.
The trading market for Danam’s securities will be influenced by the research and reports that industry or securities analysts may publish about Danam, its business, market or competitors. Securities and industry analysts do not currently, and may never, publish research on Danam. If no securities or industry analysts commence coverage of Danam, Danam’s share price and trading volume would likely be negatively impacted. If any of the analysts who may cover Danam change their recommendation regarding Danam Common Stock adversely, or provide more favorable relative recommendations about Danam’s competitors, the price of shares of Danam Common Stock would likely decline. If any analyst who may cover Danam were to cease coverage of Danam or fail to regularly publish reports on it, Danam could lose visibility in the financial markets, which in turn could cause its share price or trading volume to decline.
There can be no assurance that Danam common stock will be approved for listing on Nasdaq or, if approved, will continue to be so listed, or that Danam will be able to comply with the continued listing standards of Nasdaq.
In connection with the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part, Danam’s Common Stock will be listed on Nasdaq under the symbol “[●].” If Nasdaq delists Danam’s shares from trading on its exchange for failure to meet the listing standards, Danam and its shareholders could face significant material adverse consequences including, but not limited to:
| ● | a limited availability of market quotations for Danam’s securities; | |
| ● | reduced liquidity for Danam’s securities; | |
| ● | a determination that Danam Common Stock is a “penny stock” which will require brokers trading in Danam Common Stock to adhere to more stringent rules and possibly result in a reduced level of trading activity in the secondary trading market for Danam Common Stock; | |
| ● | a limited amount of analyst coverage; and | |
| ● | a decreased ability to issue additional securities or obtain additional financing in the future. |
The National Securities Markets Improvement Act of 1996, which is a federal statute, prevents or preempts the states from regulating the sale of certain securities, which are referred to as “covered securities.” Because Danam Common Stock will be listed on Nasdaq, it is a covered security. Although the states are preempted from regulating the sale of Danam securities, the federal statute does allow the states to investigate companies if there is a suspicion of fraud, and, if there is a finding of fraudulent activity, then the states can regulate or bar the sale of covered securities in a particular case. While Danam is not aware of a state, other than the State of Idaho, having used these powers to prohibit or restrict the sale of securities issued by blank check companies, certain state securities regulators view blank check companies unfavorably and might use these powers, or threaten to use these powers, to hinder the sale of securities of blank check companies in their states. Further, if Danam was no longer listed on Nasdaq, Danam’s securities would not be covered securities and Danam would be subject to regulation in each state in which Danam offers its securities.
If and when our Common Stock is publicly traded, it may be subject to the penny stock rules which may make it more difficult to sell our Common Stock.
The SEC has adopted regulations which generally define a “penny stock” to be any equity security that has a market price, as defined, less than $5.00 per share or an exercise price of less than $5.00 per share, subject to certain exceptions. If and when our Common Stock is publicly traded, it may be covered by the penny stock rules, which impose additional sales practice requirements on broker-dealers who sell to persons other than established customers and accredited investors, such as institutions with assets in excess of $5,000,000 or an individual with net worth in excess of $1,000,000 or annual income exceeding $200,000 or $300,000 jointly with his or her spouse. For transactions covered by this rule, the broker-dealers must make a special suitability determination for the purchase and receive the purchaser’s written agreement of the transaction prior to the sale. Consequently, the rule may affect the ability of broker/dealers to sell our securities and also affect the ability of our stockholders to sell their shares in the secondary market.
An active market for Danam’s securities may not develop, which would adversely affect the liquidity and price of Danam’s securities.
The price of Danam’s securities may vary significantly due to factors specific to Danam as well as to general market or economic conditions. Furthermore, an active trading market for Danam’s securities may never develop or, if developed, it may not be sustained. Holders of Danam’s securities may be unable to sell their securities unless a market can be established and sustained.
The market price of Danam Common Stock may decline as a result of various market factors.
Fluctuations in the price of Danam’s securities could contribute to the loss of all or part of your investment. Prior to the effectiveness of the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part, there has not been a public market for Danam Common Stock. Accordingly, the valuation ascribed to Danam may not be indicative of the price that will prevail in the trading market. If an active market for Danam’s securities develops and continues, the trading price of Danam’s securities could be volatile and subject to wide fluctuations in response to various factors, some of which will be beyond Danam’s control. Any of the factors listed below could have a material adverse effect on your investment in Danam’s securities and Danam’s securities may trade at prices significantly below the price you paid for them. In such circumstances, the trading price of Danam’s securities may not recover and may experience a further decline.
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The market price of Danam Common Stock may decline for a number of reasons including if:
| ● | investors react negatively to the prospects of Danam’s business; | |
| ● | Danam’s business and prospects is not consistent with the expectations of financial or industry analysts; | |
| ● | Danam does not achieve the perceived benefits of the initial public offering as rapidly or to the extent anticipated by financial or industry analysts; | |
| ● | actual or anticipated fluctuations in Danam’s quarterly financial results or the quarterly financial results of companies perceived to be similar to it; | |
| ● | changes in the market’s expectations about Danam’s operating results; | |
| ● | success of competitors; | |
| ● | changes in financial estimates and recommendations by securities analysts concerning Danam or the health care industry in general; | |
| ● | operating and share price performance of other companies that investors deem comparable to Danam; | |
| ● | Danam’s ability to market new and enhanced products and technologies on a timely basis; | |
| ● | changes in laws and regulations affecting Danam’s business; | |
| ● | Danam’s ability to meet compliance requirements; | |
| ● | commencement of, or involvement in, litigation involving Danam; | |
| ● | changes in Danam’s capital structure, such as future issuances of securities or the incurrence of additional debt; | |
| ● | the volume of Danam’s shares of Common Stock available for public sale; or | |
| ● | any major change in Danam’s board of directors or management. |
Future sales, or the perception of future sales, by Danam or its shareholders in the public market could cause the market price for Danam Common Stock to decline.
The sale of shares of Danam Common Stock in the public market, or the perception that such sales could occur, could harm the prevailing market price of shares of Danam Common Stock. These sales, or the possibility that these sales may occur, also might make it more difficult for Danam to sell Equity Securities in the future at a time and at a price that it deems appropriate.
In the future, Danam may also issue its securities in connection with investments or acquisitions. The amount of shares of Danam Common Stock issued in connection with an investment or acquisition could constitute a material portion of the then-outstanding shares of Danam Common Stock. Any issuance of additional securities in connection with investments or acquisitions may result in additional dilution to Danam shareholders.
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Danam will qualify as an “emerging growth company” as well as a smaller reporting company within the meaning of the Securities Act, and if Danam takes advantage of certain exemptions from disclosure requirements available to emerging growth companies or smaller reporting companies, this could make Danam’s securities less attractive to investors and may make it more difficult to compare Danam’s performance with other public companies.
Danam will qualify as an “emerging growth company” within the meaning of the Section 2(a)(19) of the Securities Act, as modified by the JOBS Act. As such, Danam may take advantage of certain exemptions from various reporting requirements that are applicable to other public companies that are not emerging growth companies for as long as Danam continues to be an emerging growth company, including, but not limited to: (i) not being required to comply with the auditor attestation requirements of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, (ii) reduced disclosure obligations regarding executive compensation in Danam’s periodic reports and proxy statements and (iii) exemptions from the requirements of holding a nonbinding advisory vote on executive compensation and shareholder approval of any golden parachute payments not previously approved. As a result, Danam’s shareholders may not have access to certain information they may deem important. Danam will remain an emerging growth company until the earliest of (i) the last day of the fiscal year in which the market value of Danam Common Stock that is held by non-affiliates exceeds $700 million as of the end of that year’s second fiscal quarter, (ii) the last day of the fiscal year in which Danam has total annual gross revenue of $1.235 billion or more during such fiscal year (as indexed for inflation), (ii) the date on which Danam has issued more than $1 billion in non-convertible debt in the prior three-year period or (iv) the last day of the fiscal year following the fifth anniversary of the date of the first sale of common stock in the initial public offering. Danam cannot predict whether investors will find Danam’s securities less attractive because it will rely on these exemptions. If some investors find Danam’s securities less attractive as a result of its reliance on these exemptions, the trading prices of Danam’s securities may be lower than they otherwise would be, there may be a less active trading market for its securities and the trading prices of its securities may be more volatile.
Further, Section 102(b)(1) of the JOBS Act exempts emerging growth companies from being required to comply with new or revised financial accounting standards until private companies (that is, those that have not had a Securities Act registration statement declared effective or do not have a class of securities registered under the Exchange Act) are required to comply with the new or revised financial accounting standards. The JOBS Act provides that a company can elect to opt out of the extended transition period and comply with the requirements that apply to non-emerging growth companies but any such an election to opt out is irrevocable. Danam has elected not to opt out of such extended transition period, which means that when a standard is issued or revised and it has different application dates for public or private companies, Danam, as an emerging growth company, can adopt the new or revised standard at the time private companies adopt the new or revised standard. This may make comparison of Danam’s financial statements with another public company which is neither an emerging growth company nor an emerging growth company which has opted out of using the extended transition period difficult or impossible because of the potential differences in accounting standards used.
Additionally, Danam will qualify as a “smaller reporting company” as defined in Item 10(f)(1) of Regulation S-K. Smaller reporting companies may take advantage of certain reduced disclosure obligations, including, among other things, providing only two years of audited financial statements. Danam will remain a smaller reporting company until the last day of the fiscal year in which (i) the market value of Danam common stock held by non-affiliates exceeds $250 million as of the end of that year’s second fiscal quarter, or (ii) its annual revenues exceeded $100 million during such completed fiscal year and the market value of Danam common stock held by non-affiliates exceeds $700 million as of the end of that year’s second fiscal quarter. To the extent Danam takes advantage of such reduced disclosure obligations, it may also make comparison of its financial statements with other public companies difficult or impossible.
Our management team will have immediate and broad discretion over the use of the net proceeds from this Offering and we may use the net proceeds in ways with which you disagree.
The net proceeds from this Offering will be immediately available to our management to use at their discretion. We currently intend to use the net proceeds from this Offering for working capital and general corporate purposes See “Use of Proceeds.” We have not allocated specific amounts of the net proceeds from this Offering for any of the foregoing purposes. Accordingly, our management will have significant discretion and flexibility in applying the net proceeds of this Offering. You will be relying on the judgment of our management with regard to the use of these net proceeds, and you will not have the opportunity, as part of your investment decision, to assess whether the proceeds are being used appropriately. It is possible that the net proceeds will be invested in a way that does not yield a favorable, or any, return for us or our stockholders. The failure of our management to use such funds effectively could have a material adverse effect on our business, prospects, financial condition, and results of operation.
The unaudited pro forma financial information included herein may not be indicative of what Danam’s actual financial position or results of operations would have been.
The unaudited pro forma financial information included herein is presented for illustrative purposes only and is not necessarily indicative of what Danam’s actual financial position or results of operations would have been on the dates indicated.
Certain existing stockholders acquired our securities at a price below the current trading price of such securities and may experience a positive rate of return based on the current trading price.
Given the relatively lower purchase prices that some of our stockholders—including certain of our officers and directors—paid to acquire some of their securities compared to the current trading price of our shares of common stock, these stockholders in some instances may earn a positive rate of return on their investment, which may be a significant positive rate of return, depending on the market price of our shares of Common Stock at the time that such stockholders choose to sell their shares of Common Stock. Although our officers and directors have agreed not to sell any shares of Common Stock for a period of 180 days after the date of this prospectus, sales of significant amounts of shares held by our officers and directors, or the prospect of these sales, in the future, could adversely affect the market price of our Common Stock. Public stockholders may not be able to experience the same positive rates of return, especially in the case that our management’s stock ownership discourages a potential acquirer from making a tender offer or otherwise attempting to obtain control of us.
Investors in this Offering will experience immediate and substantial dilution in net tangible book value.
The public offering price will be substantially higher than the net tangible book value per share of our outstanding shares of Common Stock. As a result, investors in this Offering will incur immediate dilution of $[●] per share based on the assumed public offering price of $[●] per share. Investors in this Offering will pay a price per share that substantially exceeds the book value of our assets after subtracting our liabilities. See “Dilution” for a more complete description of how the value of your investment will be diluted upon the completion of this Offering.
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CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This prospectus contains certain “forward-looking statements” that are based on our management’s beliefs and assumptions and on information currently available to us. These forward-looking statements discuss matters that are not historical facts. The forward-looking statements are contained principally in, but not limited to, the sections entitled “Prospectus Summary,” “Risk Factors,” “Danam Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation,” “Wood Sage Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation,” “Wellgistics Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation,” and “Business.” Any statements that refer to projections, forecasts or other characterizations of future events or circumstances, including any underlying assumptions, are forward-looking statements. Because the following discuss future events or conditions, forward-looking statements may include words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “intend,” “could,” “should,” “would,” “may,” “seek,” “plan,” “might,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “approximately,” “outlook,” “predict,” “project,” “forecast,” “potential,” and “continue” or the negative of these words or other similar expressions.
Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are based on various underlying assumptions and current expectations about the future and are not guarantees of future performance. Such statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, level of activity, performance, or achievement to be materially different from the results of operations or plans expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. You are cautioned to not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the dates of such statements.
We cannot predict all the risks and uncertainties that may impact our business, financial condition, or results of operations. Accordingly, the forward-looking statements in this prospectus should not be regarded as representations that the results or conditions described in such statements will occur or that our objectives and plans will be achieved. These forward-looking statements are found at various places throughout this prospectus and include information concerning possible or projected future results of our operations, including statements about potential acquisition or merger targets, strategies or plans; business strategies; prospects; future cash flows; financing plans; plans and objectives of management; any other statements regarding future cash needs, future operations, business plans and future financial results; and any other statements that are not historical facts. We qualify all of the forward-looking statements in this prospectus by this cautionary note.
These forward-looking statements represent our intentions, plans, expectations, assumptions and beliefs about future events and are subject to a variety of factors and risks, including, but not limited to, the following:
| ● | A shift in pharmacy mix toward lower margin plans, margin compression on branded medications, increased offering of specialty products, DIR fees, mail order pharmacy steering, and programs; | |
| ● | Danam deriving a portion of its sales from prescription drug sales reimbursed by pharmacy benefit management companies; | |
| ● | Danam being adversely affected by a decrease in the introduction of new brand name and generic prescription drugs as well as increases in the cost to procure prescription drugs; | |
| ● | changes in economic conditions that adversely affect consumer/client buying practices and market adoption of Danam’s DelivMeds mobile application and the accompanying revenues to premium access/services; | |
| ● | Danam’s relationships with its primary wholesaler for pharmacy operations and Danam’s manufacturer relationships for with its wholesale and hub technology platform entities; | |
| ● | Changes in the healthcare industry and regulatory environments; | |
| ● | The effects of competition on Danam’s future business; | |
| ● | Danam’s ability to execute its business plans and strategy; | |
| ● | Other risks and uncertainties described in the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part, including, but not limited to, those risks described in the section entitled “Risk Factors.” |
Many of those risk factors are outside of our control and could cause actual results to differ materially from the results expressed or implied by those forward-looking statements. Considering these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the events described in the forward-looking statements might not occur or might occur to a different extent or at a different time than we have described. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements concerning other matters addressed in this prospectus and attributable to us or any person acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements contained or referred to in this prospectus. You should read this prospectus with the understanding that our actual future results may be materially different from what we expect.
Except to the extent required by law, we undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, a change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, or otherwise.
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We estimate that the net proceeds we will receive from the sale of [●] shares of our Common Stock in this Offering, after deducting underwriter discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses payable by us will be approximately $[●]. The principal purposes of this Offering are to increase our capitalization and financial flexibility, increase our visibility in the marketplace, and create a public market for our Common Stock. As of the date of this prospectus, we cannot specify with certainty all of the particular uses for the net proceeds to us of this Offering. However, we currently intend to use the net proceeds to us from this Offering primarily for general corporate purposes, including working capital, marketing initiatives, and capital expenditures.
While we have not allocated a specific amount of net proceeds from this Offering to any particular purpose, we may use net proceeds for the acquisition of additional businesses. Except for the Wellgistics Acquisition, we do not have any understandings or agreements for any acquisitions as of the date of this prospectus.
The net proceeds we actually expend for the acquisition of additional businesses may vary significantly depending on a number of factors, including our ability to locate such companies and enter into a binding acquisition agreement on favorable terms and the negotiated purchase price. In addition, the net proceeds we actually expend for general corporate purposes may vary significantly depending on a number of factors, including future revenue growth and our cash flows. As such, we retain broad discretion over the allocation of the remaining net proceeds from this Offering. Pending use of the net proceeds from this Offering, we intend to invest the net proceeds in short-term, investment-grade securities.
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We have never declared any cash dividends on our Common Stock and do not anticipate paying any cash dividends on our Common Stock in the foreseeable future. We intend to retain future earnings to fund ongoing operations and future capital requirements of our business. Any future determination to pay cash dividends will be at the discretion of our board of directors and will be dependent upon our financial condition, results of operations, capital requirements and such other factors as our board of directors deems relevant. Our ability to pay cash dividends is subject to limitations imposed by state law.
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The following unaudited table sets forth our capitalization as of March 31, 2024:
| ● | on an actual basis; | |
| ● | on pro forma combined basis to include the effect of the acquisitions of Wood Sage and Wellgistics | |
| ● | on pro forma as-adjusted basis to reflect the sale of [●] shares of Common Stock, based on an offering price of $[●] per share, after deducting the estimated underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses payable by us. |
The pro forma as-adjusted information below is illustrative only and our capitalization following the completion of this Offering is subject to adjustment based on the initial public offering price of our common shares and other terms of this Offering determined at pricing.
You should read this table together with our financial statements and the related notes included elsewhere in this prospectus and the information under “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.”
| March 31, 2024 | ||||||||||||
| Actual | Pro Forma | Pro Forma As Adjusted | ||||||||||
| Cash | $ | 292,601 | $ | 917,140 | ||||||||
| Current portion of debt obligations | - | 5,080,258 | ||||||||||
| Long-term debt | - | 136,913 | ||||||||||
| Notes payable | 600,000 | 11,900,000 | ||||||||||
| Total liabilities | 600,000 | 17,117,171 | - | |||||||||
| Common stock, 10,000 shares authorized, $0.001 par value, 105.474 shares | ||||||||||||
| issued and outstanding, actual, [ ] as adjusted, [] pro forma as adjusted | - | - | ||||||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 10,500 | 410,500 | ||||||||||
| Stock to be issued | - | 3,000,000 | ||||||||||
| Accumulated deficit | (2,984,056 | ) | (3,410,593 | ) | ||||||||
| Total stockholders’ equity (deficit) | (2,973,556 | ) | (93 | ) | ||||||||
| Total capitalization | $ | (2,373,556 | ) | $ | 17,117,078 | |||||||
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If you invest in our Common Stock, your interest will be diluted to the extent of the difference between the public offering price per share of our Common Stock and the pro forma net tangible book value per share of our Common Stock after this Offering.
The pro forma net tangible book value of our Common Stock as of March 31, 2024, was $(22.6) million or $(214,526) per share of Common Stock. Pro forma net tangible book value per share represents the amount of our total tangible assets less total liabilities, divided by the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding. Dilution in net tangible book value per share represents the difference between the amount per share paid by purchasers of shares of our Common Stock in this Offering and the net tangible book value per share of our Common Stock immediately afterwards. After giving effect to our sale of shares of Common Stock offered by this prospectus at an assumed public offering price of $[●] per share (the midpoint of the price range set forth on the cover page of this prospectus), and after deducting the underwriting discounts, commissions and estimated offering and acquisition expenses payable by us, our pro forma net tangible book value would have been $[●] million, or approximately $[●] per share. This represents an immediate increase in pro forma net tangible book value of $[●] per share to existing stockholders and an immediate dilution in pro forma net tangible book value of $[●] per share to new investors. The following table illustrates the per share dilution:
| Assumed public offering price per share | $ | [●] | ||||||
| Pro forma net tangible book value per share as of [●], 2024 | $ | [●] | ||||||
| Increase in pro forma net tangible book value per share attributable to new investors | ||||||||
| Pro forma net tangible book value per share after this Offering | $ | [●] | ||||||
| Dilution in pro forma net tangible book value per share to new investors | $ | [●] |
The following table sets forth, on a pro forma basis, the differences between the number of shares of Common Stock purchased from us, the total price and average price per share paid by existing stockholders and by the new investors, before deducting estimated offering and acquisition expenses payable by us, using the assumed public offering price of $[●] per share (the midpoint of the price range set forth on the cover page of this prospectus).
Shares Purchased | Total Consideration | Average Price Per | ||||||||||||||||||
| Number | Percentage | Amount | Percentage | Share | ||||||||||||||||
| Existing stockholders (1) | % | $ | % | $ | ||||||||||||||||
| New investors | % | $ | % | $ | ||||||||||||||||
| Total | 100.0 | % | $ | 100.0 | % | $ | ||||||||||||||
| (1) | See the “Certain Relationships and Related Person Transactions” section of this prospectus for a discussion of the issuance of Common Stock to [our initial stockholders and stockholders of our subsidiaries]. |
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The selected historical financial information for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 and three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 represents the historical financial information of Danam. The statements of operations data for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 have been derived from the audited financial statements of Danam included elsewhere in this prospectus. These historical results are not necessarily indicative of the results that should be expected in any future periods.
The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial data for the December 31, 2023 and 2022 and three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 represent the historical financial information of Danam and gives effect to the Wood Sage Acquisition (completed in June 2024) and the Wellgistics Acquisition as if each such acquisition occurred on Janaury 1, 2022. The pro forma adjustments are based on currently available information and certain estimates and assumptions, and, therefore, the actual effects of this Offering and the acquisition as reflected in the pro forma data may differ from the effects reflected below. However, management believes that the assumptions provide a reasonable basis for presenting the significant effects of this Offering and acquisitions as contemplated and that the pro forma adjustments give appropriate effect to those assumptions. During the periods presented, Danam, Wood Sage and Wellgistics were not under common control or management and, therefore, the data presented may not be comparable to, or indicative of, post- acquisition results. You should review the information below together with “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” the Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Financial Information and the related notes beginning on page 47 of this prospectus, and the audited and unaudited interim financial statements of Danam, Wood Sage and Wellgistics, and the related notes all included elsewhere in this prospectus.
| Threee Months Ended | Year Ended | |||||||||||||||
| March 31, | December 31, | |||||||||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | 2023 | 2022 | |||||||||||||
| (Unaudited Actual) | (Audited Actual) | |||||||||||||||
| Net sales | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | ||||||||
| Cost of sales | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | ||||||||
| Gross profit | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | ||||||||
| Total operating expenses | $ | 79,764 | $ | 487,456 | $ | 2,880,603 | $ | 5,250 | ||||||||
| Loss from operations | $ | (79,764 | ) | $ | (487,456 | ) | $ | (2,880,603 | ) | $ | (5,250 | ) | ||||
| Total other income (expense) | $ | (3,358 | ) | $ | - | $ | (15,081 | ) | $ | - | ||||||
| Net loss | $ | (83,122 | ) | $ | (487,456 | ) | $ | (2,895,684 | ) | $ | (5,250 | ) | ||||
| Threee Months Ended | Year Ended | |||||||||||||||
| March 31, | December 31, | |||||||||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | 2023 | 2022 | |||||||||||||
| (Pro Forma) | ||||||||||||||||
| Net sales | $ | 7,938,813 | $ | 9,136,234 | $ | 34,372,366 | $ | 32,777,728 | ||||||||
| Cost of sales | 7,118,705 | 7,217,441 | 31,599,326 | 27,028,874 | ||||||||||||
| Gross profit | 820,108 | 1,918,794 | 2,773,039 | 5,748,854 | ||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 2,305,129 | 2,474,978 | 12,640,065 | 9,171,583 | ||||||||||||
| Loss from operations | (1,485,021 | ) | (556,185 | ) | (9,867,026 | ) | (3,422,729 | ) | ||||||||
| Total other income (expense) | (289,636 | ) | (387,939 | ) | (1,080,474 | ) | 678,929 | |||||||||
| Net loss | $ | (1,774,657 | ) | $ | (453,067 | ) | $ | (10,947,500 | ) | $ | (2,743,800 | ) | ||||
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UNAUDITED PRO FORMA COMBINED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
The following unaudited pro forma combined financial information presents the unaudited pro forma combined balance sheet and statement of operations based upon the combined historical financial statements of Danam, Wood Sage and Wellgistics after giving effect to the Wood Sage Acquisition and Wellgistics Acquisition and adjustments described in the accompanying notes.
The unaudited pro forma combined balance sheets of Danam, Wood Sage and Wellgistics as of March 31, 2024, have been prepared to reflect the effects of the acquisitions as if they occurred on January 1, 2024. The unaudited pro forma combined statements of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2024 combine the historical results and operations of Danam, Wood Sage and Wellgistics giving effect to the transaction as if it occurred on January 1, 2024. The unaudited pro forma combined statements of operations for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 combine the historical results and operations of Danam, Wood Sage and Wellgistics giving effect to the transaction as if it occurred on January 1, 2022. The unaudited pro forma combined statements of operations for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 also separately include the results of operations of APS and CSP, which were acquired by Wood Sage in August 2023.
The unaudited pro forma combined financial information should be read in conjunction with the audited and unaudited historical financial statements of each of the Danam, Wood Sage and Wellgistics and the notes thereto. Additional information about the basis of presentation of this information is provided in Note 2 below.
The unaudited pro forma combined financial information was prepared in accordance with Article 11 of Regulation S-X. The unaudited pro forma adjustments reflecting the transaction have been prepared in accordance with business combination accounting guidance as provided in Accounting Standards Codification Topic 805, Business Combinations and reflect the preliminary allocation of the purchase price to the acquired assets and liabilities based upon the preliminary estimate of fair values, using the assumptions set forth in the notes to the unaudited pro forma combined financial information.
The unaudited pro forma combined financial information is provided for informational purposes only and is not necessarily indicative of the operating results or financial position that would have occurred if the transaction had been completed as of the dates set forth above, nor is it indicative of the future results or financial position of the combined company. In connection with the pro forma financial information, Danam allocated the purchase price using its best estimates of fair value. Accordingly, the pro forma acquisition price adjustments are preliminary and subject to further adjustments as additional information becomes available and as additional analyses are performed. The unaudited pro forma combined financial information also does not give effect to the potential impact of current financial conditions, any anticipated synergies, operating efficiencies or cost savings that may result from the transaction or any integration costs. Furthermore, the unaudited pro forma combined statements of operations do not include certain nonrecurring charges and the related tax effects which result directly from the transaction as described in the notes to the unaudited pro forma combined financial information.
Unaudited Proforma Combined Statement of Operations for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2024
| Danam Health | Wood Sage, LLC | Wellgistics LLC | Pro Forma Adjustments | Pro Forma Combined | ||||||||||||||||
| Net sales | $ | - | $ | 168,510 | $ | 7,770,303 | $ | - | $ | 7,938,813 | ||||||||||
| Cost of sales | - | 127,489 | 6,991,216 | - | 7,118,705 | |||||||||||||||
| Gross profit | - | 41,021 | 779,087 | - | 820,108 | |||||||||||||||
| Operating expenses: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| General and administrative | 79,764 | 298,243 | 1,459,825 | - | 1,837,832 | |||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | - | - | 40,760 | 426,537 | (c) | 467,297 | ||||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 79,764 | 298,243 | 1,500,585 | 426,537 | 2,305,129 | |||||||||||||||
| Loss from operations | (79,764 | ) | (257,222 | ) | (721,498 | ) | (426,537 | ) | (1,485,021 | ) | ||||||||||
| Other income (expense): | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense, net | (3,358 | ) | - | (95,672 | ) | (200,000 | )(d) | (299,030 | ) | |||||||||||
| Other income | - | - | 9,395 | - | 9,395 | |||||||||||||||
| Total other income (expense) | (3,358 | ) | - | (86,278 | ) | (200,000 | ) | (289,636 | ) | |||||||||||
| Provision for income taxes | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||
| Net loss | $ | (83,122 | ) | $ | (257,222 | ) | $ | (807,776 | ) | $ | (626,537 | ) | $ | (1,774,657 | ) | |||||
(c) To record amortization on the intangible assets recorded as a result of the acquisitions.
(d) To record interest expense related to the promissory notes issued in connection with the Wellgistics Acquisition.
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Unaudited Proforma Combined Statement of Operations for the Year Ended December 31, 2023
| Danam Health | Community Specialty Pharmacy, LLC | Alliance Pharma Solutions, LLC | Wood Sage, LLC | Wellgistics LLC | Pro Forma Adjustments | Pro Forma Combined | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net sales | $ | - | $ | 850,753 | $ | - | $ | 338,864 | $ | 33,182,749 | $ | - | $ | 34,372,366 | ||||||||||||||
| Cost of sales | - | 756,575 | - | 323,068 | 30,519,683 | - | 31,599,326 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Gross profit | - | 94,178 | - | 15,796 | 2,663,065 | - | 2,773,039 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating expenses: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Research and development | - | - | 375 | - | - | - | 375 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| General and administrative | 2,880,603 | 596,686 | 34,434 | 533,395 | 6,612,048 | - | 10,657,166 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | - | - | - | - | 276,376 | 1,706,148 | (c) | 1,982,524 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 2,880,603 | 596,686 | 34,809 | 533,395 | 6,888,424 | 1,706,148 | 12,640,065 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Loss from operations | (2,880,603 | ) | (502,508 | ) | (34,809 | ) | (517,599 | ) | (4,225,359 | ) | (1,706,148 | ) | (9,867,026 | ) | ||||||||||||||
| Other income (expense): | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense, net | (15,081 | ) | - | - | - | (363,526 | ) | (800,000 | )(d) | (1,178,607 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
| Other income | - | - | - | - | 180,461 | - | 180,461 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Loss from unconsolidated affiliate | - | - | - | - | (82,329 | ) | - | (82,329 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total other income (expense) | (15,081 | ) | - | - | - | (265,393 | ) | (800,000 | ) | (1,080,474 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
| Provision for income taxes | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Net loss | $ | (2,895,684 | ) | $ | (502,508 | ) | $ | (34,809 | ) | $ | (517,599 | ) | $ | (4,490,752 | ) | $ | (2,506,148 | ) | $ | (10,947,500 | ) | |||||||
(c) To record amortization on the intangible assets recorded as a result of the acquisitions.
(d) To record interest expense related to the promissory notes issued in connection with the Wellgistics Acquisition.
Unaudited Proforma Combined Statement of Operations for the Year Ended December 31, 2022
| Danam Health | Community Specialty Pharmacy, LLC | Alliance Pharma Solutions, LLC | Wood Sage, LLC | Wellgistics LLC | Pro Forma Adjustments | Pro Forma Combined | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net sales | $ | - | $ | 889,379 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 31,888,349 | $ | - | $ | 32,777,728 | ||||||||||||||
| Cost of sales | - | 866,014 | - | - | 26,162,860 | - | 27,028,874 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Gross profit | - | 23,365 | - | - | 5,725,489 | - | 5,748,854 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating expenses: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Research and development | - | - | 1,400 | - | - | - | 1,400 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| General and administrative | 5,250 | 497,262 | 24,277 | 15,228 | 6,540,583 | - | 7,082,600 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | - | - | 1,151 | - | 380,284 | 1,706,148 | (c) | 2,087,583 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 5,250 | 497,262 | 26,828 | 15,228 | 6,920,867 | 1,706,148 | 9,171,583 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Loss from operations | (5,250 | ) | (473,897 | ) | (26,828 | ) | (15,228 | ) | (1,195,378 | ) | (1,706,148 | ) | (3,422,729 | ) | ||||||||||||||
| Other income (expense): | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other income (expense), net | - | - | - | - | (51,942 | ) | (800,000 | )(d) | (851,942 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Gain on legal settlement | - | - | - | - | 1,818,054 | - | 1,818,054 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense, net | - | - | - | - | (287,183 | ) | - | (287,183 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total other income (expense) | - | - | - | - | 1,478,929 | (800,000 | ) | 678,929 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Provision for income taxes | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net loss | $ | (5,250 | ) | $ | (473,897 | ) | $ | (26,828 | ) | $ | (15,228 | ) | $ | 283,551 | $ | (2,506,148 | ) | $ | (2,743,800 | ) | ||||||||
(c) To record amortization on the intangible assets recorded as a result of the acquisitions.
(d) To record interest expense related to the promissory notes issued in connection with the Wellgistics Acquisition.
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Unaudited Proforma Combined Balance Sheet as of March 31, 2024
| Danam Health | Wood Sage, LLC Consolidated | Wellgistics LLC | Pro Forma Adjustments | Pro Forma Combined | ||||||||||||||||||
| ASSETS | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Current Assets: | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cash | $ | 292,601 | $ | 40,106 | $ | 584,433 | $ | 917,140 | ||||||||||||||
| Accounts receivable | - | 97,880 | 1,437,600 | - | 1,535,480 | |||||||||||||||||
| Inventories | - | 48,479 | 6,446,900 | - | 6,495,379 | |||||||||||||||||
| Due from related parties | 556,527 | - | - | - | 556,527 | |||||||||||||||||
| Prepaid and other current assets | 48,394 | - | 527,447 | - | 575,841 | |||||||||||||||||
| Total current assets | 897,522 | 186,465 | 8,996,379 | - | 10,080,367 | |||||||||||||||||
| Intangible assets under development | - | 1,003,240 | - | - | 1,003,240 | |||||||||||||||||
| Property and equipment, net | - | - | 510,142 | - | 510,142 | |||||||||||||||||
| Operating lease, right of use asset | - | - | 1,279,175 | - | 1,279,175 | |||||||||||||||||
| Goodwill | - | 740,207 | 872,433 | (1,612,639 | ) | (a), (b) | 13,519,330 | |||||||||||||||
| 12,072,897 | (a) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 1,446,433 | (b) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Intangible assets, net | - | - | - | 8,048,598 | (a) | 8,104,205 | ||||||||||||||||
| 482,144 | (b) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| (426,537 | ) | (c) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Investment in unconsoldiated entity | - | - | 17,671 | - | 17,671 | |||||||||||||||||
| Notes receivable | - | - | 139,770 | - | 139,770 | |||||||||||||||||
| Other assets | - | - | 24,249 | - | 24,249 | |||||||||||||||||
| Total assets | $ | 897,522 | $ | 1,929,912 | $ | 11,839,819 | $ | 20,010,896 | $ | 34,678,148 | ||||||||||||
| LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Current liabilities: | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Accounts payable | $ | 1,120,323 | $ | 281,645 | $ | 3,338,765 | $ | - | $ | 4,740,733 | ||||||||||||
| Accrued expenses and other liabilities | 1,750,754 | 240,830 | 436,117 | - | 2,427,701 | |||||||||||||||||
| Current portion of debt obligations | - | - | 5,080,258 | - | 5,080,258 | |||||||||||||||||
| Operating – lease liability | - | - | 426,932 | - | 426,932 | |||||||||||||||||
| Due to related parties | 400,000 | 895,808 | - | - | 1,295,808 | |||||||||||||||||
| Total current liabilities | 3,271,078 | 1,418,283 | 9,282,071 | - | 13,971,431 | |||||||||||||||||
| Long-term debt | - | - | 136,913 | - | 136,913 | |||||||||||||||||
| Lease liability, net of current portion | - | - | 907,397 | - | 907,397 | |||||||||||||||||
| Earnout liability | - | - | - | 762,500 | (a) | 762,500 | ||||||||||||||||
| Due to seller | - | - | - | 7,000,000 | (a) | 7,000,000 | ||||||||||||||||
| Notes payable | 600,000 | 1,300,000 | - | 10,000,000 | (a) | 11,900,000 | ||||||||||||||||
| Total liabilities | 3,871,078 | 2,718,283 | 10,326,381 | 17,762,500 | 34,678,241 | |||||||||||||||||
| Stockholders’ Equity: | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common stock | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 10,500 | - | - | 400,000 | (b) | 410,500 | ||||||||||||||||
| Members’ capital | - | 1,878 | 1,272,838 | (1,274,716 | ) | (a), (b) | - | |||||||||||||||
| Stock to be issued | - | - | - | 3,000,000 | (a) | 3,000,000 | ||||||||||||||||
| Accumulated deficit | (2,984,056 | ) | (790,249 | ) | 240,600 | 549,649 | (a), (b) | (3,410,593 | ) | |||||||||||||
| (426,537 | ) | (c) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Total stockholders’ equity (deficit) | (2,973,556 | ) | (788,371 | ) | 1,513,438 | 2,248,396 | (93 | ) | ||||||||||||||
| Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit) | $ | 897,522 | $ | 1,929,912 | $ | 11,839,819 | $ | 20,010,896 | $ | 34,678,148 | ||||||||||||
(a) To record the purchase price allocation of the Wellgistics pro forma acquisition, including the recognition of goodwill and intangible assets, purchase price consideration by Danam, and elimination of Wellgistics’ equity.
(b) To record the purchase price allocation of the Wood Sage pro forma acquisition, including the recognition of goodwill and intangible assets, purchase price consideration by Danam, and elimination of Wood Sage’s equity.
(c) To record amortization on the intangible assets recorded as a result of the acquisitions.
(d) To record interest expense related to the promissory notes issued in connection with the Wellgistics Acquisition.
Description of Transactions
Wood Sage Membership Interest Purchase Agreement
In January 2023, Danam entered into a Membership Interest Purchase Agreement (the “Wood Sage MIPA”) with Nikul Panchal, an individual resident of the State of Florida (“Seller”) in connection with the Wood Sage Acquisition. Danam and Mr. Panchal amended and restated this agreement in June 2024, whereby the parties revised the closing payment to be made by Danam to Mr. Panchal to be 0.389 shares of Danam Common Stock. The shares issued by Danam to Mr. Panchal were meant to approximate total cash compensation of $400,000 with a 20% discount. Mr. Panchal currently is Danam’s President of Healthcare Operations in addition to being a Danam stockholder.
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Wellgistics Membership Interest Purchase Agreement
During January 2023, Danam entered into a Membership Interest Purchase Agreement with Wellgistics, Strategix, Nomad, and Jouska regarding the Wellgistics Acquisition. Upon closing of the Wellgistics Acquisition, Danam will acquire all of the outstanding membership interests of Wellgistics. The purchase price that Danam will pay for such acquisition according to the Membership Interest Purchase Agreement consists of a closing cash payment equal to $7 million, promissory notes in the amount of $10 million, Danam common shares equal to $3 million issued at a 20% discount, and possible contingent earn-out and bonus payments consisting of cash and Danam Common Stock based on certain financial metrics. The parties currently are negotiating changes to the purchase payment associated with the Wellgistics Acquisition, which the parties anticipate will include both cash and equity components in addition to commitments by Danam to close on the initial public offering associated with the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part.
Basis of Presentation
The historical financial information has been adjusted to give pro forma effect to events that are (i)directly attributable to the transaction, (ii) factually supportable, and (iii) with respect to the unaudited proforma combined balance sheets and unaudited pro forma combined statements of operations, expected to have a continuing impact on the combined results.
The transactions were accounted for as a business acquisition wherein Wood Sage and Wellgistics are the accounting acquires and Danam is the accounting acquirer.
Consideration Transferred
Wood Sage
The total fair value of the purchase price consideration was determined to be $400,000 based on the issuance of 0.389 shares of Danam Common Stock.
The following table shows the preliminary allocation of the purchase price for Wood Sage to the acquired net identifiable assets and pro forma goodwill:
| Wood Sage Acquisition | ||||
| Assets acquired | $ | 1,189,705 | ||
| Goodwill | 1,446,433 | |||
| Intangbile assets | 482,144 | |||
| Liabilities assumed | (2,718,283 | ) | ||
| Total purchase price | $ | 400,000 | ||
Danam will record $482,144 in pro forma goodwill representing the remaining excess purchase price of the fair value of net assets acquired and liabilities assumed. The Company expects to identify intangible assets such as developed technology upon the business combination.
Wellgistics
The total fair value of the initial purchase price consideration associated with the Wellgistics Acquisition was determined as follows:
| Cash payment | $ | 7,000,000 | ||
| Note payable to owners of Wellgistics | 10,000,000 | |||
| Stock to be issued to Wellgistics | 3,000,000 | |||
| Earnout liability | 762,500 | |||
| $ | 20,762,500 |
The following table shows the preliminary allocation of the purchase price for Wellgistics to the acquired net identifiable assets and pro forma goodwill:
| Wellgistics Acquisition | ||||
| Assets acquired | $ | 10,967,386 | ||
| Goodwill | 12,072,897 | |||
| Intangible assets | 8,048,598 | |||
| Liabilities assumed | (10,326,381 | ) | ||
| Total purchase price | $ | 20,762,500 | ||
Danam will record $11,712,897 in pro forma goodwill representing the remaining excess purchase price of the fair value of net assets acquired and liabilities assumed. The Company expects to identify intangible assets such as developed technology and customer relationships upon the business combination.
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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS OF DANAM
You should read the following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations together with our financial statements and related notes appearing elsewhere in this prospectus. This discussion and analysis contains forward-looking statements that involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. See “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements.” We have no obligation to update any of these forward-looking statements. Our actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements due to many factors, including, but not limited to, those set forth under the heading “Risk Factors” in this prospectus. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, capital expenditures, economic and competitive conditions, regulatory changes and other uncertainties, as well as those factors discussed below and elsewhere in this prospectus. Percentage amounts included in this prospectus have not in all cases been calculated on the basis of rounded figures, but on the basis of such amounts prior to rounding. For this reason, percentage amounts in this prospectus may vary from those obtained by performing the same calculations using the figures in the consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this prospectus. Certain other amounts that appear in this prospectus may not sum due to rounding. Unless the context otherwise requires, references in this section to “we,” “us,” “our,” “Danam” refer to Danam Health, Inc.
Overview
Incorporated in 2022, Danam is a holding company for several existing and planned strategic acquisitions centered around pharmaceuticals and healthcare services. As a micro health ecosystem, our portfolio of companies will consist of a pharmacy, wholesale operations, and a technology division with a novel platform for hub and clinical services. We are focused on improving the lives of patients while delivering unique solutions for pharmacies, providers, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and payors. Our patient-centric approach combined with innovative healthcare applications positions us to shift the dynamic of care to revolve around the patient for a wide range of therapeutic conditions. We offer a full spectrum of integrated solutions by leveraging the synergies of our business segments to address access, care coordination, dispensing, delivery, and clinical management of pharmaceutical products ranging from “specialty-lite” to general maintenance conditions.
Prior to closing the Wood Sage Acquisition, Danam did not generate revenues. Upon closing of the Wood Sage Acquisition, our revenues are derived from (i) pharmaceutical dispensing of products, (ii) care management services we deliver to patients and offer to pharmaceutical manufacturing clients, and (iii) SaaS fees for use of our platform technology services. Upon closing of the Wellgistics Acquisition, our revenues will be derived from: (i) pharmaceutical dispensing of products, (ii) product procurement and distribution to independent pharmacies, (iii) care management services we deliver to patients and offer to pharmaceutical manufacturer clients, and (iv) SaaS fees for use of our platform technology services. Initially, this revenue will be derived from the operations of Wood Sage and Wellgistics, LLC, two companies that focus on offering “specialty-lite” or niche pharmaceutical products and services. We closed on the Wood Sage Acquisition in June 2024 and expect to close on the Wellgistics Acquisition in July 2024. However, while Danam, Wood Sage, and Wellgistics previously were separate entities, each of the three companies have shared common office space, comarketed solutions to the marketplace, and leveraged financial and back-office support prior to June 2024.
Our ability to source and distribute pharmaceutical products to our pharmacy and network of independent pharmacy partners throughout the U.S. will adequately position us to negotiate greater discounts based on market share. Our digital pharmacy, including its hub and clinical services technology platform, will be poised to add significant value in this key specialty-lite market by providing patients access and convenience, while providing partners with ready-to-go market solutions with big data.
The latest data released from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services illustrates that the National Health Expenditure Data for 2022 grew to $4.5 trillion dollars and accounted for 17.3% of gross domestic product (“GDP”), with an expected increase in the health spending share of GDP to 19.7% by 2032. A deeper dive of this report reveals that total retail prescription drug spending from 2021 to 2022 increased by 8.4% to $405.9 billion. It is well documented in the literature that the specialty drug market accounts for less than 10% of total drugs in the market but is responsible for greater than 50% of the prescription drug spend per annum. After evaluating reasons for increased healthcare expenditure, poor medication adherence continues to be a challenge that causes unnecessary strain on the healthcare system, including, but not limited to, increased hospital admissions and readmissions rates from medication non-compliance and adverse events. Many of these factors are preventable by empowering patient autonomy in their healthcare journey, identifying cost savings opportunities, and providing access to clinical resources and support.
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Our business model primely positions us to address the prescription spend in the “specialty lite” therapy area while improving patient health outcomes by equipping patients with our innovative digital health tools. Our pharmacy business will expand its service coverage area while strengthening its clinical expertise in several key therapeutic categories, including services such as care coordination and patient financial assistance. Furthermore, our partner relationships will enable us to offer a competitive cash formulary as an alternative option when high insurance deductibles make it economically feasible. Our wholesale operations will expand as we continue to partner and establish new manufacturer relationships. With many of these new relationships, we will provide sales and clinical education support to the pharmacies purchasing these products. We have also strategically identified opportunities to wholesale products that are normally not carried by the three largest wholesalers in the United States. We will carve out exclusivity or semi- exclusive relationships based on a time period to ensure we are maximizing our revenues. New partnerships with group purchasing organizations are expected to be effective, as we increase the business divisions’ visibility with all or many of the member pharmacies. Our technology division, which comprises a novel platform performing pharmacy hub and clinical services, will be connected to our pharmacy network enabling us to operate as a digital pharmacy and hub. Danam’s pharmacy network leverages the bricks and mortar of independent, locally-owned pharmacies, that are rooted in their communities, to create a powerful network capable of delivering Rx’s in hours. This channel represents over 19,000 pharmacies across the United States, servicing 1.3 billion prescriptions annually representing a $47 billion market at wholesale cost.
Our mobile application for patients will provide an end-to-end solution for digitizing the prescription journey. The solution helps to preserve patient autonomy, improve prescription price transparency, and provide additional concierge services in an effort to boost medication adherence and improve patient outcomes. We will aggregate the data collected from our solution to provide comprehensive reports that are tied to medication adherence and outcomes to make a meaningful impact for all stakeholders involved. We will monetize this valuable data with manufacturers, payors and providers.
Key Components of Results of Operations
We are an early-stage company, and our historical results may not be indicative of our future results for reasons that may be difficult to anticipate. Accordingly, the drivers of our future financial results, as well as the components of such results, may not be comparable to our historical or future results of operations.
Revenues
Danam is a holding company specifically formed to hold operating companies. While we have not generated any revenue to date, we expect to generate all of our revenues through Wellgistics and Wood Sage. Although Danam may add other sources of revenue through the acquisition of other operating companies in the future, Danam currently does not have any such plans.
Expenses
Research and Development Expense
Our research and development expenses will consist primarily of internal and external expenses incurred in connection with our research activities and development programs. These expenses will include, but are not limited to, software development, integrations with pharmacy management systems, development supplies, testing materials, personnel costs (including salaries and benefits), depreciation expense, overhead allocation, (consisting of various support and facility costs), stock- based compensation and consulting fees. Research and development costs will be expensed as incurred.
Sales and Marketing Expense
Sales and marketing expenses will consist of personnel and personnel-related expenses, including stock- based compensation for our business development team as well as trade events participation, public relations, white paper development, social media, pharmacy trade and patient materials, advertising, sales collateral, syndicated data fees, and other marketing expenses. We expect to increase our sales and marketing activities to grow our customer base and increase market share. We also expect that our sales and marketing expenses will increase over time as we continue to hire additional personnel to scale the business.
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General and Administrative Expense
General and administrative expenses currently consist of information technology development and support and third-party software expenses. In the future, it will consist primarily of personnel-related costs (including salaries, bonuses, benefits, and stock-based compensation expense) for personnel in executive, finance, accounting, corporate development and other administrative functions. General and administrative expenses will also include legal fees, professional fees paid for accounting, auditing, consulting, tax, and investor relations services, insurance costs, facility costs not otherwise included in research and development expenses and, following Danam’s registration as a public company, will include public company expenses such as costs associated with compliance with the rules and regulations of the SEC and the stock exchange.
Income Tax (Benefit) Expense
Our income tax provision will consist of an estimate for U.S. federal and state income taxes based on enacted rates, as adjusted for allowable credits, deductions, uncertain tax positions, changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities, and changes in the tax law. We will maintain a valuation allowance against the full value of our U.S. and state net deferred tax assets because we believe the recoverability of the tax assets is more likely than not.
Results of Operations
For Three Months Ended March 31, 2024, Compared to March 31, 2023
General and Administrative Expense
General and administrative expenses were $79,764 for the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to $487,456 for the three months ended March 31, 2023. The decrease was primarily due to lower professional fees incurred in 2024. General and administrative expenses include personnel costs, and professional fees including audit, tax and legal.
Interest Expense
Interest expenses were $3,358 and $0 for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Interest expense in 2024 was incurred on Danam’s outstanding notes.
For Year Ended December 31, 2023, Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2022
General and Administrative Expense
General and administrative expenses were $2,880,603 for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to $5,250 for the year ended December 31, 2022. General and administrative expenses include personnel costs, and professional fees including audit, tax and legal.
Interest Expense
Interest expense was $15,081 and $0 for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Interest expense in 2023 was incurred on Danam’s outstanding notes.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
Liquidity
Our future cash needs are expected to include cash for operating activities, working capital, purchases of property and equipment, strategic investments, development, and expansion of facilities. We will fund our operations primarily through operating cash flows, the issuance of debt and the sale of Equity Securities. We expect to generate positive cash flow from the operations in [●] due to the annual revenue generated from Wellgistics. In order to proceed with our business plan, we may need to raise additional funds through the issuance of debt, equity or other commercial arrangements that may not be available to us when needed or on terms that we deem favorable. To the extent we raise additional capital through the sale of equity or convertible securities, our stockholders’ ownership interests will be diluted, and the terms of these securities may include liquidation or other preferences that adversely affect the rights of our common stockholders. Debt financing and preferred equity financing, if available, may involve agreements that include covenants limiting or restricting our ability to take specific actions, such as incurring additional debt, making acquisitions or capital expenditures or declaring dividends. If we are unable to obtain sufficient financial resources, our business, financial condition and results of operations may be materially and adversely affected. We may be required to delay, limit, reduce or terminate parts of its strategic business plan or future commercialization efforts. There can be no assurance that we will be able to obtain financing on acceptable terms.
Our short-term liquidity requirements include initiatives related to the (i) expansion of existing facilities and upgrade of equipment in order to increase operational capacity, (ii) recruitment of additional employees to increase operational and business needs, upgrade of information technology, and (iii) continued buildout of corporate functions and public company compliance requirements, inclusive of accounting and legal fees. Our long-term liquidity requirements include initiatives related to (a) strategic acquisitions mean to further the development of our health ecosystem such as electronic health record systems, (b) expansion of micro-distribution centers for wholesale and other wholly owned pharmacies in strategic demographic regions, (c) investments into artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data warehousing capabilities, and (d) additional integrations with third-party partners such as PMS systems, ride-sharing logistics providers, enterprise health systems, and others to bolster the value proposition of our health ecosystem with a focus on improving operational efficiency while simultaneously removing interdependencies.
For more information about the estimated financial impacts of our recent acquisition of Wood Sage and planned acquisition of Wellgistics, see “Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Information.”
Debt
In September 2023, Danam entered into two short-term note agreements for aggregate proceeds of $350,000. One note for $100,000 bears interest at 8% per annum and Danam will issue 35,000 shares of common stock upon a SPAC or merger. The other note for $250,000 is non-interest bearing and Danam will issue 5,000 shares of common stock upon a SPAC or merger.
In January 2024, Danam entered into a short-term note agreement for proceeds of $250,000. The note bears interest at 2% per annum and matures on May 18, 2024. As of the date hereof, the note is no longer outstanding. In connection with the note, the investor contributed an additional $10,000 for which Danam will issue three shares of common stock. The shares have not yet been issued and the $10,000 was included in additional paid-in capital in the balance sheet.
On April 8, 2024, Danam issued a convertible promissory note to Assure Holdings Corp. for $1,000,000. The note bears interest at 10% per annum and matures on July 22, 2024. The note is convertible upon a financing event or upon a sale transaction.
Dividends
We intend to retain future earnings, if any, for future operations, expansion and debt repayment (if any) and we have no current plans to pay any cash dividends for the foreseeable future. In addition, our ability to pay dividends is likely to be limited by covenants of any future indebtedness. There are no, and we do not intend in the future for there to be any, restrictions in the covenants of any existing and outstanding indebtedness on our wholly-owned subsidiaries from distributing earnings in the form of dividends, loans or advances and through repayment of loans or advances to us.
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Cash Flow
The following table sets forth the major components of our Statements of Cash Flows for the periods presented:
| Three Months Ended March 31, | Year Ended December 31, | |||||||||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | 2023 | 2022 | |||||||||||||
| Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | $ | 31,237 | $ | - | $ | (349,136 | ) | $ | - | |||||||
| Net cash provided by investing activities | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | ||||||||
| Net cash provided by financing activities | $ | 260,000 | $ | 500 | $ | 350,500 | $ | - | ||||||||
| Net change in cash and cash equivalents | $ | 291,237 | $ | 500 | $ | 1,364 | $ | - | ||||||||
Net cash provided by operating activities for the three months ended March 31,2024 was primarily a result of changes in operating assets and liabilities of $114,359, partially offset by of our net loss of $83,122.
Net cash used in operating activities in 2023 was primarily a result of our net loss of $2,895,684 partially offset by changes in operating assets and liabilities of $2,546,548.
Net cash provided by financing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2024, primarily consisted of $350,000 in proceeds received from short-term notes.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
As of December 31, 2023, Danam has not engaged in any off-balance sheet arrangements, as defined in Item 303(a)(4)(ii) of SEC Regulation S-K.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
Our financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, or U.S. GAAP. Preparation of the financial statements requires our management to make a number of judgments, estimates and assumptions relating to the reported amount of expenses, assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. We consider an accounting judgment, estimate or assumption to be critical when (i) the estimate or assumption is complex in nature or requires a high degree of judgment and (ii) the use of different judgments, estimates and assumptions could have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements. Our significant accounting policies are described in Note 1 to our financial statements included elsewhere in this proxy statement/prospectus.
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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS OF WOOD SAGE
The following discussion and analysis of the financial condition and results of operations of Wood Sage, LLC should be read together with our unaudited financial statements as of and for the three months ended March 31, 2024, our unaudited condensed financial statements as of and for the three months ended March 31, 2024, and our audited financial statements as of and for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, together with related notes thereto. The discussion and analysis should also be read together with the sections entitled “Business” and “Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Information.” This discussion may contain forward-looking statements based current expectations that involve risks and uncertainties. Our actual results may differ materially from those projected in these forward- looking statements as a result of various factors, including those set forth under “Risk Factors” or in other parts of this proxy statement/prospectus. Unless the context otherwise requires, references in this section to the “the Company” “Wood Sage,” “us,” “our” or “we” refer to Wood Sage, LLC prior to the Wood Sage Acquisition.
Overview
Wood Sage is a holding company that was formed as a Florida limited liability company on September 26, 2014. To date, we have had no operations. In August 2023, we acquired all of the outstanding membership interests of two operating subsidiaries, Alliance Pharma Solutions, LLC (“APS”) and Community Specialty Pharmacy, LLC (“CSP”).
Alliance Pharma Solutions, LLC
APS was founded in 2017 as a holding company for technology solutions wholly owned by Integral Health Inc. (“Integral”). In 2020, APS recommissioned its DelivMeds project so that it would serve as a pharmaceutical hub, facilitating prescription transfer and clinical concierge services to a network of independent pharmacies. After conducting an extensive market research survey focusing on competition, APS established several key differentiators for the DelivMeds hub. These differentiators included various integrations of the hub with pharmacy management software systems and pharmacy point of sale systems, among others such that DelivMeds would serve as an end-to-end patient-centric solution automating the prescription journey. Powered by CSP as the backend pharmacy, DelivMeds is the frontend technology serving as the middleware between all key stakeholders referenced in what we refer to as the 5P-Model: Patients, Providers, Pharmacies, Payors or PBMs, and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Companies.
DelivMeds aims to preserve patient autonomy, improve price transparency, and aide in making a meaningful impact on patient outcomes by eliminating barriers to therapy while simultaneously boosting adherence. We work with channel partners such as pharmaceutical manufacturers, provider groups and accountable care organizations, telehealth companies, and employer groups to offer full suite of patient-centered pharmacy services. DelivMeds’ business-to-business strategy approach enables prescriptions to be sent directly to CSP and subsequently transferred to an eligible in-network independent pharmacy. Each channel partner is equipped with de-identified data to improve its respective business operation and or improve its renumeration from the value-based services the clinical concierge arm provides. As previously mentioned, Wood Sage acquired APS in August 2023. As discussed below and elsewhere in this prospectus, Danam acquired Wood Sage in June 2024. APS now serves as the middleware technology arm to Danam’s integrated healthcare ecosystem.
Community Specialty Pharmacy, LLC
CSP, was founded in 2011 as a retail community specialty pharmacy. Specializing in HIV/AIDS, the pharmacy obtained URAC and ACHC accreditations for Specialty Pharmacy and also performed general pharmacy services in its community. In 2018, Integral acquired CSP and relocated CSP to Tampa, Florida. Subsequently, CSP expanded its business operations to perform 340B services by partnering with local clinics and provider groups. During this time period, the pharmacy initiated its pursuit of additional pharmacy state licenses to convert CSP’s business to a mail order pharmacy. Currently, CSP is licensed in 35 states and the District of Columbia, with superb license coverage along the east coast. As a result of this strategic business shift CSP’s leadership team chose to voluntarily forfeit CSP’s specialty accreditations. However, CSP maintains specialty internal standard operating procedures and performs all of the functions of a specialty pharmacy.
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CSP provides general and specialty pharmacy services dedicated to servicing the needs of patients, as well as clinical expertise, technology-driven innovation tools, and administrative efficiencies that support physicians, payers, and pharmaceutical manufacturers. CSP purchases pharmaceuticals including specialty medications from manufacturers and wholesale distributors, fills prescriptions, labels, packages and delivers these pharmaceuticals to patients’ homes or physicians’ offices through contract couriers or carriers. CSP maintains a call center and customer support within its pharmacy located in Tampa, Florida. CSP has several 340B relationships , acting as the dispensing pharmacy for these healthcare facilities. These relationships help drive revenue and prescription volume. Our relationship with Wellgistics along with our deep-rooted ties to other wholesalers enables CSP to offer a competitive cash-based formulary for the uninsured and underinsured patient populations. CSP continues to see an uptick in utilization, as more patients elect to pay out of pocket due to our low-cost model, which CSP believes is an opportunity to gain market share with small- to medium-size employer groups in a partnership model with other consumer driven healthcare companies. The services that CSP provides to its patients and other constituents are vital to the revenue and prescription volume generated from this division.
As previously mentioned, Wood Sage acquired CSP in August 2023. As discussed below, Danam acquired Wood Sage in June 2024. CSP now serves as the backbone of Danam’s healthcare ecosystem.
Acquisition by Danam
On May 11, 2023, we entered into a definitive agreement with Danam, in relation to the Wood Sage Acquisition. The Wood Sage Acquisition closed in June 2024. Although Wood Sage is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Danam, the financial information contained within this “Wood Sage Management’s Discussion of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” section presents financial information prior to closing of the Wood Sage Acquisition.
Key Components of Results of Operations
We are an early-stage company, and our historical results may not be indicative of our future results for reasons that may be difficult to anticipate. Accordingly, the drivers of our future financial results, as well as the components of such results, may not be comparable to our historical or future results of operations.
Revenues
Wood Sage is a holding company for two operating companies, APS and CSP. To date, Wood Sage has not generated revenue. We expect that we will generate all of our revenues through APS and CSP.
CSP recognizes product revenue in accordance with ASC Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, when we transfer promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services.
CSP fills prescriptions for prescription and over-the-counter drugs written by a provider and recognizes revenue at the time the patient confirms the prescription order for payment of co-pays.
Expenses
Research and Development Expense
Our research and development expenses will consist primarily of internal and external expenses incurred in connection with our research activities and development projects associated with CSP and ASP. These expenses will include, but are not limited to, development supplies, testing materials, personnel costs (including salaries and benefits), depreciation expense, overhead allocation, (consisting of various support and facility costs), stock-based compensation, and consulting fees. Research and development costs are expensed as incurred. We did not incur research and development expenses as a separate entity prior to the Wood Sage Acquisition.
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Sales and Marketing Expenses
Sales and marketing expenses will consist of personnel and personnel-related expenses, including stock-based compensation for our business development team as well as advertising and marketing expenses. We expect to increase our sales and marketing activities in order to grow our customer base and increase our market share. We also expect that our sales and marketing expenses will increase over time as we continue to hire additional personnel to scale the business. We did not incur sales and marketing expenses as a separate entity prior to the Wood Sage Acquisition.
General and Administrative Expenses
General and administrative expenses currently consist of business development, consulting, and IT support expenses. The IT-related expenses are for ongoing software development and maintenance, in addition to supporting third-party software expenses. In the future general administrative expenses will consist primarily of personnel-related costs (including salaries, bonuses, benefits, and stock-based compensation expense) for personnel in executive, finance, accounting, corporate development and other administrative functions. General and administrative expenses will also include legal fees, professional fees paid for accounting, auditing, consulting, tax, and investor relations services, insurance costs, and facility costs not otherwise included in research and development expenses. On October 17, 2022, we entered into the MSA, to cover the costs of ongoing software development and all other operational-related costs prior to the close of the transaction. This was executed to ensure that the development and operations would continue seamlessly without interruption or delays .
Income Tax (Benefit) Expenses
Our income tax provision will consist of an estimate for U.S. federal and state income taxes based on enacted rates, as adjusted for allowable credits, deductions, uncertain tax positions, changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities, and changes in the tax law. We will maintain a valuation allowance against the full value of our U.S. and state net deferred tax assets because we believe the recoverability of the tax assets is not more likely than not.
Results of Operations
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2024, Compared to the Three Months Ended March 31, 2023
Revenues
Revenue was $168,510 for the three months ended March 31, 2024, which entirely consisted of revenues derived from CSP operations. Cost of revenue for that same period was $127,489. The Company did not earn revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2023, because Wood Sage did not engage in activities as of such date. Wood Sage did not acquire APS and CSP until August 2023.
General and Administrative Expenses
General and administrative expenses were $298,243 for the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to $3,600 for the three months ended March 31, 2023. The increase is due to the APS and CSP operations since the Wood Sage acquired APS and CSP in August 2023. General and administrative expenses primarily consisted of payroll and professional fees.
For the Year Ended December 31, 2023, Compared to the Year Ended December 31, 2022
Revenues
Revenue was $338,864 for the year ended December 31, 2023, which entirely consisted of revenues derived from CSP operations. Cost of revenue was $323,068. The Company did not earn revenue for the year ended December 31, 2022, because Wood Sage did not engage in activities as of such date. Wood Sage did not acquire APS and CSP until August 2023.
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General and Administrative Expenses
General and administrative expenses were $533,395 for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to $15,228 for the year ended December 31, 2022. The increase is due to the APS and CSP operations since the Wood Sage acquired APS and CSP in August 2023. General and administrative expenses primarily consisted of payroll and professional fees.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Liquidity
Wood Sage’s future cash needs are based on the acquisition of APS and CSP. We anticipate that future cash needs will consist of cash for operating activities, working capital, purchases of property and equipment, strategic investments, development, and expansion of facilities.
Wood Sage will fund its operations primarily through funding from Danam, and Danam will likely fund Wood Sage’s operations via consolidated operating cash flows, the issuance of debt, and the sale of Equity Securities. Wood Sage does not expect to generate positive cash flow from operations until the first quarter of 2025, at the earliest. In order to proceed with Wood Sage’s business plan, Wood Sage will need to heavily rely on the financial strength of Danam. Danam may need to raise additional funds through the issuance of debt and/or Equity Securities or other commercial arrangements, which may not be available to Danam when needed or on terms that Danam deems favorable. As such, there can be no assurance Danam will be able to obtain financing in support of Wood Sage’s operations on acceptable terms. If Danam is unable to obtain sufficient financial resources, Wood Sage’s business, financial condition, and results of operations may be materially and adversely affected. In this case, Wood Sage may be required to delay, limit, reduce, or terminate parts of its strategic business plan or future commercialization efforts.
Upon consummation of the Wood Sage Acquisition, Wood Sage gained access to Danam’s short-term and long-term liquidity. This access will allow Wood Sage to undertake in the previously described initiatives set forth in this “Wood Sage Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation” section. The timing and amount of spend on these initiatives may be materially delayed, reduced, or cancelled.
For more information about the estimated financial impacts of the Wood Sage Acquisition, see the “Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Information” section.
Debt
On August 22, 2023, Wood Sage entered into a non-interest bearing promissory note (“Note”) with Integral pursuant to which Integral made a loan to Wood Sage in the amount of $1,300,000 to satisfy the purchase price associated with Wood Sage’s acquisitions of APS and CSP. The aggregate unpaid principal amount of the Note is due and payable on July 16, 2024, thirty days after closing of the Wood Sage Acquisition. The Note is considered an excluded liability for purposes of the Wood Sage Acquisition, meaning that Danam did not assume payment obligations on the Note in connection with the Wood Sage Acquisition. This means that the former owner of Wood Sage is responsible for making payments associated with the Note and that the Note is no longer an outstanding liability of Wood Sage.
Dividends
Wood Sage intends to retain future earnings, if any, for future operations, expansion, and debt repayment (if any). We have no current plans to pay any cash dividends for the foreseeable future. Our ability to pay dividends is likely to be limited by covenants of any future indebtedness. As of the closing of the Wood Sage Acquisition, there are no restrictions in the covenants of any existing and outstanding indebtedness relating to APS and CSP distributing earnings in the form of dividends, loans or advances and through repayment of loans or advances to Danam.
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Cash Flows
The following is a summary of cash flows:
| Three Months Ended March 31, | Year Ended December 31, | |||||||||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | 2023 | 2022 | |||||||||||||
| Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | $ | 1,677 | $ | 1,050 | $ | 118,619 | $ | - | ||||||||
| Net cash used in investing activities | $ | (12,134 | ) | $ | - | $ | (69,934 | ) | $ | - | ||||||
| Net cash provided by financing activities | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 1,878 | $ | - | ||||||||
| Net change in cash and cash equivalents | $ | (10,457 | ) | $ | 1,050 | $ | 50,563 | $ | - | |||||||
Net cash provided by operating activities for the three months ended March 31, 2024, was due to our net loss of $257,222 partially offset by changes in operating assets and liabilities of $258,899. Net cash provided by operating activities for the three months ended March 31, 2023, was $1,050 due to changes in operating assets and liabilities, partially offset by our net loss of $3,600.
Net cash used in operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2023, was due to the net loss of $517,599 partially offset by changes in operating assets and liabilities of $636,218.
Net cash used in investing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2024, was due to payments made for intangible assets under development.
Net cash used in investing activities for the year ended December 31, 2023, was due to $132,238 in payments made for intangible assets under development, partially offset by $63,303 in cash acquired in the APS and CSP acquisitions.
Net cash provided by financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2023, was due to capital contributions from members.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
As of March 31, 2024, Wood Sage has not engaged in any off-balance sheet arrangements, as defined in Item 303(a)(4)(ii) of SEC Regulation S-K.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
Our financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, or U.S. GAAP. Preparation of the financial statements requires our management to make a number of judgments, estimates and assumptions relating to the reported amount of expenses, assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. We consider an accounting judgment, estimate or assumption to be critical when (1) the estimate or assumption is complex in nature or requires a high degree of judgment and (2) the use of different judgments, estimates and assumptions could have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements. Our significant accounting policies are described in Note 1 to our financial statements included elsewhere in this proxy statement/prospectus.
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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS OF WELLGISTICS
You should read the following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations together with our financial statements and related notes appearing elsewhere in this prospectus. This discussion and analysis contains forward-looking statements that involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. See “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements.” We have no obligation to update any of these forward-looking statements. Our actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements due to many factors, including, but not limited to, those set forth under the heading “Risk Factors” in this prospectus. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, capital expenditures, economic and competitive conditions, regulatory changes and other uncertainties, as well as those factors discussed below and elsewhere in this prospectus. Percentage amounts included in this prospectus have not in all cases been calculated on the basis of rounded figures, but on the basis of such amounts prior to rounding. For this reason, percentage amounts in this prospectus may vary from those obtained by performing the same calculations using the figures in the consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this prospectus. Certain other amounts that appear in this prospectus may not sum due to rounding. Unless the context otherwise requires, references in this section to the “the Company” “Wellgistics,” “us,” “our” or “we” refer to Wellgistics, LLC prior to the Wellgistics Acquisition.
Overview
Wellgistics was founded in 2013 as the wholesale division to WellDyne Rx, Inc., located in Lakeland, Florida. In 2017, Strategix Global, LLC acquired a majority interest in Wellgistics. Wellgistics is a 50-state FDA licensed and NABP-accredited pharmaceutical wholesaler distributor, bridging the gap between small- to mid-size pharmaceutical manufacturers and independent retail pharmacies. Serving over 4,000 registered pharmacies nationwide, we provide significant value by offering competitive pricing, unique products, and exceptional service, while also promoting manufacturers’ products to a diverse range of pharmacies. Our primary focus is on supporting independent retail pharmacies in search of better products, prices, and services, thereby ensuring their growth and sustainability in the competitive pharmaceutical sector. When Danam acquires Wellgistics upon the closing of the Wellgistics Acquisition, Wellgistics will serve as the wholesale arm of Danam’s healthcare ecosystem.
Wellgistics provides distribution and 3PL services to both pharmaceutical manufacturers and independent retail pharmacies. With over 60 manufacturing relationships, we identify niche therapeutic products and work with our manufacturing clients to increase market access and visibility of our client relationships with product awareness and support campaigns. Specifically, we help promote product distribution through our network of pharmacy buyers by providing sales and marketing support. These services include providing product education, identifying opportunities for therapeutic substitution when clinically relevant, and cost savings opportunities for pharmacies and their patients. Wellgistics’ portfolio of products is comprised of 65% topical generics with a primary focus on the dermatology market, 20% oral generic formulations primarily in the non-narcotic pain category, 10% oral and topical brand formulations, and 5% in the over-the-counter market space. Our investments in cold chain infrastructure will position this division to compete in the specialty-lite therapy category while also expanding our ability to house additional branded products. The services provided to our manufacturing clients, pharmacy buyers, and other constituents described below are paramount to the revenue generated from this division.
Acquisition by Danam
On May 11, 2023, we entered into a Membership Interest Purchase Agreement, with the owners of Wellgistics. Danam expects to finalize the Wellgistics Acquisition during the third quarter of 2024. Closing of the Wellgistics Acquisition is subject to certain terms and conditions contained within that Membership Interest Purchase Agreement, as amended. Under this Agreement, Danam will acquire all of the issued outstanding membership interests of Wellgistics, an operating company focused on providing a vertically integrated technology platform, distribution, and fulfillment network meant to improve market access to and patient outcomes regarding certain pharmaceutical medications. The purchase price that Danam will pay to the existing owners of Wellgistics according to the Membership Interest Purchase Agreement consists of a closing cash payment equal to $7 million, promissory notes in the amount of $10 million, Danam common shares equal to $3 million issued at a 20% discount, and possible contingent earn-out and bonus payments consisting of cash and Danam common stock based on certain financial metrics. The parties currently are negotiating changes to the purchase payment associated with the Wellgistics Acquisition, which the parties anticipate will include both cash and equity components in addition to commitments by Danam to close on the initial public offering associated with the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part.
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Key Components of Results of Operations
This “Key Components of Results of Operations” section describes how we define the significant components of revenues and expenses. The fluctuations of these segments are further discussed in the “Results of Operations” section below. The drivers of our future financial results, as well as the components of such results, may not be comparable to our historical or future results of operations.
Revenues
We recognize product revenue in accordance with ASC Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, when we transfer promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services.
Our product revenue is derived from product sales to our independent pharmacies purchasing exclusive drugs and diagnostic equipment sourced from the various manufacturers we represent.
Expenses
Selling and Marketing Expense
Selling and marketing expenses consist of personnel and personnel-related expenses, including stock-based compensation for our business development team as well as advertising and marketing expenses.
General and Administrative Expense
General and Administrative expenses consist primarily of personnel-related costs (including salaries, bonuses, benefits, and stock-based compensation expense) for personnel in executive, finance, accounting, corporate development and other administrative functions. General and administrative expenses also include legal fees, professional fees paid for accounting, auditing, consulting, tax, and investor relations services, insurance costs, and facility costs.
Depreciation and amortization Expense
Our depreciation and amortization expense represents depreciation of property and equipment and amortization of intangible assets and capitalized software costs.
Other (expense) income, net
Other income and expenses consist of non-operating items that include gain on settlement of a lawsuit, gain from loan forgiveness from paycheck protection program, gain on disposal of assets and loss from fair value of assets.
Interest income (expense), net
Interest expense (income), net includes income generated from cash held in interest-bearing overnight sweep accounts or commercial money market accounts and interest accrued on money borrowed from our credit facility.
Income Tax (Benefit) Expense
Our income tax provision will consist of an estimate for U.S. federal and state income taxes based on enacted rates, as adjusted for allowable credits, deductions, uncertain tax positions, changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities, and changes in the tax law.
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Results of Operations
For Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 Compared to March 31, 2023
The following table presents our condensed results of operations for three months ended March 31, 2024, and 2023:
| Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | |||||||
| Net sales | $ | 7,770,303 | $ | 8,824,977 | ||||
| Cost of sales | 6,991,216 | 6,946,868 | ||||||
| Gross profit | 779,087 | 1,878,109 | ||||||
| Operating expenses: | ||||||||
| General and administrative expense | 1,459,825 | 1,702,066 | ||||||
| Depreciation | 40,760 | 69,635 | ||||||
| Total operating expenses | 1,500,585 | 1,771,701 | ||||||
| Income (loss) from operations | (721,498 | ) | 106,408 | |||||
| Other income (expense): | ||||||||
| Interest expense, net | (95,672 | ) | (68,428 | ) | ||||
| Other income | 9,395 | 171,545 | ||||||
| Total other income (expense), net | (86,278 | ) | 103,117 | |||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | (807,776 | ) | $ | 209,525 | |||
Revenue
We recognized revenue of $7.8 million for the three months ended 31, 2024, as compared to $8.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023, a decrease of $1.0 million. This decrease is primarily attributed to Wellgistics focusing more time and effort on growing distribution channels rather than platform sales, physician dispensing, and GPO’s.
Cost of revenue
We recognized cost of revenue of $7.00 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024, as compared to $6.95 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023, an increase of $0.05 million.
General and Administrative Expense
General and administrative expenses were $1.46 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024, as compared to $1.70 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023.
Depreciation expense
Depreciation expense was $40,760 for the three months ended March 31, 2024, as compared to $69,635 for the three months ended March 31, 2023.
Income expense, net
Interest expense, net was $95,672 for the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to $68,428 for the three months ended March 31, 2023. The increase was primarily due to the increase in debt that resulted from the acquisition of American Pharmaceutical Ingredients, LLC (“APD”).
Other Income, net
Other income, net included $9,395 in 2022 due the settlement of a lawsuit.
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Net Income (loss)
Net loss was $807,776 in the three months ended March 31, 2024, as compared to a net income of $209,525 in the three months ended March 31,2023. The change was primarily due to the lower gross profit in 2024 due to higher cost of sales, and the other income recognized in 2023.
For Year Ended December 31, 2023 Compared to December 31, 2022
The following table presents our condensed results of operations for the years ended December 31, 2023, and 2022:
Year Ended December 31,
| 2023 | 2022 | |||||||
| Net sales | $ | 33,182,749 | $ | 31,888,349 | ||||
| Cost of sales | 30,519,683 | 26,162,860 | ||||||
| Gross profit | 2,663,065 | 5,725,489 | ||||||
| Operating expenses: | ||||||||
| General and administrative expense | 6,612,048 | 6,540,583 | ||||||
| Depreciation | 276,376 | 380,284 | ||||||
| Total operating expenses | 6,888,424 | 6,920,867 | ||||||
| Loss from operations | (4,225,359 | ) | (1,195,378 | ) | ||||
| Other income (expense): | ||||||||
| Interest expense, net | (363,526 | ) | (287,183 | ) | ||||
| Loss from unconsolidated affiliated | (82,329 | ) | (51,942 | ) | ||||
| Other income | 180,461 | — | ||||||
| Gain on legal settlement | — | 1,818,054 | ||||||
| Total other income (expense), net | (265,393 | ) | 1,478,929 | |||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | (4,490,752 | ) | $ | 283,551 | |||
Revenue
We recognized revenue of $33.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, as compared to $31.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2022, an increase of $1.3 million. The increase was due to an increase in sales volume due to the restructuring of the sales team to drive product platform sales as well as a heavy focus on new product procurement activities.
Cost of revenue
We recognized cost of revenue of $30.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, as compared to
$26.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2022, an increase of $4.4 million. The increase was primarily attributable to the revenue recognized for 2023.
General and Administrative Expense
General and administrative expenses were $6.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, as compared to $6.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2022. Depreciation expense decreased by $0.1 million in 2023.
Income expense, net
Interest expense, net was $363,526 for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to $287,183 for the year ended December 31, 2022. The increase was primarily due to the increase in debt that resulted from the acquisition of APD.
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Other Income, net
Other income, net included $1.8 million in 2022 due to the settlement of a lawsuit.
Net Income (loss)
Net loss was $4.5 million in the year ended December 31, 2023, as compared to a net income of $0.3 million in 2022. The change was primarily due to the lower gross profit in 2023 due to higher cost of sales, and the other income recognized in 2022.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Liquidity
Our principal source of liquidity is cash generated from the operations of our core business and the potential to borrow under existing or future revolving lines of credit. We maintain our cash and restricted cash in domestic bank accounts which may at times exceed federally insured limits. We believe that our existing cash balance, together with cash generated from our core business operations and amounts available under existing or future revolving lines of credit will be sufficient to meet our anticipated cash needs for at least the next twelve months. Our future capital requirements may vary materially from those currently planned and will depend on many factors, including our growth rate, the timing and extent of spending to support development efforts, the expansion of selling and marketing activities, as well as the overall economic conditions. Any debt financing we secure could involve restrictive covenants relating to our capital raising activities and other financial and operational matters, which may make it more difficult for us to obtain additional capital and to pursue business opportunities, including potential acquisitions. In the event that additional financing is required from outside sources, we may not be able to raise such financing on terms acceptable to us or at all. If we are unable to raise additional capital when desired, our business, operating results and financial condition would be adversely affected.
Our principal uses of cash have been for operating expenses and the acquisition of APD. We anticipate these uses will continue to be our principal uses of cash in the future in addition to any necessary business acquisitions. We currently do not have any material unused sources of liquid assets. Our primary objectives for 2024 are to continue negotiating opportunities to represent good products with good manufacturing relationships and continuing to innovate opportunities in the secondary space and work to increase our client base and operational revenue.
We have historically funded our operations primarily through revenue and cashflow, we plan to continue this strategy throughout 2024 and continue to build our institutional lending relationships for any additional product opportunities which may arise. We believe that we have adequate cash to implement our plan to operate a business-to-business web-based marketplace focused on the United States pharmaceutical industry. Our core service is designed to bring the nation’s independent pharmacies and accredited national suppliers of pharmaceuticals together to provide efficient and transparent buying and selling opportunities.
Accounts receivable, net consist of the following:
| March 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |||||||
| Billed – Third Party | $ | 2,149,515 | $ | 1,894,103 | ||||
| Billed – Affiliates | 5,514 | 5,513 | ||||||
| Total Accounts Receivable | 2,155,028 | 1,899,616 | ||||||
| Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts | (717,429 | ) | (590,218 | ) | ||||
| Total accounts receivable, net | $ | 1,437,600 | $ | 1,309,397 | ||||
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As of March 31, 2024, approximately 68% of gross receivables ($1,462,722) were aged less than 90 days old and approximately 32% of gross receivables ($690,425) were aged between 91 days old and 180 days old. All receivables aged more than 90 days old have been submitted to a collections agency. The collectability of such aged receivables will be determined by the collections agency. The majority of Wellgistics’ receivables aged more than 90 days old were included in the Company’s allowance for doubtful accounts. The company provides for 95% of the accounts receivable which are due over the period of 90 days. The allowance for doubtful accounts has been estimated by management based on historical experience, current market trends and, for larger customer accounts, management’s assessment of the ability of the customers to pay outstanding balances. Past due balances and other higher risk amounts are reviewed individually for collectability. Changes in circumstances relating to the collectability of accounts receivable may result in the need to increase or decrease the allowance for doubtful accounts in the future. The Company believes that all receivables aged less than 90 days are collectible.
Debt
Outstanding debt consists of the following:
| March 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |||||||
| New revolving line of credit | $ | 4,774,780 | $ | 4,774,780 | ||||
| Seller promissory note | 442,391 | 543,128 | ||||||
| Total debt | 5,217,171 | 5,317,908 | ||||||
| Less: current portion of debt | (5,080,258 | ) | (5,180,995 | ) | ||||
| Total | $ | 136,913 | $ | 136,913 | ||||
In May 2022, the Company entered into a promissory note agreement with the seller of APD in the amount of $1.2 million. The promissory note was part of the consideration to the Seller in connection with the APD acquisition. The promissory note bears interest at a rate of 2% per annum and will Mature on 1 April 2025. Interest expenses related to the promissory note was immaterial for the period ended March 31, 2024. Accrued interest as of March 31, 2024, was immaterial. As of March 31, 2024, the amount outstanding is $442,391.
Also in May 2022, the Company entered into a credit agreement for a new line of credit $ 5,000,000 replacing the former line of credit. The new line of credit has a variable interest rate of three months US treasury rate plus 2.75% adjusted for minimum and maximum ceiling rates. As of March 31, 2024, and December 31, 2023, the interest rate works out to 8.36%. The line of credit is collateralized by accounts receivable and inventory balances. The line of credit is subject to certain specified covenants. The most stringent covenant includes the compliance to certain specified financial ratios. Interest expense related to the line of credit amounted to $5,916 for the three months ended March 31, 2024. The outstanding balance on the line of credit as of March 31, 2024, was $4,774,780.
Sources and Uses of Cash
The following table sets forth the major components of our Statements of Cash Flows for the periods presented:
| Three Months Ended March 31, | Year Ended December 31, | |||||||||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | 2023 | 2022 | |||||||||||||
| Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | $ | (1,108,783 | ) | $ | (1,024,542 | ) | $ | (1,974,401 | ) | $ | 275,438 | |||||
| Net cash used in investing activities | $ | (1,211 | ) | $ | (7,101 | ) | $ | (9,432 | ) | $ | (127,316 | ) | ||||
| Net cash used in financing activities | $ | (100,737 | ) | $ | (86,010 | ) | $ | (455,634 | ) | $ | (2,677,159 | ) | ||||
| Net change in cash and cash equivalents | $ | (1,210,731 | ) | $ | (1,117,652 | ) | $ | (2,439,467 | ) | $ | (2,529,037 | ) | ||||
Operating Activities
For the three months ended March 31, 2024, net cash used in operating activities was $1.10 million, an increase of $0.08 million compared to the three months ended March 31, 2023, which was principally driven by a $1.01 million change in net loss, partially offset by $0.83 million in changes from operating assets and liabilities.
For the year ended December 31, 2023, net cash used in operating activities was $2.0 million, a decrease of $2.2 million compared to the year ended December 31, 2022, which was principally driven by a $4.8 million change in net loss, partially offset by $2.2 million in changes from operating assets and liabilities.
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Investing Activities
For the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, cash used in investing activity was immaterial.
For the year ended December 31, 2023, cash used in investing activities was immaterial.
For the year ended December 31, 2022, cash used by investing activities was $0.1 million which consists of $0.3 million of capital expenditures, offset by $0.2 million of net cash acquired as part of the APD acquisition.
Financing Activities
For the three months March 31, 2024, cash used in financing activities was $0.1 million, consisting of payments on a term loan in the form of an unsecured promissory note dated April 19, 2022, made by Wellgistics infavor of Karl Jebailey (the “Term Loan”). The Term Loan was entered into in connection with Wellgistics’ acquisition of APD and is in the principal amount of $1.2 million. The unpaid principal balance accrues simple interest from April 31, 2022, at an annual rate equal to 2% per annum. Principal and interest are amortized and due and payable in equal monthly installments beginning on May 1, 2022, and continuing until April 1, 2025. Brian Norton serves as the personal guaranty of the Term Loan. Late payments of more than 10 days after the applicable due date are assessed a 5% late charge fee.
For the three months ended March 31, 2023, cash used in financing activities was $0.08 million, consisting of $0.03 million in member distributions, $0.05 million in payments on the Term Loan.
For the year ended December 31, 2023, cash used in financing activity was $0.5 million, consisting of payments the Term Loan and note payable of $0.4 million and distribution to members of $0.03 million.
For the year ended December 31, 2022, cash used in financing activities was $2.7 million, consisting of $1.7 million in member distributions, $0.03 million in net payments on our credit facility and $0.7 million in payments the Term Loan and note payable.
Contractual Obligations and Other Commitments
Our principal commitments consist of obligations for office space under non-cancelable operating leases with various expiration dates through March 2028 as well as repayment of borrowings under our credit facility.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
As of March 31, 2024, Wellgistics has not engaged in any off-balance sheet arrangements, as defined in Item 303(a)(4)(ii) of SEC Regulation S-K.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
Our financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, or U.S. GAAP. Preparation of the financial statements requires our management to make a number of judgments, estimates and assumptions relating to the reported amount of expenses, assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. We consider an accounting judgment, estimate or assumption to be critical when (1) the estimate or assumption is complex in nature or requires a high degree of judgment and (2) the use of different judgments, estimates and assumptions could have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements. Our significant accounting policies are described in Note 1 to our financial statements included elsewhere in this proxy statement/prospectus.
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Unless the context requires otherwise, references in this section to “we,” “us,” “our,” and “Danam” refer to Danam Health, Inc. following the Wood Sage Acquisition and Wellgistics Acquisition. As of the date of this prospectus, Danam is a holding company with only one operating subsidiary—Wood Sage. Following closing of the Wellgistics Acquisition, Danam’s sole business will be conducted through Wood Sage and Wellgistics.
Overview
Incorporated in 2022, Danam is a holding company for existing and future planned operating companies centered around pharmaceuticals and healthcare services. Danam seeks to be a micro health ecosystem, with a portfolio of companies consisting of a pharmacy, wholesale operations, and a technology division that provides a novel platform for hub and clinical services. Danam is focused on improving the lives of patients while delivering unique solutions for pharmacies, providers, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and payors. With the successful integration of its patient-centric approach and innovative healthcare applications, Danam intends to shift the dynamic of pharmaceutical care to revolve around the patient for a wide range of therapeutic conditions by offering a full spectrum of integrated solutions as a result of leveraging the synergies of its business segments to address access, care coordination, dispensing, delivery, and clinical management of pharmaceutical products ranging from “specialty-lite” to general maintenance conditions.
As of the date of this prospectus, Danam is a holding company that currently conducts business through one wholly owned subsidiary—Wood Sage. Danam completed its acquisition of Wood Sage on June 16, 2024. Wood Sage is a holding company incorporated as a limited liability company formed under the laws of Florida on September 26, 2014. To date, Wood Sage has had no operations. In August 2023, Wood Sage acquired 100% of the outstanding membership interests of APS and CSP. APS was founded in 2017 as a holding company for technology solutions, namely the DelivMeds platform that was recommissioned to serve as a pharmaceutical hub to facilitate the transfer of prescriptions and provide backend clinical concierge services to a network of independent pharmacies. APS has not generated any revenue to date. CSP, was founded in 2011 as a retail community specialty pharmacy and has been continuously operating. CSP had revenues of $889,379 for the year ending December 31, 2022.
Danam is currently a party to a binding Membership Interest Purchase Agreement dated May 11, 2023, as amended, by and among Danam, Wellgistics, Strategix, Nomad, Jouska, and Brian Norton whereby Danam will acquire all of the issued and outstanding membership interests in Wellgistics. Wellgistics was founded in 2013 and has been continuously operating. Wellgistics had revenues of $33,182,749 for the year ending December 31, 2023. Closing of Danam’s acquisition of Wellgistics is subject to certain terms and conditions described within that amended Membership Interest Purchase Agreement. Danam will acquire all of the issued outstanding membership interests of Wellgistics in return for a purchase price consisting of a closing cash payment equal to $7 million, promissory notes in the amount of $10 million, Danam common shares equal to $3 million issued at a 20% discount, and possible contingent earn-out and bonus payments consisting of cash and Danam common stock based on certain financial metrics. The parties currently are negotiating changes to the purchase payment associated with the Wellgistics Acquisition, which the parties anticipate will include both cash and equity components in addition to commitments by Danam to close on the initial public offering associated with the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part. Danam and Wellgistics are optimistic that the Wellgistics Acquisition will close sometime during the third quarter of 2024. Nonetheless, Danam and Wellgistics currently share common office space, comarket solutions to the marketplace, and leverage financial and back-office support. As such, Danam management believes that this close business relationship will limit the need for post-closing integration.
As of the date of this prospectus, Danam has not consolidated the financial reports of Wood Sage and Danam. Therefore, Danam and Wood Sage are separately reporting their respective financial position and results from operations. To date, Danam has not generated any revenue from operations. Upon closing of the Wellgistics Acquisition and consolidation of the Danam, Wood Sage, and Wellgistics financial reports, each of which Danam anticipates occuring during the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, Danam expects to derive revenue from: (i) pharmaceutical dispensing of products, (ii) product procurement and distribution to independent pharmacies, (iii) care management services delivered to patients and offered to pharmaceutical manufacturer clients, and (iv) software-as-a-service (SaaS) fees for use of platform technology services. Danam anticipates that proceeds from this Offering will satisfy its cash requirements until closing of the Wellgistics Acquisition, which Danam expects to occur during the third quarter of 2024. Danam does not believe that it will be necessary to raise additional funds to meet the expenditures required for operating its business within the next six months. This belief is based on [●].
Danam focuses on offering “specialty-lite” or niche pharmaceutical products and services through Wood Sage and will further support these activities through Danam’s acquisition of Wellgistics. Danam intends to source and distribute these products to Danam’s pharmacy and network of independent pharmacy partners throughout the U.S., positioning Danam to negotiate greater discounts based on market share. Danam management believes that Danam’s digital pharmacy business, hub and clinical services technology platform, and—once Danam closes the Wellgistics Acquisition—wholesale distribution operations will place Danam in a position to provide significant value in this key “specialty-lite” market by providing patients access and convenience, while providing partners with ready-to-go market solutions with big data. After closing of the Wellgistics Acquisition, Danam management is currently contemplating altering the naming conventions of Danam and its subsidiaries to provide clarity to investors and the marketplace. Specifically, Danam management anticipates that (i) Danam will be renamed Wellgistics Health, (ii) Wellgistics will be renamed Wellgistics Distribution, (iii) Alliance Pharma Solutions dba DelivMeds will be renamed Wellgistics Tech & Hub & Tech, and (iv) Community Specialty Pharmacy will be renamed Wellgistics Pharmacy.
The latest data released from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services illustrates that the National Health Expenditure Data for 2022 grew to $4.5 trillion dollars and accounted for 17.3% of GDP, spending from 2021 to 2022 increased by 8.4% to $405.9 billion. It is well documented in the literature that the with an expected increase in the health spending share of GDP to 19.7% by 2032. A deeper dive of this report reveals that total retail prescription drug specialty drug market accounts for less than 10% of total drugs in the market but is responsible for greater than 50% of the prescription drug spend per annum. After evaluating reasons for increased healthcare expenditure, poor medication adherence continues to be a challenge that causes unnecessary strain on the healthcare system, including, but not limited to, increased hospital admissions and readmissions rates from medication non-compliance and adverse events. Many of these factors are preventable by empowering patient autonomy in their healthcare journey, identifying cost savings opportunities, and providing access to clinical resources and support.
Upon the successful integration of Wood Sage and Wellgistics, Danam management believes that Danam will be in a prime position to address prescription spending in the “specialty lite” therapy area while improving patient health outcomes by equipping patients with innovative digital health tools. Danam’s pharmacy business acquired through the Wood Sage acquisition has expanded Danam’s service coverage area while strengthening its clinical expertise in several key therapeutic categories, including services such as care coordination and patient financial assistance. Danam anticipates that potential partner relationships will enable the pharmacy business to offer a competitive cash formulary as an alternative option when high insurance deductibles make such formulary economically feasible.
After acquiring Wellgistics’ wholesale operations, Danam will continue to expand wholesale activities by continuing to partner with existing, and establishing new, manufacturer relationships. These relationships will help provide sales and clinical education support to pharmacies purchasing pharmaceutical products. Danam’s planned wholesale operations will help Danam strategically identify opportunities to wholesale products that are normally not carried by the three largest wholesalers in the U.S. Furthermore, these wholesale activities should help Danam enter exclusive or semi-exclusive relationships based on a time period to support revenue maximization. Danam anticipates that new partnerships with GPOs will be effective, as such partnerships increase the business division’s visibility with many of Danam’s member pharmacies.
As a result of the Wood Sage Acquisition, Danam acquired the novel DelivMeds technology platform that will serve as a pharmacy hub and allow for clinical services to be connected to Danam’s pharmacy operations. This platform will allow for an end-to-end mobile application solution whereby patients can digitize their prescription journey. The solution helps to preserve patient autonomy, improve prescription price transparency, and provide additional concierge services in an effort to boost medication adherence and improve patient outcomes. The DelivMeds pharmacy hub will aggregate the data collected from administering the software to provide aggregated reports that are tied to medication adherence and outcomes to make a meaningful impact for all stakeholders involved.
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Upon closing of the Wellgistics Acquisition, Danam’s organizational structure will be as depicted below:

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Pharmacy — Community Specialty Pharmacy, LLC
CSP, was founded in 2011 as a retail community specialty pharmacy. Specializing in HIV/AIDS, the pharmacy obtained URAC and ACHC accreditations for Specialty Pharmacy and also performed general pharmacy services in its community. In 2018, Integral acquired CSP and relocated CSP to Tampa, Florida. Subsequently, CSP expanded its business operations to perform 340B services by partnering with local clinics and provider groups. During this time period, the pharmacy initiated its pursuit of additional pharmacy state licenses to convert CSP’s business to a mail order pharmacy. Currently, CSP is licensed in 35 states and the District of Columbia, with superb license coverage along the east coast. As a result of this strategic business shift CSP’s leadership team chose to voluntarily forfeit CSP’s specialty accreditations. However, CSP maintains specialty internal standard operating procedures and performs all of the functions of a specialty pharmacy.
CSP provides general and specialty pharmacy services dedicated to servicing the needs of patients, and also provides clinical expertise, technology-driven innovation tools, and administrative efficiencies that support physicians, payers, and pharmaceutical manufacturers. CSP purchases pharmaceuticals including specialty medications from manufacturers and wholesale distributors, fills prescriptions, and labels, packages and delivers these pharmaceuticals to patients’ homes or physicians’ offices through contract couriers or carriers. CSP maintains a call center and customer support within its pharmacy located in Tampa, Florida. CSP has several 340B relationships, acting as the dispensing pharmacy for these healthcare facilities. These relationships help drive revenue and prescription volume. CSP’s direct ownership of a wholesale entity along with our deep-rooted ties to other wholesalers enables CSP to offer a competitive cash-based formulary for the uninsured and underinsured patient populations. CSP continues to see an uptick in utilization, as more patients elect to pay out of pocket due to our low-cost model, which CSP believes is an opportunity to gain market share with small- to medium-size employer groups in a partnership model with other consumer driven healthcare companies. The services that CSP provides to its patients and other constituents are vital to the revenue and prescription volume generated from this division.
CSP’s general and specialty pharmacy services include:
| ● | Patient Care Coordination: CSP’s dedicated pharmacy team coordinates and tracks patient adherence and safety. Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians work together to complete patient enrollment and work with prescribers to identify potential adherence failures and implement proactive plans to optimize treatment effectiveness. |
| ● | Clinical Services: CSP’s pharmacists, with the assistance of pharmacy technicians, provide clinically-based drug therapy management programs for clients and patients. These programs include new disease state counseling, adverse event monitoring, refill check-ins, and overall MTM services. CSP’s pharmacists’ work with patients’ prescribers to identify adherence failures and to implement a proactive plan to achieve intended effectiveness. CSP also provides emergency pharmacy support services. |
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| ● | Compliance and Persistency Programs: CSP’s compliance and persistency programs support the needs of patients based on their therapy regimen. High-risk patients are proactively managed by CSP’s pharmacy teams to ensure adherence to therapy programs. CSP offers special compliance packaging including unit dose and blister packs to promote patient adherence. |
| ● | Patient Financial Assistance: CSP’s pharmacy team, in conjunction with its partners, assists patients by navigating their benefits and finds third-party financial assistance to address coverage deficiencies. When available, CSP works with available co-pay assistance programs, including co-pay card enrollment and program management. CSP’s team also coordinates with many external charitable foundations and research grant organizations that help subsidize the cost of medications for patients. |
| ● | Prior Authorization: CSP’s pharmacy team, in conjunction with its partners, assists in coordinating with prescribing physicians and their staff, contacts the patient’s insurance plan and collects all necessary patient specific information, together with supporting documentation, to provide to the appropriate third party to support reimbursement for the prescribed medication. If the required therapy is not listed on the third-party payer’s formulary, CSP compiles the necessary information to file a formulary exception on behalf of the patient. |
| ● | Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy: CSP’s pharmacy team administers REMS protocols on all levels of risk mitigation, which is required by many pharmaceutical manufacturers due to regulatory requirements. The FDA requires REMS from certain manufacturers to ensure that the benefits of a drug or biological product outweigh its risks. Manufacturers are required to comply with specific FDA requirements that may include medication use guides, black box warnings/patient package insert language, and a communication plan to healthcare providers. As part of REMS protocols, manufacturers may also be required to comply with ETASU to mitigate a specific serious risk listed in the labeling of the drug, including specialized training and certifications, required dispensing locations, patient monitoring, and associated reporting. CSP has standard operating procedures in place to support all aspects of a REMS program, including REMS administration, REMS drug fulfillment, disease management, medication guide dispensing, and the ETASU specific to a pharmaceutical manufacturer’s program. |
Wholesale — Wellgistics, LLC
Wellgistics was founded in 2013 as the wholesale division to WellDyne Rx, Inc., located in Lakeland, Florida. In 2017, Strategix Global, LLC acquired a majority interest in Wellgistics. Wellgistics is a 50-state FDA licensed and NABP-accredited pharmaceutical wholesaler distributor, bridging the gap between small- to mid-size pharmaceutical manufacturers and independent retail pharmacies. Serving over 4,000 registered pharmacies nationwide, we provide significant value by offering competitive pricing, unique products, and exceptional service, while also promoting manufacturers’ products to a diverse range of pharmacies. Our primary focus is on supporting independent retail pharmacies in search of better products, prices, and services, thereby ensuring their growth and sustainability in the competitive pharmaceutical sector. Since Danam acquired Wellgistics upon the closing of the Wellgistics Acquisition Wellgistics has served, and will continue to serve, as the wholesale arm of Danam’s healthcare ecosystem.
Wellgistics provides distribution and 3PL services to both pharmaceutical manufacturers and independent retail pharmacies. With over 60 manufacturing relationships, we identify niche therapeutic products and work with our manufacturing clients to increase market access and visibility of our client relationships with product awareness and support campaigns. Specifically, we help promote product distribution through our network of pharmacy buyers by providing sales and marketing support. These services include providing product education, identifying opportunities for therapeutic substitution when clinically relevant, and cost savings opportunities for pharmacies and their patients. Wellgistics’ portfolio of products is comprised of 65% topical generics with a primary focus on the dermatology market, 20% oral generic formulations primarily in the non-narcotic pain category, 10% oral and topical brand formulations, and 5% in the over-the-counter market space. Our investments in cold chain infrastructure will position this division to compete in the specialty-lite therapy category while also expanding our ability to house additional branded products. The services provided to our manufacturing clients, pharmacy buyers, and other constituents described below are paramount to the revenue generated from this division.
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Wellgistics’ wholesale services include:
| ● | Distribution: Wellgistics’ distribution segment specializes in distributing branded and generic pharmaceuticals, as well as over-the-counter healthcare and consumer products throughout the United States. Wellgistics’ primary distribution center is located in Lakeland, Florida and another facility is located in Columbus, Ohio. The Wellgistics main office is located in Tampa, Florida, which serves as the primary location for Danam’s call center support services with a team of more than 20 representatives. This segment is dedicated to supporting independent retail pharmacies in search of competitive pricing, unique products, and exceptional services, ensuring their growth and sustainability within the competitive pharmaceutical sector. |
| ● | Third-Party Logistics: Wellgistics’ 3PL segment focuses on providing various services, including warehousing, inventory management, pick and pack, and shipping, to small and mid-size pharmaceutical manufacturers. By investing in FDA-regulated warehouse facilities and a state-of- the-art cold chain infrastructure, Wellgistics ensures the highest standards of product integrity and timely delivery. This segment allows Wellgistics to offer comprehensive supply chain solutions to both manufacturer partners and independent retail pharmacies. |
Technology (Hub & Clinical Services) — Alliance Pharma Solutions, LLC (dba DelivMeds)
APS was founded in 2017 as a holding company for technology solutions wholly owned by Integral. In 2020, APS recommissioned its DelivMeds project so that it would serve as a pharmaceutical hub, facilitating prescription transfer and clinical concierge services to a network of independent pharmacies. After conducting an extensive market research survey focusing on competition, APS established several key differentiators for the DelivMeds hub. These differentiators included various integrations of the hub with pharmacy management software systems and pharmacy point of sale systems, among others such that DelivMeds would serve as an end-to-end patient-centric solution automating the prescription journey. Powered by CSP as the backend pharmacy, DelivMeds is the frontend technology serving as the middleware between all key stakeholders referenced in what we refer to as the 5P-Model: Patients, Providers, Pharmacies, Payors or PBMs, and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Companies.
DelivMeds aims to preserve patient autonomy, improve price transparency, and aide in making a meaningful impact on patient outcomes by eliminating barriers to therapy while simultaneously boosting adherence. Danam will work with channel partners such as pharmaceutical manufacturers, provider groups and accountable care organizations, telehealth companies, and employer groups to offer full suite of patient-centered pharmacy services. DelivMeds’ business-to-business strategy approach enables prescriptions to be sent directly to CSP and subsequently transferred to an eligible in-network independent pharmacy. Each channel partner is equipped with de-identified data to improve its respective business operation and or improve its renumeration from the value-based services the clinical concierge arm provides. Wood Sage acquired APS in August 2023, and Danam acquired Wood Sage in June 2024. Danam anticipates that APS will serve as the middleware technology arm to Danam’s integrated healthcare ecosystem.
DelivMeds’ hub and clinical services include:
| ● | Robust Hub Pharmacy Network: DelivMeds has relationships with multiple entities (i.e., PMS systems, wholesalers, buying groups, secondary channel partners, etc.) and their pharmacy networks to provide a robust pharmacy network for prescription dispensing services which spans across all 50 states. | |
| ● | Patient Care Coordination: DelivMeds’ dedicated pharmacy team coordinates and tracks patient adherence and safety. Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians work together to complete patient enrollment and work with prescribers to identify potential adherence failures and implement proactive plans to optimize treatment effectiveness. |
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| ● | Clinical Services: DelivMeds’ pharmacists, with the assistance of its pharmacy technicians, provide clinically based drug therapy management programs for clients and patients. These programs include new disease state counseling, adverse event monitoring, refill check-ins, and overall MTM services. DelivMeds’ pharmacists’ work with patients’ prescribers to identify adherence failures and to implement a proactive plan to achieve intended effectiveness. DelivMeds also provides emergency pharmacy support services. DelivMeds’ pharmacists also provide phone, email, and chat support. In the near future, DelivMeds will begin providing many of these services virtually, through its tele-pharmacy program to make it easier for patients to connect with clinical pharmacists from its mobile application. | |
| ● | Patient Compliance Programs: DelivMeds’ compliance and persistency programs support the needs of patients based on their therapy regimen. DelivMeds facilitates screening and follow-up with high-risk patients based on concomitant medications to ensure compliance with therapy programs. DelivMeds’ data analytics platform aggregates adherence data to identify these patients to allow for proactive interventions to ensure adherence to therapy programs. | |
| ● | Benefits Investigation: DelivMeds’ standard procedures require that DelivMeds conducts a benefits investigation for each patient. In addition to verifying patient eligibility, DelivMeds screens for prior authorization status prior to adjudicating the claim and also determine the projected deductibles, coinsurance, and out-of-pocket maximums to assist the patient with adhering to therapy programs and/or working with the prescriber to identify alternative recommendations. DelivMeds’ specialists provide all necessary coding for the prescribed therapy or service. Any prior authorization or predetermination requirements are defined at the time of the benefits investigation. | |
| ● | Patient Financial Assistance: DelivMeds’ pharmacy team, in conjunction with its partners, assists patients by navigating their benefits and finds third-party financial assistance to address coverage deficiencies. When available, DelivMeds works with available cash drug discount providers, manufacturer co-pay cards, co-pay payment plans, including co-pay card enrollment and program management. DelivMeds’ team also coordinates with many external charitable foundations and research grant organizations that help subsidize the cost of medications for patients. | |
| ● | Prior Authorization: DelivMeds’ pharmacy team, in conjunction with its partners, assists in coordinating with the prescribing physicians and their staff, contacts the patient’s insurance plan and collects all necessary patient specific information, together with supporting documentation, to provide to the appropriate third party to support reimbursement for the prescribed medication. If the required therapy is not listed on the third-party payer’s formulary, DelivMeds compiles the necessary information to file a formulary exception on behalf of the patient. These services work to minimize prescription abandonment while simultaneously improving outcomes and revenue optimization for provider groups and pharmaceutical manufacturing clients. | |
| ● | Data Access & Reporting: DelivMeds’ hub platform technology is able to produce de-identified customizable reports tailored to the requirements of each channel partner. These reports enable clients to conduct data mining on prescribing patterns, insurance coverage, and track and trace dispositions status, among many others. DelivMeds’ technology arm has also created real-time data dashboards for enterprise clients such as ACOs, payors, and health systems. | |
| ● | AI Driven Technology: DelivMeds’ hub platform uses artificial intelligence to facilitate a convenient and easy-to-use pharmacy experience for users of DelivMeds’ digital pharmacy and mobile technology solutions. DelivMeds’ smart algorithm conducts efficient routing of prescriptions to partner pharmacies based on PBM/payor contracts, pharmacy state licenses, pricing, and other location features such as hours of operations and service level provided, thereby eliminating delays with receiving prescription products and time to initiate therapy. DelivMeds’ application will also auto-apply discount and manufacturer copay cards based on eligible commercial plans or cheaper cash options. | |
| ● | Optimized Prescription Journey: DelivMeds’ mobile technology provides an easy button for refill reminders and processing, which can be initiated by the dispensing pharmacy or the patient. Reminders in the form of push notifications, texts, and emails are all configurable. Through our application and with our integrated pharmacy partners, DelivMeds’ is able to provide the end-to-end solution, assisting with co-pay collection, providing 100% pass through to DelivMeds’ integrated partner pharmacies, and arranging for the delivery of that medication via DelivMeds’ nationwide partnerships with Lyft and Roadie. |
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The 5P-Model
Danam aims to provide value to all stakeholders along the continuum of healthcare delivery in what is known as its 5P-Model: Patients, Providers, Pharmacies, Payors or PBMs and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Companies:

Danam’s combined synergies will position it uniquely to increase patient medication adherence, improve price transparency for all stakeholders, and provide an all-around better patient/pharmacy centric experience.
Constituent/Stakeholder Relationships
Danam’s patient-centric approach will place Danam at the epicenter of the healthcare continuum for the treatment of complex chronic diseases through partnerships with patients, providers, pharmacies, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and payors. The following sections will highlight the value proposition from the perspective of each stakeholder.
Patients
Danam’s core focus is on patients and Danam’s DelivMeds technology platform helps patients adhere to complex medication therapies, process refills and manage any side effects and insurance concerns to ensure they get the best standard of care. The clinical efficacy of drug therapies, especially for chronic conditions, is typically enhanced when patients precisely follow their prescribed treatment regimens (including dosing and frequency). Danam further believes that medication non-adherence (i.e., patients not following the instructions for their medication or failing to finish taking their medication) can contribute to a substantial worsening of disease and, in some cases, accelerated mortality, which increases hospital and other healthcare costs. Through DelivMeds, Danam has established benchmarks for patients based on the HEDIS, NCQA, and URAC standards to help patients achieve adherence rates greater than 80 – 90% based on the disease state. Danam also helps identify third-party funding support programs through DelivMeds to help cover expensive out-of-pocket costs.
Danam’s DelivMeds technology platform helps manage patients’ complex disease states through counseling and education regarding their treatment and by providing ongoing monitoring and, in some cases, proactive follow-up contact to encourage patient adherence to their prescribed therapy. The goal of DelivMeds’ patient care programs is to provide clinical services in a caring and supportive environment, optimize medication adherence, prevent disease progression and improve therapeutic effectiveness. To accomplish this, Danam, through DelivMeds, focuses on each patient and provides solutions related to medication access, tolerance and adherence. Further, DelivMeds’ digital pharmacy concept with mobile technology is able to provide these additional benefits:
| ● | Autonomy: Patients will be able to select the pharmacy of their choice based on a proprietary algorithm that factors numerous variables and data points for “smart” selection. | |
| ● | Convenience: The ability to receive medication via same-day delivery, mail order and or pick up options. Patients do not need to wait in long lines or waste time. They have a plethora of network pharmacies to choose from. |
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| ● | Transparency: Easy to use application that provides streamlined information and fair market value pricing for services rendered. | |
| ● | Cost Savings: Competitive pricing with options to process via insurance, cash and or with a drug discount card. | |
| ● | Clinical Value: A complete arsenal of clinical services bundled with the application from telehealth, tele-pharmacy, Rx interaction reports, basic disease and drug information and refill reminder programs. |
Providers
The Danam team will work with provider offices, groups, and ACOs to manage prior-authorization and other managed care organization requirements, such as the denial and appeal process, to ensure that complicated administrative tasks do not impair the delivery of quality patient care. Danam’s focus on “specialty-lite” and general maintenance conditions will enable Danam to develop strong relationships with clinical experts and thought leaders in key therapeutic categories. Danam will leverage these relationships to gain greater visibility into future drug launches and to stay current on the latest advances in patient care.
Danam will assist prescribers with personalized and intensive patient support by providing care management related to their patients’ pharmacy needs and improving patient adherence to therapy protocols. Danam will eliminate the need for physicians to carry inventories of high-cost prescriptions by distributing medications directly to patients’ homes via the DelivMeds network of independent partner pharmacies. Danam will also assist providers and their clinical and non-clinical staff members by performing many of the administratively intensive tasks associated with benefits investigations, prior authorizations, and other reimbursement-related matters. Further, Danam will assist physicians by helping their patients manage the side effects of their therapies and by monitoring adherence. Danam also will deliver clinical updates in the form of reporting. These reports will be tailored to each organization’s requests by Danam’s data analytics team. These physicians will provide clinical updates and assist with managing the pipeline of potential new therapies. Danam’s custom de-identified reports will shed light on patients that enroll into patient compliance programs and also provide keen insights on engagements and or interventions made. Danam’s goal is to improve the renumeration potential for these providers by boosting medication adherence and improving their HEDIS scores. Further, Danam’s digital pharmacy concept with mobile technology will be able to provide these additional benefits:
| ● | Reporting: Providers too often are disconnected with patients once they leave the practice. Prescriptions can be stopped months before the next office visit, adverse reactions or side effect develop or the medication is transferred to another pharmacy without provider knowledge. | |
| ● | Adherence: Reports demonstrate compliance or adherence issues that can alert providers to become engaged sooner rather than later. The solution Danam is developing will enable providers to receive data on an easy to use and customizable dashboard that will allow providers to tweak variables associated to adherence. | |
| ● | HEDIS: HEDIS is one of health care’s most widely used performance improvement tools. Providers are often reimbursed based on their performance in managing patients. The combination of clinical and concierge services help improve adherence to therapy which in turn boosts HEDIS scores for providers. | |
| ● | Convenience: An all-in-one solution that provides an integrated healthcare ecosystem that revolves around the patient. Instead of sending prescriptions to multiple pharmacies, providers can select one pharmacy which empowers the patient to pick and choose what variables are important to them for dispensing. | |
| ● | Efficiency: DelivMeds assists patients with locating the best option for their needs while also coordinating benefits such as prior authorizations, applying manufacturing copay cards, analyzing formularies, etc. |
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Pharmacies
CSP acts as a digital non-dispensing pharmacy with the primary goal of routing prescriptions to an independent partner pharmacy based on, for example, patient preference, pharmacy capability, and access to prescription drugs. In the event that a patient elects mail order service delivery, Danam intends to use the back-end pharmacy to fulfill the prescription for the patient. Danam’s relationship with its network of independent pharmacies is expected to help grow their business organically by transmitting prescriptions that Danam will be able to adjudicate without disrupting pharmacy workflow and causing undue delay to patients. Danam’s networks will be broken down into the following categories:
| ● | Integrated Network: in-network independent pharmacies utilizing Best Rx as their PMS system where Danam’s hub technology platform will be able to electronically transfer prescriptions due to the integrations with the software. | |
| ● | Soft Network: in-network independent pharmacies that are not integrated and receive prescriptions transfer via facsimile transmission. This capability will enable Danam to onboard any of the independent pharmacies in the U.S. |
| ● | Retail Network: out of network pharmacies that have not onboarded with DelivMeds. Patients reserve the right to have their prescription sent to any of the 65,000+ pharmacies in the U.S. However, they will be unable to manage the prescription via DelivMeds mobile technology. | |
| ● | Mail Order Network: CSP will serve as Danam’s in-network independent pharmacy when patients elect to receive their prescriptions via mail. |
Further, DelivMeds’ digital pharmacy concept with hub services is able to provide these additional benefits to partner pharmacies who join DelivMeds’ network:
| ● | Streamlined Workflow: A key differentiator when compared to other applications or programs claiming to have similar capabilities as DelivMeds is workflow system integration. DelivMeds works with PMS to work in conjunction with pharmacy workflow processes, resolve PAs before medication is sent to pharmacy, copay collection which is 100% pass through and coordinating the order delivery. | |
| ● | Increased Revenue: Participation in the network enables pharmacies to receive additional prescriptions outside of their normal patient base. An increase in prescription count leads to an increase in revenue. Many of the services provided by DelivMeds also eliminate overhead through automation and patient engagement via the app. | |
| ● | Larger Patient Diversification: Opportunity to scale and reach more patients that may not have heard of the pharmacy. Through the proprietary “smart” pharmacy algorithm, pharmacies are presented to patients based off of their merit and services rendered. | |
| ● | Additional Renumeration Opportunities: Every prescription dispensed through the network partners will have an opportunity to engage in clinical education services via tele-pharmacy. These consultations provide a unique renumeration opportunity to bill for clinical services with our easy-to-use technology. |
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Companies
Upon closing of the Wellgistics Acquisition, Danam will be able to provide pharmaceutical manufacturers with a strong distribution channel for existing pharmaceutical products through the coverage and clinical expertise of Wellgistics’ main distribution facility in Lakeland, Florida and supporting regional locations. In many cases, Danam’s national presence and patient centric care model will be critical to becoming a selected partner in the launch of new products. When providing new products to patients, implementing a monitoring program through DelivMeds to promote adherence to the prescribed therapy, and subsequently aggregating valuable clinical information on behalf of the manufacturer can significantly aid in pharmaceutical manufacturers’ evaluations of product efficacy and general market access. DelivMeds receives fees, which Danam will record as revenue, from certain pharmaceutical manufacturers in return for providing them with a reliable hub pharmacy network and the associated data in the form of reporting or a real-time data analytics dashboard, among other services.
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DelivMeds offers specialized and highly customized prescription programs for pharmaceutical companies to help them optimize, encourage, and track patient adherence, which helps drive the clinical and commercial success of “specialty-lite” and other drug products. Through DelivMeds’ customer engagement call center, DelivMeds promotes educational, sales, and marketing-related services to help pharmaceutical manufacturers cultivate channel strategies as part of their commercial launch preparation, specifically with pharmacy buyers. DelivMeds further provides pharmaceutical manufacturers with an established distribution channel for their existing pharmaceuticals and their new product launches. In some cases, DelivMeds believes that these engagements have led to exclusive rights to administer the products of these pharmaceutical companies or a trial period of exclusivity. The adherence rates that result from the patient-centered services directly benefit pharmaceutical manufacturers through clinically appropriate continuity of care of patients that utilize their products who might otherwise have not achieved full benefit from, or failed to achieve the benefit from, their prescribed therapies. In addition, the financial assistance and reimbursement management DelivMeds provides to patients from the digital pharmacy division acts further to drive pharmaceutical sales.
Pharmaceutical manufacturers frequently seek patient data on the efficacy and utilization of their products, which DelivMeds provides in a de-identified format compliant with HIPAA. These data provide valuable drug level and clinical information in the form of effectiveness and adherence data to manufacturers to aid in their evaluation of product safety and efficacy. DelivMeds continues to make significant investments in technological upgrades that will enable Danam to better provide such analytical services.
As of the close of the second quarter of 2023, Danam has identified more than 60 manufacturing relationships with many of these relationships holding several SKUs, all of which are commercially available . Danam intends to actively monitor the drug pipeline and maintain dialogue with a significant number of biotechnology and pharmaceutical manufacturers to identify opportunities in pre- and peri-commercial stages of drug development. Danam believes that limited distribution has become the delivery system of choice for many drug manufacturers because it is conducive to smaller patient populations, facilitates high patient engagement, provides clinical expertise, and elevates focus on service, managing drug supply, real world utilization and patient specific product experience. Danam also believes the trend toward limited distribution of specialty drugs will continue to expand, making strong representation in this area essential. The DelivMeds digital pharmacy concept with hub services can provide these additional benefits to partner pharmacies who join DelivMeds’ network:
| ● | Reporting: One of the main components that demonstrates value for manufacturers is reporting metrics. DelivMeds is able to provide customized reporting on a granular level from its centralized database of pharmacies within the network. This in turn drives value across the supply chain as DelivMeds uses these rebates or subsidies to drive down costs in other areas for patients, creating a holistic value-based system. | |
| ● | Compliance: Provider and pharmacy compliance through patient engagement within the app enables DelivMeds to ensure there are no gaps in therapy by executing and implementing refill reminder programs, working with providers on prior authorizations, automating refill requests, applying copay assistance programs, etc. Tied to prescription adherence, most patients discontinue therapy within the first couple of weeks of starting a regimen. By creating concierge services powered by retail pharmacists through our technology platform, DelivMeds provides pharmacists with an opportunity to get involved and make impacts before a patient discontinues therapy. In the event the retail pharmacist cannot assist, DelivMeds utilizes its network of clinical pharmacists to resolve patient concerns or potential red flags triggered by our application. | |
| ● | Wholesale Operations: Through its wholesale operations, Wellgistics is able to provide pharma companies with the ability to leverage Wellgistics’ distribution network of over 4,000 participating pharmacies and serve as a single point for contracting. Wellgistics is able to handle the ordering and returns associated with product purchases while also working with the pharmacies on fee collection and billing cycles. The ability to eliminate charge backs and effectively conduct revenue cycle management due to Danam’s cash flow serves as a win-win strategy for all. | |
| ● | Third-Party Logistics Provider: Wellgistics’ warehouse operations can assist new manufacturers with the ability to pick, pack, and ship orders with Wellgistics’ multi-state distribution centers. This removes added operational costs with setting up services in house along with the multitude of operational and administrative costs. | |
| ● | Integrated Pharmacy Network with Key Performance Indicators: DelivMeds has a robust network of pharmacy providers that span traditional enterprise, regional enterprise, and independent pharmacies via Integral platform and mail order options that are multi- state licensed. Within this vast network, DelivMeds has carved out a preferred network that is continuously evaluated on key performance indicators such as prescription adherence, refill percentage, prior authorization success, prescription turnaround therapy and prescription days covered. These performance indicators are benchmarks for several national accrediting bodies in pharmacy and are used as the gold standard in selecting pharmacies to have preferred distribution channels for manufacturer direct relationships. |
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Payors & Pharmacy Benefit Managers
The last component of the 5P-Model consists of payors and PBMs. With the increasing trend of vertical integration in healthcare, the industry is seeing more alignment across payors, PBMs, pharmacies, specialty pharmacy, digital health, primary care, and in home medical services. The notable acquisitions in the payor and PBM space include CVS/Caremark and Aetna, United Healthcare and Optum Rx, and Cigna and Express Scripts. Many of the other PBMs have similar relationships including Prime Therapeutics and Blue Cross Blue Shield, Humana and DST Solutions, and the recent acquisitions made by Anthem.
With healthcare systems shifting from fee-for-service to value-based care, these companies are looking for strategic acquisitions or partnerships to taper the rising cost of healthcare. Self-funded organizations are on the rise and added government and regulatory pressure on the PBM industry as a whole is priming this market to re-evaluate antiquated business models and foster an environment with better pricing transparency. Managed care models such as per member per month with revenue sharing on savings has become largely popular in the healthcare space. Although Danam is not currently servicing a payor or PBM today , Danam sees this as an opportunity to penetrate this market based on synergistic services aimed at controlling high drug spend and improving patient outcomes. Further, Danam management believes that DelivMeds’ digital pharmacy concept with mobile technology is able to provide payors and PBMs with aggregate data to provide these additional benefits:
| ● | Compliance (Programs): Enrolling patients into loyalty programs that rewards them for adherence to therapies, participation or patient engagement in clinical education programs that directly impact patient behavior and refill reminder programs to alert patients to stay on top of medication management. | |
| ● | Compliance (Therapy): Programs with healthcare professionals spanning from Board-Certified Medical Providers for telehealth services to Clinical Pharmacists for tele-pharmacy services such as initial prescription counseling, monitoring side effects, adverse drug event reporting and MTMs. | |
| ● | Compliance (Costs): Providing patients with cash-alternative options to supplement the expenses of insurance-based services. For payor’s lacking an integrated PBM, DelivMeds can serve as an integrated healthcare ecosystem providing mail order service, an integrated pharmacy network, and wholesale prescription acquisition pricing. | |
| ● | Compliance (Transportation): A well-known barrier to patient adherence for medical visits and prescription therapy is transportation impediments. DelivMeds solves this issue for patients by working with national delivery partners and getting meds to the doors of patients. | |
| ● | Reducing Expenses: Through the various synergistic clinical programs, DelivMeds plays a direct role in improving patient outcomes which aid payors and PBM’s in reducing long-term costs associated with nonadherence such as hospitalizations and procedures. |
Vendors/Suppliers
DelivMeds obtains the pharmaceuticals and medical supplies that it provides to its patients through AmerisourceBergen, Wellgistics, Integral, and other secondary wholesalers for Danam’s in-house pharmacy. Danam considers AmerisourceBergen to be the primary wholesaler due to the wide array of products AmerisourceBergen carries to service general and specialty-lite medications required by DelivMeds’ patient population. Additionally, Wellgistics has direct contracts with several pharmaceutical manufacturers to offer the DelivMeds service and as part of that relationship, Wellgistics is able to source directly from these manufacturers for CSP. In the event of a termination of DelivMeds’ relationship with AmerisourceBergen, Danam believes that Danam typically will be able to locate at least one alternative drug wholesaler from whom Danam could source each indirectly purchased drug DelivMeds dispenses. Danam further believes that it could replace the inventories without a material disruption to its operations. However, certain pharmaceuticals such as the specialty-lite and other niche drugs DelivMeds purchases directly from pharmaceutical manufacturers may not be available from any other source.
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On the wholesale side, Wellgistics sources products directly from pharmaceutical manufacturers. On occasion, Wellgistics may purchase products from other distributors when an opportunity presents based on pricing and Wellgistics’ ability to move that product within its network of purchasing pharmacies. Most of the manufacturers of the pharmaceuticals Wellgistics sells have the right to cancel their supply contracts with Wellgistics without cause and after giving notice (generally 90 days or less).
Billing and Significant Payers
CSP will derive revenue for Danam on the pharmacy side from contracts with third-party payers such as insurance companies, self-insured employers, PBMs, and Medicare and Medicaid programs. CSP contracts directly with most payers and PBMs and, in other limited cases, with third parties which in turn contract with payers and PBMs on Danam’s behalf.
CSP bills payers and track accounts receivable through computerized billing systems. These systems allow Danam’s billing staff the flexibility to review and edit claims in the system before claims are submitted to payers. For the great majority of dispensing business, claims are submitted to payers electronically. CSP has extensive experience managing the coordination of benefits between commercial and government-sponsored plans, and primarily participates in the Medicare Part D program. A benefit coverage specialist reviews all Medicare coverage determinations to ensure that the appropriate benefit is being billed. Upon completion of all benefit verifications, they follow each plan’s guidelines to identify which plan is primary and secondary and submit the billing accordingly.
Danam’s financial and operational performance will be highly dependent upon effective billing and collection practices as well as the use of Danam’s technology to adequately supply the network with prescription transfers that are able to be adjudicated at the dispensing pharmacy. The process will begin with an accurate and complete patient onboarding process, in which all critical information about the patient, the patient’s insurance and the patient’s care needs will be gathered. A critical part of this process will be verification of insurance coverage and authorization from insurance to provide the required care, which typically takes place before the initiation of services.
Competition
There are a significant number of competitors that distribute/wholesale specialty pharmacy drugs, perform digital pharmacy services, including but not limited to hub and clinical services, and provide other pharmacy-oriented services that would compete with Danam’s healthcare ecosystem. Some of these competitors have greater resources than the resources that Danam has. Many of the competitive segments in which Danam will compete have experienced significant consolidation over the past few years as described further in the “Risk Factors” section of this prospectus.
The four leading specialty pharmacies, Express Scripts (Cigna), CVS Caremark (Aetna), Walgreens (Prime Therapeutics), and OptumRx (United Healthcare), all of whom have a great degree of vertical integration, have significantly greater market share, resources and purchasing power than Danam does and, in the aggregate, these competitors generally have access to substantially the same limited distribution drugs as Danam’s current and planned operating subsidiaries. These competitors also benefit from their acquisition activity with healthcare organizations, as Danam has seen recent acquisitions in the home healthcare and primary care services arena (i.e., One Medical, Signify Health, Village MD, Summit Health, CareCentrix, among others).
Digital pharmacies both national and regional have been increasingly entering the market over the course of the last decade with well-known players such as Roman, Lemonaid Health, ForHims, TruePill, and PillPack (acquired by Amazon). At the regional level, Danam has seen the emergence of companies like Capsule, Alto, and many others looking to penetrate markets and gain access to lives by looking for additional points of differentiation. The competitive healthcare landscape combined with macroeconomic pressures have resulted in increased chapter 11 filings for bankruptcy and or other means of dissolution for certain companies such as Medley, NowRx, AmazonCare, Haven (the joint venture of Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway, and JPMorgan Chase) over recent years. Many of these companies leverage access to telehealth services and backend partnerships with mail order pharmacies to provide consumers with cash-paying models for access to niche services. The evolution of centralized digital patient support networks with network pharmacies has also recently been gaining steam.
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Below is a 2024 Snapshot of Vertical Integration amongst key healthcare stakeholders/entities that may compete with our business:

Danam management believes that Danam will differentiate itself from its competitors in several key aspects that will place Danam in a prime position to positively impact overall patient outcomes while generating gross revenues. Danam’s primary differentiator is our focus on the local independent pharmacy segment. Competing digital pharmacies rely on centralized processing facilities and delivery through mail that can take days for fulfillment. Danam will leverage the brick-and-mortar infrastructure of thousands of independent, locally-owned pharmacies to create a powerful combination of a best-in-class digital platform with a network of local pharmacies capable of delivering prescriptions to patients in hours. Additionally, these accessible healthcare providers are known for their clinical expertise and personalized face-to-face patient relationships that deliver improved health outcomes. The independent pharmacy channel is a viable segment with over 19,000 pharmacies nationally, representing over a $47 billion market (at wholesale cost) that fills 1.3 billion prescriptions annually. Independent pharmacists are rooted in their communities and are well-respected members of the healthcare team. Danam’s DelivMeds platform will provide connective technology between providers and pharmacies, offering back-office efficiencies including prior authorizations and apply manufacturer copay or cash discount cards as appropriate. DelivMeds’ technology utilizes an integrated model with pharmacy systems and provides patients with a holistic end-to-end solution that fosters an environment of access, price transparency, and digital convenience. National pharmacy chains have the resources to invest in technology but are struggling financially and facing pharmacist and labor shortages. Danam’s solutions provide independent pharmacists with the technology they need to compete and leverage their local presence and patient care expertise. Therefore, Danam’s affiliation with independent pharmacies will be different from the national and regional enterprise pharmacy systems.
On the wholesale side, Wellgistics’ product lines are designed to carry specialty lite and niche pharmaceutical products that improve margins for all stakeholders. New emerging to midsize manufactures are increasingly looking for supply chain flexibility as launching drugs into retail channels through the “Big 3” wholesalers is proving to be cost prohibitive. Wellgistics provides alternative distribution solutions for these manufacturers. Lastly, Danam’s data science methodology for capture, analysis, and promotion will be exemplary and will serve as a key channel for monetization from manufactures, providers, and payors.
Sales and Marketing
Danam’s sales and marketing efforts will focus on three primary objectives: (1) establishing, maintaining and strengthening relationships with pharmaceutical manufacturers to gain distribution access as such manufacturers release new or improved products to carry within Wellgistics’ wholesale distribution network and also to perform hub and clinical services through DelivMeds; (2) establishing, maintaining and strengthening relationships with provider groups, ACOs, and other key opinion leaders to obtain prescription referrals for CSP and DelivMeds; (3) building new relationships with PMS system providers and the recruitment of independent pharmacies utilizing that software to be part of our integrated pharmacy network; and (4) building new relationships with managed care organizations, hospitals, health systems, telehealth companies, employer groups, and other payers or PBMs. Danam will integrate national and regional sales teams to focus on establishing and expanding Danam’s pharmacy footprint and product pipelines and integrates account managers to focus on maximizing value for purchasing pharmacies and the network. Danam also will have a dedicated sales force, through a combination of internal (phone sales) and external (field sales) team members for scalability and efficiency. In addition, Danam’s sales team will be focused on maintaining and expanding relationships with biotechnology and specialty drug manufacturers to establish its position as an exclusive, semi-exclusive, or participating provider.
Information Technology
The DelivMeds platform Danam acquired upon closing of the Wood Sage Acquisition has robust information technology capabilities that are relevant to all stakeholders in the healthcare continuum. APS’ DelivMeds technology platform equips the development, quality assurance, and support and monitoring teams with patent pending proprietary systems. The overall solution is comprised of the following suite of products: direct-to-consumer facing mobile applications available on the Apple App Store and Google/Android Play Store, an administrative panel to expose data along with a CRM platform, an administrative panel mobile application, and an agnostic core engine that serves as a centralized data reservoir which enables our platform to integrate with various third-party partners to drive our end-to-end solution while communicating seamlessly with all of the products within the technology stack.
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Specifically, our direct-to-consumer and administrative mobile applications were developed using Dart and Flutter. Dart is a general-purpose programming language which has been optimized for Flutter, thereby allowing our applications to utilize ahead-of-time and just-in-time compilation, enabling our apps to start faster and run smoother. The administrative panel utilizes Angular and TypeScript, which are derivatives of JavaScript, a programming language. The administrative panel allows us to take data from the core engine and expose it in a web client or portal, allowing intra-departmental teams to access and be able to provide customer service and sales support through a dedicated dashboard with varying levels of permissions for user access. The administrative panel can be modified to stand-up dedicated dashboards to a broad range of constituents including providers, pharma manufacturers, pharmacies, and ultimately payors.
The core engine is our centralized data repository where all third-party partners are integrated. Our core is agnostic, enabling us to integrate with numerous partners in the same space, thus providing redundancies to drive overall reliability. Examples of these third-party partners at a high-level include pharmacy software systems, ride sharing partners for same and next-day delivery, carriers for shipping, point-of-sale systems, numerous databases for service specific requests that consumers and stakeholders have grown accustomed to using with other applications, among many others. The diagram reflects the third-party partners that have been integrated to the frontend and backend of our technology stack and communication between systems occurs via APIs and webhooks. Overall, our solution is hosted via AWS and our data is organized using Microsoft SQL and RDS.
The DelivMeds platform is integral to our combined company as it is the focal point that interconnects the various business segments: wholesale, tech & hub, and pharmacy operations through our proprietary platform that drives value to all constituents, patients, providers, pharmacies, pharma manufacturers, and payors. The data that is received is then aggregated and reported on through our combined business units enabling our company to provide HIPAA-compliant reporting that contains inventory data, prescription status, adherence, compliance, discontinuation, and payer data for various healthcare stakeholders. In addition to reporting, we are able to provide patient and prescriber demographics, turnaround times, spend and error reporting, patient assessment data, clinical status, and other monitoring parameters. Moreover, this data is aggregated to provide actionable means to improve patient outcomes while also fostering medication compliance. DelivMeds has invested significantly in information technology in recent years to position it as a vital component of the healthcare ecosystem that will improve cost efficiencies and service delivery while also impacting outcomes and business decisions for providers, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and payors through our pharmacy channel.
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Properties
We currently lease all of our corporate offices.
Governmental Regulation
The healthcare industry is subject to extensive regulation by several governmental entities at the federal, state and local level. The industry is also subject to frequent regulatory change. Laws and regulations in the healthcare industry are extremely complex and, in many instances, the industry does not have the benefit of significant regulatory or judicial interpretation. See the “Risk Factors” section of this prospectus for additional information regarding the impact that these regulations may have on Danam and its existing and planned operating subsidiaries.
Professional Licensure
Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians employed by Danam must be individually licensed or certified under applicable state law. In addition, professionals licensed to dispense controlled substances are required to register with the DEA. Each of Danam’s existing and planned operating subsidiaries performs criminal, government exclusion and other background checks on employees and take steps to ensure that employees possess all necessary licenses, certifications and registrations to perform the duties of their respective positions.
Pharmacy Licensing and Registration
State laws require a pharmacy to be licensed in each jurisdiction in which the pharmacy anticipates dispensing or distributing pharmaceutical products. Wellgistics is licensed in all 50 states for its wholesale operations. CSP is licensed in 35 states and the District of Columbia for its pharmacy operations. CSP will pursue additional state licenses to be able to dispense in all 50 states when patients elect to use mail order as their method of receipt for prescription medications. Where required by law, CSP also has pharmacists licensed in all states in which it dispenses. Each of Danam’s existing and planned operating subsidiaries must comply with all state licensing laws that are applicable to its respective business.
Federal and state law also require pharmacy businesses and wholesale operations businesses to individually register with the DEA and, as applicable, certain state agencies to handle controlled substances, including prescription pharmaceuticals. A separate registration is required at each principal place of business where Danam will dispense controlled substances. Federal and state law also require compliance with specific labeling, reporting and record-keeping requirements for controlled substances. Danam will maintain DEA registrations for each of its facilities that requires such registration and will follow procedures intended to comply with all applicable federal and state requirements regarding controlled substances.
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Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act
Certain provisions of the federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act govern the handling, distribution and compounding of pharmaceuticals and medical devices. This law prohibits the adulteration or misbranding of these products while in interstate commerce. Companies engaged in drug and device distribution may be required to register their facilities with FDA, comply with track and trace requirements, and operate their businesses according to appropriate quality standards. The law applies to all parts of the drug and device distribution chain, but does exempt pharmacies from most federal registration, labeling and packaging requirements as long as any drugs or medical devices are not adulterated or misbranded and are dispensed in accordance with and pursuant to a valid prescription.
Fraud and Abuse Laws — Anti-Kickback Statute
The federal Anti-Kickback Statute prohibits individuals and entities from knowingly and willfully paying, offering, receiving, or soliciting money or anything else of value in order to induce the referral of patients or to induce a person to purchase, lease, order, arrange for, or recommend services or goods covered by Medicare, Medicaid, or other federal healthcare programs. The federal courts have held that an arrangement violates the Anti-Kickback Statute if any one purpose of the remuneration is to induce the referral of patients covered by a federal health care program, even if another purpose of the payment is to compensate an individual for rendered services. The Anti-Kickback Statute is broad and potentially covers many standard business arrangements. Violations can lead to significant penalties, including criminal fines of up to $100,000 per violation and/or ten years imprisonment, civil monetary penalties of up to $100,000 per violation plus treble damages and/or exclusion from participation in Medicare, Medicaid and other federal healthcare programs. Certain types of payments are excluded from the statutory prohibition. Additionally, in an effort to clarify the conduct prohibited by the Anti-Kickback Statute, the OIG of HHS publishes regulations that identify a limited number of safe harbors. Business arrangements that satisfy all of the elements of a safe harbor are immune from criminal enforcement or civil administrative actions. The Anti-Kickback Statute is an intent-based statute and the failure of a business relationship to satisfy all of the elements of a safe harbor does not, in and of itself, mean that the business relationship violates the Anti-Kickback Statute.
The OIG, in its commentary to the safe harbor regulations, has recognized that many business arrangements that do not satisfy a safe harbor nonetheless operate without the type of abuses the Anti-Kickback Statute is designed to prevent. The OIG is authorized to issue advisory opinions regarding the interpretation and applicability of the Anti-Kickback Statute, including whether an activity constitutes grounds for the imposition of civil or criminal sanctions.
Several states have statutes and regulations that prohibit the same general types of conduct as those prohibited by the Anti-Kickback Statute described above. Some state anti-fraud and anti-kickback laws apply only to goods and services covered by Medicaid. Other state anti-fraud and anti-kickback laws apply to all healthcare goods and services, regardless of whether the source of payment is governmental or private. Where applicable, each of Danam’s existing and planned operating subsidiaries its business relationships to comply with these statutes and regulations.
Fraud and Abuse Laws — False Claims Act
All providers and entities that submit to and receive payments from a government health care program are subject to state and federal laws that govern the submission of claims for reimbursement, including the FCA in the case of claims submitted to Medicare or another federal health care program. The FCA prohibits an individual or entity from knowingly presenting a claim, or causing a claim to be presented, for payment from a federal healthcare program that is false or fraudulent. The standard for “knowingly” includes conduct that amounts to a reckless disregard for the truth or falsity of the information presented to Medicare or the other applicable government payer. Penalties under the FCA include substantial civil and criminal fines, exclusion from the Medicare or Medicaid programs and imprisonment. The FCA may be enforced by the federal government directly or by a private plaintiff by filing a qui tam lawsuit on the government’s behalf. Under the FCA, the government and private plaintiffs, if any, may recover monetary penalties in the amount of $13,946 to $27,894 per false claim (for penalties assessed after January 15, 2024), as well as an amount equal to three times the amount of damages sustained by the government as a result of the false claim. Several states have adopted their own false claims statutes as well as statutes that allow individuals to bring qui tam actions. In recent years, federal and state government authorities have launched several initiatives aimed at uncovering practices that violate false claims or fraudulent billing laws, and they have conducted numerous investigations of pharmaceutical manufacturers, PBMs, pharmacies and healthcare providers with respect to false claims, fraudulent billing and related matters.
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Fraud and Abuse Laws — Physician Self-Referral (Stark) Law
The federal Physician Self-Referral Law, commonly known as the Stark Law, prohibits a physician from referring a patient for DHS payable by Medicare or Medicaid from an entity with which the physician or an immediate family member has a financial relationship, unless an exception applies. A financial relationship is generally defined as an ownership, investment, or compensation relationship. DHS include, but are not limited to, outpatient prescription drugs, parenteral and enteral nutrition products, home health services, durable medical equipment, physical and occupational therapy services, and inpatient and outpatient hospital services. The Stark Law also prohibits an entity from presenting or causing to be presented a bill or claim to anyone for DHS furnished as a result of a prohibited referral.
Among other sanctions, a civil monetary penalty of up to $15,000 may be imposed for each claim for a service prohibited by the Stark Law. Such persons or entities are also subject to exclusion from the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Any person or entity participating in a circumvention scheme to avoid the referral prohibitions is liable for a civil monetary penalty of up to $100,000. A $10,000 fine may be imposed for failure to comply with reporting requirements regarding an entity’s ownership, investment and compensation arrangements for each day for which reporting is required to have been made under the Stark Law.
The Stark Law is a broad prohibition on certain business relationships, with detailed exceptions. However, unlike the Anti-Kickback Statute under which an activity may fall outside a safe harbor and still be lawful, a referral for DHS that does not fall within an exception is strictly prohibited by the Stark Law. The Stark Law is a strict liability statute, and proof of intent to violate the law is not required.
In addition to the Stark Law, many of the states in which Danam’s existing and planning operating subsidiaries operate have comparable restrictions on the ability of physicians to refer patients for certain services to entities with which they have a financial relationship. Certain of these state statutes mirror the Stark Law while others may be more restrictive.
HIPAA and Other Privacy Legislation
Some of Danam’s business activities do or will involve the receipt, use and disclosure of confidential health information, including disclosure of the confidential information to a patient’s health benefit plan, as permitted in accordance with applicable federal and state privacy laws. In addition, Danam will use and disclose de-identified data for analytical and other purposes. Many federal and state laws restrict the use and disclosure of confidential medical information, and additional legislative and regulatory initiatives are underway at the state and federal levels.
HIPAA imposes extensive requirements on the way in which certain “covered entities,” which include healthcare providers that engage in certain transactions covered by HIPAA, use, disclose and safeguard PHI, including requirements to protect the integrity, availability and confidentiality of electronic PHI. It also applies to persons or entities that create, receive, maintain, or transmit PHI on behalf of covered entities (known as “business associates”) and their subcontractors.
The Privacy Rule give individuals a number of rights, including the right to know how their PHI is used and disclosed, as well as the right to access, amend and obtain information concerning certain disclosures of PHI.
Covered entities, such as pharmacies and health plans, are required to provide a written Notice of Privacy Practices to individuals that describes how the entity uses and discloses PHI, and how individuals may exercise their rights with respect to their PHI. For most uses and disclosures of PHI other than for treatment, payment, healthcare operations and certain public policy purposes, HIPAA generally requires that covered entities obtain a valid written individual authorization. In most cases, use or disclosure of PHI must be limited to the minimum necessary to achieve the purpose of the use or disclosure.
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DelivMeds and CSP are each considered a covered entity under HIPAA in connection with their operation when working with other network pharmacies. To the extent that they provide services other than as a covered entity and perform a function or activity, or provide a service to, a covered entity that involves PHI, the covered entity may be required to enter into a business associate agreement with Danam. Business associate agreements mandated by the Privacy Rule will create a contractual obligation for Danam, as a business associate, to perform its duties for the applicable covered entity in compliance with the Privacy Rule and applicable provisions of the Security Rules. In addition, Danam will be subject to certain aspects of the Privacy Rule and the Security Rules when it acts as a business associate, including direct liability for, among other things, impermissible uses and disclosures of PHI and the failure to disclose PHI to the covered entity, the individual, or the individual’s designee (as specified in the business associate agreement), as necessary to satisfy a covered entity’s obligations with respect to an individual’s request for an electronic copy of PHI. These obligations also extend to subcontractors of a business associate where the function, activity, or service delegated by the business associate to the subcontractor involves the creation, receipt, maintenance, or transmission of PHI. As such, business associates are required to enter into business associate agreements with subcontractors for services involving access to PHI and may be subject to civil monetary penalties for the acts and omissions of their subcontractors. HIPAA also requires individual authorization for all treatment and healthcare operations communications where the covered entity receives payment in exchange for the communication from or on behalf of a third-party whose product or service is being described.
If one of Danam’s businesses fails to comply with HIPAA, or its policies and procedures are not sufficient to prevent the unauthorized use or disclosure of PHI, it could be subject to monetary penalties, fines and legal action under federal and state privacy laws, consumer protection statutes and other laws. Criminal penalties and civil sanctions may be imposed for failing to comply with HIPAA standards either as a covered entity or business associate. In addition to imposing potential monetary penalties, the Office of Civil Rights of HHS conducts periodic compliance audits and empowers state attorneys general to bring actions in federal court for violations of HIPAA on behalf of state residents harmed by such violations.
Several such actions have already been brought, and continued enforcement actions are likely to occur in the future. The transactions and code sets regulation promulgated under HIPAA requires that all covered entities that engage in certain electronic transactions, directly or through a third-party agent, use standardized formats and code sets. Each of DelivMeds and CSP must conduct such transactions in accordance with such transaction rule and related regulations that require the use of operating rules in connection with HIPAA transactions. In DelivMeds’ and CSP’s roles as a specialty pharmacy operator, Danam will also be required to conduct such transactions in accordance with such regulations or engage a clearinghouse to process each covered transaction. HHS promulgated an NPI final rule that requires covered entities to utilize NPIs in all standard transactions. NPIs replaced National Association of Boards of Pharmacy numbers for pharmacies, DEA numbers for physicians and similar identifiers for other healthcare providers for purposes of identifying providers in connection with HIPAA standard transactions. Covered entities may be excluded from federal healthcare programs for violating these regulations.
The Security Rules issued pursuant to HIPAA mandate the use of administrative, physical and technical safeguards to protect the confidentiality of electronic PHI. Such Security Rules obligations apply to covered entities and business associates.
DelivMeds and CSP must also comply with the “breach notification” regulations under HIPAA. In the case of a breach of “unsecured PHI,” covered entities must promptly notify affected individuals and the HHS Secretary in cases where a beach of “unsecured PHI” affects 500 or more individuals. DelivMeds and CSP must also promptly notify the media in cases where a breach of “unsecured PHI” affects more than 500 individuals in a particular state or jurisdiction. Breaches of “unsecured PHI” affecting fewer than 500 individuals must be reported to the HHS Secretary on an annual basis. The regulations also require business associates of covered entities to notify the covered entity of such breaches of “unsecured PHI” by the business associate.
Other Health Reform Laws require the HHS Secretary to develop new health information technology standards that could require changes to DelivMeds’ and CSP’s existing software products. For example, the statute requires the establishment of interoperable standards and protocols to facilitate electronic enrollment of individuals in federal and state health and human services programs and provides the government with authority to require incorporation of these standards and protocols in health information technology investments as a condition of receiving federal funds for such investments.
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HIPAA generally preempts state laws, except when state laws are more protective of individual health information than HIPAA requirements. Therefore, to the extent states continue to enact more stringent, protective, or restrictive legislation, DelivMeds and CSP could be required to make significant changes to their business operations. In addition, independent of any statutory or regulatory restrictions, individual health plan clients could increase limitations on DelivMeds’ and CSP’s use of medical information, which could prevent us from offering certain services.
Medicare Part D
The Medicare Part D program, which makes prescription drug coverage available to eligible Medicare beneficiaries, regulates various aspects of the provision of Medicare drug coverage, including enrollment, formularies, pharmacy networks, marketing, and claims processing. CMS imposed restrictions and consent requirements for automatic prescription delivery programs, and further limited the circumstances under which Medicare Part D plans may recoup payments to pharmacies for claims that are subsequently determined not payable under Medicare Part D. Examples of CMS sanctions for non-compliance may include suspension of enrollment and even termination from the program.
The Medicare Part D program has undergone significant legislative and regulatory changes since its inception. Medicare Part D continues to attract a high degree of legislative and regulatory scrutiny, and applicable government rules and regulations continue to evolve. For example, CMS may issue regulations that limit the ability of Medicare Part D plans to establish preferred pharmacy networks.
Accreditations
Where applicable, Danam’s licensed facilities will maintain accreditations from the following organizations:
| ● | ADD from the NABP: Wellgistics holds an ADD accreditation from the NABP. This accreditation is designed to comply with state and federal laws for preventing counterfeit drugs from entering the U.S. and to protect patients from below- quality drug distribution by employing security and best practice standards for wholesale drug distribution. | |
| ● | HMA from the NABP: CSP and DelivMeds hold an HMA from NABP. This accreditation is designed for online advertising platforms and card brand networks which demonstrate compliance with state and federal laws for pharmacies. It is also a prerequisite for Digital Pharmacy Accreditation, which Danam will actively pursue. | |
| ● | Healthcare Broker Platform Certification from LegitScript: DelivMeds holds a Healthcare Merchant Certification from LegitScript. This certification provides a recognized stamp of approval for businesses that facilitate transaction for pharmacies. DelivMeds remains payment card industry compliant, as its platform technology does not retain credit card information within its application or servers. | |
| ● | Healthcare Platform Certification from LegitScript: CSP holds a Healthcare Merchant Certification from LegitScript. This certification provides a recognized stamp of approval for businesses that conduct some aspect of pharmacy including but not limited to internet, mail order, brick-and-mortar, local, veterinary, and sterile compounding pharmacies. |
Intellectual Property
Upon completion of the Wellgistics Acquisition, Danam’s combined businesses rely or will rely on copyright, trademark, and trade secret laws, in addition to contractual restrictions, to establish and protect their proprietary rights. Danam will have registered or applied to register a variety of trademarks and service marks used throughout its businesses. Danam Health®, DelivMeds®, and DelivMeds Pharmacy® are service marks registered with the U.S. Patent Trademark Office. Specifically, a US Non-Provisional Patent Application for a Utility Patent was filed on July 26, 2022, and the application was successfully submitted on September 26, 2023. The patent is entitled “Method and Apparatus for Prescription Management.” This patent protects our novel mechanisms for digitizing the prescription journey and management of said prescription through the use of our tech and hub platform including its proprietary process and methodology including but not limited to source code, data aggregation, and use of artificial intelligence and machine learning for our algorithms.
In addition, Danam and Danam’s combined businesses upon closing of the Wellgistics Acquisition rely on unregistered common law trademark rights and unregistered copyrights under applicable U.S. law to distinguish and/or protect their services and branding. Danam is not aware of any facts that could materially impact its continuing use of any of its intellectual property. Danam does not believe that the loss of copyrights, trademarks, or service marks would have a material adverse effect on its business.
Employees
As of July 19, 2024, Danam employed 13 employees, including those employed by Wood Sage, APS, and CSP. As of that same date, Wellgistics employed 14 employees. Danam also has numerous non-employee contractor relationships with consultants and full stack technology developers.
Legal Proceedings
As of the date of the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part, Danam and its subsidiaries are not parties to any material pending legal proceedings.
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The following is a list of our directors and executive officers as of [●], 2024.
| Name | Age | Position | ||
| Tim Canning | 63 | Chief Executive Officer | ||
| Vishnu Balu | 46 | Vice President of Finance | ||
| Chuck Wilson | 62 | Chief Operating Officer | ||
| Brett Thompson | [●] | Chief Technology Officer and Vice President Technology | ||
| Nikul Panchal | 47 | President, Healthcare Operations | ||
| Dr. Shafaat Pirani | 35 | Executive Vice President Healthcare Operations | ||
| Brian Norton | 45 | Executive Vice President Supply Chain | ||
| Brett Bryant | 41 | Executive Vice President Supply Chain Operations | ||
| Scott Madsen | 41 | Vice President Finance | ||
| Doug Edmund, Esq. | 47 | Director of Compliance | ||
| Prashant Patel | 50 | Chief Strategy Officer and Vice Chairman of the Board | ||
| Suren Ajjarapu | [●] | Chairman of the Board | ||
| Sajid Syed* | [●] | Director | ||
| Donald W. Anderson* | [●] | Director |
*Independent Director
Executive Officers
Tim Canning joined Danam as Chief Executive Officer in January 2024. Mr. Canning has over 30 years of experience in the pharmacy and healthcare sectors ranging from startup/early stage to Fortune 5 companies. He has a diverse background with leadership roles in general management, sales and marketing for some of the healthcare industry’s leading organizations. Throughout his career, Mr. Canning has been an advocate for advancing the important role pharmacists play as vital members of the healthcare team. Most recently, he was EVP Corporate Development and Chief Revenue Officer for iA, a leading innovator of software-enabled pharmacy automation technologies offering robust solutions for centralized fulfillment and retail pharmacy settings. The majority of his career has been focused in the pharmaceutical sector including retail and institutional pharmacies, manufacturers, payer markets, distribution and data analytics. He spent ten years at McKesson Corporation where he led the Independent Pharmacy segment, culminating in his role as President of McKesson’s Health Mart retail pharmacy franchise. Mr. Canning formulated the strategic vision and led the implementation that grew Health Mart from 262 stores to 2,800 stores and over $6 billion in revenue. He also served as Chief Marketing Officer for Omnicare where his responsibilities included retail pharmacy operations. His early career included roles of increasing responsibility over seventeen years in sales and marketing at Wyeth and Pharmacia (both acquired by Pfizer). Mr. Canning earned a BS in Marketing from Marquette University. He completed a six-year term as a board member for the American Pharmacists Association Foundation and is currently on the Pharmacy Leadership Advisory Board for the University of Cincinnati James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy.
Vishnu Balu has over 24 years of experience in corporate strategy, corporate finance, risk management, and M&A in diverse industries including Consumer Products, Consulting and Commercial Banking. He has a successful track record of building global teams leading strategic initiatives, including domestic and cross-border M&A, SPAC-M&A, PE fund raise, operating model restructuring, and functional finance transformation. Vishnu is adept in implementing business transformation programs and overseeing global cross-functional talent pools. Vishnu attended the AMP at Harvard Business School, earned his MBA from IIM-Bangalore with a merit scholarship, and he is also a Rank Holder Chartered Accountant. Vishnu was featured among the Top 5 Young Achievers by the IIM-B Alumni Magazine.
Charles (Chuck) Wilson joins Danam Health from the McKesson Corporation where he was Vice President of Retail Operations for McKesson’s Health Mart retail pharmacy franchise. Over his 15-year tenure at McKesson, Mr. Wilson was instrumental in growing Health Mart from 262 to over 5,000 locations with an annual revenue exceeding $10 billion. Prior to joining McKesson, Mr. Wilson was at the Target Corporation where he drove growth of the pharmacy business to over 1,400 locations. After graduating with a pharmacy degree from the University of Iowa, Mr. Wilson began his career at Walgreens where he enjoyed roles of increasing leadership responsibility within Store Operations. Growing up, Chuck’s family owned an independent pharmacy in Geneva, IL where he developed a passion for pharmacy and delivering patient-centered care from his pharmacist father.
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Prashant Patel is a Director, Chief Strategy Officer and Vice Chairman of the Board of Danam. He has served on the board of TRxADE since its acquisition of TRxADE Group, Inc., a Nevada corporation on January 8, 2014. He is an entrepreneur and a registered Pharmacist with experience in multiple aspects of the pharmaceutical supply chain. He started several starts ups including Retail/Community Pharmacy before expanding into pharmaceuticals distribution and sales, focusing on pharmaceutical disposal and reverse distribution. He has also been a consultant to several return logistics pharmaceutical companies over the years. Mr. Patel possesses an excellent vision to bring transparency, efficiency and cost benefits to US pharmaceutical channel partners. After graduating with a BPharm from University of Nottingham/UK, Mr. Patel completed MSC in Transport, Trade & Finance from Cass Business School, City University, UK.
Non-Employee Directors
Suren Ajjarapu is Chairman of the board of directors of Danam. Mr. Ajjarapu has served TRxADE as Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, and Secretary since TRxADE’s acquisition of TRxADE Nevada on January 8, 2014, and as the Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and Secretary of TRxADE Nevada since its inception. Mr. Ajjarapu has also served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Kernel Group Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: KRNL), a special purpose acquisition company, since December 2022, served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Oceantech Acquisitions I Corp. (NASDAQ: OTEC), a special purpose acquisition company, since March 2023, served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of PowerUp Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ: PWUP), a special purpose acquisition company, since August 2023, and served as a director and the Chief Executive Officer of Integrated Wellness Acquisition Corp (NYSE: WEL), a special purpose acquisition company, since January 2024 and February 2024, respectively. Mr. Ajjarapu served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Aesther Healthcare Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ: AEHA), a special purpose acquisition company, from June 2021 until the completion of its initial business combination in February 2023. Mr. Ajjarapu now serves as a director of the post-combination company Ocean Biomedical, Inc. (NASDAQ: OCEA). Mr. Ajjarapu served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Semper Paratus Acquisition Corporation (NASDAQ: LSGT), a special purpose acquisition company, from June 2023 until the completion of its initial business combination in February 2024. Mr. Ajjarapu now serves as a director of the post-combination company Tevogen Bio Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: TVGN). Mr. Ajjarapu also serves as a director and the Chief Executive Officer of Danam Health, Inc. Mr. Ajjarapu has served on the board of directors of Kano Energy, Inc, which is involved in developing renewable natural gas sites in USA, since 2018. Mr. Ajjarapu has also served as Chairman of Feeder Creek Group, Inc., since March 2018. Feeder Creek Group, Inc. is a company involved in developing renewable natural gas sites in Iowa. Mr. Ajjarapu was a Founder, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Sansur Renewable Energy, Inc., a company involved in developing wind power sites in the Midwest, United States, from 2009 to 2012. Mr. Ajjarapu was a Founder, President and Director of Aemetis, Inc., a biofuels company (AMTX.OB) and a Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of International Biofuels, a subsidiary of Aemetis, Inc., from 2006 to 2009. Mr. Ajjarapu was Co-Founder, Chief Operating Officer, and Director of Global Information Technology, Inc., an IT outsourcing and systems design company, headquartered in Tampa, Florida with major operations in India from 1995 to 2006. Mr. Ajjarapu holds an MS in Environmental engineering from South Dakota State University, Brookings, South Dakota, and an MBA from the University of South Florida, specializing in International Finance and Management. Mr. Ajjarapu is also a graduate of the Venture Capital and Private Equity program at Harvard University.
Sajid Syed, RPh Chairman of Princeton Stone House Capital, is a distinguished figure in the pharmaceutical industry, having founded and sold successful pharmaceutical service companies like InfuRx and Sanovia Corporation. As President of Acro Pharmaceutical Services, he oversaw its acquisition by Lincare before its eventual sale to CVS Health Corporation. Currently, he chairs Apovia, a pharmacy management group in Philadelphia, while also actively participating in community service and serving on nonprofit boards, showcasing his multifaceted contributions to both industry and society.
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Donald W. Anderson has over forty-five years of experience in the healthcare and pharmacy industry. Most recently retiring as President & CEO of Independent Pharmacy Cooperative from 2009-2022. IPC is the nation’s largest group purchasing organization with 2,500 member stores, and servicing over 10,000 independent pharmacies in all fifty states and Puerto Rico. Prior to joining IPC, Mr. Anderson served as Vice President of Business Development for Long’s Drug Stores, a former chain based in northern California where he was responsible for two mail order facilities, three central-fill pharmacies, pharmacy call center operations, and non-store pharmacy systems. Throughout his career, Mr. Anderson has held various executive level positions including President & CEO of Professional Homecare Services, Regional Vice President, Managed Care & Payor Relations with Catholic Healthcare West, a hospital chain based in San Francisco, California. As part of his lengthy career in healthcare and pharmacy, Mr. Anderson was National Vice Presidents, Sales and Pharmacy Operations for a national third-party administrator and pharmacy benefits management company. Mr. Anderson holds a Bachelor of Science in Business and Master of Business Administration. His areas of expertise cover many aspects of business including mergers and acquisitions, business operations, distribution, contract negotiations, sales and marketing, executive leadership, and board governance. Mr. Anderson has served with numerous boards including, past Board President of the Federation of Pharmacy Networks, past Board President of Choice Rx Solutions, and as board director of Arizona Medical Network (PPO), RxAmerica Part D Plan, Smart D Insurance, and RxAlly. He has also served as an Advisory Board member with McKesson’s National Independent Advisory Board, the National Community Pharmacists Association Foundation Advisory Board, Surescripts Chain Pharmacy Advisory Board, TRxADE National Advisory Board, and University of South Florida Digital Marketing Program Advisory Board.
Family Relationships
There are no family relationships among any of our directors or executive officers.
Board Composition and Director Independence
Danam’s board of directors is comprised of 5 directors and Danam has determined that Sajid Syed and Donald W. Anderson will qualify as independent directors, as defined under the listing rules of Nasdaq.
Board Leadership Structure
Our board of directors is responsible for overseeing our risk management process, focusing on our general risk management strategy, the most significant risks facing us, and the implementation of risk-mitigation strategies by management. Our board of directors is also apprised of particular risk-management matters in connection with its general oversight and approval of corporate matters and significant transactions.
Board Committees
Audit Committee
Danam’s audit committee consists of [●], with [●] serving as the chair of the committee. Danam’s board of directors determined that [●] qualifies as an audit committee financial expert within the meaning of the rules and regulations of the SEC and meets the financial sophistication requirements of Nasdaq listing rules. In making this determination, Danam’s board of directors considered [●]’s formal education and previous experience in financial roles.
Danam’s board of directors also has determined that each of the members of the audit committee will satisfy the independence requirements of Nasdaq and Rule 10A-3 under the Exchange Act. Each member of the audit committee can read and understand fundamental financial statements in accordance with Nasdaq audit committee requirements. In arriving at this determination, Danam’s board of directors examined each audit committee member’s scope of experience and the nature of such committee member’s prior and/or current employment.
Both Danam’s independent registered public accounting firm and management periodically will meet privately with Danam’s audit committee. The functions of the audit committee will include, among other things:
| ● | evaluating the performance, independence and qualifications of Danam’s independent auditors and determining whether to retain Danam’s existing independent auditors or engage new independent auditors; | |
| ● | monitoring the integrity of Danam’s financial statements and Danam’s compliance with legal and regulatory requirements as they relate to financial statements or accounting matters; |
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| ● | reviewing the integrity, adequacy and effectiveness of Danam’s internal control policies and procedures; | |
| ● | preparing the audit committee report required by the SEC to be included in Danam’s annual proxy statement; | |
| ● | discussing the scope and results of the audit with Danam’s independent auditors, and reviewing with management and Danam’s independent auditors Danam’s interim and year-end operating results; | |
| ● | establishing and overseeing procedures for employees to submit concerns anonymously about questionable accounting or auditing matters; | |
| ● | reviewing Danam’s guidelines and policies on risk assessment and risk management; | |
| ● | reviewing and approving related party transactions; | |
| ● | obtaining and reviewing a report by Danam’s independent auditors at least annually, that describes Danam’s independent auditors internal quality control procedures, any material issues raised by review under such procedures, and any steps taken to deal with such issues when required by applicable law; and | |
| ● | approving (or, as permitted, pre-approving) all audit and non-audit services to be performed by Danam’s independent auditors. |
The composition and function of the audit committee will comply with all applicable requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, SEC rules and regulations, and Nasdaq listing rules. Danam will comply with future requirements to the extent they become applicable to Danam.
Compensation Committee
Danam’s compensation committee consists of [●], with [●] serving as the chair of the committee. Danam’s board of directors has determined that each of the members of the compensation committee will be a non-employee director, as defined in Rule 16b-3 promulgated under the Exchange Act and will satisfy the independence requirements of Nasdaq. The functions of the compensation committee will include, among other things:
| ● | approving the retention of compensation consultants and outside service providers and advisors; | |
| ● | reviewing and approving, or recommending that Danam’s board of directors approve, the compensation of Danam’s executive officers, including annual base salary, annual incentive bonuses, specific performance goals relevant to their compensation, equity compensation, employment; | |
| ● | reviewing and recommending to Danam’s board of directors the compensation of Danam’s directors; | |
| ● | administering and determining any award grants under Danam’s equity and non-equity incentive plans; | |
| ● | reviewing and evaluating succession plans for Danam’s executive officers; | |
| ● | preparing the compensation committee report required by the SEC to be included in Danam’s annual proxy statement; and | |
| ● | periodically reviewing Danam’s practices and policies of employee compensation as they relate to risk management and risk-taking incentives. |
The composition and function of its compensation committee will comply with all applicable requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, SEC rules and regulations, and Nasdaq listing rules. Danam will comply with future requirements to the extent they become applicable to Danam.
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Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee
Danam’s nominating and corporate governance committee consists of [●], with [●] serving as the chair of the committee. Danam’s board of directors has determined that each of the members of Danam’s nominating and corporate governance committee will satisfy the independence requirements of Nasdaq. The functions of the nominating and corporate governance committee include, among other things:
| ● | identifying, evaluating, and recommending individuals qualified to become members of Danam’s board of directors and its committees; | |
| ● | evaluating the performance of Danam’s board of directors and of individual directors; | |
| ● | reviewing Danam’s environmental and social responsibility policies and practices; | |
| ● | developing and recommending corporate governance guidelines to Danam’s board of directors; and | |
| ● | overseeing an annual evaluation of Danam’s board of directors and management. |
The composition and function of the nominating and corporate governance committee will comply with all applicable requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, SEC rules and regulations, and Nasdaq listing rules. Danam will comply with future requirements to the extent they become applicable to Danam.
Code of Business Conduct and Ethics
Prior to the effectiveness of the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part, we will adopt a Code of Conduct and Ethics (the “Code of Ethics”) applicable to all of Danam’s employees, executive officers, and directors. The Code of Ethics will be available on Danam’s website at www.danamhealth.com. Information contained on or accessible through Danam’s website is not a part of this prospectus, and the inclusion of Danam’s website address in this prospectus is an inactive textual reference only. If we make any substantive amendments to, or grant any waivers from, the Code of Ethics, we will disclose the nature of such amendment or waiver on our website or in a current report on Form 8-K.
Clawback Policy
Prior to the effectives of the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part, we will adopt a policy for the recovery of erroneously awarded incentive-based compensation (the “Clawback Policy”) in order to comply with Section 10D of the Exchange Act, Rule 10D-1 of the Exchange Act (“Rule 10D-1”), and the listing rules adopted by The Nasdaq Capital Market, LLC (collectively, the “Final Clawback Rules”). We anticipate that our compensation committee will administer the Clawback Policy.
The Clawback Policy provides for the mandatory recovery of erroneously awarded incentive-based compensation from current and former executive officers as defined in Rule 10D-1 (“Covered Officers”) of the Danam in the event that Danam is required to prepare an accounting restatement, in accordance with the Final Clawback Rules. The recovery of such compensation applies regardless of whether a Covered Officer engaged in misconduct or otherwise caused or contributed to the requirement of an accounting restatement. Under the Clawback Policy, Danam may recoup from the Covered Officers erroneously awarded incentive-based compensation received within a lookback period of the three completed fiscal years preceding the date on which Danam is required to prepare an accounting restatement.
Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation
None of the members of Danam’s compensation committee has at any time during the prior three years been one of the officers or employees of Danam. None of Danam’s executive officers currently serves, or in the past fiscal year has served, as a member of the board of directors or compensation committee of any entity that has one or more executive officers serving on the Danam’s board of directors or compensation committee.
Limitation on Liability and Indemnification of Directors and Officers
Danam intends to enter into various indemnification agreements with its directors and executive officers that will, among other things, require Danam to indemnify Danam’s directors and executive officers for certain expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, incurred by such directors and executive officers in generally any action or proceeding arising out of their services as directors or executive officers of Danam or any other company or enterprise to which the person provides services at Danam’s request. Depending on the terms of these indemnification agreements, our directors and officers may not be personally liable to us or our stockholders for monetary damages for any breach of fiduciary duties as directors excluding:
| ● | any breach of the director’s or officer’s duty of loyalty to us or our stockholders; | |
| ● | any act or omission not in good faith or that involves intentional misconduct or a knowing violation of law; | |
| ● | unlawful payments of dividends or unlawful stock repurchases or redemptions as provided in Section 174 of the DGCL; or | |
| ● | any transaction from which the director derived an improper personal benefit. |
These indemnification agreements could provide that we are required to indemnify our directors and officers, in each case to the fullest extent permitted by Delaware law, and may obligate us to advance expenses incurred by a director or officer in advance of the final disposition of any action or proceeding. These agreements may, subject to certain exceptions, provide for indemnification for related expenses including, among other things, attorneys’ fees, judgments, fines and settlement amounts incurred by any of these individuals in any action or proceeding. We believe that these indemnification agreements are necessary to attract and retain qualified persons as directors and officers. Furthermore, we might secure insurance on behalf of any officer, director, employee or other agent for any liability arising out of his or her actions in that capacity regardless of whether we would otherwise be permitted to indemnify him or her under Delaware law.
The limitation of liability and indemnification provisions in these indemnification agreements may discourage stockholders from bringing a lawsuit against our directors and officers for breach of their fiduciary duty. They may also reduce the likelihood of derivative litigation against our directors and officers, even though an action, if successful, might benefit us and our stockholders. Further, a stockholder’s investment may be adversely affected to the extent that we pay the costs of settlement and damage.
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Overview
The following discussion contains forward-looking statements that are based on our current plans and expectations regarding our future compensation programs. The actual amount and form of compensation that we pay and the compensation policies and practices that we adopt in the future may differ materially from the currently planned programs summarized in this discussion.
We are an “emerging growth company” within the meaning of the Securities Act and have elected to comply with the reduced compensation disclosure requirements available to such emerging growth companies. In accordance with these requirements, our reporting obligations regarding executive compensation will extend only to our NEOs, meaning (i) our principal executive officer, (ii) the next two highly compensated executive officers in respect of their service to us or our subsidiaries at the end of the last completed fiscal year, and (iii) up to two additional individuals who would have been identified pursuant to (i) or (ii) but for the fact that such individuals were not serving as an executive officer at the end of the last completed fiscal year. This section provides an overview of our executive compensation programs, including a narrative description of the material factors necessary to understand the information disclosed in the summary compensation table below. In order to provide a fuller understanding of the compensation arrangements with our executive officers, we are presenting full year 2023 and 2022 information. As of December 31, 2023, our NEOs and their respective positions were:
| ● | Suren Ajjarapu, Former Chief Executive Officer; and | |
| ● | Prashant Patel, Chief Operating Officer. | |
| ● | Tim Canning, Chief Executive Officer | |
| ● | Dr. Shafaat Pirani, Executive Vice President Healthcare Operations |
2023 Summary Compensation Table
The following table sets forth information concerning the compensation of our NEOs for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022.
| Salary | Bonus | Stock Awards | Option Awards | Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation | All Other Compensation | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Year | ($) | ($) | ($) | ($) | ($) | ($) | ($) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Name and Principal Position | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Suren Ajjarapu | 2023 | 400,000 | (1) | 0 | [●] | [●] | 0 | 0 | [●] | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Former Chief Executive Officer | 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prashant Patel | 2023 | 400,000 | (2) | 0 | [●] | [●] | 0 | 0 | [●] | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Chief Operating Officer | 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tim Canning (3) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Current Chief Executive Officer | 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
(1) Suren was accrued salary for 2023. Pursuant to the Executive Employment Agreement between Danam and Suren Ajjarapu dated January 1, 2023, Suren’s annual base salary is $400,000.
(2) Prashant was accrued salary for 2023. Pursuant to the Executive Employment Agreement between Danam and Prashant Patel dated January 1, 2023, Suren’s annual base salary is $400,000.
(3) Tim Canning began serving as Danam’s Chief Executive Officer as of [●], 2024. As such, Mr. Canning did not receive compensation for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023, but qualifies as a NEO because Mr. Canning would have qualified as a NEO but for the fact that Mr. Canning was hired by Danam in 2024.
Outstanding Equity Awards at 2023 Fiscal Year-End
The following table sets forth summary information regarding the outstanding equity awards held by Danam’s named executive officers on December 31, 2023.
| Name | Number of Shares or Units of Stock that Have Not Vested (#) | Market Value of Shares or Units of Stock that Have Not Vested ($) | ||||||
| Suren Ajjarapu | [●] | $ | [●] | |||||
| Prashant Patel | [●] | $ | [●] | |||||
| Tim Canning | 0 | $ | 0 | |||||
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Narrative to the 2023 Summary Compensation Table
Employment Agreements.
Mr. Ajjarapu entered into an executive employment agreement with Danam on August 9, 2023. The initial term of the agreement begins on December 31, 2023, and expires on December 31, 2025. The term will be automatically renewed until the agreement is terminated pursuant to its terms. Mr. Ajjarapu’s initial annual base salary is $400,000 and such base salary will be subject to adjustment by the compensation committee each year. Mr. Ajjarapu is also eligible to receive a yearly cash, stock, or equity bonus and a yearly performance bonus of up to 200% of his base salary. Such bonus amounts will be determined by the compensation committee. In addition to certain customary benefits, Mr. Ajjarapu will receive a monthly automobile allowance of $2,000.
Mr. Patel entered into an executive employment agreement with Danam on August 9, 2023. The initial term of the agreement began on December 31, 2023, and expires on December 31, 2025. The term will be automatically renewed until the agreement is terminated pursuant to its terms. Mr. Patel’s initial annual base salary is $400,000 and such base salary will be subject to adjustment by the compensation committee each year. Mr. Patel is also eligible to receive a yearly cash, stock, or equity bonus and a yearly performance bonus of up to 200% of his base salary. Such bonus amounts will be determined by the compensation committee. In addition to certain customary benefits, Mr. Patel will receive a monthly automobile allowance of $2,000.
During 2024, we entered into executive employment agreements with certain individuals to serve Danam in various officer capacities. One such individual is Tim Canning, who replaced Mr. Ajjarapu as Danam’s Chief Executive Officer effective [●]. As of the filing date of the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part, Danam’s NEOs are:
| ● | Tim Canning, Chief Executive Officer; | |
| ● | Prashant Patel, Chief Strategy Officer and Vice Chairman of the Board; and | |
| ● | Dr. Shafaat Pirani, Executive Vice President Healthcare Operations |
Mr. Canning entered into an executive employment agreement with Danam on January 18, 2024. The initial term of the agreement expires on December 31, 2026, and the term will be automatically renewed until the agreement is terminated pursuant to its terms. Mr. Canning’s initial annual base salary is $300,000 and such base salary will be subject to adjustment by the compensation committee each year. Mr. Canning is also eligible to receive a yearly cash, stock, or equity bonus and a yearly performance bonus of up to 75% of his base salary. Such bonus amounts will be determined by the compensation committee. In addition to certain customary benefits, Mr. Canning will receive a monthly apartment allowance of $2,500.
Dr. Pirani entered into an executive employment agreement with Danam on February 10, 2023. The initial term of the agreement began on June 16, 2024, the date of closing of the Wood Sage Acquisition, and expires on June 30, 2028. The term will be automatically renewed until the agreement is terminated pursuant to its terms. Dr. Pirani’s initial annual base salary is $275,000 and such base salary will be subject to adjustment by the board of directors each year. Dr. Pirani is also eligible to receive a yearly cash, stock, or equity bonus and a yearly performance bonus of up to 20% of his base salary. Such bonus amounts will be determined by the board of directors. Furthermore, Dr. Pirani will receive ten thousand (10,000) shares of Danam common stock as of December 31 for the entirety of the term of the agreement.
Components of Compensation for Fiscal Year 2024
Base Salary and Bonuses. The new Danam NEOs receive a base salary and bonuses to compensate them for services rendered to Danam. The base salary payable to each NEO is intended to provide a fixed component of compensation reflecting the executive’s skill set, experience, role and responsibilities. Base salary amounts will be established based on consideration of, among other factors, the scope of the NEO’s position, responsibilities and years of service and the compensation committee’s general knowledge of the competitive market, based on, among other things, experience with other similarly situated companies and Danam’s industry and market data reviewed by the compensation committee.
Incentive Plan. [●].
Other Elements of Compensation
Retirement Plans. Danam intends to adopt and maintain a 401(k) retirement savings plan for its employees, including its NEOs, who satisfy certain eligibility requirements. Danam expects that its NEOs will be eligible to participate in the 401(k) plan on the same terms as other full-time, salaried employees. The Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, allows eligible employees to defer a portion of their compensation, within prescribed limits, on a pre-tax basis through contributions to the 401(k) plan. Danam believes that providing a vehicle for tax-deferred retirement savings through a 401(k) plan adds to the overall desirability of its executive compensation package and further incentivizes its employees, including its NEOs, in accordance with its compensation policies.
Health/Welfare Plans. Danam intends for all of its full-time, salaried employees, including its NEOs, to be eligible to participate in its health and welfare plans, which Danam expects will include: medical, dental, and vision benefits, and life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
No Tax Gross-Ups. Danam does not intend to make gross-up payments to cover its NEOs’ personal income taxes that may pertain to any of the compensation or benefits paid or provided by Danam.
Director Compensation
Members of the Danam board of directors have not historically received compensation for their services as board members. During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, Danam did not provide any compensation to its directors for their services on the board of directors. Danam’s board of directors anticipates that Danam will adopt a non-employee director compensation policy in the near future. The policy is designed to enable Danam to attract and retain, on a long-term basis, highly qualified non-employee directors. Pursuant to this policy, each non-employee director will be eligible to receive cash retainers (which will be payable quarterly in arrears and prorated for partial years of service) and equity awards.
Rule 10b5-1 Trading Plans
Our executive officers and directors are encouraged to conduct purchase or sale transactions under a trading plan established pursuant to Rule 10b5-1 under the Exchange Act. Through a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, the executive officer or director contracts with a broker to buy or sell shares of our common stock on a periodic basis. The broker then executes trades pursuant to parameters established by the executive officer or director when entering into the plan, without further direction from them. The executive officer or director may amend or terminate the plan in specified circumstances.
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CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED PERSON TRANSACTIONS
In addition to the compensation arrangements with our directors and executive officers described under the “Executive Compensation” and “Management” sections in this prospectus and the transactions described below, the following is a description of each transaction since January 1, 2024, and each currently proposed transaction in which (i) we have been or will be a participant; (ii) the amount involved exceeds or will exceed the lesser of $120,000 or one percent of the average of the our total assets at year-end for the last two completed fiscal years; and (iii) any of our directors, executive officers or beneficial holders of more than 5% of our capital stock, or any immediate family member of, or person sharing the household with, any of these individuals (other than tenants or employees), had or will have a direct or indirect material interest.
Related Party Transactions
Wood Sage Membership Interest Purchase Agreement
During January of 2023, Danam entered into a Membership Interest Purchase Agreement with Nikul Panchal, an individual resident of the State of Florida, in connection with the Wood Sage Acquisition. Danam and Mr. Panchal amended and restated this agreement on June 16, 2024, whereby the parties revised the closing payment to be made by Danam to Mr. Panchal to be 0.389 shares of Danam common stock. The shares issued by Danam to Mr. Panchal were meant to approximate total cash compensation of $400,000 with a 20% discount. Mr. Panchal currently is Danam’s President of Healthcare Operations in addition to being a Danam stockholder.
Wellgistics Membership Interest Purchase Agreement
During January 2023, Danam entered into a Membership Interest Purchase Agreement with Wellgistics, Strategix, Nomad, and Jouska regarding the Wellgistics Acquisition. Upon closing of the Wellgistics Acquisition, Danam will acquire all of the outstanding membership interests of Wellgistics. The purchase price that Danam will pay for such acquisition according to the Membership Interest Purchase Agreement consists of a closing cash payment equal to $7 million, promissory notes in the amount of $10 million, Danam common shares equal to $3 million issued at a 20% discount, and possible contingent earn-out and bonus payments consisting of cash and Danam common stock based on certain financial metrics. The parties currently are negotiating changes to the purchase payment associated with the Wellgistics Acquisition, which the parties anticipate will include both cash and equity components in addition to commitments by Danam to close on the initial public offering associated with the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part. Brian Norton is Danam’s Executive Vice President of Supply Chain as well as the Chief Executive Officer of Wellgistics.
Master Service Agreement
On January 20, 2023, Danam entered into a Master Service Agreement with Wood Sage. Pursuant to the Master Service Agreement, Wood Sage agreed to provide management and other administrative services and assistance to Danam in return for payment in the amount of $265,881.44. On September 29, 2023, Wood Sage and Danam entered into a termination agreement whereby the parties terminated the Master Service Agreement, as well as any amendments thereto, and released Wood Sage and Danam from their respective covenants, agreements, and undertakings made thereunder.
TRxADE Promissory Note
On September 14, 2023, TRxADE made a promissory note in favor of Danam in connection with Danam lending TRxADE $300,000. TRxADE prepaid $250,000 of the outstanding principal owing on the promissory note, leaving a principal balance of $50,000 as of the date the promissory note was made. No later than 30 days after a change in control of TRxADE, the aggregate unpaid principal balance of the promissory note as well as all accrued and unpaid interest and any other amounts payable under the promissory note are due and payable. Prashant Patel, the Chief Strategy Officer and Vice Chairman of Danam’s board of directors, and Suren Ajjarapu, Chairman of Danam’s board of directors, serve on TRxADE’s board of directors.
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Executive Employment Agreements
On January 1, 2023, Danam entered into an executive employment agreement with Nikul Panchal, its Vice President of Strategy and Business Development. The initial term of the agreement expires on June 30, 2028. The term will be automatically renewed until the agreement is terminated pursuant to its terms. Mr. Panchal’s initial annual base salary is $200,000 and such base salary will be subject to adjustment by the board of directors each year. Mr. Panchal is also eligible to receive a yearly cash, stock, or equity bonus and a yearly performance bonus of up to 20% of his base salary. Such bonus amounts will be determined by the board of directors. Furthermore, Dr. Pirani will receive thirty thousand (30,000) shares of Danam common stock as of December 31 for the entirety of the term of the agreement, with seven thousand five hundred (7,500) of the shares vesting each quarter following each grant.
On February 10, 2023, Danam entered into an executive employment agreement with Dr. Shafaat Pirani, its Executive Vice President Healthcare Operations. The initial term of the agreement began on June 16, 2024, the date of closing of the Wood Sage Acquisition, and expires on June 30, 2028. The term will be automatically renewed until the agreement is terminated pursuant to its terms. Dr. Pirani’s initial annual base salary is $275,000 and such base salary will be subject to adjustment by the board of directors each year. Dr. Pirani is also eligible to receive a yearly cash, stock, or equity bonus and a yearly performance bonus of up to 20% of his base salary. Such bonus amounts will be determined by the board of directors. Furthermore, Dr. Pirani will receive ten thousand (10,000) shares of Danam common stock as of December 31 for the entirety of the term of the agreement.
On August 9, 2023, Danam entered into an executive employment agreement with Prashant Patel, its Chief Strategy Officer and Vice Chairman of the Board of Danam. The initial term of the agreement began on December 31, 2023, and expires on December 31, 2025. The term will be automatically renewed until the agreement is terminated pursuant to its terms. Mr. Patel’s initial annual base salary is $400,000 and such base salary will be subject to adjustment by the compensation committee each year. Mr. Patel is also eligible to receive a yearly cash, stock, or equity bonus and a yearly performance bonus of up to 200% of his base salary. Such bonus amounts will be determined by the compensation committee. In addition to certain customary benefits, Mr. Patel will receive a monthly automobile allowance of $2,000.
On August 9, 2023, Danam entered into an executive employment agreement with Suren Ajjarapu, its Chairman of the Board. The initial term of the agreement begins on December 31, 2023, and expires on December 31, 2025. The term will be automatically renewed until the agreement is terminated pursuant to its terms. Mr. Ajjarapu’s initial annual base salary is $400,000 and such base salary will be subject to adjustment by the compensation committee each year. Mr. Ajjarapu is also eligible to receive a yearly cash, stock, or equity bonus and a yearly performance bonus of up to 200% of his base salary. Such bonus amounts will be determined by the compensation committee. In addition to certain customary benefits, Mr. Ajjarapu will receive a monthly automobile allowance of $2,000.
On January 18, 2024, Danam entered into an executive employment agreement with Tim Canning, its Chief Executive Officer. The initial term of the agreement expires on December 31, 2026, and the term will be automatically renewed until the agreement is terminated pursuant to its terms. Mr. Canning’s initial annual base salary is $300,000 and such base salary will be subject to adjustment by the compensation committee each year. Mr. Canning is also eligible to receive a yearly cash, stock, or equity bonus and a yearly performance bonus of up to 75% of his base salary. Such bonus amounts will be determined by the compensation committee. In addition to certain customary benefits, Mr. Canning will receive a monthly apartment allowance of $2,500.
On April 15, 2024, Danam entered into a contract agreement with Aletheia Strategic Advisory LLC (“Aletheia”) , whereby Vishnu Balu—the sole member of Aletheia—agreed to serve as Danam’s financial lead or Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Balu’s formal title with Danam is Vice President of Finance. The agreement may be terminated upon three month notice unless Mr. Balu’s position is converted to another full-time position. In exchannge for Mr. Balu service, Danam committed to pay Mr. Balu an annual fee equal to $200,000.
On May 10, 2024, Danam entered into a binding offer letter for employment with Chuck Wilson, its Chief Operating Officer. Danam committed to providing Mr. Wilson with an annual base salary of $150,000 per year through December 31, 2024, with an increase to $200,000 per year effective January 1, 2025. In addition, Danam granted Mr. Wilson shares of Common Stock equivalent to $500,000 that vest on an annual basis over a three (3) year period. Mr. Wilson is also eligible to receive a yearly cash, stock, or equity bonus and a yearly performance bonus of up to 30% of his base salary. Such bonus amounts will be determined by the board of directors.
Indemnification Agreements
On January 9, 2024, Danam entered into an indemnification agreement with Tim Canning, its Chief Executive Officer. The agreement requires Danam to indemnify Mr. Canning for certain expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, incurred by him in certain actions or proceedings arising out of his services as Danam’s Chief Executive Officer.
Danam intends to enter into separate indemnification agreements with its other directors and executive officers that will, among other things, require Danam to indemnify Danam’s directors and executive officers for certain expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, incurred by such directors and executive officers in generally any action or proceeding arising out of their services as directors or executive officers of Danam or any other company or enterprise to which the person provides services at Danam’s request. Danam believes that indemnification agreements are necessary to attract and retain qualified persons as directors and officers. These indemnification provisions may discourage stockholders from bringing a lawsuit against directors for breach of their fiduciary duties, and may reduce the likelihood of derivative litigation against directors and officers, even though an action, if successful, might benefit Danam and its stockholders. A stockholder’s investment may decline in value to the extent Danam pays the costs of settlement and damage awards against directors and officers pursuant to the indemnification provisions.
Related Party Transaction Policy
Our board of directors intends to adopt a written related person policy to set forth the policies and procedures for the review and approval or ratification of related person transactions. This policy will cover any transaction, arrangement or relationship, or any series of similar transactions, arrangements or relationships in which we are to be a participant, the amount involved exceeds $100,000 and a related person had or will have a direct or indirect material interest, including purchases of goods or services by or from the related person or entities in which the related person has a material interest, indebtedness, guarantees of indebtedness and employment by us of a related person.
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The following table sets forth information regarding the beneficial ownership of our ordinary shares as of the date of this prospectus, and as adjusted to reflect the sale of our Common Stock offered by this prospectus, and assuming no purchase of public shares in this Offering, by:
| ● | each person known by us to be the beneficial owner of more than 5% of our outstanding Common Stock; | |
| ● | each of our executive officers, directors and director nominees that beneficially owns Common Stock; and | |
| ● | all our executive officers, directors and director nominees as a group. |
We have determined beneficial ownership in accordance with SEC rules. The information does not necessarily indicate beneficial ownership for any other purpose. A person is also deemed to be a beneficial owner of our Common Stock if that person has or shares voting power, which includes the power to vote or direct the voting of our Common Stock, or investment power, which includes the power to dispose of or to direct the disposition of such capital stock. Except in cases where community property laws apply or as indicated in the footnotes to this table, we believe that each stockholder identified in the table possesses sole voting and investment power over all shares of Common Stock shown as beneficially owned by the stockholder.
The number of shares beneficially owned by each stockholder as described in this prospectus is determined under rules issued by the SEC and includes voting or investment power with respect to securities. Unless otherwise indicated, the address of each of the individuals and entities named below is c/o Danam Health, Inc., 3000 Bayport Drive Suite 950, Tampa, FL 33607, (844) 203-6092. Each of the stockholders listed has sole voting and investment power with respect to the shares beneficially owned by the stockholder unless noted otherwise, subject to community property laws where applicable.
The information in the table below with respect to each stockholder has been obtained from that selling stockholder. When we refer to the “selling stockholder” in this prospectus, we mean the entity listed in the table below as offering shares, as well as the pledgees, donees, assignees, transferees, successors and others who may hold any of the selling stockholders’ interest. Note that none of Danam’s stockholders are also stockholders of Wellgistics.
| Shares of Common Stock Beneficially Owned (prior to Offering) | ||||||||
| Name of Beneficial Owner | Number | Percentage | ||||||
| Directors and Named Executive Officers: | ||||||||
| Prashant Patel (1) | 44.000 | 41.71 | % | |||||
| Nikul Panchal | 0.389 | 0.37 | % | |||||
| Shafaat Pirani | 0.150 | 0.14 | % | |||||
| Brian Norton | 0.100 | 0.09 | % | |||||
| Donald Anderson | 0.100 | 0.09 | % | |||||
| Suren Ajjarapu | — | — | % | |||||
| Sajid Syed | — | — | % | |||||
| All Directors and Executive Officers as a group | 44.739 | 42.4 | % | |||||
| Additional Five Percent Holders: | ||||||||
| Sandhya Ajjarapu, Trustee of the Sandhya Ajjarapu Revocable Trust 2007 | 31.000 | 29.39 | % | |||||
| Annapurna Gundlapalli, Trustee of the Annapurna Gundlapalli Revocable Trust 2010 | 20.000 | 18.96 | % | |||||
(1) Includes 40 shares owned directly by Mr. Patel and (ii) 4 shares owned by the Patel Trust 2010, which Mr. Patel claims beneficial ownership of, as co-trustee with his wife, Rina Patel.
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The following description of our capital stock and provisions of our certificate of incorporation and bylaws are summaries of material terms and provisions and are qualified by reference to our amended and restated certificate of incorporation and bylaws, copies of which have been filed with the SEC as exhibits to the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part. The descriptions of our Common Stock and preferred stock reflect amendments to our amended and restated certificate of incorporation and bylaws that will become effective immediately prior to the completion of this Offering.
Authorized and Outstanding Capital Stock
Prior to the completion of this Offering, our authorized capital stock will consist of 10,000 shares of Common Stock, $0.001 par value per share, of which 105.474 shares will be issued and outstanding. Danam has not authorized the issuance of preferred stock.
Securities Offered in this Offering
We are offering [●] shares of Common Stock. Holders of our Common Stock are entitled to one vote for each share of Common Stock held of record for the election of directors and on all matters submitted to a vote of stockholders. Except as described under “Description of Capital Stock—Anti-Takeover Effects of Delaware Law and Provisions of Our Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws” below, a majority vote of the holders of Common Stock is generally required to take action under our certificate of incorporation and bylaws. Holders of our Common Stock are entitled to receive dividends ratably, if any, as may be declared by our board of directors out of legally available funds, subject to any preferential dividend rights of any preferred stock then outstanding. Upon our dissolution, liquidation or winding up, holders of our Common Stock are entitled to share ratably in our net assets legally available after the payment of all our debts and other liabilities, subject to the preferential rights of any preferred stock then outstanding. Holders of our Common Stock have no preemptive, subscription, redemption, or conversion rights, and no sinking fund provisions are applicable to our Common Stock. The rights, preferences, and privileges of holders of Common Stock are subject to, and may be adversely affected by, the rights of the holders of shares of any series of preferred stock that we may designate and issue in the future.
Anti-Takeover Effects of Delaware Law and Provisions of Our Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws
Certain provisions of the DGCL and of our certificate of incorporation and bylaws effective immediately prior to the completion of this Offering could have the effect of delaying, deferring or discouraging another party from acquiring control of us. These provisions, which are summarized below, are expected to discourage certain types of coercive takeover practices and inadequate takeover bids and, as a consequence, they might also inhibit temporary fluctuations in the market price of our Common Stock that often result from actual or rumored hostile takeover attempts. These provisions are also designed in part to encourage anyone seeking to acquire control of us to first negotiate with our board of directors. These provisions might also have the effect of preventing changes in our board of directors or management. It is possible that these provisions could make it more difficult to accomplish transactions that stockholders might otherwise deem to be in their best interests. However, we believe that the advantages gained by protecting our ability to negotiate with any unsolicited and potentially unfriendly acquirer outweigh the disadvantages of discouraging such proposals, including those priced above the then-current market value of our Common Stock, because, among other reasons, the negotiation of such proposals could improve their terms.
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Delaware Takeover Statute
We are subject to the provisions of Section 203 of the DGCL. In general, Section 203 prohibits a publicly held Delaware corporation from engaging in a “business combination” with an “interested stockholder” for a three-year period following the time that this stockholder becomes an interested stockholder, unless the business combination is approved in a prescribed manner. Under Section 203, a business combination between a corporation and an interested stockholder is prohibited unless it satisfies one of the following conditions:
| ● | before the stockholder became interested, our board of directors approved either the business combination or the transaction that resulted in the stockholder becoming an interested stockholder; | |
| ● | upon consummation of the transaction that resulted in the stockholder becoming an interested stockholder, the interested stockholder owned at least 85% of the voting stock of the corporation outstanding at the time the transaction commenced, excluding for purposes of determining the voting stock outstanding, shares owned by persons who are directors and also officers, and employee stock plans, in some instances, but not the outstanding voting stock owned by the interested stockholder; or | |
| ● | at or after the time the stockholder became interested, the business combination was approved by our board of directors and authorized at an annual or special meeting of the stockholders by the affirmative vote of at least two-thirds of the outstanding voting stock that is not owned by the interested stockholder. |
Section 203 defines a business combination to include:
| ● | any merger or consolidation involving the corporation and the interested stockholder; | |
| ● | any sale, transfer, lease, pledge, exchange, mortgage or other disposition involving the interested stockholder of 10% or more of the assets of the corporation; | |
| ● | subject to exceptions, any transaction that results in the issuance or transfer by the corporation of any stock of the corporation to the interested stockholder; | |
| ● | subject to exceptions, any transaction involving the corporation that has the effect of increasing the proportionate share of the stock of any class or series of the corporation beneficially owned by the interested stockholder; or | |
| ● | the receipt by the interested stockholder of the benefit of any loans, advances, guarantees, pledges or other financial benefits provided by or through the corporation. |
In general, Section 203 defines an interested stockholder as any entity or person beneficially owning 15% or more of the outstanding voting stock of the corporation and any entity or person affiliated with or controlling or controlled by the entity or person.
Provisions of Our Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws
Our certificate of incorporation and bylaws to be in effect immediately prior to completion of this Offering will include a number of provisions that may have the effect of delaying, deferring or discouraging another party from acquiring control of us and encouraging persons considering unsolicited tender offers or other unilateral takeover proposals to negotiate with our board of directors rather than pursue non-negotiated takeover attempts. These provisions include the items described below.
Election of Directors
The election of directors is determined by a plurality of the votes cast by the stockholders present in person or represented by proxy at each annual stockholder meeting and entitled to vote thereon, except that if any annual stockholder meeting will not be held, such election will take place at any stockholders meeting called and held in accordance with the DGCL.
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Stockholder Meetings
Our bylaws provide that annual stockholder meetings will be held at a date, time, and place—whether remote or in person—as determined by our board of directors. Any stockholder seeking to bring business before our annual meeting of stockholders, or to nominate candidates for election as directors at our annual meeting of stockholders, must provide written or printed notice of the annual meeting of stockholders stating the place, day and hour of the meeting, and in case of a meeting held by remote communication stating such means, will be delivered not less than ten nor more than 60 calendar days before the date of the meeting, either personally or by mail, to each stockholder of record entitled to vote at such meeting. Only the board of directors may call a special meeting of the stockholders upon delivery of the written notice described above, with such notice also setting forth the purpose(s) for which the meeting has been called. Our bylaws provide that our board of directors may adopt by resolution such rules and regulations for the conduct of stockholders meetings as the board of directors deems appropriate. Except to the extent inconsistent with such rules and regulations as adopted by our board of directors, the chairman of any meeting of the stockholders has the right and authority to prescribe such rules, regulations and procedures and to do all such acts as, in the judgment of such chairman, are appropriate for the proper conduct of the meeting. These rules, regulations, or procedures, may include, without limitation: (a) the establishment of an agenda or order of business for the meeting; (b) the determination of when the polls shall open and close for any given matter to be voted on at the meeting; (c) rules and procedures for maintaining order at the meeting and the safety of those present; (d) limitations on attendance at or participation in the meeting to stockholders of record of the corporation, their duly authorized and constituted proxies or such other persons as the chairman of the meeting shall determine; (e) restrictions on entry to the meeting after the time fixed for the commencement thereof; and (f) limitations on the time allotted to questions or comments by participants.
Amendment to certificate of incorporation and bylaws.
As required by the DGCL, any amendment of our certificate of incorporation must first be approved by a majority of our board of directors, and if required by law, must thereafter be approved by a majority of the outstanding shares entitled to vote on the amendment, and a majority of the outstanding shares of each class entitled to vote thereon as a class, except that the amendment of the provisions relating to stockholder action, directors, limitation of liability and the amendment of our amended and restated certificate of incorporation must be approved by not less than two-thirds of the outstanding shares entitled to vote on the amendment, and not less than two-thirds of the outstanding shares of each class entitled to vote thereon as a class. Our bylaws may be amended by the affirmative vote of a majority vote of the directors then in office or a majority of our stockholders.
Transfer Agent and Registrar
Upon the closing of this Offering, the transfer agent and registrar for our Common Stock will be [●]. The transfer agent and registrar’s address are [●].
Listing
We have applied to list our Common Stock on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the trading symbol “[●].”
Limitations of Liability and Indemnification Matters
For a discussion of liability and indemnification, see the “Management—Limitation on liability and indemnification matters” section of this prospectus.
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SHARES ELIGIBLE FOR FUTURE SALE
Immediately prior to this Offering, there was no public market for our Common Stock. Future sales of substantial amounts of Common Stock in the public market, or the perception that such sales may occur, could adversely affect the market price of our Common Stock. Although we have applied to have our Common Stock listed on Nasdaq under the ticker “[●],” we cannot assure you that there will be an active public market for our common stock.
There were twenty-two (22) holders who held 105.474 shares of our Common Stock immediately prior to this Offering. Upon the closing of this Offering, we will have an aggregate of [●] shares of outstanding Common Stock, assuming the issuance of [●] shares of Common Stock offered by us in this Offering. Of these shares, all shares sold in this Offering will be freely tradable without restriction or further registration under the Securities Act, except for any shares purchased by our “affiliates,” as that term is defined in Rule 144 under the Securities Act, whose sales would be subject to the Rule 144 resale restrictions described below.
The remaining shares of Common Stock will be “restricted securities,” as that term is defined in Rule 144 under the Securities Act. These restricted securities are eligible for public sale only if they are registered under the Securities Act or if they qualify for an exemption from registration under Rules 144 or 701 under the Securities Act, which are summarized below.
Rule 144
In general, a person who has beneficially owned restricted stock for at least six months would be entitled to sell their securities provided that (i) such person is not deemed to have been one of our affiliates at the time of, or at any time during the 90 days preceding, a sale and (ii) we are subject to the Exchange Act periodic reporting requirements for at least 90 days before the sale. Persons who have beneficially owned restricted shares for at least six months but who are our affiliates at the time of, or any time during the 90 days preceding, a sale, would be subject to additional restrictions, by which such person would be entitled to sell, provided that we have been subject to the Exchange Act periodic reporting requirements for at least 90 days before the sale, within any three-month period only a number of securities that does not exceed the greater of either of the following:
| ● | 1% of the number of shares then outstanding, which will equal approximately [●] shares immediately after this Offering assuming no exercise of the underwriter’s option to purchase additional shares, based on the number of shares outstanding as of [●], 2024; or | |
| ● | the average weekly trading volume of our Common Stock on Nasdaq during the four calendar weeks preceding the filing of a notice on Form 144 with respect to the sale. |
Such sales both by affiliates and by non-affiliates must also comply with the manner of sale, current public information and notice provisions of Rule 144.
Rule 701
Rule 701 under the Securities Act, or Rule 701, as in effect on the date of this prospectus, permits resales of shares in reliance upon Rule 144 but without compliance with certain restrictions of Rule 144, including the holding period requirement. Most of our employees, executive officers or directors who purchased shares under a written compensatory plan or contract may be entitled to rely on the resale provisions of Rule 701, but all holders of Rule 701 shares are required to wait until 90 days after the date of this prospectus before selling their shares. However, substantially all Rule 701 shares are subject to lock-up agreements as described below and under the “Underwriting” section of this prospectus or as otherwise described elsewhere in this prospectus and will become eligible for sale upon the expiration of the restrictions set forth in those agreements.
Lock-up Agreements
In connection with this Offering, our officers and directors, and certain of our stockholders, have each entered into a lock-up agreement with the underwriter of this Offering that restricts the sale of shares of our Common Stock by those parties for a period of 180 days after the date of this prospectus without the prior written consent of the representative. However, the representative, on behalf of the underwriter, may, in their discretion, choose to release any or all of the shares of our Common Stock subject to these lock-up agreements at any time prior to the expiration of the lock-up period without notice. For more information, see the “Underwriting” section of this prospectus. Upon the expiration of the lock-up period, substantially all of the shares subject to such lock-up restrictions will become eligible for sale, subject to the limitations discussed above.
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MATERIAL UNITED STATES FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSEQUENCES
The following discussion is a summary of the material U.S. federal income tax considerations applicable to non-U.S. Holders (as defined below) with respect to their acquisition, ownership and disposition of shares of our Common Stock issued pursuant to this Offering. This summary does not provide a complete analysis of all potential U.S. federal income tax considerations relating thereto. The information provided below is based upon provisions of the IRC, Treasury regulations promulgated thereunder, administrative rulings and judicial decisions currently in effect. These authorities may change at any time, possibly retroactively, or the IRS might interpret the existing authorities differently. In either case, the tax considerations of owning or disposing of our Common Stock could differ from those described below. As a result, we cannot assure you that the tax consequences described in this discussion will not be challenged by the IRS or will be sustained by a court if challenged by the IRS.
This summary does not address the tax considerations arising under the laws of any non-U.S., state or local jurisdiction, or under U.S. federal gift and estate tax laws, except to the limited extent provided below. In addition, this discussion does not address tax considerations applicable to an investor’s particular circumstances or to investors that may be subject to special tax rules, including, without limitation:
| ● | banks, insurance companies or other financial institutions; | |
| ● | partnerships or entities or arrangements treated as partnerships or other pass-through entities for U.S. federal tax purposes (or investors in such entities); | |
| ● | corporations that accumulate earnings to avoid U.S. federal income tax; | |
| ● | persons subject to the alternative minimum tax or Medicare contribution tax on net investment income; | |
| ● | tax-exempt organizations or tax-qualified retirement plans; | |
| ● | controlled foreign corporations or passive foreign investment companies; | |
| ● | dealers in securities or currencies; | |
| ● | traders in securities that elect to use a mark-to-market method of accounting for their securities holdings; | |
| ● | persons that own, or are deemed to own, more than 5% of our capital stock (except to the extent specifically set forth below); | |
| ● | certain former citizens or former long-term residents of the U.S.; | |
| ● | persons who hold our Common Stock as a position in a hedging transaction, “straddle,” “conversion transaction” or other risk reduction transaction; | |
| ● | persons who do not hold our Common Stock as a capital asset within the meaning of Section 1221 of the Code (generally, for investment purposes); or | |
| ● | persons deemed to sell our Common Stock under the constructive sale provisions of the Code. |
In addition, if a partnership or entity classified as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes is a beneficial owner of our Common Stock, the tax treatment of a partner in the partnership or an owner of the entity will depend upon the status of the partner or other owner and the activities of the partnership or other entity. Accordingly, this summary does not address tax considerations applicable to partnerships that hold our Common Stock, and partners in such partnerships should consult their tax advisors.
INVESTORS CONSIDERING THE PURCHASE OF OUR COMMON STOCK SHOULD CONSULT THEIR OWN TAX ADVISORS REGARDING THE APPLICATION OF THE U.S. FEDERAL INCOME AND ESTATE TAX LAWS TO THEIR PARTICULAR SITUATIONS AND THE CONSEQUENCES OF FOREIGN, STATE OR LOCAL LAWS, AND TAX TREATIES.
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Non-U.S. Holder Defined
For purposes of this summary, a non-U.S. Holder is any beneficial owner of our Common Stock, other than a partnership, that is not:
| ● | an individual who is a citizen or resident of the U.S.; | |
| ● | a corporation, or other entity taxable as a corporation for U.S. federal income tax purposes, created or organized under the laws of the U.S., any state therein or the District of Columbia; | |
| ● | a trust if it (i) is subject to the primary supervision of a U.S. court and one of more U.S. persons have authority to control all substantial decisions of the trust or (ii) has a valid election in effect under applicable U.S. Treasury regulations to be treated as a U.S. person; or | |
| ● | an estate whose income is subject to U.S. income tax regardless of source. |
If you are a non-U.S. citizen that is an individual, you may, in many cases, be treated as a resident alien, as opposed to a nonresident alien, by virtue of being present in the U.S. for at least 31 days in the calendar year and for an aggregate of at least 183 days during a three-year period ending in the current calendar year. For these purposes, all the days present in the current year, one-third of the days present in the immediately preceding year, and one-sixth of the days present in the second preceding year are counted. Resident aliens are subject to U.S. federal income tax as if they were U.S. citizens. Such an individual is urged to consult his or her own tax advisor regarding the U.S. federal income tax consequences of the ownership or disposition of our Common Stock.
Dividends
As described in the “Dividend Policy” section of this prospectus, we do not anticipate declaring or paying dividends to holders of our Common Stock in the foreseeable future. However, if we do make distributions of cash or property on our Common Stock, such distributions will constitute dividends for U.S. federal income tax purposes to the extent paid from our current or accumulated earnings and profits, as determined under U.S. federal income tax principles. Amounts not treated as dividends for U.S. federal income tax purposes will constitute a return of capital and first be applied against and reduce a Non-U.S. Holder’s adjusted tax basis in shares of our Common Stock, but not below zero. Any remaining excess will be treated as capital gain and will be treated as gain realized on the sale or other disposition of our Common Stock and will be treated as described below under “Material United States Federal Income Tax Consequences—Sale or Other Taxable Disposition” below.
Subject to the discussion below on effectively connected income, dividends paid to a Non-U.S. Holder of our Common Stock that is not effectively connected with the Non-U.S. Holder’s conduct of a trade or business in the U.S. will generally be subject to U.S. federal withholding tax at a rate of 30% of the gross amount of the dividends (or such lower rate specified by an applicable income tax treaty, provided the Non-U.S. Holder furnishes a valid IRS Form W-8BEN or W-8BEN-E (or other applicable documentation) certifying qualification for the lower treaty rate). A Non-U.S. Holder that does not timely furnish the required documentation, but that qualifies for a reduced treaty rate, may obtain a refund of any excess amounts withheld by timely filing an appropriate claim for refund with the IRS. Non-U.S. Holders should consult their tax advisors regarding their entitlement to benefits under any applicable income tax treaty. If the Non-U.S. Holder holds the stock through a financial institution or other agent acting on the holder’s behalf, the holder will be required to provide appropriate documentation to the agent. The holder’s agent will then be required to provide certification to us or our paying agent, either directly or through other intermediaries. If you are eligible for a reduced rate of U.S. federal withholding tax under an income tax treaty, you may obtain a refund or credit of any excess amounts withheld by filing an appropriate claim for a refund with the IRS in a timely manner.
If dividends paid to a Non-U.S. Holder are effectively connected with the Non-U.S. Holder’s conduct of a trade or business within the U.S. (and, if required by an applicable income tax treaty, the Non-U.S. Holder maintains a permanent establishment in the U.S. to which such dividends are attributable), the Non-U.S. Holder will be exempt from the U.S. federal withholding tax described above. To claim the exemption, the non-U.S. Holder must furnish to the applicable withholding agent a valid IRS Form W-8ECI, certifying that the dividends are effectively connected with the Non-U.S. Holder’s conduct of a trade or business within the U.S.
Any such effectively connected dividends will be subject to U.S. federal income tax on a net income basis at the regular rates. A Non-U.S. Holder that is a corporation also may be subject to a branch profits tax at a rate of 30% (or such lower rate specified by an applicable income tax treaty) on such effectively connected dividends, as adjusted for certain items. Non-U.S. Holders should consult their tax advisors regarding any applicable tax treaties that may provide for different rules.
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Sale or Other Taxable Disposition
Subject to the discussion below under “Material United States Federal Income Tax Consequences—Information Reporting and Backup Withholding” and “Material United States Federal Income Tax Consequences—Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act” a Non-U.S. Holder will generally not be subject to U.S. federal income tax on any gain realized upon the sale, exchange or other taxable disposition of our Common Stock unless:
| ● | the gain (i) is effectively connected with the conduct by the Non U.S. Holder of a U.S. trade or business and (ii) if required by an applicable income tax treaty between the U.S. and the Non-U.S. Holder’s country of residence, is attributable to a permanent establishment maintained by the Non-U.S. Holder in the U.S. (in which the special rules described below apply): | |
| ● | the Non U.S. Holder is an individual who is present in the U.S. for 183 days or more in the taxable year of the sale, exchange or other disposition of our Common Stock, and certain other requirements are met (in which case the gain would be subject to a flat 30% tax, or such reduced rate as may be specified by an applicable income tax treaty, which may be offset by certain U.S. source capital losses, even though the individual is not considered a resident of the U.S.); or | |
| ● | the rules of the Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act (“FIRPTA”) treat the stock as a “U.S. real property interest” as defined in Section 897 of the Cod. |
The FIRPTA rules may apply to a sale, exchange or other disposition of our Common Stock if we are, or were within the shorter of the five-year period preceding the disposition and the Non-U.S. Holder’s holding period, a “U.S. real property holding corporation” (a “USRPHC”), as defined in Section 897 of the Code. In general, we would be a USRPHC if interests in U.S. real estate made up at least half of the value of our business assets. We do not believe that we are a USRPHC and we do not anticipate becoming one in the future. Even if we become a USRPHC, as long as our Common Stock is regularly traded on an established securities market, such Common Stock will be treated as U.S. real property interests only if beneficially owned by a Non-U.S. Holder that actually or constructively owned more than 5% of our outstanding Common Stock at sometime within the five-year period preceding the disposition.
If any gain from the sale, exchange or other disposition of our Common Stock (1) is effectively connected with a U.S. trade or business conducted by a Non-U.S. Holder, and (2) if required by an applicable income tax treaty between the U.S. and the Non-U.S. Holder’s country of residence, is attributable to a permanent establishment maintained by such Non-U.S. Holder in the U.S., then the gain generally will be subject to U.S. federal income tax at the same graduated rates applicable to U.S. persons, net of certain deductions and credits. If the Non-U.S. Holder is a corporation, under certain circumstances, that portion of its earnings and profits that is effectively connected with its U.S. trade or business, subject to certain adjustments, generally would be subject also to a “branch profits tax.” The branch profits tax rate is 30% unless reduced by applicable income tax treaty.
Non-U.S. Holders should consult their tax advisors regarding potentially applicable income tax treaties that may provide for different rules.
U.S. Federal Estate Tax
The estates of nonresident alien individuals generally are subject to U.S. federal estate tax on property with a U.S. situs. Because we are a U.S. corporation, our Common Stock will be U.S. situs property and therefore will be included in the taxable estate of a nonresident alien decedent, unless an applicable estate tax treaty between the U.S. and the decedent’s country of residence provides otherwise.
Information Reporting and Backup Withholding
The Code and the Treasury regulations require those who make specified payments to report the payments to the IRS. Among the specified payments are dividends and proceeds paid by brokers to their customers. The required information returns enable the IRS to determine whether the recipient properly included the payments in income. This reporting regime is reinforced by “backup withholding” rules. These rules require the payors to withhold tax from payments subject to information reporting if the recipient fails to cooperate with the reporting regime by failing to provide his taxpayer identification number to the payor, furnishing an incorrect identification number, or failing to report interest or dividends on his returns. The backup withholding tax rate is currently 24%. The backup withholding rules do not apply to payments to corporations, whether domestic or foreign, provided they establish such exemption.
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Payments to Non-U.S. Holders of dividends on our Common Stock generally will not be subject to backup withholding, and payments of proceeds made to Non-U.S. Holders by a broker upon a sale of Common Stock will not be subject to information reporting or backup withholding, in each case so long as the Non-U.S. Holder certifies its status as a Non-U.S. Holder (and we or our paying agent do not have actual knowledge or reason to know the holder is a U.S. person or that the conditions of any other exemption are not, in fact, satisfied) or otherwise establishes an exemption. The certification procedures to claim treaty benefits described under “Material United States Federal Income Tax Consequences—Distributions” will generally satisfy the certification requirements necessary to avoid the backup withholding tax. We must report annually to the IRS any dividends paid to each non-U.S. Holder and the tax withheld, if any, with respect to these dividends. Copies of these reports may be made available to tax authorities in the country where the non-U.S. Holder resides. However, under the Treasury regulations, information returns are required to be filed with the IRS in connection with any distributions on our Common Stock paid to the non-U.S. Holder, regardless of whether such distributions constitute dividends or whether any tax was actually withheld. In addition, proceeds of the sale or other taxable disposition of our Common Stock within the U.S. or conducted through certain U.S.-related brokers generally will not be subject to backup withholding or information reporting, if the beneficial owner certifies, under penalties of perjury, among other things, its status as a Non-U.S. Holder (and the broker does not have actual knowledge or reason to know the holder is a U.S. person) or otherwise establishes an exemption. The payment of proceeds from the disposition of shares of our Common Stock by a non-U.S. Holder made to or through a non-U.S. office of a broker generally will not be subject to backup withholding and information reporting, except as noted below. Information reporting, but not backup withholding, will apply to a payment of proceeds, even if that payment is made outside of the U.S., if you sell our Common Stock through a non-U.S. office of a broker that is:
| ● | a U.S. person (including a foreign branch or office of such person); | |
| ● | a “controlled foreign corporation” for U.S. federal income tax purposes; | |
| ● | a foreign person 50% or more of whose gross income from certain periods is effectively connected with a U.S. trade or business; or | |
| ● | a foreign partnership if at any time during its tax year (a) one or more of its partners are U.S. persons who, in the aggregate, hold more than 50% of the income or capital interests of the partnership or (b) the foreign partnership is engaged in a U.S. trade or business, unless the broker has documentary evidence that the beneficial owner is a Non-U.S. Holder and certain other conditions are satisfied, or the beneficial owner otherwise establishes an exemption (and the broker has no actual knowledge or reason to know to the contrary). |
Backup withholding is not an additional tax. Any amounts withheld under the backup withholding rules may be allowed as a refund or a credit against a Non-U.S. Holder’s U.S. federal income tax liability, provided the required information is timely furnished to the IRS.
Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act
A U.S. federal withholding tax of 30% may apply to dividends and the gross proceeds of a disposition of our Common Stock paid to a foreign financial institution (as specifically defined by the applicable rules) unless such institution enters into an agreement with the U.S. government to withhold on certain payments and to collect and provide to the U.S. tax authorities substantial information regarding U.S. account holders of such institution (which includes certain equity holders of such institution, as well as certain account holders that are foreign entities with U.S. owners). This U.S. federal withholding tax of 30% will also apply to dividends and the gross proceeds of a disposition of our Common Stock paid to a non-financial foreign entity unless such entity provides the withholding agent with either a certification that it does not have any substantial direct or indirect U.S. owners or provides information regarding direct and indirect U.S. owners of the entity. The 30% federal withholding tax described in this paragraph cannot be reduced under an income tax treaty with the U.S. or by providing an IRS Form W-8BEN or similar documentation. The withholding tax described above will not apply if the foreign financial institution or non-financial foreign entity otherwise qualifies for an exemption from the rules and certifies as such on a Form W-8BEN-E (or any successor of such form). Under certain circumstances, a non-U.S. Holder might be eligible for refunds or credits of such taxes. Holders should consult with their own tax advisors regarding the possible implications of the withholding described herein.
The withholding provisions described above generally apply to proceeds from a sale or other disposition of Common Stock if such sale or other disposition occurs on or after January 1, [●] and to payments of dividends on our Common Stock.
THE PRECEDING DISCUSSION OF U.S. FEDERAL TAX CONSIDERATIONS IS FOR GENERAL INFORMATION ONLY. IT IS NOT TAX ADVICE. EACH PROSPECTIVE INVESTOR SHOULD CONSULT ITS OWN TAX ADVISOR REGARDING THE PARTICULAR U.S. FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL AND FOREIGN TAX CONSEQUENCES OF PURCHASING, HOLDING AND DISPOSING OF OUR COMMON STOCK, INCLUDING THE CONSEQUENCES OF ANY PROPOSED CHANGE IN APPLICABLE LAWS.
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EF Hutton, a division of Benchmark Investments, LLC is acting as representative of the underwriter named below. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in an underwriting agreement among us and the underwriter, we have agreed to sell to the underwriter, and the underwriter has agreed, to purchase from us the number of shares of our Common Stock set forth opposite its name below:
| Underwriter | Number of Shares | |||
| EF Hutton, a division of Benchmark Investments, LLC | [●] | |||
| Total | [●] | |||
The underwriter is offering the shares of Common Stock on a firm commitment basis. The underwriting agreement provides that the obligations of the underwriter to pay for and accept delivery of the shares of Common Stock offered by this prospectus are subject to the approval of certain legal matters by their counsel and to certain other conditions. The underwriter is obligated to take and pay for all of the shares of Common Stock offered by this prospectus if any such shares are taken. The underwriting agreement also provides that this Offering may be terminated if the underwriter defaults.
The underwriter initially proposes to offer the shares of Common Stock directly to the public at the offering price listed on the cover page of this prospectus. After the initial offering of the shares of Common Stock, the offering price and other selling terms may be changed by the underwriter. Sales of shares made outside of the U.S. may be made by affiliates of the underwriter.
Commissions and Discounts
The representatives have advised us that the underwriter proposes initially to offer the shares to the public at the public offering price set forth on the cover page of this prospectus and to dealers at that price less a concession not in excess of $[●] per share. After the initial offering, the public offering price, concession or any other term of the offering may be changed.
The following table shows the public offering price, underwriting discount and proceeds before expenses to us. The information assumes either no exercise or full exercise by the underwriter of its option to purchase additional shares.
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| Per Share | Without Option | With Option | ||||||||||
| Public offering price | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Underwriting discount | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Proceeds, before expenses, to us | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||
We will be responsible for and will pay all expenses of the underwriter relating to this Offering, including, without limitation, all costs and expenses incident to this Offering and the performance of the underwriter’s obligations, including but not limited to, all reasonable out-of-pocket costs and expenses incident to the performance of the obligations of the underwriter (including, without limitation, the fees and expenses of the underwriter’s outside attorneys, background checks and due diligence costs, provided that, excluding expenses related to any required filings under state securities or “blue-sky” law and filings with FINRA, such costs and expenses shall not exceed $[150,000] without our prior approval (such approval not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed), [plus a $50,000 expense advancement paid by us to the underwriter)]. In addition, we will pay the underwriter a non-accountable expense allowance equal to 1.0% of the gross proceeds of this Offering payable to the underwriter.
Tail Financing Payments
We have also agreed that if, within twelve (12) months following the closing of this Offering, we complete any financing of equity, equity-linked or debt securities, or other capital raising activity with any of the investors introduced to us by the underwriter in connection with this Offering, then we will pay to the representative 7.0% of the gross proceeds received from such investors upon the closing of such offering, subject to certain exceptions.
Lock-Up Agreements
We, our executive officers and directors, and our other existing security holders have agreed not to sell, distribute, grant any option, right, or warrant to purchase, pledge, hypothecate or otherwise dispose of or transfer, directly or indirectly, any shares of our Common Stock or securities convertible into, exchangeable for, exercisable for, or repayable with shares of our Common Stock, for 90 days after the date of this prospectus without first obtaining the written consent of the representative. Specifically, we and these other persons have agreed, with certain limited exceptions, not to directly or indirectly:
| ● | offer, pledge, sell or contract to sell any Common Stock; | |
| ● | sell any option or contract to purchase any Common Stock; | |
| ● | purchase any option or contract to sell any Common Stock; | |
| ● | grant any option, right or warrant for the sale of any Common Stock; | |
| ● | lend or otherwise dispose of or transfer any Common Stock; | |
| ● | request or demand that we file or make a confidential submission of a registration statement related to the Common Stock; or | |
| ● | enter into any swap or other agreement that transfers, in whole or in part, the economic consequence of ownership of any Common Stock whether any such swap or transaction is to be settled by delivery of shares or other securities, in cash or otherwise. |
These agreements are are referred to as “lock-up” agreements, and apply to Common Stock owned now or acquired later by the person executing the agreement or for which the person executing the agreement later acquires the power of disposition. The underwriter may, in it sole discretion and without notice, waive the terms of any of these lock-up agreements.
Indemnification
We have agreed to indemnify the underwriter against specified liabilities, including liabilities under the Securities Act, and to contribute to payments the underwriter might be required to make in respect thereof. The underwriter is offering the shares when, as and if issued to and accepted by it, subject to approval of legal matters by the underwriter’s counsel and other conditions specified in the underwriting agreement. The underwriter reserves the right to withdraw, cancel or modify offers to the public and to reject orders in whole or in part.
Exchange Listing
We expect to list our Common Stock on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “[●].”
Determination of Offering Price
Before this Offering, there has been no public market for our Common Stock. The initial public offering price will be determined through negotiations between us and the representative. In addition to prevailing market conditions, the factors to be considered in determining the initial public offering price are:
| ● | the valuation multiples of publicly traded companies that the representatives believe to be comparable to us, our financial information; | |
| ● | the history of, and the prospects for, our company and the industry in which we compete; | |
| ● | an assessment of our management, its past and present operations, and the prospects for, and timing of, our future revenues; | |
| ● | the present state of our development; and | |
| ● | the above factors in relation to market values and various valuation measures of other companies engaged in activities similar to ours. |
An active trading market for the shares may not develop. It is also possible that after this Offering the shares will not trade in the public market at or above the initial public offering price. The underwriter does not expect to sell any of the shares being offered in this Offering to accounts over which it exercises discretionary authority.
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Price Stabilization, Short Positions and Penalty Bids
Until the distribution of the shares is completed, SEC rules may limit underwriters and selling group members from bidding for and purchasing our Common Stock. As an exception to these rules and in accordance with Regulation M under the Exchange Act, the underwriter may engage in activities that stabilize, maintain or otherwise affect the price of our Common Stock in order to facilitate the offering of the Common Stock, including: short sales; syndicate covering transactions; imposition of penalty bids; and purchases to cover positions created by short sales.
In connection with this Offering, the underwriter may purchase and sell our Common Stock in the open market. These transactions may include short sales, purchases on the open market to cover positions created by short sales and stabilizing transactions. Short sales involve the sale by the underwriter of a greater number of shares than they are required to purchase in this Offering. “Covered” short sales are sales made in an amount not greater than the underwriter’s option to purchase additional shares described above. The underwriter may close out any covered short position by either exercising its option to purchase additional shares or purchasing shares in the open market. In determining the source of shares to close out the covered short position, the underwriter will consider, among other things, the price of shares available for purchase in the open market as compared to the price at which it may purchase shares through the option granted to it. “Naked” short sales are sales in excess of such option. The underwriter must close out any naked short position by purchasing shares in the open market. A naked short position is more likely to be created if the underwriter is concerned that there may be downward pressure on the price of our Common Stock in the open market after pricing that could adversely affect investors who purchase in this Offering. Stabilizing transactions consist of various bids for or purchases of shares of Common Stock made by the underwriter in the open market prior to the completion of this Offering. To the extent that the underwriter creates a naked short position, it will purchase shares of our Common Stock in the open market to cover the position after the pricing of this offering.
The underwriter may also impose a penalty bid. This occurs when a particular underwriter repays a portion of the underwriting discount received by it because the representative has repurchased shares sold by or for the account of such underwriter in stabilizing or short covering transactions.
Similar to other purchase transactions, the underwriter’s purchases to cover the syndicate short sales may have the effect of raising or maintaining the market price of our Common Stock or preventing or retarding a decline in the market price of our Common Stock. As a result, the price of our Common Stock may be higher than the price that might otherwise exist in the open market. The underwriter may conduct these transactions on the Nasdaq, in the over-the-counter market or otherwise.
Neither we nor the underwriter make any representation or prediction as to the direction or magnitude of any effect that the transactions described above may have on the price of our Common Stock. In addition, neither we nor the underwriter make any representation that the representative will engage in these transactions or that these transactions, once commenced, will not be discontinued without notice.
The underwriter is not required to engage in these activities and may end any of these activities at any time.
Electronic Prospectus
A prospectus in electronic format may be made available by e-mail or on the websites or through other online services maintained by the underwriter or its affiliates. In those cases, prospective investors may view offering terms online and may be allowed to place orders online. The underwriter may agree with us to allocate a specific number of common units for sale to online brokerage account holders. Any such allocation for online distributions will be made by the representative on the same basis as other allocations.
Other than the prospectus in electronic format, the information on the underwriter’s website and any information contained on any other website maintained by the underwriter is not part of this prospectus or the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part, has not been approved or endorsed by the underwriter or us and should not be relied upon by investors.
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Other Relationships and Conflicts of Interest
The underwriter and its affiliates have engaged in, and may in the future engage in commercial banking, financial advisory, investment banking, and other services for us in the ordinary course of business with us or our affiliates. They have received, or may in the future receive, customary fees and commissions for these transactions.
In addition, in the ordinary course of their business activities, the underwriter and its affiliates may make or hold a broad array of investments and actively trade debt and Equity Securities (or related derivative securities) and financial instruments (including bank loans) for their own account and for the accounts of their customers. Such investments and securities activities may involve securities and/or instruments of ours or our affiliates. The underwriter and its affiliates may also make investment recommendations and/or publish or express independent research views in respect of such securities or financial instruments and may hold, or recommend to clients that they acquire, long and/or short positions in such securities and instruments.
Selling Restrictions
European Economic Area
In relation to each Member State of the European Economic Area that has implemented the Prospectus Directive (each, a “Relevant Member State”) an offer to the public of any shares of our preferred stock may not be made in that Relevant Member State, except that an offer to the public in that Relevant Member State of any shares of our preferred stock may be made at any time under the following exemptions under the Prospectus Directive, if they have been implemented in that Relevant Member State:
| ● | to any legal entity that is a qualified investor as defined in the Prospectus Directive; | |
| ● | to fewer than 100 or, if the Relevant Member State has implemented the relevant provision of the 2010 PD Amending Directive, 150, natural or legal persons (other than qualified investors as defined in the Prospectus Directive), as permitted under the Prospectus Directive, subject to obtaining the prior consent of the representatives for any such offer; or | |
| ● | in any other circumstances falling within Article 3(2) of the Prospectus Directive, provided that no such offer of shares of our preferred stock shall result in a requirement for the publication by us or any underwriter of a prospectus pursuant to Article 3 of the Prospectus Directive. |
For the purposes of this provision, the expression an “offer to the public” in relation to any shares of our preferred stock in any Relevant Member State means the communication in any form and by any means of sufficient information on the terms of the offer and any shares of our preferred stock to be offered so as to enable an investor to decide to purchase any shares of our preferred stock, as the same may be varied in that Member State by any measure implementing the Prospectus Directive in that Member State, the expression “Prospectus Directive” means Directive 2003/71/EC (and amendments thereto, including the 2010 PD Amending Directive, to the extent implemented in the Relevant Member State), and includes any relevant implementing measure in the Relevant Member State, and the expression “2010 PD Amending Directive” means Directive 2010/73/EU.
United Kingdom
The underwriter has represented and agreed that it (i) only has communicated or caused to be communicated and will only communicate or cause to be communicated an invitation or inducement to engage in investment activity (within the meaning of Section 21 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (“FSMA”) received by it in connection with the issue or sale of the shares of our preferred stock in circumstances in which Section 21(1) of the FSMA does not apply to us; and (ii) has complied and will comply with all applicable provisions of the FSMA with respect to anything done by it in relation to the shares of our preferred stock in, from or otherwise involving the United Kingdom.
Canada
The shares of our Common Stock may be sold only to purchasers purchasing, or deemed to be purchasing, as principal that are accredited investors, as defined in National Instrument 45-106 Prospectus Exemptions or subsection 73.3(1) of the Securities Act (Ontario), and are permitted clients, as defined in National Instrument 31-103 Registration Requirements, Exemptions and Ongoing Registrant Obligations. Any resale of the shares of our preferred stock must be made in accordance with an exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the prospectus requirements of applicable securities laws. Securities legislation in certain provinces or territories of Canada may provide a purchaser with remedies for rescission or damages if this prospectus (including any amendment thereto) contains a misrepresentation, provided that the remedies for rescission or damages are exercised by the purchaser within the time limit prescribed by the securities legislation of the purchaser’s province or territory. The purchaser should refer to any applicable provisions of the securities legislation of the purchaser’s province or territory for particulars of these rights or consult with a legal advisor. Pursuant to section 3A.3 (or, in the case of securities issued or guaranteed by the government of a non-Canadian jurisdiction, section 3A.4) of National Instrument 33-105 Underwriting Conflicts, or NI 33-105, the underwriter is not required to comply with the disclosure requirements of NI 33-105 regarding underwriter conflicts of interest in connection with this Offering.
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Certain legal matters in connection with this Offering will be passed upon for us by Dykema Gossett PLLC. Sichenzia Ross Ference LLP has acted as counsel for the underwriter with respect to this Offering.
The financial statements as of December 31, 2023, included in this prospectus have been audited by Suri & Co., Chartered Accountants, an independent registered public accounting firm, as set forth in their report thereon appearing elsewhere herein, which and are included in reliance upon such report given on the authority of such firm as experts in accounting and auditing. Suri & Co., Chartered Accountants is a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB, is required to be independent with respect to Danam in accordance with the applicable rules and regulations of the PCAOB, and has been subject to PCAOB inspection.
Danam carefully selected Suri & Co., Chartered Accountants as its independent registered public accounting firm only after a detailed due diligence process. Suri & Co., Chartered Accountants is a highly respected professional accounting company with more than 270 professionals and over 85 years of experience in providing independent audit services to a multitude of companies across different sectors. Suri & Co., Chartered Accountants provide audit services to approximately 300 companies, including almost 30 companies that are listed on the National Stock Exchange of India Limited and large multinational corporations with a presence in India.
WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION
We have filed with the SEC a registration statement on Form S-1, which includes amendments and exhibits, under the Securities Act and the rules and regulations under the Securities Act for the registration of Common Stock being offered by this prospectus. This prospectus, which constitutes a part of the registration statement, does not contain all the information that is in the registration statement and its exhibits and schedules as permitted by the rules and regulations of the SEC. For further information with respect to us and our Common Stock, we refer you to the registration statement, including the exhibits filed as part of the registration statement. Statements contained in this prospectus that summarize documents are not necessarily complete, and in each case you should refer to the copy of the document filed as an exhibit to the registration statement. The registration statement and other public filings can be obtained from the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.
Upon completion of this Offering, we will become subject to the information and periodic reporting requirements of the Exchange Act and, accordingly, will file periodic reports, proxy statements and other information with the SEC. Such periodic reports, proxy statements and other information will be available for inspection and copying at the SEC’s public reference rooms, and the website of the SEC referred to above.
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DANAM HEALTH, INC.
DANAM HEALTH, INC.
WOOD SAGE, LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
WELLGISTICS, LLC
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Stockholders and the Board of Directors of Danam Health, Inc.
Opinion on the Consolidated Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying Balance Sheets of Danam Health, Inc. (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, the related Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss), Statements of Stockholder’s Equity (Deficit) and Statements of Cash Flows, and the related notes collectively referred to as the “Financial Statements.” The Company was incorporated on September 6, 2022, so the Financial Statements for the period ending December 31, 2022, necessarily only presents the Company’s financial condition during the period September 6, 2022 through December 31, 2022. In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2023, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the period ended December 31, 2023, in conformity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles of United States of America. We were appointed as the independent auditors of Danam Health, Inc. since 2022.
Responsibilities of the Management for the Financial Statements
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. In preparing the financial statements, management is required to evaluate whether there are conditions or events, considered in the aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about Danam Health Inc’s ability to continue as a going concern for one year after the date that the financial statements are available to be issued. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (“PCAOB”) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the applicable rules and regulations of the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The company is not required to have nor have we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audit, we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.
Our audit included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
Critical Audit Matter
Critical audit matters are matters arising from the current period audit of the financial statements that were communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that:
| (1) | relate to accounts or disclosures that are material to the financial statements and | |
| (2) | involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. |
We determined that there are no critical audit matters.
/s/ Suri & Co., Chartered Accountants
We have served as the Company’s auditors since 2022.
Date: 24th April 2024
Place: Chennai, India
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DANAM HEALTH, INC.
| December 31, | ||||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | |||||||
| ASSETS | ||||||||
| Current assets: | ||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 1,364 | $ | - | ||||
| Due from related parties | 337,000 | - | ||||||
| Total assets | $ | 338,364 | $ | - | ||||
| LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT) | ||||||||
| Current liabilities: | ||||||||
| Accounts payable | $ | 1,038,672 | $ | 5,250 | ||||
| Accrued expenses | 1,782,333 | - | ||||||
| Due to related party | 67,793 | - | ||||||
| Note payable | 350,000 | - | ||||||
| Total liabilities | 3,238,798 | 5,250 | ||||||
| Commitments and contingencies | ||||||||
| Stockholders’ equity (deficit): | ||||||||
| Common stock, 1,000 shares issued and outstanding | - | - | ||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 500 | |||||||
| Accumulated deficit | (2,900,934 | ) | (5,250 | ) | ||||
| Total stockholders’ equity (deficit) | (2,900,434 | ) | (5,250 | ) | ||||
| Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity (deficit) | $ | 338,364 | $ | - | ||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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DANAM HEALTH, INC.
| Year Ended | ||||||||
| December 31, | ||||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | |||||||
| Operating expenses: | ||||||||
| General and administrative expenses | $ | 2,880,603 | $ | 5,250 | ||||
| Total operating expenses | 2,880,603 | 5,250 | ||||||
| Loss from operations | (2,880,603 | ) | (5,250 | ) | ||||
| Interest expense | (15,081 | ) | - | |||||
| Net loss before income taxes | (2,895,684 | ) | - | |||||
| Provision for income taxes | - | - | ||||||
| Net loss | $ | (2,895,684 | ) | $ | (5,250 | ) | ||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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DANAM HEALTH, INC.
STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ (DEFICIT) EQUITY
| Additional | Total | |||||||||||||||||||
| Common Stock | Paid-In | Accumulated | Stockholders’ | |||||||||||||||||
| Shares | Amount | Capital | Deficit | Deficit | ||||||||||||||||
| Balances at September 6, 2022 (inception) | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | |||||||||||
| Net loss | (5,250 | ) | (5,250 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| Balances at December 31, 2022 | - | - | - | (5,250 | ) | (5,250 | ) | |||||||||||||
| Shares issued to founders | 1,000 | - | 500 | - | 500 | |||||||||||||||
| Net loss | - | - | - | (2,895,684 | ) | (2,895,684 | ) | |||||||||||||
| Balances at December 31, 2023 | 1,000 | $ | - | $ | 500 | $ | (2,900,934 | ) | $ | (2,900,434 | ) | |||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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DANAM HEALTH, INC.
| Year Ended | ||||||||
| December 31, | ||||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | |||||||
| Cash flows from operating activities: | ||||||||
| Net loss | $ | (2,895,684 | ) | $ | (5,250 | ) | ||
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||||||
| Accounts payable | 1,033,422 | 5,250 | ||||||
| Accrued expenses | 1,782,333 | - | ||||||
| Due from/ to related parties | (269,207 | ) | ||||||
| Net cash used in operating activities | (349,136 | ) | - | |||||
| Cash flows from financing activities: | ||||||||
| Proceeds from note payable | 350,000 | - | ||||||
| Shares issued to founders | 500 | - | ||||||
| Net cash provided by financing activities | 350,500 | - | ||||||
| Net increase in cash and cash equivalents | 1,364 | - | ||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year | - | - | ||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of year | $ | 1,364 | $ | - | ||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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DANAM HEALTH, INC.
Note 1. Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
The Company was initially organized in the name of Ayan Sponsors LLC on September 6, 2022, with a $100 capital contribution from Mr. Suren Ajjarapu, deemed immaterial. It was subsequently incorporated in the name Danam Health, Inc. (“Danam”, the “Company”) as a Delaware Corporation that was registered on November 15, 2022, with Messrs. Suren Ajjarapu and Prashant Patel as officers. The Company’s headquarters are in Lutz, Florida. As the Company was incorporated on September 6, 2022, financial information reported for the period ending December 31, 2022, necessarily only presents the Company’s financial condition during the period September 6, 2022, through December 31, 2022.
Acquisition of membership interests in Wood Sage, LLC
In January 2023, Danam entered into a Membership Interest Purchase Agreement (the “Wood Sage MIPA”) with Nikul Panchal, an individual resident of the State of Florida (“Seller”). The Seller owns all of the membership interest in Wood Sage, LLC, a Florida limited liability company (the “Company”). Upon the closing of the transaction contemplated in the Wood Sage MIPA, Seller will own one hundred percent (100%) of the membership interests in Community Specialty Pharmacy, LLC (“CSP”) and Alliance Pharma Solutions, LLC (“APS”) which the Seller will sell and Danam will acquire in exchange for (i) Four Hundred Thousand Dollars ($400,000) and (ii) all amounts due and payable to Seller from Danam under the Management Agreement, (the “Closing Payment”).
In January 2023, the parties above entered into an Amendment to the Wood Sage MIPA, pursuant to which the parties revised the Closing Payment to Four Hundred Thousand Dollars ($400,000) plus any amounts owed under the Management Services Agreement (as defined in the Wood Sage MIPA).
In April 2023, the parties above entered into an Amendment to the Wood Sage MIPA, pursuant to which the parties revised the closing of the said agreement from April 30, 2023, to September 30, 2024. Upon the closure of the said transaction, Danam will own 100% of the membership interests in the Company as a part of the business combination (Refer Note 6 — Subsequent Events — Merger Agreement — Danam Health, Inc. and Assure Holdings, Corp.).
Basis of Presentation
The Company’s fiscal year ends on December 31.
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) in all material respects and have been consistently applied in preparing the accompanying financial statements.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of the Company’s Financial Statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires the Company to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of certain assets and liabilities; the reported amounts of revenues and expenses for the periods covered and certain amounts disclosed in the notes to the Financial Statements. These estimates are based on information available through the date of the issuance of the financial statements and actual results could differ from those estimates. Areas requiring significant estimates and assumptions by the Company include, but are not limited to:
| ● | provisions for income taxes and related valuation allowances and tax uncertainties; |
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Liquidity
The entity has just commenced operations and is expected to be funded by the members for liquidity purposes.
Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Comprehensive income (loss) includes net income (loss) as well as other changes in members’ equity that result from transactions and economic events other than those with members. There was no difference between net income (loss) and comprehensive income (loss) presented in the financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023, and December 31, 2022.
Segment Reporting
The Company’s chief operating decision-maker is its Chief Executive Officer, who makes resource allocation decisions and assesses performance based on financial information presented on an aggregate basis. There are no segment managers who are held accountable by the chief operating decision-maker, or anyone else, for any planning, strategy and key decision-making regarding operations. Accordingly, the Company has a single reportable segment and operating segment structure.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash on hand, certificates of deposits and money market funds that are readily convertible into cash, all with original maturity dates of three months or less.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. A hierarchy has been established for inputs used in measuring fair value that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by requiring that the most observable inputs be used when available. Observable inputs are inputs that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability and are developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the Company. Unobservable inputs are inputs that reflect the Company’s assumptions of what market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability based on the best information available in the circumstances. The financial and nonfinancial assets and liabilities are classified based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The hierarchy is presented down into three levels based on the reliability of the inputs.
| Level 1 | Quoted prices are available in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. | |
| Level 2 | Observable inputs other than quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in inactive markets, or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities. | |
| Level 3 | Unobservable pricing inputs that are generally less observable from objective sources, such as discounted cash flow models or valuations. |
The carrying amounts of cash, accounts payable and accrued liabilities approximate fair value because of the short- term nature of these instruments.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
The Company has implemented all new relevant accounting pronouncements that are in effect through the date of these financial statements. The pronouncements did not have any material impact on the financial statements unless otherwise disclosed, and the Company does not believe that there are any other new accounting pronouncements that have been issued that might have a material impact on its financial position or results of operations.
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Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted
In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standard Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, a comprehensive new revenue recognition standard that supersedes most existing industry-specific guidance. Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 606 creates a framework by which an entity allocates the transaction price to separate performance obligations and recognizes revenue when each performance obligation is satisfied. Under the new standard, entities are required to use judgment and make estimates, including identifying performance obligations in a contract, estimating the amount of variable consideration to include in the transaction price, allocating the transaction price to each separate performance obligation and determining when an entity satisfies its performance obligations. The standard allows for either “full retrospective” adoption, meaning that the standard is applied to all of the periods presented with a cumulative catch-up in the earliest period presented, or “modified retrospective” adoption, meaning the standard is applied only to the most current period presented in the financial statements with a cumulative catch-up in the current period. In July and December 2016, the FASB issued various additional authoritative guidance for the new revenue recognition standard. The Company plans to adopt the accounting standard once it starts generating revenue.
In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases, to provide guidance for the accounting for leasing transactions. The standard requires the lessee to recognize a lease liability along with a right-of- use asset for all leases with a term longer than one year. A lessee is permitted to make an accounting policy election by class of underlying asset to not recognize the lease liability and related right-of-use asset for leases with a term of one year or less. The provisions of this standard also apply to situations where the Company is the lessor. The Company plans to adopt this new guidance when it acquires any new leases.
In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments — Credit Losses (ASC 326), which provides guidance on measurement of credit losses on financial instruments. This ASU adds a current expected credit loss impairment model to U.S. GAAP that is based on expected losses rather than incurred losses whereby a broader range of reasonable and supportable information is required to be utilized in order to derive credit loss estimates. The effective date of the new guidance as amended by ASU No. 2019-10 is fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company plans to adopt this new guidance when it commences operations.
Note 2. Related Party Transactions
During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company made advances totaling $337,000 to TRxADE, a related entity with common management. The advances are unsecured, non-interest bearing and due on demand.
During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company received advances totaling $67,793 from CSP, a related entity with common management. The advances are unsecured, non-interest bearing and due on demand.
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Note 3. Other Current Liabilities
Other Current Liabilities consist of the following:
| December 31, | ||||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | |||||||
| Accrued personnel costs | $ | 1,300,000 | $ | - | ||||
| Accrued professional fees | 480,000 | - | ||||||
| Accrued interest | 2,333 | |||||||
| $ | 1,782,333 | $ | - | |||||
Note 4. Note Payable
In September 2023, the Company entered into two short-term note agreements for aggregate proceeds of $350,000. One note for $100,000 bears interest at 8% per annum and the Company will issue 35,000 shares of Common Stock upon a SPAC or merger. The other note for $250,000 is non-interest bearing and the Company will issue 5,000 shares of Common Stock upon a SPAC or merger.
Note 5. Commitments and Contingencies
From time to time, the Company is involved in legal proceedings arising from the normal course of business activities. The Company, in conjunction with its legal counsel, assesses the need to record a liability for litigation or loss contingencies. A liability is recorded when and if it is determined that such a liability for litigation or loss contingencies is both probable and estimable.
Although the results of legal proceedings and claims cannot be predicted with certainty, the Company is not currently a party to any legal proceedings, which would, individually or in the aggregate, have a material adverse effect on its results of operations, cash flows, or financial position.
Note 6. Subsequent Events
Acquisition of membership interests in Wood Sage, LLC
On June 16, 2024, Danam and the Company amended and restated the Wood Sage MIPA and closed on Danam’s acquisition of the Company. The amended and restated Wood Sage MIPA whereby the parties revised the closing payment to be made by Danam to Mr. Panchal to be 0.389 shares of Danam Common Stock. The shares issued by Danam to Mr. Panchal were meant to approximate total cash compensation of $400,000 with a 20% discount. As a result, Danam acquired all issued and outstanding interests in the Company as of June 16, 2024.
Membership Interest Purchase Agreement — Danam Health, Inc. and Wellgistics, LLC
On May 11, 2023, Danam entered into a membership interest purchase agreement (the “Wellgistics MIPA”) with Wellgistics, LLC (“Wellgistics”), Strategix, Nomad Capital, LLC, and Jouska Holdings LLC (each, a “Seller” and collectively, “Sellers”). Upon the closing of the transaction contemplated in the Wellgistics MIPA, Sellers will sell, and Danam will acquire, all outstanding membership interests of Wellgistics.
The Parties amended the Wellgistics MIPA on August 04, 2023, extending the last day by which the Purchase Agreement (“Amendment”) could be consummated to December 26, 2023, and the Parties desire to amend the Purchase Agreement and Amendment to modify such date;
The Parties amended the Wellgistics MIPA on December 26, 2023, extending the last day by which the Purchase Agreement (“Second Amendment”) could be consummated to March 29, 2024, and the Parties desire to amend the Purchase Agreement and Amendment to modify such date;
The Parties further amended the Wellgistics MIPA on March 22, 2024, to clarify the language and extend certain deadlines related to Earn-Out Payments and Bonus Payments. Additionally, it has been agreed unilaterally by the Sellers in the event that this Agreement fails to close by August 31,2024, Danam may but is not required to pay Seller a non-refundable sum of One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000.00) (“Extension Fee”) which shall automatically extend the Closing deadline by thirty (30) days. Buyer may pay the Extension Fee no more than three (3) times for a total of no more than a ninety (90) day extension. The Extension Fee is Non-Refundable under any circumstances. The Extension Fee shall be applied to and reduce the cash payable to Sellers at Close if the sale is completed.
Merger Agreement — Danam Health, Inc. and Assure Holdings, Corp.
On February 12, 2024, the Company entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”) with Assure Holdings, Corp. (“Assure”) and Assure Merger Corp., a newly formed wholly-owned subsidiary of Assure (“Assure Merger”). Upon the terms and subject to the satisfaction of the conditions described in the Merger Agreement, including approval of the transaction by the stockholders of Assure and Danam, Assure Merger would have been merged with and into Danam (the “Merger”), with Danam surviving the Merger as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Assure.
On April 8, 2024, Assure made a convertible promissory note in the principal amount of $1,000,000 in favor of Danam (the “Promissory Note”). The note bears interest at 10% per annum and matures on July 22, 2024. The note is convertible upon a financing event or upon a sale transaction.
On June 13, 2024, Danam terminated the Merger Agreement and Danam management is considering the exercise of its rights under the Merger Agreement, including, but not limited to, accelerating the maturity date of the Promissory Note, seeking payment of $1,000,000 in termination fees, and any other remedies available pursuant to the Merger Agreement or in law.
Management has evaluated subsequent events through July 3, 2024, the date the financial statements were available to be issued.
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the members of Wood Sage, LLC.
Opinion on the Consolidated Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets of Wood Sage, LLC and the Subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, the related Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss), Consolidated Statements of Members’ Equity (Deficit) and Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, and the related notes collectively referred to as the “Consolidated Financial Statements”. In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2023, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the period ended December 31, 2023, in conformity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles of United States of America. We were appointed as the independent auditors of Wood Sage, LLC since 2021.
Matters related to Going Concern
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements, if the Company is unable to raise additional funds to alleviate liquidity needs, it may be required to reduce the scope of its planned development. The company has suffered losses from operations and has a net capital deficiency that raise substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. Management’s plans in regard to these matters are also described in Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of
this uncertainty.
Responsibilities of the Management for the Consolidated Financial Statements
These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. In preparing the consolidated financial statements, management is required to evaluate whether there are conditions or events, considered in the aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about Wood Sage, LLC’s ability to continue as a going concern for one year after the date that the consolidated financial statements are available to be issued. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (“PCAOB”) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the applicable rules and regulations of the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The company is not required to have, nor we have engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audit, we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.
Our audit included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
Critical Audit Matter
Critical audit matters are matters arising from the current period audit of the consolidated financial statements that were communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that:
| (1) | relate to accounts or disclosures that are material to the consolidated financial statements and | |
| (2) | involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. |
We determined that there are no critical audit matters.
/s/ Suri & Co., Chartered Accountants
We have served as the Company’s auditors since 2021.
Date: 24th April 2024
Place: Chennai, India
| F-11 |
WOOD SAGE, LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
| December 31, | ||||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | |||||||
| ASSETS | ||||||||
| Current assets: | ||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 50,563 | $ | - | ||||
| Accounts receivables | 73,782 | - | ||||||
| Inventories | 43,741 | - | ||||||
| Due from related parties | 67,793 | - | ||||||
| Total current assets | 235,878 | - | ||||||
| Intangible assets under development | 991,736 | - | ||||||
| Goodwill | 740,207 | - | ||||||
| Total assets | $ | 1,967,821 | $ | - | ||||
| LIABILITIES AND MEMBERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT) | ||||||||
| Current liabilities: | ||||||||
| Accounts payable | $ | 294,130 | $ | 15,428 | ||||
| Accrued expenses | 241,726 | - | ||||||
| Due to related parties | 663,114 | - | ||||||
| Note payable | 1,300,000 | - | ||||||
| Total liabilities | 2,498,970 | 15,428 | ||||||
| Commitments and contingencies | ||||||||
| Members’ equity (deficit): | ||||||||
| Members’ capital | 1,878 | - | ||||||
| Accumulated deficit | (533,027 | ) | (15,428 | ) | ||||
| Total members’ equity (deficit) | (531,149 | ) | (15,428 | ) | ||||
| Total liabilities and members’ equity (deficit) | $ | 1,967,821 | $ | - | ||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
| F-12 |
WOOD SAGE, LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
| Year Ended | ||||||||
| December 31, | ||||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | |||||||
| Net sales | $ | 338,864 | $ | - | ||||
| Cost of sales | 323,068 | - | ||||||
| Gross profit (loss) | 15,796 | - | ||||||
| Operating expenses: | ||||||||
| General and administrative expenses | 533,395 | 15,228 | ||||||
| Total operating expenses | 533,395 | 15,228 | ||||||
| Loss from operations | (517,599 | ) | (15,228 | ) | ||||
| Net loss | $ | (517,599 | ) | $ | (15,228 | ) | ||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
| F-13 |
WOOD SAGE, LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ (DEFICIT) EQUITY
| Members’ | Accumulated | Total Members’ | ||||||||||
| Capital | Deficit | Deficit | ||||||||||
| Balances at December 31, 2021 | $ | - | $ | (200 | ) | $ | (200 | ) | ||||
| Net loss | - | (15,228 | ) | (15,228 | ) | |||||||
| Balances at December 31, 2022 | - | (15,428 | ) | (15,428 | ) | |||||||
| Capital contributions from members | 1,878 | - | 1,878 | |||||||||
| Net loss | - | (517,599 | ) | (517,599 | ) | |||||||
| Balances at December 31, 2023 | $ | 1,878 | $ | (533,027 | ) | $ | (531,149 | ) | ||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
| F-14 |
WOOD SAGE, LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
| Year Ended | ||||||||
| December 31, | ||||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | |||||||
| Cash flows from operating activities: | ||||||||
| Net loss | $ | (517,599 | ) | $ | (15,228 | ) | ||
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||||||
| Accounts receivable | (30,759 | ) | - | |||||
| Inventories | 27,987 | - | ||||||
| Accounts payable | 22,247 | 15,228 | ||||||
| Accrued expenses | 21,421 | - | ||||||
| Due from / to related parties | 595,321 | - | ||||||
| Net cash used in operating activities | 118,619 | - | ||||||
| Cash flows from investing activities: | ||||||||
| Payments made for intangible assets under development | (133,238 | ) | - | |||||
| Cash acquired in business combinations | 63,303 | - | ||||||
| Net cash provided by investing activities | (69,934 | ) | - | |||||
| Cash flows from financing activities: | ||||||||
| Capital contributions from members | 1,878 | - | ||||||
| Net cash provided by financing activities | 1,878 | - | ||||||
| Net increase in cash and cash equivalents | 50,563 | - | ||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year | - | - | ||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of year | $ | 50,563 | $ | - | ||||
| Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activities: | ||||||||
| Note payable issued for business combinations | $ | 1,300,000 | $ | - | ||||
| Short-term advances used to repay notes payable on behalf of Company | $ | 225,000 | $ | - | ||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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WOOD SAGE, LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 1. Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Wood Sage, LLC (“Wood Sage”, the “Company”) was formed as a limited liability company on June 26, 2014, when the Company’s Articles of Organization became effective upon filing with the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations (the “DOC”).
The Company’s headquarters are in Tampa, Florida. Its fiscal year ends on December 31.
Acquisitions of CSP and APS
On January 20, 2023, Wood Sage, LLC (“Wood Sage”), Community Specialty Pharmacy, LLC, a Florida limited liability company (“CSP”), and TRxADE HEALTH, Inc., a Delaware corporation(“TRxADE”) entered into a Membership Interest Purchase Agreement (the “CSP MIPA”), pursuant to which TRxADE sold and Wood Sage acquired one hundred percent (100%) of the membership interest it owns in CSP in exchange for (i) One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000) and (ii) all amounts due and payable to TRxADE from Wood Sage under the Master Service Agreement (defined below). In January 2023, Danam and CSP entered into an Amendment to the CSP MIPA, pursuant to which the parties revised the Closing Payment to One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000) plus any amounts owed under the Management Services Agreement (as defined in the CSP MIPA).
On January 20, 2023, Wood Sage, Alliance Pharma Solutions, LLC, a Florida limited liability company (“APS”), and TRxADE entered into a Membership Interest Purchase Agreement (the “APS MIPA”), pursuant to which TRxADE sold and Wood Sage acquired one hundred percent (100%) of the membership interest it owns in APS in exchange for (i) One Hundred Twenty Five Thousand Dollars ($125,000) and (ii) all amounts due and payable to TRxADE from Wood Sage under the Master Service Agreement. In January 2023, Danam and APS entered into an Amendment to the APS MIPA (the “APS MIPA Amendment”), pursuant to which the parties revised the Closing Payment to One Million Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,200,000) plus any amounts owed under the Management Service Agreement (as defined in the APS MIPA).
On May 22, 2023, Wood Sage entered into a non-interest bearing promissory note (“Note”) with Integral (the successor in interest to TRxADE, “Integral”), which is owned by Suren Ajjarapu and Prashant Patel, to satisfy the purchase price under the CSP MIPA. Upon the satisfaction of all closing conditions, the CSP MIPA closed in August 2023 (see below).
On August 22, 2023, Wood Sage entered into a non-interest bearing promissory note (“Note”) with Integral Health pursuant to which Integral made a certain loan to Wood Sage in the amount of $1,300,000 to satisfy the purchase price under the CSP MIPA and APS MIPA. No later than 30 days after a change in control to Wood Sage, the aggregate unpaid principal balance of the Note will be due and payable by
Wood Sage.
APS (d.b.a. DelivMeds) is developing a same day Pharma delivery software — Delivmeds.com and invested in SyncHealth MSO, LLC a managed services organization in January 2019, which investment was divested in February 2020. CSP is an accredited independent retail pharmacy with a focus on specialty medications and a community-based model offering home delivery services to patients.
Acquisition of membership interests by Danam Health, Inc.
In January 2023, Danam entered into a Membership Interest Purchase Agreement (the “Wood Sage MIPA”) with Nikul Panchal, an individual resident of the State of Florida (“Seller”). The Seller owns all of the membership interest in Wood Sage, LLC, a Florida limited liability company (the “Company”). Upon the closing of the transaction contemplated in the Wood Sage MIPA, Seller will own one hundred percent (100%) of the membership interests in Community Specialty Pharmacy, LLC (“CSP”) and Alliance Pharma Solutions, LLC (“APS”) which the Seller will sell and Danam will acquire in exchange for (i) Four Hundred Thousand Dollars ($400,000) and (ii) all amounts due and payable to Seller from Danam under the Management Agreement, (the “Closing Payment”).
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In January 2023, the parties above entered into an Amendment to the Wood Sage MIPA, pursuant to which the parties revised the Closing Payment to Four Hundred Thousand Dollars ($400,000) plus any amounts owed under the Management Services Agreement (as defined in the Wood Sage MIPA).
In April 2023, the parties above entered into an Amendment to the Wood Sage MIPA, pursuant to which the parties revised the closing of the said agreement from April 30, 2023, to September 30, 2024. Upon the closure of the said transaction, Danam will own 100% of the membership interests in the Company as a part of Business combination (Refer Note 8 — Subsequent Events).
Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation
The Company’s fiscal year ends on December 31.
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”).
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Wood Sage, APS and CSP since their respective acquisitions on August 22, 2023. All inter-company balances and transactions are eliminated on consolidation.
Liquidity
Historically, operations have been funded primarily positive operating cash flows, debt financing and capital contributions from its members. The Company has the ability to maintain the current level of spending or reduce expenditure to maintain operations.
Reclassifications
Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires the Company to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of certain assets and liabilities; the reported amounts of revenues and expenses for the periods covered and certain amounts disclosed in the notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements. These estimates are based on information available through the date of the issuance of the Consolidated Financial Statements and actual results could differ from those estimates. Areas requiring significant estimates and assumptions by the Company include, but are not limited to:
| ● | provisions for income taxes and related valuation allowances and tax uncertainties; | |
| ● | recoverability of long-lived assets and their related estimated lives; |
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash on hand, certificates of deposits and money market funds that are readily convertible into cash, all with original maturity dates of three months or less.
Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Cost is determined on a first in first out basis. On a quarterly basis, we evaluate inventory for net realizable value using estimates based on historical experience, current or projected pricing trends, specific categories of inventory, age and expiration dates of on-hand inventory and manufacturer return policies. If actual conditions are less favorable than our assumptions, additional inventory write downs may be required, and no reserve is maintained as obsolete or expired inventories are written off. We believe that the inventory valuation provides a reasonable approximation of the current value of inventory. There is no reserve for inventory obsolescence and inventory is not pledged during the periods presented.
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Accounts Receivable
The Company’s receivables are from customers and are collectible within 90 days. The Company determines the allowance based on known troubled accounts, historical experience, and other currently available evidence.
Intangible Assets under Development
Research expenditure is recognized as an expense and Development expenditure that meets specified criteria is recognized as the cost of an intangible asset. The company has begun capitalizing the expenses related to the app DelivMeds as the management has determined that the Company’s app has crossed the research phase and has begun development.
Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Comprehensive income (loss) includes net income (loss) as well as other changes in members’ equity that result from transactions and economic events other than those with members. There was no difference between net income (loss) and comprehensive income (loss) presented in the consolidated financial statements for the periods ended December 31, 2023, and December 31, 2022.
Segment Reporting
The Company’s chief operating decision-maker is its Chief Executive Officer, who makes resource allocation decisions and assesses performance based on financial information presented on an aggregate basis. There are no segment managers who are held accountable by the chief operating decision-maker, or anyone else, for any planning, strategy and key decision-making regarding operations. Accordingly, the Company has a single reportable segment and operating segment structure.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. A hierarchy has been established for inputs used in measuring fair value that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by requiring that the most observable inputs be used when available. Observable inputs are inputs that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability and are developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the Company. Unobservable inputs are inputs that reflect the Company’s assumptions of what market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability based on the best information available in the circumstances. The financial and nonfinancial assets and liabilities are classified based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The hierarchy is presented down into three levels based on the reliability of the inputs.
| Level 1 | Quoted prices are available in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. | |
| Level 2 | Observable inputs other than quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in inactive markets, or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities. | |
| Level 3 | Unobservable pricing inputs that are generally less observable from objective sources, such as discounted cash flow models or valuations. |
The carrying amounts of cash, accounts receivable, inventories and accounts payable approximate fair value because of the short-term nature of these instruments. The company does not have any long-term debt.
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Revenue Recognition
The Company adopted Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 606 on January 1, 2020, the new accounting guidance on revenue recognition. The Company is in the retail pharmacy business. and fills prescriptions for drugs written by a doctor and recognizes revenue at the time the patient confirms delivery of the prescription. Customer returns are not material. The following are the steps taken to recognize revenue.
Step One: Identify the contract with the customer — The prescription is written by a doctor for a customer and delivered to the Company. The prescription identifies the performance obligations in the contract. The Company fills the prescription and delivers to the Customer the prescription, fulfilling the contract. The collection is probable because there is confirmation that the customer has insurance for the reimbursement to the Company prior to filling of the prescription.
Step Two: Identify the performance obligations in the contract — Each prescription is distinct to the Customer.
Step Three: Determine the transaction price — The consideration is not variable. The transaction price is determined to be the price of the prescription at the time of delivery which considers the expected reimbursements from third party payors (e.g., pharmacy benefit managers, insurance companies and government agencies).
Step Four: Allocate the transaction price — The price of the prescription invoiced represents the expected amount of reimbursement from third party payors. There is no difference between contract price and “stand-alone selling price”.
Step Five: Recognize revenue when or as the entity satisfies a performance obligation — Revenue is recognized upon the delivery of the prescription.
Business Combinations
The Company accounts for acquisitions in which it obtains control of one or more businesses as a business combination. The purchase price of the acquired businesses is allocated to the tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values at the acquisition date. The excess of the purchase price over those fair values is recognized as goodwill. During the measurement period, which may be up to one year from the acquisition date, the Company may record adjustments, in the period in which they are determined, to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed with the corresponding offset to goodwill. If the assets acquired are not a business, the Company accounts for the transaction or other event as an asset acquisition. Under both methods, the Company recognizes the identifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, and any noncontrolling interest in the acquired entity. In addition, for transactions that are business combinations, the Company evaluates the existence of goodwill or a gain from a bargain purchase.
Goodwill
Goodwill is an asset representing the excess cost over the fair market value of net assets acquired in business combinations. In accordance with Intangibles — Goodwill and Other (Topic 350), goodwill is not amortized but is tested annually for impairment or on an interim basis when indicators of potential impairment exist. Goodwill is tested for impairment at the reporting unit level. The Company’s reporting of discrete financial information is available and management regularly reviews the operating results. For purposes of impairment testing, goodwill is allocated to the applicable reporting units based on the reporting structure.
The Company has the option to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value. Qualitative factors assessed for each of the applicable reporting units include, but are not limited to, changes in macroeconomic conditions, industry and market considerations, cost factors, discount rates, competitive environments and financial performance of the reporting units. If the qualitative assessment indicates that it is more likely than not that the carrying value of a reporting unit exceeds its estimated fair value, a quantitative test is required.
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The Company also has the option to proceed directly to the quantitative test. Under the quantitative impairment test, the estimated fair value of each reporting unit is compared to its carrying value, including goodwill. If the carrying value of the reporting unit including goodwill exceeds its fair value, an impairment charge equal to the excess would be recognized, up to a maximum amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit. Management can resume the qualitative assessment in any subsequent period for any reporting unit.
For 2023, management performed a qualitative impairment assessment of our reporting units, of which there were no indications that it was more likely than not that the fair value of our reporting units was less than their respective carrying values. As such, a quantitative goodwill test was not required, and no goodwill impairment was recognized in 2023.
Concentration of Credit Risks and Major Customers
Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to credit risk consist principally of cash and cash equivalents and receivables. The Company places its cash and cash equivalents with financial institutions. Deposits are insured to Federal Deposit Insurance Corp limits. During the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, no sales to customers represented greater than 10% of revenue.
Income Taxes
The Company, with the consent of its members, has elected to be taxed as a partnership under both federal and state provisions. Under these provisions, the Company does not pay income taxes on its taxable income. Instead, each member reports on their income tax return their proportionate share of the Company’s taxable income and tax credits.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
The Company has implemented all new relevant accounting pronouncements that are in effect through the date of these consolidated financial statements. The pronouncements did not have any material impact on the consolidated financial statements unless otherwise disclosed, and the Company does not believe that there are any other new accounting pronouncements that have been issued that might have a material impact on its financial position or results of operations.
Accounting Pronouncements Recently Adopted
In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments — Credit Losses (ASC 326), which provides guidance on measurement of credit losses on financial instruments. This ASU adds a current expected credit loss impairment model to U.S. GAAP that is based on expected losses rather than incurred losses whereby a broader range of reasonable and supportable information is required to be utilized in order to derive credit loss estimates. The effective date of the new guidance as amended by ASU No. 2019-10 is fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company adopted ASU 2016-13 effective January 1, 2023, the company determined that the update applied to trade receivables, but there is no material impact to the consolidated financial statements from the adoption of ASU 2016-13.
Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted
In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases, to provide guidance for the accounting for leasing transactions. The standard requires the lessee to recognize a lease liability along with a right-of- use asset for all leases with a term longer than one year. A lessee is permitted to make an accounting policy election by class of underlying asset to not recognize the lease liability and related right-of-use asset for leases with a term of one year or less. The provisions of this standard also apply to situations where the Company is the lessor. The Company plans to adopt this new guidance when it acquires any new leases.
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Note 2. Going Concern
The Company has a net loss of $517,599 for the year ended December 31,2023 and members’ deficit of
$531,149 as of December 31, 2023. The Company’s situation raises a substantial doubt on whether the entity can continue as a going concern in the next twelve months.
The Company’s ability to continue as a going concern in the next twelve months following the date the consolidated financial statements were available to be issued is dependent upon its ability to produce revenues and/or obtain financing sufficient to meet current and future obligations and deploy such to produce profitable operating results.
Management has evaluated these conditions and plans to generate revenues and raise capital as needed to satisfy its capital needs. During the next twelve months, the Company intends to fund its operations through debt and/or equity financing.
There are no assurances that management will be able to raise capital on terms acceptable to the Company. If it is unable to obtain sufficient amount of additional capital, it may be required to reduce the scope of its planned development, which could harm its business, financial condition, and operating results. The accompanying consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from these uncertainties.
The Company has evaluated whether there are certain conditions and events, considered in the aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date that the consolidated financial statements are issued.
Note 3. Business Combinations
The Company evaluated the acquisitions of APS and CSP pursuant to ASC 805 and ASU 2017-01, Topic 805, Business Combinations. The acquisition method of accounting requires, among other things, that the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination be measured at their estimated respective fair values as of the closing date of the acquisition. Goodwill recognized in connection with this transaction represents primarily the potential economic benefits that the Company believes may arise from the acquisition.
The Company has made an allocation of the purchase price in regard to the acquisition related to the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed as of the purchase date. The following table summarizes the purchase price allocation:
| APS | CSP | Total | ||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 1,050 | $ | 62,253 | $ | 63,303 | ||||||
| Accounts receivables | - | 43,023 | 43,023 | |||||||||
| Inventories | - | 71,728 | 71,728 | |||||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other assets | - | 465 | 465 | |||||||||
| Intangible assets under development | 858,498 | - | 858,498 | |||||||||
| Goodwill | 404,765 | 335,443 | 740,207 | |||||||||
| Accounts payable | (64,313 | ) | (192,142 | ) | (256,455 | ) | ||||||
| Other current liabilities | - | (220,770 | ) | (220,770 | ) | |||||||
| Purchase price consideration | $ | 1,200,000 | $ | 100,000 | $ | 1,300,000 | ||||||
Goodwill is primarily attributable to the go-to-market synergies that are expected to arise as a result of the acquisition and other intangible assets that do not qualify for separate recognition. The goodwill is not deductible for tax purposes. The results of APS and CSP have been included in the consolidated financial statements since the date of acquisition.
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Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information
The following unaudited pro forma financial information presents the Company’s financial results as if the APS and CSP acquisitions had occurred as of January 1, 2022. The unaudited pro forma financial information is not necessarily indicative of what the financial results actually would have been had the acquisitions been completed on this date. In addition, the unaudited pro forma financial information is not indicative of, nor does it purport to project, the Company’s future financial results. The unaudited pro forma information does not give effect to any estimated and potential cost savings or other operating efficiencies that could result from the acquisition:
| Year Ended | ||||||||
| December 31, | ||||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | |||||||
| Net sales | $ | 1,189,617 | $ | 889,379 | ||||
| Net loss | $ | (1,054,916 | ) | $ | (515,953 | ) | ||
Note 4. Intangible Assets under Development
Intangible assets under development of the company consists of the following:
| December 31, | ||||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | |||||||
| Internal development cost - Delivmeds | $ | 991,736 | $ | - | ||||
Note 5. Note Payable
On August 22, 2023, Wood Sage entered into a non-interest bearing promissory note (“Note”) with Integral Health pursuant to which Integral made a certain loan to Wood Sage in the amount of $1,300,000 to satisfy the purchase price under the CSP MIPA and APS MIPA. No later than 30 days after a change in control to Wood Sage, the aggregate unpaid principal balance of the Note will be due and payable by Wood Sage. As of the date of these consolidated financial statements, the Note was still outstanding.
Note 6. Related Party Transactions
As of December 31, 2023, the Company’s subsidiaries had $663,114 in amounts due to TRxADE, the Seller. The advances are unsecured, non-interest bearing and due on demand.
As of December 31, 2023, CSP had $67,793 in amounts due from Danam. The advances are unsecured, non-interest bearing and due on demand.
Note 7. Accrued Expenses
Accrued Expenses consist of the following:
| December 31, | ||||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | |||||||
| Accrued salaries and wages | $ | 234,526 | $ | - | ||||
| Accrued professional fees | 7,200 | - | ||||||
| $ | 241,726 | $ | - | |||||
Note 8. Commitments and Contingencies
From time to time, the Company is involved in legal proceedings arising from the normal course of business activities. The Company, in conjunction with its legal counsel, assesses the need to record a liability for litigation or loss contingencies. A liability is recorded when and if it is determined that such a liability for litigation or loss contingencies is both probable and estimable.
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Although the results of legal proceedings and claims cannot be predicted with certainty, the Company is not currently a party to any legal proceedings, which would, individually or in the aggregate, have a material adverse effect on its results of operations, cash flows, or financial position.
Note 9. Subsequent Events
Acquisition of membership interests in Wood Sage, LLC
On June 16, 2024, Danam and the Company amended and restated the Wood Sage MIPA and closed on Danam’s acquisition of the Company. The amended and restated Wood Sage MIPA whereby the parties revised the closing payment to be made by Danam to Mr. Panchal to be 0.389 shares of Danam Common Stock. The shares issued by Danam to Mr. Panchal were meant to approximate total cash compensation of $400,000 with a 20% discount. As a result, Danam acquired all issued and outstanding interests in the Company as of June 16, 2024.
Membership Interest Purchase Agreement — Danam Health, Inc. and Wellgistics, LLC
On May 11, 2023, Danam entered into a membership interest purchase agreement (the “Wellgistics MIPA”) with Wellgistics, LLC (“Wellgistics”), Strategix, Nomad Capital, LLC, and Jouska Holdings LLC (each, a “Seller” and collectively, “Sellers”). Upon the closing of the transaction contemplated in the Wellgistics MIPA, Sellers will sell, and Danam will acquire, all outstanding membership interests of Wellgistics.
The Parties amended the Wellgistics MIPA on August 04, 2023, extending the last day by which the Purchase Agreement (“Amendment”) could be consummated to December 26, 2023, and the Parties desire to amend the Purchase Agreement and Amendment to modify such date;
The Parties amended the Wellgistics MIPA on December 26, 2023, extending the last day by which the Purchase Agreement (“Second Amendment”) could be consummated to March 29, 2024, and the Parties desire to amend the Purchase Agreement and Amendment to modify such date;
The Parties further amended the Wellgistics MIPA on March 22, 2024, to clarify the language and extend certain deadlines related to Earn-Out Payments and Bonus Payments. Additionally, it has been agreed unilaterally by the Sellers in the event that this Agreement fails to close by August 31,2024, Danam may but is not required to pay Seller a non-refundable sum of One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000.00) (“Extension Fee”) which shall automatically extend the Closing deadline by thirty (30) days. Buyer may pay the Extension Fee no more than three (3) times for a total of no more than a ninety (90) day extension. The Extension Fee is Non-Refundable under any circumstances. The Extension Fee shall be applied to and reduce the cash payable to Sellers at Close if the sale is completed.
Merger Agreement — Danam Health, Inc. and Assure Holdings, Corp.
On February 12, 2024, the Company entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”) with Assure Holdings, Corp. (“Assure”) and Assure Merger Corp., a newly formed wholly-owned subsidiary of Assure (“Assure Merger”). Upon the terms and subject to the satisfaction of the conditions described in the Merger Agreement, including approval of the transaction by the stockholders of Assure and Danam, Assure Merger would have been merged with and into Danam (the “Merger”), with Danam surviving the Merger as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Assure.
On April 8, 2024, Assure made a convertible promissory note in the principal amount of $1,000,000 in favor of Danam (the “Promissory Note”). The note bears interest at 10% per annum and matures on July 22, 2024. The note is convertible upon a financing event or upon a sale transaction.
On June 13, 2024, Danam terminated the Merger Agreement and Danam management is considering the exercise of its rights under the Merger Agreement, including, but not limited to, accelerating the maturity date of the Promissory Note, seeking payment of $1,000,000 in termination fees, and any other remedies available pursuant to the Merger Agreement or in law.
Management has evaluated subsequent events through July 3, 2024, the date the financial statements were available to be issued.
| F-23 |
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the members of Wellgistics, LLC.
Opinion on the Consolidated Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets of Wellgistics, LLC and the Subsidiary (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, the related Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss), Consolidated Statements of Members’ Equity and Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, and the related notes collectively referred to as the “Consolidated Financial Statements”. In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2023, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the period ended December 31, 2023, in conformity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles of United States of America. We were appointed as the independent auditors of Wellgistics LLC since 2021.
Responsibilities of the Management for the Consolidated Financial Statements
These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. In preparing the consolidated financial statements, management is required to evaluate whether there are conditions or events, considered in the aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about Wellgistics, LLC’s ability to continue as a going concern for one year after the date that the consolidated financial statements are available to be issued. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (“PCAOB”) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the applicable rules and regulations of PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The company is not required to have, nor we have engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audit, we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.
Our audit included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
Critical Audit Matter
Critical audit matters are matters arising from the current period audit of the consolidated financial statements that were communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that:
| (1) | relate to accounts or disclosures that are material to the consolidated financial statements and | |
| (2) | involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. |
We determined that there are no critical audit matters.
/s/ Suri & Co., Chartered Accountants
We have served as the Company’s auditors since 2021.
Date: 24th April 2024
Place: Chennai, India
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WELLGISTICS, LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
| December 31, | ||||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | |||||||
| ASSETS | ||||||||
| Current assets: | ||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 1,795,164 | $ | 4,234,630 | ||||
| Accounts receivable, net | 1,309,397 | 721,710 | ||||||
| Inventories | 6,731,577 | 8,391,850 | ||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other assets | 557,947 | 112,284 | ||||||
| Total current assets | 10,394,085 | 13,460,474 | ||||||
| Property, plant and equipment, net | 549,691 | 3,519,237 | ||||||
| Operating lease, right of use asset | 1,402,596 | 2,036,682 | ||||||
| Goodwill | 872,433 | 872,433 | ||||||
| Investments in unconsolidated entity | 17,671 | 100,000 | ||||||
| Note receivable | 139,770 | 276,439 | ||||||
| Other assets | 24,249 | 41,015 | ||||||
| Total assets | $ | 13,400,495 | $ | 20,306,280 | ||||
| LIABILITIES AND MEMBERS’ EQUITY | ||||||||
| Current liabilities: | ||||||||
| Accounts payable | $ | 3,310,333 | $ | 2,785,510 | ||||
| Accrued expenses and other liabilities | 994,587 | 252,275 | ||||||
| Current portion of debt obligations | 5,180,995 | 5,233,289 | ||||||
| Operating – lease liability | 426,588 | 524,241 | ||||||
| Total current liabilities | 9,912,503 | 8,795,315 | ||||||
| Long term debt | 136,913 | 2,713,109 | ||||||
| Operating lease liability | 1,029,864 | 1,558,915 | ||||||
| Total liabilities | 11,079,281 | 13,067,339 | ||||||
| Commitments and contingencies | ||||||||
| Members’ equity: | ||||||||
| Members’ capital | 1,272,838 | 1,272,838 | ||||||
| Members’ distribution | (32,244,742 | ) | (31,817,767 | ) | ||||
| Retained earnings | 33,293,118 | 37,783,870 | ||||||
| Total members’ equity | 2,321,214 | 7,238,941 | ||||||
| Total liabilities and members’ equity | $ | 13,400,495 | $ | 20,306,280 | ||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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WELLGISTICS, LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss)
| Year Ended | ||||||||
| December 31, | ||||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | |||||||
| Net sales | $ | 33,182,749 | $ | 31,888,349 | ||||
| Cost of sales | 30,519,683 | 26,162,860 | ||||||
| Gross profit | 2,663,065 | 5,725,489 | ||||||
| Operating expenses: | ||||||||
| General and administrative expense | 6,612,048 | 6,540,583 | ||||||
| Depreciation | 276,376 | 380,284 | ||||||
| Total operating expenses | 6,888,424 | 6,920,867 | ||||||
| Loss from operations | (4,225,359 | ) | (1,195,378 | ) | ||||
| Other income (expense): | ||||||||
| Interest expense, net | (363,526 | ) | (287,183 | ) | ||||
| Loss from unconsolidated affiliated | (82,329 | ) | (51,942 | ) | ||||
| Other income | 180,461 | - | ||||||
| Gain on legal settlement | - | 1,818,054 | ||||||
| Total other income (expense), net | (265,393 | ) | 1,478,929 | |||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | (4,490,752 | ) | $ | 283,551 | |||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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WELLGISTICS, LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED Statements of Members’ Equity
| Members’ | Members’ | Retained | Total members’ | |||||||||||||
| capital | distribution | earnings | equity | |||||||||||||
| Balances at December 31, 2021 | $ | 1,272,838 | $ | (30,102,760 | ) | $ | 37,500,319 | $ | 8,670,397 | |||||||
| Distributions to member | - | (1,715,007 | ) | - | (1,715,007 | ) | ||||||||||
| Net loss | - | - | 283,551 | 283,551 | ||||||||||||
| Balances at December 31, 2022 | 1,272,838 | (31,817,767 | ) | 37,783,870 | 7,238,941 | |||||||||||
| Distributions to member | - | (426,975 | ) | - | (426,975 | ) | ||||||||||
| Net loss | - | - | (4,490,752 | ) | (4,490,752 | ) | ||||||||||
| Balances at December 31, 2023 | $ | 1,272,838 | $ | (32,244,742 | ) | $ | 33,293,118 | $ | 2,321,214 | |||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
| F-27 |
WELLGISTICS, LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED Statements of Cash Flows
| Year Ended | ||||||||
| December 31, | ||||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | |||||||
| Cash flows from operating activities: | ||||||||
| Net loss | $ | (4,490,752 | ) | $ | 283,551 | |||
| Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: | ||||||||
| Depreciation | 276,376 | 380,284 | ||||||
| Bad debt | 700,612 | 298,750 | ||||||
| Loss from unconsolidated affiliate | 82,329 | 51,942 | ||||||
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||||||
| Accounts receivable | (1,071,047 | ) | (366,324 | ) | ||||
| Inventories | 1,660,273 | (1,822,193 | ) | |||||
| Prepaid expenses and other assets | (445,663 | ) | 580,334 | |||||
| Other assets | 16,766 | (12,624 | ) | |||||
| Accounts payable | 547,012 | 1,055,524 | ||||||
| Accrued expenses and other liabilities | 742,312 | (173,806 | ) | |||||
| Operating lease liability, net | 7,382 | - | ||||||
| Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | (1,974,401 | ) | 275,438 | |||||
| Cash flows from investing activities: | ||||||||
| Incremental investment in unconsolidated entities | (51,162 | ) | ||||||
| Purchases of property, plant and equipment | (9,432 | ) | (297,009 | ) | ||||
| Net cash acquired from business combination | - | 220,855 | ||||||
| Net cash used in investing activities | (9,432 | ) | (127,316 | ) | ||||
| Cash flows from financing activities: | ||||||||
| Payments on term loan and notes payable | (429,914 | ) | (680,127 | ) | ||||
| Proceeds from revolving credit faciltity | - | 4,745,531 | ||||||
| Repayments on revolving credit faciltity | - | (5,027,556 | ) | |||||
| Distributions to members | (25,720 | ) | (1,715,007 | ) | ||||
| Net cash used in financing activities | (455,634 | ) | (2,677,159 | ) | ||||
| Net increase in cash and cash equivalents | (2,439,467 | ) | (2,529,037 | ) | ||||
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year | 4,234,630 | 6,763,667 | ||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of year | $ | 1,795,163 | $ | 4,234,630 | ||||
| Supplemental cash flow information: | ||||||||
| Cash paid for interest | $ | 420,120 | $ | 287,322 | ||||
| Supplemental non-cash investing and financing activities: | ||||||||
| Loan transferred during sale of interest in subsidiary | $ | 2,301,347 | $ | - | ||||
| Asset transferred during sale of interest in subsidiary | $ | 2,702,602 | $ | - | ||||
| Distribution to member during sale of interest in subsidiary | $ | 401,255 | $ | - | ||||
| Promissory notes assumed to acquire business | $ | - | $ | 1,500,000 | ||||
| Shares received as consideration for disposal of a business | $ | - | $ | 100,000 | ||||
| Notes issued as consideration for disposal of assets | $ | - | $ | 641,000 | ||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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WELLGISTICS, LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 1 Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Nature of Operations
Wellgistics, LLC (“Wellgistics”, the “Company”) was organized in 2013 as a limited liability company. Wellgistics is a pharmaceutical company that retails generic and specialty drugs to pharmacies. In 2017, the Company was sold to Strategix Global, LLC (Strategix). On May 1, 2019, Pharm Donkey, LLC (Pharm Donkey) acquired a 20% ownership interest in the Company. Strategix Global, LLC owned the remaining 80% when the transaction occurred. On July 25, 2020, Strategix Global, LLC, purchased the remaining 20% back from Pharm Donkey. As part of the purchase, Wellgistics assigned $2,500,000 of notes receivable to Pharm Donkey. During 2021 Strategix sold 20% of its interest in Wellgistics to Nomad Capital LLC. Later during May 2022, the ownership agreement was amended, and the ownership was changed to Strategix Global, LLC holding 65%; Nomad Capital LLC holds 20% and the remaining 15% is held by Jouska Holdings LLC. Later effective from June 2023, the ownership agreement was amended, and the ownership was changed to Strategix Global, LLC holding 60%; Nomad Capital LLC holds 20% and the remaining 20% is held by Jouska Holdings LLC.
Membership Interest Purchase Agreement — Danam Health, Inc. and Wellgistics, LLC
On May 11, 2023, Danam entered into a membership interest purchase agreement (the “Wellgistics MIPA”) with Wellgistics, LLC (“Wellgistics”), Strategix, Nomad Capital, LLC, and Jouska Holdings LLC (each, a “Seller” and collectively, “Sellers”). Upon the closing of the transaction contemplated in the Wellgistics MIPA, Sellers will sell, and Danam will acquire all of the outstanding membership interests of Wellgistics as a part of the business combination.
The Parties amended the Wellgistics MIPA on August 04, 2023, extending the last day by which the Purchase Agreement (“Amendment”) could be consummated to December 26, 2023, and the Parties desire to amend the Purchase Agreement and Amendment to modify such date;
The Parties amended the Wellgistics MIPA on December 26, 2023, extending the last day by which the Purchase Agreement (“Second Amendment”) could be consummated to March 29, 2024, and the Parties desire to amend the Purchase Agreement and Amendment to modify such date. (Refer Note 13 — Subsequent Events — Membership Interest Purchase Agreement — Danam Health, Inc. and Wellgistics, LLC).
Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation
The Company’s fiscal year ends on December 31.
The accompanying consolidated financial statements for the period ending December 31, 2023, have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”).
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Wellgistics and Norton Aviation LLC the subsidiary it controls. All inter-company balances and transactions are eliminated on consolidation. During the year ended December 31, 2023, the control in the subsidiary has been derecognized as the 100% membership interest has been distributed to its owners.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of the Company’s consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires the Company to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of certain assets and liabilities; the reported amounts of revenues and expenses for the periods covered and certain amounts disclosed in the notes to the consolidated financial statements. These estimates are based on information available through the date of the issuance of the consolidated financial statements and actual results could differ from those estimates. Areas requiring significant estimates and assumptions by the Company include, but are not limited to:
| ● | fair value of long-term debt and notes receivable; |
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| ● | evaluation of goodwill for impairment | |
| ● | recoverability of long-lived assets and their related estimated lives; | |
| ● | accruals for estimated liabilities such as property tax accruals and litigation settlement accrual; | |
| ● | evaluation of equity method investments for impairment; and |
Liquidity
Historically, operations have been funded primarily positive operating cash flows, debt financing and capital contributions from its members. The Company has the ability to maintain the current level of spending or reduce expenditure to maintain operations.
Reclassification
Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.
Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Comprehensive income (loss) includes net income (loss) as well as other changes in members’ equity that result from transactions and economic events other than those with members. There was no difference between net income and comprehensive income (loss) presented in the consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022.
Segment Reporting
The Company’s chief operating decision-maker is its Chief Executive Officer, who makes resource allocation decisions and assesses performance based on financial information presented on an aggregate basis. There are no segment managers who are held accountable by the chief operating decision-maker, or anyone else, for any planning, strategy and key decision-making regarding operations. Accordingly, the Company has a single reportable segment and operating segment structure.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash on hand, certificates of deposits and money market funds that are readily convertible into cash, all with original maturity dates of three months or less.
Accounts Receivable, Net
Accounts receivable are recorded at the invoiced amount and do not bear interest. Accounts receivable are due from various customers and are shown net of applicable reserves for doubtful accounts as shown on the face of the balance sheet. There were no accounts that had been placed on non-accrual status. The allowance for doubtful accounts has been estimated by management based on historical experience, current market trends and, for larger customer accounts, their assessment of the ability of the customers to pay outstanding balances. Past due balances and other higher risk amounts are reviewed individually for collectability. Changes in circumstances relating to the collectability of accounts receivable may result in the need to increase or decrease the allowance for doubtful accounts in the future.
The company provides for 95% of the accounts receivable which are due over the period of 90 days. The Company recognized bad debt expense of $700,612 and $298,750 within general and administrative expenses for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
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Inventories, Net
Inventory is stated at lower of cost, determined on a first in first out basis (“FIFO”), and net realizable value. Production costs are comprised of direct material and labor and applicable manufacturing overhead. The Company records an inventory reserve for losses associated with excess and obsolete items, which is estimated based on the Company’s current knowledge with respect to inventory levels, planned production, and customer demand. Provisions for excess and obsolete inventory are charged to cost of sales and are permanent reductions to the carrying value of inventory.
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Property, plant and equipment, net (“PP&E”) is stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization and any accumulated impairment losses. Depreciation and amortization are computed using the straight-line method over the assets’ estimated useful lives. The estimated useful lives of PP&E are as follows:
| Equipment | — | 5 - 10 years |
| Furniture and Fixtures | — | 7 years |
| Aircraft and Hangar | — | 20 years |
| Software | — | 3 - 5 years |
| Leasehold Improvements | — | Shorter of the estimate useful life or remaining lease term |
Capitalized costs associated with construction in progress are not depreciated until the related assets are placed into service, at which time the capitalized balance will be transferred to the appropriate account of PP&E. Construction in progress is stated at the lower of cost or fair value, which includes the cost of construction and other direct costs attributable to the construction. The costs are capitalized as incurred or as payments are made pursuant to relevant construction contracts.
Major renewals and improvements are capitalized. Replacements, maintenance and repairs, which do not significantly improve or extend the useful life of the assets, are expensed when incurred.
Upon the sale or retirement of assets, costs and the related accumulated depreciation and amortization are removed from the accounts and any gain or loss is included in the results of operations.
The Company evaluates its long-lived assets or asset groups for indicators of possible impairment by determining whether there were any triggering events that could impact the Company’s assets. If events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount of an asset or asset group may not be recoverable the Company performs a comparison of the carrying amount to future net undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated by such asset or asset group. Should an impairment exist, the impairment loss is measured based on the excess carrying value of the asset over the asset’s fair value generally determined by estimates of future discounted cash flows.
The Company has not identified any such Impairment losses for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022.
Business Combination
The Company accounts for business combinations using the acquisition method of accounting in accordance with Business Combinations (Topic 805), which allocates the fair value of the purchase consideration to the tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values. The excess of the purchase consideration over the fair values of these identifiable assets and liabilities is recorded as goodwill. We engage third-party appraisal firms when appropriate to assist in the fair value determination of intangible assets. Initial purchase price allocations are subject to revisions within the measurement period, not to exceed one year from the date of acquisition. Acquisition-related expenses and transaction costs associated with business combinations are expensed as incurred.
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Goodwill
Goodwill is an asset representing the excess cost over the fair market value of net assets acquired in business combinations. In accordance with Intangibles — Goodwill and Other (Topic 350), goodwill is not amortized but is tested annually for impairment or on an interim basis when indicators of potential impairment exist. Goodwill is tested for impairment at the reporting unit level. The Company’s financial information is available, and management regularly reviews the operating results. For purposes of impairment testing, goodwill is allocated to the applicable reporting units based on the reporting structure.
The Company has the option to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value. Qualitative factors assessed for each of the applicable reporting units include, but are not limited to, changes in macroeconomic conditions, industry and market considerations, cost factors, discount rates, competitive environments and financial performance of the reporting units. If the qualitative assessment indicates that it is more likely than not that the carrying value of a reporting unit exceeds its estimated fair value, a quantitative test is required.
The Company also has the option to proceed directly to the quantitative test. Under the quantitative impairment test, the estimated fair value of each reporting unit is compared to its carrying value, including goodwill. If the carrying value of the reporting unit including goodwill exceeds its fair value, an impairment charge equal to the excess would be recognized, up to a maximum amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit. Management can resume the qualitative assessment in any subsequent period for any reporting unit.
For the years ended December 31,2023 and 2022, management performed a qualitative impairment assessment of our reporting units, of which there were no indications that it was more likely than not that the fair value of our reporting units was less than their respective carrying values. As such, a quantitative goodwill test was not required, and no goodwill impairment was recognized in 2023 and 2022.
Equity method investments
The Company accounts for non-marketable investments using the equity method of accounting if the investment gives the Company the ability to exercise significant influence over, but not control, of an investee. Significant influence generally exists if the investor has an ownership interest representing between 20% and 50% of the voting stock of the investee. Under the equity method of accounting, investments are stated at initial cost and are adjusted for subsequent additional investments and our proportionate share of earnings or losses and distributions. Accordingly, the company has accounted for its investment in Black Bay LLC (“Black Bay”) where it owns 50% of the membership rights under equity method and has accounted for the proportionate share of losses.
Non-marketable investments
Non-marketable investments in which the company neither has a control or exercises significant influence are recorded at cost and adjusted for observable transactions for same or similar investments of the same issuer or impairment events (referred to as the measurement alternative). All gains and losses on privately held equity securities, realized and unrealized, are recorded through gains (losses) on investment in unconsolidated entities net, in the statement of operations.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. A hierarchy has been established for inputs used in measuring fair value that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by requiring that the most observable inputs be used when available. Observable inputs are inputs that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability and are developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the Company. Unobservable inputs are inputs that reflect the Company’s assumptions of what market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability based on the best information available in the circumstances. The financial and nonfinancial assets and liabilities are classified based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The hierarchy is presented down into three levels based on the reliability of the inputs.
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| Level 1 | Quoted prices are available in active markets for identical assets or liabilities | |
| Level 2 | Observable inputs other than quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in inactive markets, or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities | |
| Level 3 | Unobservable pricing inputs that are generally less observable from objective sources, such as discounted cash flow models or valuations |
The carrying amounts of cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, accrued liabilities and short-term debt approximate their fair value because of the short-term nature of these instruments. The carrying amount of long-term debt approximates fair value because the debt is based on current rates at which the Company could borrow funds with similar maturities.
Income Taxes
The Company, with the consent of its members, has elected to be taxed as a partnership under both federal and state provisions. Under these provisions, the Company does not pay income taxes on its taxable income. Instead, each member reports on their income tax return their proportionate share of the Company’s taxable income and tax credits. The Company’s federal and state income tax returns for 2019 through 2023 are subject to examination (generally for the three years after they are filed) by the Internal Revenue Service and other taxing authorities.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Accounting Pronouncements Recently Adopted
In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments — Credit Losses (ASC 326), which provides guidance on measurement of credit losses on financial instruments. This ASU adds a current expected credit loss impairment model to U.S. GAAP that is based on expected losses rather than incurred losses whereby a broader range of reasonable and supportable information is required to be utilized in order to derive credit loss estimates. The effective date of the new guidance as amended by ASU No. 2019-10 is fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company adopted ASU 2016-13 effective January 1, 2023, the company determined that the update applied to trade receivables, but that there no material impact to the consolidated financial statements from the adoption of ASU 2016-13.
In February 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standard Update (“ASU”) No. 2016-2, Leases, to provide guidance for the accounting for leasing transactions. The standard requires the lessee to recognize a lease liability along with a right-of-use asset for all leases with a term longer than one year. A lessee is permitted to make an accounting policy election by class of underlying asset to not recognize the lease liability and related right-of-use asset for leases with a term of one year or less. The provisions of this standard also apply to situations where the Company is the lessor. In March 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-01, “Lease (842): Codification improvements.” This updated clarified that entities were exempt from disclosing the effect of the change on income from continuing operations, net income, and related per-share amounts, if applicable, for interim periods after the adoption of Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 842.
The standard was initially effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2019. However, in November 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-10, “Financial Instruments Credit Losses (Topic 326), Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815), and Leases (Topic 842): Effective Dates”, which deferred the effective date of ASU 2016-02 by an additional year. At its April 8, 2020, meeting, the FASB voted to defer the effective date for ASC 842 another year. As such, the Company is required to adopt the new leases standard for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2021, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022.
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The Company adopted this new guidance effective January 1, 2022. ASC 842 requires a modified retrospective approach to each lease that existed at the date of initial application as well as leases entered into after that date. The Company has elected to report all leases at the beginning of the period of adoption and not restate its comparative periods. Based on the Company’s lease portfolio, the Company anticipates recognizing a right-of-use asset and a related lease liability on its balance sheet, with an immaterial impact on the Company’s consolidated statement of operations compared to the previous lease accounting guidance.
Practical Expedients Adopted with Topic 842
The Company has elected to adopt the following practical expedients upon the transition date to Topic 842 on January 1, 2022:
| ● | Transitional practical expedients package: An entity may elect to apply the listed practical expedients as a package to all the leases that commenced before the effective date. The practical expedients are: |
| ● | The entity need not reassess whether any expired or existing contracts are or contains leases; | |
| ● | The entity need not reassess the lease classification for expired or existing contracts; | |
| ● | The entity need not reassess initial direct costs for any existing leases. |
Use of portfolio approach: An entity can apply this guidance to a portfolio of leases with similar characteristics if the entity reasonably expects that the application of the lease model to the portfolio would not differ materially from the application of the lease model to the individual leases in that portfolio. This approach can also be applied to other aspects of the lease’s guidance for which lessees/ lessors need to make judgments and estimates, such as determining the discount rate and determining and reassessing the lease term.
| ● | Short-term lease recognition exemption: Leases with a term of twelve months or less constitute short-term leases and will not be recognized on the balance sheet for all classes of assets. The Company has elected the short-term lease recognition exemption for all classes of assets. The impact of this exemption is that short-term lease cost will be recognized on a straight-line basis over the term. |
Lease and non-lease components: As a practical expedient, a lessor may combine lease and non-lease components where the revenue recognition pattern is the same and where the lease component, when accounted for separately, would be considered an operating lease.
Revenue Recognition
Revenue is recognized when control of the promised products or services is transferred to customers, at an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those products or services. The new standard supersedes U.S. GAAP guidance on revenue recognition and requires the use of more estimates and judgments than the previous standards. In addition, the standard requires disclosure of the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from contracts with customers.
Effective January 1, 2020, the Company adopted FASB ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers and the related amendments, which are codified into ASC 606, which establishes a broad principle that requires entities to assess the products or services promised in contracts with customers at contract inception to determine the appropriate unit at which to record revenues, which is referred to as a performance obligation. Revenue is recognized when control of the promised products or services is transferred to customers, at an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those products or services. The new standard supersedes U.S. GAAP guidance on revenue recognition and requires the use of more estimates and judgments than the previous standards. In addition, the standard requires disclosure of the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from contracts with customers.
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ASC 606 may be applied either retrospectively or through the use of a modified-retrospective method. The full retrospective method requires companies to recast each prior reporting period presented as if the new guidance had always existed. Under the modified retrospective method, companies recognize the cumulative effect of initially applying the standard as an adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings at the date of initial application. The Company adopted ASC 606 on January 1, 2020, using the modified retrospective method, the impact of which was not material to the Company.
To determine revenue recognition for arrangements that the Company determines are within the scope of ASC 606, the Company performs the following five steps: (i) identify the contract(s) with a customer; (ii) identify the performance obligation(s) in the contract; (iii) determine the transaction price; (iv) allocate the transaction price to the performance obligation(s) in the contract; and (v) recognize revenue when (or as) the entity satisfies a performance obligation. The Company only applies the five-step model to contracts when it is probable that the entity will collect the consideration it is entitled to in exchange for the goods or services it transfers to the customer. At contract inception, once the contract was determined to be within the scope of ASC 606, the Company assessed the goods or services promised within each contract and determined those that were performance obligations, and assessed whether each promised good or service was distinct. The Company then recognizes as revenue the amount of the transaction price that is allocated to the respective performance obligation when (or as) the performance obligation is satisfied.
A performance obligation is a promise in a contract to transfer a distinct good or service to the customer and is the unit of account in ASC 606. The Company recognizes revenue at the point of sale. The majority of orders are placed via the Company’s website. Customers generally pay by credit card at the time they place their order. The Company does have larger customers to whom they have extended terms for payment. Generally, payments from these customers are due within 30 days of their order being shipped. However, a few customers have been given terms extending out to 45 days.
The Company recognizes revenue when goods are delivered to the customer. The gross product revenues are subject to a variety of deductions, which generally are estimated and recorded in the same period that the revenues are recognized. Such variable consideration represents chargebacks, rebates, sales allowances and sales returns. These deductions represent estimates of the related obligations and, as such, knowledge and judgment are considered when estimating the impact of these revenue deductions on gross sales for a reporting period. All revenue for the Company is recognized at the point-in-time when delivered to customer based on contractual obligations. Any amount collected from customers for goods not yet delivered is recorded as unearned revenue. The company recognizes a refund liability if it receives consideration from a customer and expects to refund some or all of that consideration to the customer. A refund liability is measured at the amount of consideration received (or receivable) for which the company does not expect to be entitled (that is, amounts not included in the transaction price). The refund liability (and corresponding change in the transaction price and, therefore, the contract liability) is updated at the end of each reporting period for changes in circumstances.
Note 2 Concentration of Credit Risks and Major Customers
Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to credit risk consist principally of cash and cash equivalents and receivables. The Company places its cash and cash equivalents with financial institutions. Deposits are insured to Federal Deposit Insurance Corp limits. During the period ended December 31, 2023, and 2022, no sales to customers represented greater than 10% of revenue.
Note 3 Accounts Receivable, Net
Accounts receivable, net consist of the following:
| December 31, | ||||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | |||||||
| Billed – Third Party | $ | 1,894,103 | $ | 976,811 | ||||
| Billed – Affiliates | 5,513 | 5,513 | ||||||
| Total Accounts Receivable | 1,899,615 | 982,324 | ||||||
| Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts | (590,218 | ) | (260,614 | ) | ||||
| Total accounts receivable, net | $ | 1,309,397 | $ | 721,710 | ||||
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Note 4 Inventories, Net
Inventory consists of stock that was purchased in 2020 from First Defense Nasal Screen Corp (“FDNS”). An ongoing legal dispute between the Company and the supplier has been settled where the Company was awarded $ 4.6 million. The award has not been accounted for due to the uncertainty of receipt. Following the bankruptcy filing of FDNS the court awarded the complete possession of the inventory to the Company and Vide the United States Bankruptcy Court order dated March 15, 2023, the entity is in receipt of a monthly plan payment of $3,014 for the FDNS from March 2023 which has been included in the Other income in the Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss). The Company reserved 50% of the total inventory value of $6.72 million during the year ended December 31, 2021.
Inventory consists of the following:
| December 31, | ||||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | |||||||
| Finished goods | $ | 6,390,049 | $ | 5,190,108 | ||||
| FDNS | 3,369,953 | 3,369,953 | ||||||
| Inventory reserve | (3,028,425 | ) | (168,211 | ) | ||||
| Net inventory | $ | 6,731,577 | $ | 8,391,850 | ||||
Note 5 Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Major classifications of property, plant and equipment consist of the following:
| December 31, | ||||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | |||||||
| Aircraft & Hangar | $ | - | $ | 2,995,000 | ||||
| Leasehold Improvements | 766,467 | 766,467 | ||||||
| Equipment | 587,996 | 366,558 | ||||||
| Furniture & Fixtures | 152,161 | 152,161 | ||||||
| Software | - | 28,098 | ||||||
| 1,506,624 | 4,308,284 | |||||||
| Less: Accumulated Depreciation | (956,933 | ) | (1,008,155 | ) | ||||
| 549,691 | 3,300,129 | |||||||
| Construction in Progress | - | 219,108 | ||||||
| Property, plant and equipment, net | $ | 549,691 | $ | 3,519,237 | ||||
Depreciation expense for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 amounted to $276,376 and $380,284, respectively.
Construction in progress primarily relates to a refrigeration system being constructed in the Company’s warehouse, was placed into service in the first half of 2023.
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Note 6 Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities
Accrued expenses and Other Current Liabilities consist of the following:
| December 31, | ||||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | |||||||
| Credit card obligation | $ | 34,748 | $ | 108,789 | ||||
| Accrued payroll and vacation | 26,598 | 54,960 | ||||||
| Unearned revenue | 55,606 | 66,749 | ||||||
| Accrued interest | 34,373 | 7,191 | ||||||
| Customer deposits | - | 14,586 | ||||||
| Total | $ | 151,325 | $ | 252,275 | ||||
Note 7 Lease
The Company elected the package of practical expedients permitted under the transition guidance within the new standard which, among other things, allows companies to carry forward their historical lease classification. The Company made an accounting policy election by class of underlying asset not to recognize the lease liability and related right-of-use asset for leases with a term of one year or less.
The Company has operating leases for administrative offices and warehouse facilities. The leases have remaining lease terms of one year to six years, some of which include options to extend the leases for up to 3 years, and some of which include options to terminate the leases within one year. Options to extend or terminate leases that are considered reasonably certain are included in our determination of the lease term.
The components of lease expense were as follows:
| Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | |||||||
| Operating lease cost | $ | 635,384 | $ | 498,252 | ||||
| Short-term lease cost | $ | 29,779 | $ | 265,589 | ||||
Supplemental cash flow information related to leases was as follows:
| Year Ended December 31 | ||||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | |||||||
| Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities: | ||||||||
| Operating cash flows for operating leases | $ | 623,805 | $ | 440,912 | ||||
| Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new lease liabilities | $ | 58,374 | $ | 2,419,307 | ||||
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Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases was as follows:
| December 31, | ||||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | |||||||
| Operating Leases | ||||||||
| Right-of-use assets | $ | 1,402,596 | $ | 2,036,682 | ||||
| Short-term lease liabilities | 426,588 | 524,241 | ||||||
| Long-term lease liabilities | 1,029,864 | 1,558,915 | ||||||
| Total lease liabilities | $ | 1,456,452 | $ | 2,083,156 | ||||
| Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term | 3.77 | 4.34 | ||||||
| Weighted Average Discount Rate | 6.21 | % | 6.21 | % |
Maturities of lease liabilities were as follows at December 31, 2023:
| December 31, 2023 | ||||
| 2024 | $ | 500,388 | ||
| 2025 | 375,124 | |||
| 2026 | 329,592 | |||
| 2027 | 337,831 | |||
| Thereafter | 84,976 | |||
| Total Lease Payments | 1,627,911 | |||
| Less: Imputed interest | 171,459 | |||
| Total | $ | 1,456,452 | ||
Note 8 Debt
Outstanding debt consists of the following:
| December 31, | ||||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | |||||||
| Bank loan | $ | - | $ | 2,294,157 | ||||
| New revolving line of credit | 4,774,780 | 4,745,531 | ||||||
| Seller promissory note | 543,128 | 906,710 | ||||||
| Total debt | 5,317,908 | 7,946,398 | ||||||
| Less: current portion of debt | (5,180,995 | ) | (5,233,289 | ) | ||||
| Total | $ | 136,913 | $ | 2,713,109 | ||||
Seller Promissory Note
In May 2022, the Company entered into a promissory note agreement with the seller of APD in the amount of $1.2 million. The promissory note was part of the consideration to the Seller in connection with the APD acquisition. The promissory note bears interest at a rate of 2% per annum and will Mature on 1 April 2025. Interest expenses related to the promissory note was immaterial for the year ended December 31, 2023. Accrued interest as of December 31, 2023, was immaterial. As of December 31, 2023, the amount outstanding is $543,128.
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Revolving line of credit
In May 2022 the Company entered into a credit agreement for a new line of credit $ 5,000,000 replacing the former line of credit. The new line of credit has a variable interest rate of three months US treasury rate plus 2.75% adjusted for minimum and maximum ceiling rates. As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, the interest rate works out to 8.36% and 6.21%. The line of credit is collateralized by Accounts Receivable and Inventory balances. The line of credit is subject to certain specified covenants. The most stringent covenant includes the compliance to certain specified financial ratios. Interest expense related to the line of credit amounted to $420,000 for the year ended December 31, 2023. The outstanding balance on the line of credit as of December 31, 2023, was $4,774,780.
Paycheck protection program
In 2020, the Company obtained a $0.8 million, 2-year loan from a regional bank (the “Lender”) pursuant to the U.S. Small Business Administration (“SBA”) Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) under Title I of the CARES Act. The loan bears interest at 1.0% per annum and no payments were due for the first six months. In accordance with the applicable provisions of the CARES Act, during 2020, the Company filed its forgiveness application (the “Application”) with the Lender. The Company certified in the Application that100% of the loaned funds were utilized to pay for qualified payroll and payroll related costs, and as such, requested that the entire principal balance be forgiven. The forgiveness application was approved by the lender, and the Company’s loan was extinguished. During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company recorded other income of $0.8 million in the consolidated statement of operations.
Maturities of the outstanding debt are as follows:
| Years ending December 31, | ||||
| 2024 | $ | 5,180,995 | ||
| 2025 | 136,913 | |||
| $ | 5,317,908 | |||
Note 9 Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The carrying amounts of cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, accrued liabilities and short-term debt approximate their fair value because of the short-term nature of these instruments. The carrying amount of long-term debt approximates fair value because the debt is based on current rates at which the Company could borrow funds with similar maturities.
Note 10 Investment in Unconsolidated Affiliates
The total share of loss for the year ended December 31, 2022, relating to the Black Bay investment was $62,512, however the amount of loss reported in the consolidated statement of operations is limited to the remaining investment the Company has in Black Bay. The unrecognized losses for Black Bay as of December 31, 2022, is $10,570.
The Company has investments in affiliates that are not consolidated. The balances in these investments as of December 31, 2023, and 2022 are summarized below:
| Black Bay | Gift Health | Total | ||||||||||
| Balance as at December 31, 2021 | $ | 780 | $ | - | $ | 780 | ||||||
| Contribution | 51,152 | 100,000 | 151,152 | |||||||||
| Share of loss | (51,162 | ) | - | 51,162 | ||||||||
| Balance as at December 31, 2022 | - | 100,000 | 100,000 | |||||||||
| Contribution | - | - | - | |||||||||
| Share of loss | - | (82,329 | ) | (82,329 | ) | |||||||
| Balance as at December 31, 2023 | $ | - | $ | 17,671 | $ | 17,671 | ||||||
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Note 11 Commitment and Contingencies
The Company had an interest in a 2019 class action lawsuit relating to an illegal antitrust scheme, which resulted from one of the Company’s vendors conspiring with its competitor to overcharge for its medication. The vendor and its co-conspirators reached a settlement, where direct purchasers of the medication were able to file a claim and receive a cash payment. In May 2022, the company successfully filed a claim and received $1.8 million as part of the settlement. For the period ending December 31, 2022, the Company recorded $1.8 million as non-operating income in the consolidated statement of operation under gain on legal settlement.
From time to time, the Company is involved in legal proceedings arising from the normal course of business activities. The Company, in conjunction with its legal counsel, assesses the need to record a liability for litigation or loss contingencies. A liability is recorded when and if it is determined that such a liability for litigation or loss contingencies is both probable and estimable. The Company does not record any anticipated gains relating to its litigation or legal claims. The gains are only recorded upon receipt of the settlement.
Although the results of legal proceedings and claims cannot be predicted with certainty, the Company is not currently a party to any legal proceedings, which would, individually or in the aggregate, have a material adverse effect on its results of operations, cash flows, or financial position.
Note 12. Related Party Transactions
The Company is partly owned by a private equity company, Nomad Capital, which has ownership interest in a few numbers of portfolio companies. The Company has had transactions with some of the affiliated companies of Nomad Capital. The transactions for purchases of pharmaceutical supplies are recorded in cost of sales. The purchases from the affiliated companies are sometimes sold below the value sold to a third party. Operating expenses, which include software expenses and marketing expenses, with affiliated companies are recorded within general and administrative expenses. The Company is charged a managerial service fee by its owners, which is recorded within general and administrative expenses.
The Company had the following related party balances recorded in accounts payable and accounts receivable:
| December 31, | ||||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | |||||||
| Accounts payable (receivable) from affiliates of Nomad Capital | $ | - | $ | 92,157 | ||||
| Acocunts receivable from Affiliates of Company | $ | 5,514 | $ | 5,514 | ||||
The Company had the following transactions with related parties:
| December 31, | ||||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | |||||||
| Operating expenses from affiliates of Nomad Capital | $ | - | $ | 466,878 | ||||
| Cost of purchases | - | $ | 135,493 | |||||
| Less: Discount from affiliates | - | (100,061 | ) | |||||
| Purchases from affiliates of Nomad | - | 35,432 | ||||||
| Management service fee paid to Normad Capital | $ | 540,000 | $ | 105,000 | ||||
| Management service fee paid to Strategix | - | $ | 60,000 | |||||
| Management service fee paid to BBPR | - | $ | 80,000 | |||||
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Note 13. Subsequent Events
Membership Interest Purchase Agreement — Danam Health, Inc. and Wellgistics, LLC
The Parties further amended the Wellgistics MIPA on March 22, 2024, to clarify the language and extend certain deadlines related to Earn-Out Payments and Bonus Payments. Additionally, it has been agreed unilaterally by the Sellers in the event that this Agreement fails to close by August 31,2024, Danam may but is not required to pay Seller a non-refundable sum of One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000.00) (“Extension Fee”) which shall automatically extend the Closing deadline by thirty (30) days. Buyer may pay the Extension Fee no more than three (3) times for a total of no more than a ninety (90) day extension. The Extension Fee is Non-Refundable under any circumstances. The Extension Fee shall be applied to and reduce the cash payable to Sellers at Close if the sale is completed.
Merger Agreement — Danam Health, Inc. and Assure Holdings, Corp.
On February 12, 2024, the Company entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”) with Assure Holdings, Corp. (“Assure”) and Assure Merger Corp., a newly formed wholly owned subsidiary of Assure (“Assure Merger”). Upon the terms and subject to the satisfaction of the conditions described in the Merger Agreement, including approval of the transaction by the stockholders of Assure and Danam, Assure Merger would have been merged with and into Danam (the “Merger”), with Danam surviving the Merger as a wholly owned subsidiary of Assure.
On April 8, 2024, Assure made a convertible promissory note in the principal amount of $1,000,000 in favor of Danam (the “Promissory Note”). The note bears interest at 10% per annum and matures on July 22, 2024. The note is convertible upon a financing event or upon a sale transaction.
On June 13, 2024, Danam terminated the Merger Agreement and Danam management is considering the exercise of its rights under the Merger Agreement, including, but not limited to, accelerating the maturity date of the Promissory Note, seeking payment of $1,000,000 in termination fees, and any other remedies available pursuant to the Merger Agreement or in law.
Management has evaluated subsequent events through July 3, 2024, the date the financial statements were available to be issued.
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PART II
INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED IN PROSPECTUS
Item 13. Other Expenses of Issuance and Distribution
The following table presents the costs and expenses in connection with the issuance and distribution of the securities to be registered, other than underwriting discounts and commissions, payable by us in connection with the sale of Common Stock being registered. Except as otherwise noted, we will pay all of these amounts. All amounts are estimates except the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) registration fee.
| SEC registration fee | $ | |||
| Accounting fees and expenses | $ | |||
| Legal fees and expenses | $ | |||
| Printing fees and expenses | $ | |||
| Total | $ |
Item 14. Indemnification of Directors and Officers
Section 145(a) of the DGCL provides, in general, that a corporation may indemnify any person who was or is a party to or is threatened to be made a party to any threatened, pending or completed action, suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative (other than an action by or in the right of the corporation), because he or she is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of the corporation, or is or was serving at the request of the corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise, against expenses (including attorneys’ fees), judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement actually and reasonably incurred by the person in connection with such action, suit or proceeding, if he or she acted in good faith and in a manner he or she reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the corporation and, with respect to any criminal action or proceeding, had no reasonable cause to believe his or her conduct was unlawful.
Section 145(b) of the DGCL provides, in general, that a corporation may indemnify any person who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to any threatened, pending or completed action or suit by or in the right of the corporation to procure a judgment in its favor because the person is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of the corporation, or is or was serving at the request of the corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise, against expenses (including attorneys’ fees) actually and reasonably incurred by the person in connection with the defense or settlement of such action or suit if he or she acted in good faith and in a manner he or she reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the corporation, except that no indemnification shall be made with respect to any claim, issue or matter as to which he or she shall have been adjudged to be liable to the corporation unless and only to the extent that the Court of Chancery or other adjudicating court determines that, despite the adjudication of liability but in view of all of the circumstances of the case, he or she is fairly and reasonably entitled to indemnity for such expenses that the Court of Chancery or other adjudicating court shall deem proper.
Section 145(g) of the DGCL provides, in general, that a corporation may purchase and maintain insurance on behalf of any person who is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of the corporation, or is or was serving at the request of the corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise against any liability asserted against such person and incurred by such person in any such capacity, or arising out of his or her status as such, whether or not the corporation would have the power to indemnify the person against such liability under Section 145 of the DGCL.
On January 9, 2024, we entered into an indemnification agreement with Tim Canning, our Chief Executive Officer. The agreement requires Danam to indemnify Mr. Canning for certain expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, incurred by him in certain actions or proceedings arising out of his services as our Chief Executive Officer.
We are also expressly authorized to carry directors’ and officers’ insurance to protect our directors, officers, employees and agents against liabilities for actions taken in their capacities as directors and officers.
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Item 15. Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities
The following information relates to all securities issued or sold by us within the past three years and not registered under the Securities Act. On June 16, 2024, we issued 0.389 shares of our Common Stock to Nikul Panchal in connection with our acquisition of Wood Sage.
Item 16. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules
(a) Exhibits.
(b) Financial Statements. See page F-1 for an index of the financial statements included in the Registration Statement.
Item 17. Undertakings
(a) The undersigned registrant hereby undertakes:
(1) To file, during any period in which offers or sales are being made, a post-effective amendment to this registration statement:
(i) To include any prospectus required by section 10(a)(3) of the Securities Act of 1933;
(ii) To reflect in the prospectus any facts or events arising after the effective date of the registration statement (or the most recent post-effective amendment thereof) which, individually or in the aggregate, represent a fundamental change in the information set forth in the registration statement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any increase or decrease in volume of securities offered (if the total dollar value of securities offered would not exceed that which was registered) and any deviation from the low or high end of the estimated maximum offering range may be reflected in the form of prospectus filed with the Commission pursuant to Rule 424(b) if, in the aggregate, the changes in volume and price represent no more than 20% change in the maximum aggregate offering price set forth in the “Calculation of Registration Fee” table in the effective registration statement; and
(iii) To include any material information with respect to the plan of distribution not previously disclosed in the registration statement or any material change to such information in the registration statement;
(2) That, for the purpose of determining any liability under the Securities Act of 1933, each such post-effective amendment shall be deemed to be a new registration statement relating to the securities offered therein, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof.
(3) To remove from registration by means of a post-effective amendment any of the securities being registered which remain unsold at the termination of the Offering.
(4) That, for the purpose of determining liability under the Securities Act of 1933 to any purchaser, each prospectus filed pursuant to Rule 424(b) as part of a registration statement relating to an offering, other than registration statements relying on Rule 430B or other than prospectuses filed in reliance on Rule 430A, shall be deemed to be part of and included in the registration statement as of the date it is first used after effectiveness. Provided, however, that no statement made in a registration statement or prospectus that is part of the registration statement or made in a document incorporated or deemed incorporated by reference into the registration statement or prospectus that is part of the registration statement will, as to a purchaser with a time of contract of sale prior to such first use, supersede or modify any statement that was made in the registration statement or prospectus that was part of the registration statement or made in any such document immediately prior to such date of first use.
(b) Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act of 1933 may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of the registrant pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, the registrant has been advised that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Act and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by the registrant of expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer or controlling person of the registrant in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being registered, the registrant will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant has duly caused this registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the City of Tampa, State of Florida, on July 22, 2024.
| DANAM HEALTH, INC. | ||
| By: | /s/ Tim Canning | |
| Tim Canning | ||
| Chief Executive Officer | ||
| (Principal Executive Officer) | ||
Each person whose signature appears below appoints Timothy Canning as his true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent, with full power of substitution and re-substitution, for him and in his name, place and stead, in any and all capacities, to sign any and all amendments (including post-effective amendments) to this registration statement and any registration statement (including any amendment thereto) for this Offering that is to be effective upon filing pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto, and all other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, granting unto said attorney-in-fact and agent full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done, as fully to all intents and purposes as he might or would do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorney-in-fact and agent, or his substitute and substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, this Registration Statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
| Signature | Title | Date | ||
| /s/ Tim Canning | Chief Executive Officer | July 22, 2024 | ||
| Timothy Canning | (Principal Executive Officer) | |||
| /s/ Vishnu Balu | Vice President of Finance | July 22, 2024 | ||
| Vishnu Balu | (Principal Financial Officer, Principal Accounting Officer) | |||
| /s/ Suren Ajjarapu | Director | July 22, 2024 | ||
| Suren Ajjarapu | ||||
| /s/ Prashant Patel | Director | July 22, 2024 | ||
| Prashant Patel | ||||
| /s/ Sajid Syed | Director | July 22, 2024 | ||
| Sajid Syed | ||||
| /s/ Donald W. Anderson | Director | July 22, 2024 | ||
| Donald W. Anderson |
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Exhibit 1.1

Personal and Confidential
June 27, 2024
Tim Canning
Chief Executive Officer
Danam Health, Inc.
3000 Bayport Drive
Suite 950
Tampa, FL 33607
Re: Underwritten Public Offering
Dear Mr. Tim Canning,
This letter agreement (the “Agreement”) will confirm that Danam Health, Inc. (together with its subsidiaries, the “Company”) has engaged EF Hutton LLC (“EF Hutton”, the “Underwriter”) to serve as the sole underwriter for the proposed registered offering (the “Offering”) of the Company’s equity securities.
| 1. | The Registration Statement. The Company has filed or will file a registration statement (the “Registration Statement”) on an eligible form with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) covering the Offering, and will prepare, file and make available to the Underwriter a preliminary and final prospectus, or prospectus supplement, with respect to the Offering, as applicable. | |
| 2. | Compensation. EF Hutton’s cash fees and commissions for a closed Offering will be seven percent (7.0%) of the gross proceeds of the Offering (the “Fee”). | |
| 3. | Representative Warrants. Intentionally Omitted. | |
| 4. | Obligations Hereunder. Until the Company and EF Hutton have negotiated, executed and delivered the Underwriting Agreement, EF Hutton may at any time terminate its further participation in the Offering. EF Hutton’s participation in the Offering is subject to the satisfactory completion of such investigation and inquiry into the affairs of the Company as EF Hutton deems appropriate under the circumstances (such investigation hereinafter to be referred to as “Due Diligence”), the approval of EF Hutton’s internal equity transaction committee and EF Hutton being satisfied with the form and substance of the Registration Statement and any related preliminary and final prospectus/prospectus supplement as applicable. The Company shall make customary representations and warranties and provide customary lock up agreements and indemnities in the Underwriting Agreement. The Underwriter’s obligation to consummate the Offering shall be subject to receipt of a customary “negative assurance letter” from the Company’s counsel, a customary “comfort letter” from the Company’s auditor, the absence of a material adverse change in the Company or market conditions making proceeding with the Offering practicable in EF Hutton’s judgement, as well as other closing conditions appropriate for offerings of such nature. |
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| 5. | Expenses. Regardless of whether the Offering is consummated, the Company agrees to pay, or reimburse if paid by the Underwriter: (i) all of the Company’s costs and expenses incident to the Offering and the performance of its obligations under this Agreement and (ii) all reasonable out-of-pocket costs and expenses incident to the performance of the obligations of EF Hutton under this Agreement (including, without limitation, the fees and expenses of the Underwriter’s outside attorneys, background checks and due diligence costs), provided that, except as otherwise provided in Annex A and excluding expenses related to any required filings under state securities or “blue-sky” law and filings with FINRA, such costs and expenses shall not exceed $200,000 without the Company’s prior approval (such approval not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed). | |
| 6. | Use of Information. The Company will furnish to EF Hutton such information as EF Hutton requests for purposes of performing services under this Agreement (the “Information”). All Information that the Company furnishes to EF Hutton will be accurate and complete in all material respects at the time provided. If the Company becomes aware that any Information is materially inaccurate, incomplete or misleading during the engagement hereunder, the Company will promptly advise EF Hutton. EF Hutton assumes no responsibility to the Company for the accuracy and completeness of the Information (including information available from generally recognized public resources) and will use and rely upon the Information (and information available from generally recognized public sources) without assuming responsibility for its independent verification. EF Hutton will not make an independent evaluation of any of the assets or liabilities (contingent or otherwise) of the Company. | |
| 7. | Indemnification. In addition to the payment of fees and reimbursement of expenses provided for above, and regardless of whether the Offering is consummated, the Company agrees to indemnify EF Hutton and certain other parties with regard to the matters contemplated herein, as set forth in Annex A attached hereto, which is incorporated by reference as if fully set forth herein. | |
| 8. | Intentionally Omitted. |
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| 9. | Lock-up Agreement. The Company, on behalf of itself and any successor entity, agrees that, without the prior written consent of EF Hutton, it will not, during the Engagement Period (including any extensions thereof) and additionally for a period of ninety (90) days after the Closing of the Offering (the “Lock-Up Period”), (i) offer, pledge, sell, contract to sell, sell any option or contract to purchase, purchase any option or contract to sell, grant any option, right or warrant to purchase, lend, or otherwise transfer or dispose of, directly or indirectly, any shares of capital stock of the Company or any securities convertible into or exercisable or exchangeable for shares of capital stock of the Company; (ii) file or caused to be filed any registration statement with the Commission relating to the offering of any shares of capital stock of the Company or any securities convertible into or exercisable or exchangeable for shares of capital stock of the Company; (iii) complete any offering of debt securities of the Company, other than entering into a line of credit with a traditional bank, or (iv) enter into any swap or other arrangement that transfers to another, in whole or in part, any of the economic consequences of ownership of capital stock of the Company, whether any such transaction described in clause (i), (ii), (iii) or (iv) above is to be settled by delivery of shares of capital stock of the Company or such other securities, in cash or otherwise. Additionally, the Company’s directors and officers and any other holder(s) of the outstanding shares of Common Stock as of the effective date of the Registration Statement (and all holders of securities exercisable for or convertible into shares of Common Stock) shall enter into customary “lock-up” agreements in favor of EF Hutton pursuant to which such persons and entities shall agree, for a period of ninety (90) days after the Closing of Offering, that they shall not offer, pledge, sell, contract to sell, sell any option or contract to purchase, purchase any option or contract to sell, grant any option, right or warrant to purchase, lend, or otherwise transfer or dispose of, directly or indirectly, any shares of capital stock of the Company or any securities convertible into or exercisable or exchangeable for shares of capital stock of the Company, subject to customary exceptions. The foregoing restrictions shall also be contained and set forth in the Underwriting Agreement and customary “lock-up” agreements, as applicable. | |
| 10. | Tail Financing. EF Hutton shall be entitled to a cash fee equal to seven percent (7.0%) of the gross proceeds received by the Company from the sale of any equity, debt and/or equity derivative instruments to any investor actually introduced by EF Hutton to the Company during the Term of this Agreement, in connection with the Offering (each a “Tail Financing”), and such Tail Financing is consummated at any time during the Term of this Agreement or within the twelve (12) month period following the expiration or termination of the Term of this Agreement (the “Tail Period”), provided that such Tail Financing is by a party actually introduced to the Company in an offering in which the Company has direct knowledge of such party’s participation. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no fee shall be payable by the Company pursuant to this Section 10 if the Company terminates this Agreement for cause pursuant to Section 12. | |
| 11. | Governing Law; Jurisdiction; Arbitration. Governing Law; Jurisdiction and Venue Arbitration. This Agreement, including Annex A hereto, will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, without regard to principles of conflicts of law. Any controversy between the parties to this Agreement, or arising out of the Agreement, shall be resolved by arbitration before the Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Services, Inc. (“JAMS”) in New York, New York. The following arbitration agreement should be read in conjunction with these disclosures: |
| (a) | ARBITRATION IS FINAL AND BINDING ON THE PARTIES; |
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| (b) | THE PARTIES ARE WAIVING THEIR RIGHT TO SEEK REMEDIES IN COURT, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO JURY TRIAL; | |
| (c) | PRE-ARBITRATION DISCOVERY IS GENERALLY MORE LIMITED THAN AND DIFFERENT FROM COURT PROCEEDING; AND | |
| (d) | THE ARBITRATORS’ AWARD IS NOT REQUIRED TO INCLUDE FACTUAL FINDING OR LEGAL REASONING AND ANY PARTY’S RIGHT TO APPEAL OR TO SEEK MODIFICATION OF RULINGS BY THE ARBITRATORS IS STRICTLY LIMITED. |
Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement to the contrary, the Company agrees that neither EF Hutton nor its affiliates, and the respective officers, directors, employees, agents and representatives of EF Hutton, its affiliates and each other person, if any, controlling EF Hutton or any of its affiliates, shall have any liability (whether direct or indirect, in contract or tort or otherwise) to the Company for or in connection with the engagement and transaction described herein except for any such liability for losses, claims, damages or liabilities incurred by the Company that are finally judicially determined to have resulted from the gross negligence or willful misconduct of such individuals or entities. If EF Hutton shall commence an action or proceeding to enforce any provisions of this Agreement, then in the event that EF Hutton is the prevailing party in such action, suit or proceeding, in addition to the obligations of the Company under Section 7 and Exhibit A, EF Hutton shall be reimbursed by the Company for its reasonable attorneys’ fees and other costs and expenses incurred with the investigation, preparation and prosecution of such action or proceeding.
| 12. | Term. The Term of this Agreement will commence on the date of this Agreement and end upon the twelve (12) month anniversary of the date of this Agreement. If the Company has not consummated an Offering by the one hundred twenty (120) day anniversary of the date of this Agreement, the Company may terminate this Agreement by providing thirty (30) days’ written notice of such termination. The Company may also terminate this Agreement for cause, which shall include the material failure by EF Hutton to provide the underwriting services contemplated by this Agreement, as provided in FINRA Rule 5110(g)(5)(B). Upon termination of this Agreement no party shall have any further liability hereunder, except for EF Hutton’s fees earned and expenses theretofore incurred and reimbursable hereunder (including its attorneys’ fees, background check costs and due diligence expenses) and except that Sections 5 through 17 and Annex A of this Agreement will survive termination. During the term of this Agreement the Company agrees that it will not negotiate with any other underwriter relating to a possible public offering of the Company’s securities (including the Offering) or other financing without first consulting and receiving the approval of EF Hutton. The Company represents and warrants that it has not granted any other person any right to offer, place, underwrite or register shares thereof or agreed to pay any finders or financial services fees in connection with this Offering. | |
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| 13. | Confidentiality. Except as required by law, the Company will not disclose this Agreement or the services or advice to be provided by EF Hutton hereunder publicly or to any third party without EF Hutton’s prior written permission. | |
| 14. | Other Relationships. The Company acknowledges that EF Hutton and its affiliates may have and may continue to have investment banking, securities trading and other relationships with parties other than the Company pursuant to which EF Hutton may acquire information of interest to the Company. EF Hutton shall have no obligation to disclose such information to the Company or to use such information in connection with an Offering. In addition, in the ordinary course of business, EF Hutton may trade the securities of the Company and of potential purchasers and/or participants in the Offering for its own account and for the accounts of customers, and may at any time hold a long or short position in such securities. EF Hutton recognizes its responsibilities for compliance with federal securities laws and regulations in connection with such activities in light of this Agreement. | |
| Further, from time to time EF Hutton’s research department may publish research reports or other materials, the substance and/or timing of which may conflict with the views or advice of the members of EF Hutton’s investment banking and capital markets departments, and may have an adverse effect on the Company’s interests in connection with the Offering or otherwise. EF Hutton’s investment banking and capital markets departments are managed separately from its research department, and do not have the ability to prevent such occurrences. Affiliates of EF Hutton and each of their directors, officers and employees may also at any time invest on a principal basis or manage or advise funds that invest on a principal basis in any company that may be involved in the transactions contemplated hereby. | ||
| 15. | No Brokers/Finders. The Company represents and warrants to EF Hutton that there are no brokers, finders, representatives or other persons that have an interest in compensation due to EF Hutton from any Offering or which would otherwise be due any fee, commission or remuneration upon consummation of any Offering. | |
| 16. | Anti-Money Laundering. To help the United States government fight the funding of terrorism and money laundering activities, the federal law of the United States requires all financial institutions to obtain, verify and record information that identifies each person with whom they do business. This means we must ask the Company for certain identifying information, including a government-issued identification number (e.g., a U.S. taxpayer identification number) and such other information or documents that we consider appropriate to verify the Company’s and its controlling shareholders (if any) identities, such as certified articles of incorporation, a government-issued business license, a partnership agreement or a trust instrument. If there are selling security holders in the Offering, the Company will coordinate our review of them pursuant to such laws. | |
| 17. | Independent Contractor. EF Hutton is acting hereunder as an independent contractor, and not as a fiduciary, agent or otherwise, of the Company or any other person. EF Hutton shall act solely on the basis of a contractual relationship on an arm’s length basis (including in connection with determining the terms of any Offering). EF Hutton will make a review of the Company, the transactions contemplated hereby or other matters relating to such transactions solely for EF Hutton’s own benefit. The Company shall not claim that EF Hutton owes a fiduciary duty to the Company in connection with the Offering or the process leading thereto. No one other than the Company is authorized to rely upon the engagement of EF Hutton hereunder or any statements, advice, opinions or conduct by EF Hutton. EF Hutton may perform certain of the services described herein through one or more of its affiliates and any such affiliates shall be entitled to the benefit of this Agreement. |
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| 18. | Limitation of Liability. In no event shall EF Hutton, or any of its respective affiliates, directors, officers, employees and controlling persons (within the meaning of Section 15 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or Section 20 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)) be liable to the Company for any incidental, indirect, special or consequential damages (i.e., lost profits) arising out of, or in connection with, this Agreement, whether or not such party was advised of the possibility of such damage. The Company further agree that the liability limit of EF Hutton, or any of its respective affiliates, directors, officers, employees and controlling persons shall in no event be greater than the aggregate dollar amount that the Company paid to EF Hutton during the term of this Agreement. | |
| 19. | Representation. By executing this Agreement, Company acknowledges that it understands and agrees that it has been encouraged, and had the opportunity to, consult with its own attorney in connection with this Agreement. |
| (a) | Intentionally Omitted. |
| 20. | Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Company and EF Hutton with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior understanding or agreements between the parties with respect thereto, whether oral or written, express or implied. Any amendments or modifications to this Agreement must be executed in writing by each party. EF Hutton will not provide any legal, tax, accounting or regulatory advice or develop any tax strategies for the Company. | |
| EF Hutton shall be permitted to advertise the services it provided in connection with the Offering subsequent to the consummation of the Offering. | ||
| This Agreement and all rights, liabilities and obligations hereunder shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of each party’s successors but may not be assigned without the prior written approval of the other party. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, but such counterparts shall, together, constitute only one instrument. |
[Signature page follows]
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If the foregoing meets with your approval, please sign the attached duplicate copy of this letter and return it to the undersigned.
| EF Hutton LLC | ||
| By: | /s/ Philip Wiederlight | |
| Name: | Philip Wiederlight | |
| Title: | Chief Operating Officer | |
Accepted and Agreed as
of the above date:
| Danam Health, Inc. | ||
| By: | /s/ Tim Canning | |
| Name: | Tim Canning | |
| Title: | Chief Executive Officer | |
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June 27, 2024
ANNEX A: INDEMNIFICATION
The Company agrees to indemnify and hold harmless EF Hutton and its affiliates and their respective present and former directors, officers, employees, agents and controlling persons (each such person, including EF Hutton, an “Indemnified Party”) from and against any losses, claims, damages and liabilities, joint or several (collectively, “Damages”), to which such Indemnified Party may become subject in connection with, relating to or arising from any transaction contemplated by this Agreement or the engagement of or performance of services by an Indemnified Party hereunder, and will reimburse each Indemnified Party for all out-of-pocket fees and expenses (“Expenses”), including the reasonable fees and expenses of counsel, as they are incurred in connection with investigating, preparing, pursuing or defending any threatened or pending subpoena, claim, action, proceeding or investigation (“Proceedings”) arising therefrom, whether or not any Indemnified Party is a formal party to such Proceeding; provided, that the Company will not be liable to any Indemnified Party to the extent that any Damages are found in a final non-appealable judgment by a court of competent jurisdiction to have resulted solely from the bad faith, gross negligence or willful misconduct of the Indemnified Party. No Indemnified Party will have any liability (whether direct or indirect, in contract, tort or otherwise) to the Company or any person asserting claims on behalf of the Company arising out of or in connection with any transactions contemplated by this Agreement or the engagement of or performance of services by any Indemnified Party hereunder except to the extent that the Company incurs Damages that are found in a final non-appealable judgment by a court of competent jurisdiction to have resulted solely from the bad faith, gross negligence or willful misconduct of the Indemnified Party.
If for any reason other than in accordance with the previous paragraph of this Annex A, the foregoing indemnity is unavailable to an Indemnified Party or insufficient to hold an Indemnified Party harmless, then the Company will contribute to the amount paid or payable by an Indemnified Party for Damages and Expenses related thereto in such proportion as is appropriate to reflect the relative benefits to the Company and/or its stockholders on the one hand, and EF Hutton on the other hand, in connection with the matters covered by this Agreement or, if the foregoing allocation is not permitted by applicable law, not only such relative benefits but also the relative faults of such parties as well as any relevant equitable considerations. The Company agrees that for purposes of this paragraph the relative benefits to the Company and/or its stockholders and EF Hutton in connection with the matters covered by this Agreement will be deemed to be in the same proportion that the total value paid or received or to be paid or received by the Company and/or its stockholders in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, whether or not consummated, bears to the fees paid to EF Hutton under this Agreement; provided, that in no event will the total contribution of all Indemnified Parties to all such Damages and Expenses exceed the amount of fees actually received and retained by EF Hutton under this Agreement (excluding any amounts received by EF Hutton as reimbursement of expenses). Relative fault shall be determined by reference to, among other things, whether any alleged untrue statement or omission or any alleged conduct relates to information provided by the Company or other conduct by the Company (or its employees or other agents) on the one hand, or by EF Hutton, on the other hand.
No Indemnified Party will agree to settle any Proceeding and seek indemnification or reimbursement hereunder unless such Indemnified Party obtained the Company’s consent (which consent will not be unreasonably withheld) to such settlement. The Company agrees not to enter into any waiver, release or settlement of any Proceeding (whether or not any Indemnified Party is a party thereto) in respect of which indemnification may be sought hereunder without the prior written consent of EF Hutton (which consent will not be unreasonably withheld), unless such waiver, release or settlement (i) includes an unconditional release of each Indemnified Party from all liability arising out of such Proceeding, (ii) does not contain any factual or legal admission by or with respect to any Indemnified Party or any adverse statement with respect to the character, professionalism, expertise or reputation of any Indemnified Party or any action or inaction of any Indemnified Party and (iii) does not preclude or purport to preclude the future business activities of any Indemnified Person.
In addition to any rights of indemnification or contribution set forth above, the Company agrees to reimburse each Indemnified Party for all out-of-pocket costs and expenses as they are incurred (including, without limitation, the reasonable fees and expenses of outside counsel) in connection with investigating, preparing or settling any Proceeding involving the enforcement of this Agreement or this Annex A.
The indemnity, reimbursement and contribution obligations of the Company are in addition to any liability that the Company may have at common law or otherwise to any Indemnified Party and will be binding upon and inure to the benefit of any successors, assigns, heirs and personal representatives of the Company or an Indemnified Party. The provisions of this Annex will survive the modification, expiration or termination of this Agreement.
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Exhibit 2.2
Execution Copy
MEMBERSHIP INTEREST PURCHASE AGREEMENT
by and among
Danam Health, Inc.,
Wellgistics, LLC
Strategix Global LLC,
Nomad Capital LLC,
Jouska Holdings LLC,
The Seller Owners
and
Brian Norton, as Seller Representative
May 11, 2023
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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| ARTICLE I PURCHASE AND SALE OF THE INTERESTS | 1 | ||
| 1.1 | Purchase of Interests | 1 | |
| 1.2 | Closing Cash Payment | 2 | |
| 1.3 | Closing Payment Adjustment. | 2 | |
| 1.4 | Reserved | 4 | |
| 1.5 | Adjustment Amount Payments | 4 | |
| 1.6 | Tax Withholding. | 4 | |
| 1.7 | Tax Consequences | 5 | |
| ARTICLE II CLOSING | 6 | ||
| 2.1 | Closing | 6 | |
| 2.2 | Payments at the Closing. | 6 | |
| 2.3 | Deliveries by Sellers | 7 | |
| 2.4 | Deliveries by Buyer | 8 | |
| 2.5 | Earn-Out | 8 | |
| 2.6 | Additional Bonus | 11 | |
| 2.7 | No Obligation. | 11 | |
| ARTICLE III REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF SELLERS | 12 | ||
| 3.1 | Existence and Qualification. | 12 | |
| 3.2 | Authority, Approval and Enforceability. | 13 | |
| 3.3 | Capitalization and Company Records. | 13 | |
| 3.4 | No Seller Defaults or Consents. | 14 | |
| 3.5 | No Company or Other Defaults or Consents. | 14 | |
| 3.6 | No Proceedings | 15 | |
| 3.7 | Employee Benefit Matters | 15 | |
| 3.8 | Financial Statements; No Undisclosed Liabilities; Accounts Receivable; Accounts Payable. | 18 | |
| 3.9 | Absence of Certain Changes. | 20 | |
| 3.10 | Compliance with Laws. | 22 | |
| 3.11 | Litigation | 24 | |
| 3.12 | Real Property. | 24 | |
| 3.13 | Material Contracts | 25 | |
| 3.14 | Insurance. | 27 | |
| 3.15 | Intellectual Property | 28 | |
| 3.16 | Equipment and Other Tangible Property. | 32 | |
| 3.17 | Permits; Environmental Matters | 33 | |
| 3.18 | Customers and Suppliers. | 33 | |
| 3.19 | Absence of Certain Business Practices | 34 | |
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| 3.20 | Operations of the Business | 34 | |
| 3.21 | Labor | 34 | |
| 3.22 | Transactions With Affiliates | 36 | |
| 3.23 | Brokers or Finders’ Fees | 36 | |
| 3.24 | Title to Assets; Sufficiency. | 36 | |
| 3.25 | Solvency. | 36 | |
| 3.26 | Data Privacy and Security; HIPAA and Privacy Compliance. | 37 | |
| 3.27 | Account Maintenance. | 38 | |
| 3.28 | No OFAC Investigations | 38 | |
| 3.29 | Product Liability | 39 | |
| 3.30 | Banking Facilities | 39 | |
| 3.31 | Other Business Activities | 39 | |
| ARTICLE IV REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF BUYER | 39 | ||
| 4.1 | Existence and Qualification. | 39 | |
| 4.2 | Authority, Approval and Enforceability. | 39 | |
| 4.3 | No Default or Consents | 40 | |
| 4.4 | No Proceedings | 40 | |
| ARTICLE V COVENANTS | 40 | ||
| 5.1 | Acquisition Proposals | 40 | |
| 5.2 | Public Disclosure | 41 | |
| 5.3 | Further Assurances | 41 | |
| 5.4 | Operation of the Business | 41 | |
| 5.5 | Financing Assistance | 43 | |
| ARTICLE VI POST-CLOSING OBLIGATIONS | 44 | ||
| 6.1 | Further Assurances | 44 | |
| 6.2 | Publicity | 44 | |
| 6.3 | Restrictive Covenants. | 44 | |
| 6.4 | Release | 47 | |
| 6.5 | Access to Information | 47 | |
| 6.6 | Litigation Assistance | 47 | |
| ARTICLE VII TAX MATTERS | 48 | ||
| 7.1 | Representations and Obligations Regarding Taxes | 48 | |
| 7.2 | Indemnification for Taxes | 50 | |
| 7.3 | Additional Agreements | 51 | |
| ARTICLE VIII INDEMNIFICATION MATTERS | 52 | ||
| 8.1 | Post-Closing Indemnity. | 52 | |
| 8.2 | Survival of Representations and Warranties. | 53 | |
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| 8.3 | Limitation on Liability. | 54 | |
| 8.4 | Sources of Payment; Treatment of Payment | 56 | |
| 8.5 | Claim Procedures | 56 | |
| 8.6 | Other Indemnification Matters. | 58 | |
| ARTICLE IX CLOSING CONDITIONS | 59 | ||
| 9.1 | Conditions to Obligations of All Parties. | 59 | |
| 9.2 | Conditions to Obligations of Buyer | 59 | |
| 9.3 | Conditions to Obligations of Sellers | 60 | |
| ARTICLE X TERMINATION | 60 | ||
| 10.1 | Termination | 60 | |
| 10.2 | Effect of Termination. | 61 | |
| ARTICLE XI MISCELLANEOUS | 61 | ||
| 11.1 | Costs and Expenses | 61 | |
| 11.2 | Notices | 62 | |
| 11.3 | Venue; Governing Law; Jury Trial Waiver | 63 | |
| 11.4 | Severability | 64 | |
| 11.5 | Survival | 64 | |
| 11.6 | Entire Agreement; Amendments and Waivers | 64 | |
| 11.7 | Binding Effect and Assignment. | 64 | |
| 11.8 | Remedies | 64 | |
| 11.9 | Exhibits and Schedules | 64 | |
| 11.10 | Multiple Counterparts | 65 | |
| 11.11 | References and Construction | 65 | |
| 11.12 | Attorneys’ Fees | 65 | |
| 11.13 | Time of Essence | 65 | |
| 11.14 | Appointment of Seller Representative. | 65 | |
ANNEXES & EXHIBITS:
| Annex I | Certain Definitions | |
| Annex II | Sellers, Shareholders and Pro Rata Percentage | |
| Exhibit A | Form of Membership Interest Assignment | |
| Exhibit B | Form of Promissory Note |
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MEMBERSHIP INTEREST PURCHASE AGREEMENT
This MEMBERSHIP INTEREST PURCHASE AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”), dated as of May 11, 2023, is made by and among (i) Danam Health, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Buyer”); (ii) Wellgistics, LLC, a Florida limited liability company (the “Company”) (iii) Strategix Global LLC, a Utah limited liability company (“Strategix”), Nomad Capital LLC, a Utah limited liability company (“Nomad”), Jouska Holdings LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Jouska”; together with Strategix and Nomad, collectively, “Sellers” and, each, a “Seller”); (iv) the Persons identified as Seller Owners listed on Annex II hereto (collectively, the “Seller Owners” and, each, a “Seller Owner”; Seller Owners, together with Sellers, the “Seller Parties” and, each, a “Seller Party”); and (v) Brian Norton, a resident of the State of Montana, in his capacity as Seller Representative (“Seller Representative”; together with Buyer, Sellers, and Seller Owners, collectively, the “Parties” and, each, a “Party”).
RECITALS
A. The Company engages in the business of wholesale pharmaceutical distribution and third-party logistics in the healthcare industry throughout the United States (the “Business”).
B. Strategix is the holder and beneficial owner of sixty percent (60%) of the outstanding Membership Interests of the Company (the “Strategix Interests”); Nomad is the holder and beneficial owner of twenty percent (20%) of the outstanding Membership Interests of the Company (the “Nomad Interests”); Jouska is the holder and beneficial owner of twenty percent (20%) of the outstanding Membership Interests of the Company (the “Jouska Interests”).
C. Each Seller wishes to sell, and Buyer wishes to Purchase each of the Jouska Interests, the Strategix Interests and the Nomad Interests (collectively, the “Purchased Interests”) in exchange for the consideration and on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.
D. Seller Owners will derive substantial benefit from the Transactions.
E. Certain capitalized terms used in this Agreement and not otherwise defined in context shall have the meanings ascribed to such terms in Annex I.
AGREEMENT
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and of the mutual covenants contained in this Agreement, intending to be legally bound hereby, the Parties agree as follows:
ARTICLE I
PURCHASE AND SALE OF THE INTERESTS
1.1 Purchase of Interests. On the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in this Agreement, at the Closing referred to in Section 2.1, Sellers shall sell, convey, assign, transfer and deliver to Buyer, and Buyer shall purchase, acquire and accept delivery of, the Purchased Interests, free and clear of any and all Liens.
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1.2 Purchase Price. The consideration for the Purchased Interests acquired by Buyer shall be (i) an amount in cash equal to Seven Million and No/100 Dollars ($7,000,000.00) (such amount, is paid in accordance with Section 2.2 (the “Closing Cash Payment”), plus (ii) the aggregate principal amount of Ten Million and No/100 Dollars ($10,000,000.00) in the form of the Promissory Notes, carrying an interest rate equal to the prime rate existing on the 1st of January of each year during the term of such Promissory Notes, plus (iii) the Closing Shares; plus (iv) the Earn-Out Payment (if any), to the extent earned and payable to Sellers in accordance with Section 2.5, plus, (v) the Bonus Payment (if any), to the extent earned and payable to Sellers in accordance with Section 2.6 (collectively, the “Purchase Price”). The Closing Cash Payment is subject to further adjustment as provided in Section 1.3 and Section 1.5.
1.3 Closing Payment Adjustment.
(a) At least five (5) Business Days prior to the Closing Date, Sellers shall deliver to the Buyer a statement (the “Closing Estimates”), including reasonable supporting documentation, setting forth its good faith estimate of: (i) the Closing Net Working Capital; (ii) the Closing Date Cash; (iii) the Closing Date Debt; and (iv) the Closing Date Company Expenses, all determined in accordance with the Accounting Principles. The Buyer shall be entitled to review, comment on, and request reasonable changes to the Closing Estimates and Sellers shall consider the Buyer’s proposed changes in good faith. If the parties are unable to reach agreement on any of the Buyer’s proposed changes, the Closing Estimates as proposed by Sellers shall control solely for the purposes of calculating the Closing Payment, and shall not limit or otherwise affect the Buyer’s remedies under this Agreement or otherwise or constitute an acknowledgment by the Buyer of the accuracy of the Closing Estimates or the accounting methods or policies utilized in the calculation thereof.
(b) Within ninety (90) days following the Closing Date, Buyer shall prepare and deliver to the Seller Representative a statement of Buyer’s calculations of: (i) the Closing Net Working Capital; (ii) the Closing Date Cash; (iii) the Closing Date Debt; and (iv) the Closing Date Company Expenses (the “Adjustment Calculations”), all determined in accordance with the Accounting Principles. Each Seller and the Buyer agree that the calculation of Closing Net Working Capital shall be prepared in a format consistent with the sample calculations, which have been included for illustrative purposes only, set forth on Schedule 1.3.
(c) Within thirty (30) days of the Buyer’s delivery of the Adjustment Calculations, the Seller Representative may deliver a written notice to the Buyer of any disagreement with each item contained within the Adjustment Calculations, if any (an “Objection Statement”). For each disputed item, the Seller Representative shall include: (i) the basis for any disagreement, (ii) the nature and amount of such disagreement, and (iii) reasonable supporting documentation, information and calculations thereof for any disagreement. The Seller Representative shall be deemed to have agreed with all other items and amounts contained in the Adjustment Calculations that are not disputed in the Objection Statement. If the Seller Representative fails to properly deliver an Objection Statement, Sellers will be deemed conclusively to have agreed to the Adjustment Calculations, which shall be final and binding upon Sellers.
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(d) If the Seller Representative delivers an Objection Statement, Buyer and the Seller Representative (on behalf of Sellers) shall, during the fifteen (15) days following the Seller Representative’s delivery of the Objection Statement, use their commercially reasonable, good faith efforts to reach agreement on the disputed items and amounts in order to determine, as may be required, the Adjustment Calculations, which shall not be more favorable to Buyer than the amount thereof shown in Buyer’s calculation delivered pursuant to Section 1.3(b) nor more favorable to Sellers than the amount thereof shown in the Objection Statement. If, during such period, the Seller Representative and the Buyer are unable to reach such agreement, they shall promptly thereafter cause BDO US LLP (or, if BDO US LLP declines to serve, such other independent accounting firm of national standing mutually agreed to by the parties) (the “Accounting Referee”) to review this Agreement and the disputed items and amounts for the purpose of calculating the Adjustment Calculations. There shall be no ex parte communications between any party and the Accounting Referee. In making such calculation, the Accounting Referee shall consider only those still unresolved items and amounts in Buyer’s calculation of Adjustment Calculations as to which the Sellers duly objected in accordance with Section 1.3(c) and the Accounting Referee shall not consider any settlement offers exchanged between the parties. The Accounting Referee’s calculation shall not be more favorable to the Buyer than the amount thereof shown in the Buyer’s calculation delivered pursuant to Section 1.3(b) nor more favorable to the Sellers than the amount thereof shown in the Objection Statement. The Accounting Referee shall agree that between the time the Sellers delivered the Objection Statement to the Buyer and the date thereof, the Buyer and the Sellers may have exchanged certain proposals relating to the disputed items that were intended solely for purposes of facilitating settlement discussions and such proposals were confidential and were provided solely on the condition and understanding that such proposals would not be permitted to be disclosed in any court or arbitration hearing, including with respect to the Accounting Referee’s engagement in the dispute. The Accounting Referee will be instructed to disregard any evidence of such settlement proposals and negotiations in its consideration of the disputed matters. The Accounting Referee shall deliver to the Seller Representative and the Buyer, as promptly as practicable (but in any case, no later than thirty (30) days from the date of engagement of the Accounting Referee or such longer period as the Accounting Referee may reasonably require), a report setting forth calculations of the disputed amounts, and its reasonable basis for each of its determinations. Absent manifest error, such report shall be final and binding upon the Sellers and the Buyer. The cost of such review and report shall be borne by the party whose determination of the Adjustment Calculations (as set forth in the statement submitted by the Buyer or in the Objection Statement), yielded the final Closing Payment farthest from that based upon the Adjustment Calculations determined by the Accounting Referee, or equally if the final Closing Payment based upon the determination of the Accounting Referee is equidistant between the determinations of the parties.
(e) Each party hereto shall, and shall cause their respective representatives to, use commercially reasonable efforts to cooperate and assist, to the extent reasonably requested by another party hereto, in the preparation of the Adjustment Calculations and in the conduct of the review referred to in this Section 1.3, including the making available to the extent reasonably necessary of books, records, work papers and appropriate personnel. If Buyer claims that Sellers have, or Sellers claims that Buyer has, as applicable, failed to comply with its obligation under this Section 1.3(e), it may refer such alleged non-compliance to the Accounting Referee. The Accounting Referee shall have the authority to determine if the respective party has complied with its obligations under this Section 1.3(e) and to order any non-compliant party to comply with its obligations under this Section 1.3(e). Each party shall comply with any such determination by such Accounting Referee.
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(f) The “Final Closing Amounts” shall be the Adjustment Calculations, as applicable: (1) as shown in Buyer’s calculation thereof, if the Seller Representative does not duly deliver an Objection Statement in accordance with Section 1.3(c); or (2) if the Seller Representative duly delivers an Objection Statement in accordance with Section 1.3(a): either (A) as agreed by the Sellers and Buyer pursuant to Section 1.3(d); or (B) as shown in the Accounting Referee’s calculation delivered pursuant to Section 1.3(d); provided, however, that in no event shall Final Closing Amounts be more favorable to Buyer than Buyer’s calculation of the Adjustment Calculations or more favorable to the Sellers than the Sellers’ calculation in the Objection Statement. After the Final Closing Amounts have been determined, the Closing Payment shall be adjusted, if necessary, so that Buyer, on the one hand, and the Sellers, on the other hand, receive or make payments to each other so that, after taking into account the prior adjustments to the Closing Payment in this Section 1.3, Buyer will have paid and the Sellers will have received the appropriate Closing Payment. In furtherance of the foregoing, the following provisions shall apply.
(i) If, upon determination of Final Net Working Capital, Buyer is required to pay an additional amount to the Sellers (such additional amount being the “PP Underpayment”): (i) the PP Holdback Amount shall be paid to the Sellers; and (ii) Buyer shall pay to the Sellers the PP Underpayment.
(ii) If, upon determination of Final Closing Amounts, the Sellers are required to pay an additional amount to Buyer (such additional amount being the “PP Overpayment”), then the amount of the PP Overpayment shall be retained by Buyer from the PP Holdback Amount and the remainder of the PP Holdback Amount, if any, shall be paid to Sellers. To the extent the PP Overpayment exceeds the PP Holdback Amount, the entire PP Holdback Amount shall be retained by Buyer and Sellers shall be jointly and severally responsible, and shall pay, to Buyer the amount of such excess.
(g) Any payment due to either the Sellers or the Buyer pursuant to Section 1.3(f) shall be made within ten (10) Business Days after the Final Closing Amounts have been determined, and shall be made by wire transfer by Buyer or the Sellers, as the case may be, of immediately available funds to the account of the receiving party as may be designated in writing by such party.
1.4 Reserved.
1.5 Adjustment Amount Payments. Any payment required by Section 1.3 shall be made by wire transfer of immediately available funds and shall be treated as a post-Closing increase or decrease, as applicable, to the Closing Cash Payment.
1.6 Tax Withholding. Prior to the Closing Date, Buyer and Seller Representative shall jointly estimate the amount, if any, of the payments at Closing that Buyer must deduct and withhold from the consideration otherwise payable to any Person pursuant to this Agreement (the “Withholding Amount”) pursuant to the Code, Treasury Regulations or other applicable Legal Requirements. The Withholding Amount, when paid to the appropriate Governmental Authorities, shall be treated for all purposes of this Agreement as having been paid to such Person as if the Company or Buyer, as the case may be, made such deduction and withholding.
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1.7 Tax Consequences.
(a) The Parties intend that, for United Stated federal income, and applicable state and local Tax purposes the sale and purchase of the Purchased Interests shall be treated (consistent with Revenue Ruling 99-6) as (i) the sale by each Seller of a partnership interest, subject to Sections 741 and 751 of the Code, and (ii) the purchase by Buyer of the assets of the Company from the Sellers pursuant to Section 1001 of the Code (the “Intended Tax Treatment”). 1The parties agree not to take any Tax position (whether in a Tax Return or otherwise) contrary to the Intended Tax Treatment. No election will be made by any Seller or the Company, as applicable (on IRS Form 8832 or otherwise) to classify the Company as an association taxable as a corporation.
(b) Within ninety (90) days of the Closing Date, Buyer shall provide Seller Representative with an allocation of the Purchase Price (plus any other amounts properly includible in the purchase price in accordance with the Intended Tax Treatment) to the assets of the Company for all purposes (including Tax and financial accounting), calculated in accordance with Schedule 1.7 (the “Purchase Price Allocation”). Buyer shall permit Seller Representative to review and comment on the Purchase Price Allocation and shall make such revisions requested by Seller Representative as are reasonably acceptable to Buyer and consistent with Schedule 1.7.2 In the event Seller Representative objects to the Purchase Price Allocation and provides Buyer with written notice of such objection and a reasonably detailed written explanation of the reasons for such objection within twenty (20) days of Seller Representative’s receipt of Purchase Price Allocation, the parties shall negotiate in good faith to resolve such disagreement. If no resolution is reached within twenty (20) days of Buyer’s receipt of the above-referenced written objection, the unresolved dispute shall be referred to the Special Accountants to be resolved in general accordance with the provisions of Section 1.4(b). Buyer, the Company, and Sellers shall file all Tax Returns (including amended returns and claims for refund) and information reports in a manner consistent with the Purchase Price Allocation (as finally determined in accordance with this Section 1.7).
1 Please note that, while the Closing Shares are equity of the Buyer, the receipt of the shares will be taxable unless Section 351 applies. Section 351 requires that holders of at least 80% of the stock of Buyer (determined immediately after this transaction) make capital contributions to Buyer in connection with this transaction (and the contributions must be more than nominal).
1 We included all of the Purchase Price because the allocation should be made for all consideration. Otherwise, it is not clear how the consideration received on contribution and post closing applies to the assets. Also, on an asset sale or deemed asset sale, the assumption of any liabilities (including any included in net working capital) has to be included in the purchase price for income tax. So we added the parenthetical to take this into account
2 We included all of the Purchase Price because the allocation should be made for all consideration. Otherwise, it is not clear how the consideration received on contribution and post closing applies to the assets. Also, on an asset sale or deemed asset sale, the assumption of any liabilities (including any included in net working capital) has to be included in the purchase price for income tax. So we added the parenthetical to take this into account.
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ARTICLE
II
CLOSING
2.1 Closing. The closing of the Transactions (“Closing”) shall be held at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time on a date and at a time to be mutually specified by Buyer and Seller Representative, which shall be the second Business Day after the satisfaction or waiver of the conditions set forth in Article IX. The Closing shall occur pursuant to an exchange of signed signature pages, documents and other items required hereunder by means of electronic transmission. The date on which the Closing occurs is referred to herein as the “Closing Date”. The Closing shall be effective as of 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time on the Closing Date (the “Effective Time”).
2.2 Payments at the Closing. At the Closing, Buyer shall make (or cause one or more of its Affiliates to make) the following payments, in each case by wire transfer of immediately available funds to the account(s) designated to Buyer in writing by Seller Representative on behalf each Seller and each other payee prior to the Closing Date:
(a) to the holders of Closing Date Debt set forth in the Closing Estimates (which amount shall also contain the wire instructions for each such Person), the payoff amounts, as specified in each Payoff Letter, except for any Closing Date Debt that the Purchaser agrees may remain outstanding; provided that such amount of any Closing Date Debt so continued shall be deducted in determining the Closing Payment;
(b) to the holders of Closing Date Company Expenses set forth in the Closing Estimates (which such schedule shall also contain wire instructions for each such Person);
(c) an amount to each Seller of such Seller’s pro rata portion (the aggregate amount of all such payments, the “Closing Payment”), which shall be paid by wire transfer of immediately available funds into an account or accounts designed by the Seller Representative on the Closing Date of:
(i) the Closing Cash Payment; minus;
(ii) the PP Holdback; plus
(iii) the Closing Date Cash; minus
(iv) the Closing Date Debt; minus
(v) the Closing Date Company Expenses; plus
(vi) the amount, if any, by which the Closing Net Working Capital exceeds the Target Net Working Capital; minus;
(vii) the amount, if any, by which the Closing Net Working Capital is less than the Target Net Working Capital.
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(d) Upon delivery of the payments by Buyer in accordance with this Section 2.2, Buyer’s obligations to pay the Closing Payment shall be deemed satisfied and discharged to the extent of such payment.
2.3 Deliveries by Sellers. At or prior to the Closing, Sellers shall deliver or cause to be delivered to Buyer:
(a) a Membership Interest Assignment, in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A, duly executed by each Seller (collectively, the “Membership Interest Assignments”), for the transfer of the Purchased Interests on the books of the Company;
(b) constructive possession of all originals and copies of agreements, instruments, documents, deeds, books, records, files and other data and information within the possession of the Seller Parties or any of their Affiliates pertaining to the Company (collectively, the “Records”), provided that the Seller Parties may retain (i) copies of any Tax Returns and copies of Records relating thereto, (ii) copies of any Records that the Seller Parties are reasonably likely to need for complying with Legal Requirements, and (iii) copies of any Records that in the reasonable opinion of the Seller Parties will be required in connection with the performance of Seller Parties’ obligations under Article VI;
(c) customary payoff letters from all holders of Closing Date Debt (which letters shall contain payoff amounts, per diems, wire transfer instructions and an agreement to deliver, upon full payment, UCC-3 termination statements, and other appropriate releases) (“Payoff Letters”) and evidence of release of all Liens;
(d) for the Company and each Seller, a certificate of the appropriate public official, dated not more than ten (10) Business Days prior to the Closing Date, to the effect that such Person is a validly existing limited liability company or corporation (as applicable) in good standing in the applicable State of formation and each other State where such Person is qualified to do business;
(e) for the Company and each Seller, a certificate from the Secretary of such Person attaching true, correct, and complete copies of (i) its certificate of formation (or comparable document) or certificate of incorporation (as applicable) as of the Closing Date, certified by the Secretary of State of the State of formation of such Person, (ii) its limited liability company agreement or bylaws (as applicable) of such Person as of the Closing Date, and (iii) resolutions authorizing the Transactions adopted by such Person’s (A) board of directors or manager(s) (as applicable), and (B) member(s) or shareholder(s) (as applicable), in each case as were amended, supplemented, or otherwise modified, renewed, or replaced prior to the Closing Date;
(f) certifications from each Seller in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Buyer that no withholding is required under Sections 1445 or 1446 of the Code and the Treasury Regulations promulgated thereunder or a properly executed Form W-9;
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(g) the third party consents set forth on Schedule 3.4;
(h) the Seller Representative Closing Certificate;
(i) evidence reasonably satisfactory to Buyer and its counsel that the Sellers purchased an extended reporting period endorsement under the Company’s existing directors’ and officers’ liability insurance coverage to provide directors, managers and officers of the Company prior to the Closing with coverage for a period of up to six (6) years after the Closing Date (the “D&O Tail”); and
(j) such other documents and instruments as may be reasonably required by Sellers to consummate the Transactions.
2.4 Deliveries by Buyer. At or prior to the Closing, Buyer shall deliver or cause to be delivered to Sellers:
(a) the payments required by Section 2.2(c);
(b) the Closing Shares pro rata to each Seller;
(c) payment of the Closing Date Company Expenses to the persons to which such amounts are due in accordance with the Closing Estimates;
(d) payment of the Closing Date Debt pursuant to the Payoff Letters (other than any Closing Date Debt that the Purchaser agrees will remain outstanding);
(e) a certificate of the appropriate public official, dated not more than ten (10) Business Days prior to the Closing Date, to the effect that Buyer is a validly existing corporation in good standing in the State of Delaware;
(f) the Promissory Notes to each Seller, each duly executed by Buyer;; provided, that the Promissory Notes shall carry an interest rate equal to the prime rate existing on the 1st of January of each year during the life of the note, and
(g) the Buyer Closing Certificate; and
(h) such other documents and instruments as may be reasonably required by Sellers to consummate the Transactions.
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2.5 Earn-Out.
(a) As additional consideration for the Purchased Interests, Sellers may be entitled to receive earn-out payments (the “Earn-Out Payments”) in the form of issued and outstanding equity interests in Buyer or its successor (“Buyer Shares”), up to an aggregate value of $15,000,000 (as used in this Agreement, the number of Buyer Shares issued to Seller is based upon the market price of said shares at time of issuance), in accordance with the following:
(i) For the calendar year ending December 31, 2023 (the “2023 Earn-Out Period”) (1) if Gross Revenues of the Company are greater than or equal to $47,200,000.00 (the “2023 Gross Revenue Target”) then Sellers shall be entitled to an Earn-Out Payment in an aggregate value equal to $2,500,000.00 of Buyer Shares, and (2) if the EBITDA of the Company is greater than or equal to $4,200,000.00 (the “2023 EBITDA Target”, and together with the 2023 Gross Revenue Target, the “2023 Targets”) then Sellers shall be entitled to an Earn-Out Payment in an aggregate value equal to $2,500,000.00 of Buyer Shares. Seller will be deemed to have met the 2023 Gross Revenue Target or the 2023 EBITDA Target if the final figures are at least ninety percent (90%) of the individual target. The highest Earn-Out Payment Sellers may achieve in 2023 is capped at $5,000,000.00 if both 2023 Targets are achieved.
(ii) For the calendar year ending December 31, 2024 (the “2024 Earn-Out Period”) (1) if Gross Revenues of the Company are greater than or equal to $57,700,000.00 (the “2024 Gross Revenue Target”) then Sellers shall be entitled to an Earn-Out Payment in an aggregate value equal to $2,500,000.00 of Buyer Shares, and (2) if the EBITDA of the Company is greater than or equal to $6,500,000.00 ( the “2024 EBITDA Target”, and together with the 2024 Gross Revenue Target, the “2024 Targets”) then Sellers shall be entitled to an Earn-Out Payment in an aggregate value equal to $2,500,000.00 of Buyer Shares. Seller will be deemed to have met a 2024 Target if the final figures are at least ninety percent (90%) of the individual Target. The highest Earn-Out Payment Seller may achieve in 2024 is capped at $5,000,000.00 if both 2024 Targets are achieved..
(iii) For the calendar year ending December 31, 2025 (the “2025 Earn-Out Period”) (1) if Gross Revenues of the Company are greater than or equal to $63,500,000.00 (the “2025 Gross Revenue Target”) then Sellers shall be entitled to an Earn-Out Payment in an aggregate value equal to $2,500,000.00 of Buyer Shares, and (2) if the EBITDA of the Company is greater than or equal to $7,500,000.00 (the “2025 EBITDA Target”, and together with the 2025 Gross Revenue Target, the “2025 Targets”) then Sellers shall be entitled to an Earn-Out Payment in an aggregate value equal to $2,500,000.00 of Buyer Shares. Seller will be deemed to have met a 2025 Target if the final figures are at least ninety percent (90%) of the individual 2025 Target. The highest Earn-Out Payment Seller may achieve in 2025 is capped at $5,000,000.00 if both 2025 Targets are achieved..
(b) For purposes of this Section 2.5:
(i) “Gross Revenue” means the Company’s gross sales, as determined under GAAP and PCAOB standards and as audited by the Company’s auditors.
(ii) “EBITDA” means net operating income of the Company for any applicable period, prior to the provision for (i) interest expense and interest income for such period, (ii) federal, state, local and foreign Taxes based on the income or profits of the Company for such period, and (iii) depreciation and amortization for such period; and
(iii) The value of each Buyer Share shall be equal to the 30-day average closing price of the Buyer Shares ending on each Earn-Out Date (as defined below).
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(c) On or prior to thirty (30) days following the 2023 Earn-Out Period, the 2024 Earn-Out Period and the 2025 Earn-Out Period (in each case, an “Earn-Out Date”), Buyer or its representative shall prepare and deliver to the Seller Representative a schedule setting forth in reasonable detail the Buyer’s good faith calculation of the applicable Earn-Out Period’s targets (the “Earn-Out Payment Schedule”), which schedule shall be prepared in a manner consistent with GAAP, the Sample Calculation and the definitions contained in this Agreement, and which shall exclude any costs, expenses, losses, revenues or income resulting from (i) any acquisitions of any other company, business, business line or material asset by Buyer or its Affiliates, if any, whether through merger, stock purchase, asset purchase, transfer or otherwise, (ii) the post-Closing operation of Buyer and its Affiliates other than the Company; and (iii) any capital expenditures of the Company.
(d) Within thirty (30) days after Buyer’s delivery of the Earn-Out Payment Schedule, the Seller Representative may deliver written notice to Buyer of any objections which the Seller Representative may have to the Earn-Out Payment Schedule (the “Earn-Out Payment Protest Notice”), specifying in reasonable detail any contested amounts and the basis therefor. The failure of the Seller Representative to deliver such Earn-Out Payment Protest Notice within such thirty (30)-day period will constitute the Seller Representative’s acceptance as final of the Earn-Out Payment Schedule as determined by Buyer. Any amounts not disputed in the Earn-Out Payment Protest Notice shall be deemed to be accepted by the Seller Representative as final. Upon receipt of, and until the resolution of any objections with respect to, the Earn-Out Payment Schedule, the Seller Representative and its accountants and other representatives will be given reasonable access to the relevant books, records, work papers, personnel and any other reasonable back up or supporting information of Buyer during reasonable business hours for the purpose of evaluating the Earn-Out Payment Schedule.
(e) Buyer and Seller Representative shall negotiate in good faith to resolve any disagreement with respect to the Earn-Out Payment Schedule for a period of fifteen (15) Business Days following Buyer’s receipt of the Earn-Out Payment Protest Notice. If Buyer and Seller Representative are unable to resolve any such disagreement within such period, then either Buyer or Seller Representative may submit only the issues and amounts in dispute to the Special Accountants in accordance, mutatis mutandis, with the provisions set forth in Section 1.3(d), with the undisputed portion of the Earnout-Payment being paid in the time and manner set forth in Section 2.4(g).
(f) In the event that Brian Norton is terminated or otherwise separated from managerial control of daily wholesale operations prior to the end of the 2025 Earnout Period, Buyer and Seller Representative shall work together in good faith to select an individual as a replacement.
(g) Buyer shall transfer the applicable Earn-Out Payment, if any, to Sellers thirty (30) days after the final determination of the applicable Earn-Out Payment Schedule pursuant to this Section 2.5 or, if such date is not a Business Day, such next Business Day; provided, that in furtherance of Buyer’s limited right of set off against the applicable Earn-Out Payment set forth in Article VII, the amount of any Earn-Out Payment transferrable hereunder, at the discretion of Buyer, may be reduced by any amount (i) finally determined to be payable by Sellers to Buyer pursuant to Article VII in respect of an Indemnity Claim, or (ii) subject to an Indemnity Claim made pursuant to and in accordance with Article VII that has not been finally determined as of such date. Additionally, any Earn-Out Payment shall also be subject to a lockup period for public market sales of Buyer Shares.
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2.6 Additional Bonus.
(a) As additional consideration for the purchase of the Purchased Interests, Sellers may be entitled to receive a bonus payment (the “Bonus Payments”), in accordance with the following:
(i) For the calendar year ending December 31, 2023, Sellers shall be entitled to receive a bonus equal to fifteen percent (15%) of Company EBITDA in excess of one hundred ten percent (110%) of the 2023 EBITDA Target as described in Section 2.5(a)(i)(2). The bonus shall be payable one-half in Buyer Shares and one-half in cash..
(ii) For the calendar year ending December 31, 2024, Sellers shall be entitled to receive a bonus equal to fifteen percent (15%) of Company EBITDA in excess of one hundred ten percent (110%) of the 2024 EBITDA Target as described in Section 2.5(a)(ii)(2). The bonus shall be payable one-half in Buyer Shares and one-half in cash..
(iii) For the calendar year ending December 31, 2025, Sellers shall be entitled to receive a bonus equal to fifteen percent (15%) of Company EBITDA in excess of one hundred ten percent (110%) of the 2025 EBITDA Target as described in Section 2.5(a)(iii)(2). The bonus shall be payable one-half in Buyer Shares and one-half in cash..
(b) Each Bonus Payment shall be calculated in accordance with the provisions set forth in Section 2.5(c)-(f). At the sole discretion of Buyer, Bonus Payment may be in cash or Buyer Shares.
2.7 No Obligation. In no event shall the Buyer or any of its Affiliates be required to take any action (or omit to take any action) or to expend any funds or incur any Liabilities or expenses in connection with increasing the likelihood of achieving the Earn-Out Payment or Bonus Payments or to otherwise protect, expedite or maximize the Earn-Out Payments or Bonus Payments. Without limiting the foregoing, the parties understand and acknowledge that control of all business decisions with respect to Buyer and its Affiliates (including, without limitation, sales and marketing, capital expenditures, pricing, employee hiring and retention, subcontracting authority, facilities management and acquisitions or dispositions of assets (and the timing thereof)), from and after the Closing shall be the ultimate right of the Buyer and its Affiliates, and that each of the Buyer and its Affiliates may operate their respective businesses in the manner it deems appropriate in its sole and absolute discretion, and that no such Person has any duty, covenant or obligation whatsoever (express or implied) to the Seller Representative, the Sellers or any of their respective Affiliates or Representatives, with respect to the foregoing. The Buyer makes no representation or warranty (express or implied) to the Seller Representative, the Sellers or any of their respective Affiliates or Representatives, in respect of the Earn-Out Payment or the Bonus Payments and expresses no opinion as to the value, if any, of the Earn-Out Payment or the Additional Bonus. In addition, nothing herein shall create a duty (fiduciary or otherwise) on the part of the Buyer or any of its Affiliates or any of their respective Representatives to the Seller Representative, the Sellers or any of their respective Affiliates or Representatives, with respect to the subject matter of Section 2.5 or Section 2.6. The Seller Representative and each of the Sellers on each such Person’s own behalf and on behalf of its respective Affiliates and Representatives, agrees and acknowledges that such Person shall not make or be entitled to make any claim against the Buyer or any of its Affiliates or Representatives in connection with the Earn-Out Payment or Bonus except a claim for breach of the obligation to pay any Earn-Out Payment or Bonus owed in accordance with the express terms of Section 2.5 or Section 2.6.
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2.8 Miscellaneous Matters.
(a) Prior to Closing, Company has submitted applications for the Employee Retention Credit (“ERC”) which applications are pending. The amount of the ERC received after the Closing shall be included for the benefit of the Sellers in the calculation of the Closing Net Working Capital for the determination of the Final Closing Amounts.
(b) Prior to Closing, Company has returned or expects to return certain expired or expiring products eligible for return to manufactures to such manufacturers. Buyer shall cause the full amount of any cash refund received by Company for returns submitted prior to the Closing Date and received subsequent to Closing to be considered for the benefit of the Sellers in the calculation of the Closing Net Working Capital for purposes of the determination of the Final Closing Amounts.
ARTICLE III
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
OF SELLERS3
Sellers, jointly and severally, hereby represent and warrant to Buyer that (other than the representations and warranties that are as of a specified date, which speak only as of such date) as of the date hereof and as of the Closing Date, subject to such exceptions as are disclosed in writing in the disclosure schedules of the Company delivered to Buyer herewith and incorporated herein by this reference (collectively, the “Schedules”), each statement in this Article III is true, correct and complete:
3.1 Existence and Qualification.
(a) The Company is a limited liability company duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Florida. The Company has the limited liability company power to own, manage, lease and hold its Properties and to carry on its Business in the manner in which it is presently conducted and to own and use its assets in the manner in which its assets are currently owned and used. Except where the failure to be so qualified would not reasonably be material to the Company, the Company is duly qualified to do business as a foreign limited liability company and is in good standing in any jurisdiction where the nature of the Business requires such qualification, which jurisdiction(s) are listed on Schedule 3.1.
Note to Draft: Subject to ongoing due diligence.
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(b) Strategix is a limited liability company duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of State of Utah with all requisite power and authority to own its properties and conduct its business as currently conducted.
(c) Nomad is a limited liability company duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of State of Utah with all requisite power and authority to own its properties and conduct its business as currently conducted.
(d) Jouska is a limited liability company duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Delaware with all requisite power and authority to own its properties and conduct its business as currently conducted.
3.2 Authority, Approval and Enforceability.
(a) This Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by the Company and each Seller, and the Company and each Seller has the power, authority and capacity to enter into, deliver, and perform each of its obligations under this Agreement, the Collateral Agreements and each of the agreements, certificates and documents required to be delivered by such Seller or the Company pursuant to the terms hereto or thereto.
(b) The execution and delivery of this Agreement and the Collateral Agreements to which the Company or any Seller is a party, and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, have been duly and validly authorized and approved by all necessary corporate action on the part of the Company and each Seller, and no other proceedings on the part of any Seller or the Company are necessary to authorize this Agreement or to consummate the Transactions.
(c) This Agreement and each Collateral Agreement to which the Company or each Seller is a party constitutes, or upon execution and delivery will constitute, the legal, valid and binding obligation of such party, enforceable in accordance with its terms, except as such enforcement may be limited by general equitable principles or by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, moratorium or similar Legal Requirements and judicial decisions from time to time in effect which affect creditors’ rights generally, including the enforceability of creditors’ rights generally, and general equitable principles.
3.3 Capitalization and Company Records.
(a) The issued and outstanding equity interests of the Company consist solely of the Purchased Interests. Sixty percent (60%) of the Purchased Interests are owned beneficially and of record by Strategix, twenty percent (20%) of the Purchased Interests are owned beneficially and of record by Nomad and twenty percent (20%) of the Purchased Interests are owned beneficially and of record by Jouska, in each case, free and clear of any and all Liens, and no equity interests are held in the Company’s treasury. All of the Purchased Interests are duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable and were not issued in violation of (x) any preemptive or other rights of any Person to acquire securities of the Company, (y) any applicable federal or state securities laws, and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder or any other Legal Requirement, or (z) the Company’s Organizational Documents. There are no outstanding subscriptions, options, convertible securities, rights (preemptive or otherwise), warrants, calls or agreements relating to any equity interests of the Company. Upon delivery to Buyer at the Closing of the Unit Assignments, good and valid title to the Purchased Interests will pass to Buyer, free and clear of any and all Liens. There are no voting agreements, voting trusts, proxies, registration rights agreements, member agreements or other Contracts with respect to any of the Purchased Interests. The Company does not have any authorized or outstanding bonds, debentures, notes or other indebtedness, the holders of which have the right to vote (or convertible into, or exchangeable for, or evidencing the right to subscribe for or acquire securities having the right to vote) with the equity holders of the Company on any matter.
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(b) A copy of Company’s Organizational Documents has been provided to Buyer, and each such copy is accurate and complete and reflects all amendments made through the Closing Date. The Company’s minute books made available to Buyer for review, if any, were correct and complete as of the date of such review, no further entries have been made through the date of this Agreement, and such minute books contain an accurate record of all manager and member actions taken by written consent or at a meeting since the Company’s inception. All actions taken by the Company have been duly authorized or ratified. All accounts, books, ledgers and official and other records of the Company fairly and accurately reflect in all material respects all of the Company’s transactions, properties, assets and liabilities.
(c) The Company does not own, directly or indirectly, any outstanding securities of or other equity-like interests in any other corporation, limited liability company, partnership, joint venture or other Person.
3.4 No Seller Defaults or Consents. Except as set forth on Schedule 3.4, the execution and delivery of this Agreement and the Collateral Agreements by each Seller and the performance by each Seller of each Seller’s obligations hereunder and thereunder will not violate any applicable Legal Requirements or any judgment, award or decree or any indenture, any Contract or other instrument to which any Seller is a party, or conflict with, result in a breach of or constitute (with due notice or lapse of time or both) a default under, any such indenture, Contract or other instrument, in each case except to the extent that such violation, default or breach could not reasonably be expected to delay or otherwise significantly impair the ability of the Parties to consummate the Transactions.
3.5 No Company or Other Defaults or Consents. Except as otherwise set forth in Schedule 3.5, the execution and delivery of this Agreement, any Collateral Agreement or the carrying out of any of the Transactions will not:
(a) violate or conflict with any of the terms, conditions or provisions of the Organizational Documents or similar organizational document of the Company;
(b) violate any Legal Requirements applicable to the Company;
(c) violate, conflict with, result in a breach of, constitute a default under (whether with or without notice or the lapse of time or both), or accelerate or permit the acceleration of the performance required by, or give any other party the right to terminate, any Contract or Permit binding upon or applicable to the Company or its properties or assets;
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(d) result in the termination, denial or impairment of any Contract, or require the payment of any fees, taxes or assessments, pursuant to any federal, state or local program or initiative (i) relating to minority-owned or small disadvantaged businesses, or (ii) based upon some other status of business ownership;
(e) result in the creation of any Lien on any Properties of the Company; or
(f) require any Seller or the Company to obtain or make any waiver, consent, action, approval or authorization of, or registration, declaration, notice or filing with, any private non-governmental third party or any Governmental Authority.
3.6 No Proceedings. Except as set forth on Schedule 3.6, no suit, action, or other proceeding is pending or, to the Knowledge of the Company, threatened before any Governmental Authority seeking to restrain any Seller or the Company or prohibit the Company’s or any Seller’s entry into this Agreement or prohibit the Closing, or seeking Damages against the Company or any Seller or any of its Properties as a result of the consummation of this Agreement.
3.7 Employee Benefit Matters.
(a) For purposes of this Section 3.7, the term “Company” shall include any trade or business, whether or not incorporated, that together with the Company would be deemed a “single employer” within the meaning of Section 4001(b)(1) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”) and/or Section 414(b), (c), (m) or (o) of the Code (each such trade or business, an “ERISA Affiliate”).
(b) Schedule 3.7(b) provides a list of each of the following, if any, which is currently sponsored, maintained or contributed to by the Company for the benefit of the current or former employees, directors, managers and/or independent contractors of the Company, with respect to which the Company has or may have any actual or contingent liability: each “employee benefit plan,” as such term is defined in Section 3(3) of ERISA (including employee benefit plans, such as foreign plans, which are not subject to the provisions of ERISA) and any other plan, contract, arrangement, agreement (including collective bargaining agreements, employment agreements, and consulting agreements), fund, practice, employee manual, policy, or other written statement providing bonuses, profit sharing benefits, retirement benefits, deferred compensation, bonus or incentive compensation, deferred compensation, equity-based compensation, phantom equity rights, fringe benefits (including vacation and paid time off programs), severance payments, change in control payments, post-retirement benefits, health and welfare benefits, or other employee benefit plans including any compensation arrangement with any Seller or any Seller’s Affiliates, whether relating to the Transactions or otherwise (each, a “Plan” and, collectively, the “Plans”).
(c) Copies of each of the Plans and benefit programs or agreements (or for any unwritten Plans and benefit programs or Agreements, a summary of material terms), including all amendments thereto, and related contracts and trusts, to the extent applicable, have been furnished to Buyer. There has also been furnished to Buyer, to the extent applicable with respect to each Plan, the following: (i) copies of the most recent IRS determination or opinion letter with respect to each such Plan intended to qualify under Section 401(a) of the Code; (ii) copies of the most recent summary plan descriptions and any summaries of material modifications thereto; (iii) copies of the three most recent Forms 5500 annual report and accompanying schedules, the most recent actuarial report and the non-discrimination testing results for the three (3) most recent plan years; and (iv) with respect to any SIMPLE IRA, the IRS Form 5304 prototype or individual designed plan document and the annual participant notices for the preceding three (3) years.
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(d) Except as otherwise set forth in Schedule 3.7(d), the Company does not have, nor has the Company ever had, any ERISA Affiliates.
(e) The Company does not contribute to or have an obligation to contribute to, and the Company has not at any time contributed to or had an obligation to contribute to, and the Company does not have any actual or contingent liability under (i) a multiemployer plan within the meaning of Section 3(37) of ERISA (“Multiemployer Plan”), (ii) a multiple employer plan within the meaning of Section 413(b) and (c) of the Code, (iii) a Plan subject to Section 412 of the Code or Title IV of ERISA, (iv) a welfare plan that is a “multiple employer welfare arrangement” within the meaning of Section 3(40) of ERISA, (v) any Plan in which any equity security of the Company is or was held as a plan asset, or (vi) a self-insured group health plan. No Plan or Benefit Program or Agreement is subject to the laws of any country other than the United States.
(f) Each Plan has been maintained, funded, and administered in all material respects in compliance with its terms and all applicable Legal Requirements, including ERISA and the Code.
(g) The Company has performed in all material respects all obligations, whether arising under Legal Requirements or Contract, required to be performed by it as of the Closing Date in connection with the Plans , including the notice and continuation coverage requirements of Section 4980B of the Code and Parts 6 and 7 of Title I of ERISA. To the Knowledge of the Company, there have been no defaults or violations by any other party to the Plans . Each individual who is classified by the Company as an independent contractor has been properly classified for purposes of participation and benefit accrual under each Plan. Each Person providing services to the Company who is considered to be self-employed for purposes of the Code has, at all times, with respect to the Plans, paid welfare plan premiums solely on an after-tax basis and has not, and does not, participate in any Plan that is a flexible spending account or dependent care account plan.
(h) Each Plan intended to qualify under Section 401(a) of the Code is subject to a favorable determination or opinion letter from the IRS that such Plan is so qualified and the trusts maintained thereto are exempt from federal income taxation under Section 501 of the Code and nothing has occurred or will occur through the Closing with respect to any such Plan which would reasonably be expected to cause the loss of such qualification or exemption. There has been no termination or partial termination of any such Plan within the meaning of Code Section 411(d)(3) and the present value of all liabilities under any such Plan will not exceed the current fair market value of the assets of such Plan (determined using the actuarial assumption used for the most recent actuarial valuation for such Plan if applicable).
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(i) There are no actions, suits or claims pending (other than routine claims for benefits) or, to the Knowledge of the Company, threatened against, or with respect to, any of the Plans or benefit programs or Agreements or their assets.
(j) All premiums, contributions or other payments or accruals required to be made with respect to the Plans pursuant to their terms and provisions and applicable Legal Requirements as of the Closing Date have been made timely.
(k) The Company has complied in all material respects with the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (“PPACA”). The Company has not modified the employment or service terms of any employee or service provider for the purposes of excluding such employee or service provider from full-time employment status for purposes of the PPACA.
(l) To the Knowledge of the Company, no party in interest (as defined in ERISA) or disqualified person (as defined in the Code) with respect to any Plan has engaged in any “prohibited transaction” or “party-in-interest transaction” as such terms are defined in Section 4975 of the Code and Section 406 of ERISA which could subject the Plan, such person, the Company or any director, manager, employee, or independent contractor thereof to a tax or penalty pursuant to Section 4975 of the Code or Section 502(i) of ERISA.
(m) There is no matter pending with respect to any of the Plans before the IRS, the Department of Labor or the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation.
(n) The Company is not obligated under any Plan , or otherwise to provide medical or death benefits with respect to any employee or former employee of the Company or its predecessors after termination of employment, except as required under Section 4980B of the Code or Part 6 of Title I of ERISA or other similar state applicable law.
(o) The Company has documented, operated, and administered each “nonqualified deferred compensation plan” (as defined under Section 409A(d)(1) of the Code) at all times in compliance with Section 409A of the Code. No such Plan has been terminated within the previous three (3) years. The Company has no obligation to gross-up, indemnify or otherwise reimburse any current or former director, manager, employee, or independent contractor for any tax incurred by such individual, including under Sections 409A, 280G, or 4999 of the Code, or any interest or penalty related thereto.
(p) Except as otherwise set forth in Schedule 3.7(p), neither the execution and delivery of this Agreement nor the consummation of any or all of the Transactions will: (i) entitle any current or former officer, director, manager, employee, or independent contractor of the Company to severance pay, unemployment compensation or any similar payment, or (ii) accelerate the time of payment or vesting or increase the amount of any compensation due to any such individual.
(q) The Transactions will not be the direct or indirect cause of any amount paid or payable by the Company being classified as an excess parachute payment under Section 280G of the Code.
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(r) Except as otherwise set forth in Schedule 3.7(r), the Company is not a party to any Contract, and has not established any policy or practice, requiring the Company to make a payment or provide any other form of compensation or benefit to any Person performing services for the Company upon termination of such services which would not be payable or provided in the absence of the consummation of the Transactions.
(s) Set forth in Schedule 3.7(s) is a list of all sale or change in control bonus and phantom equity agreements, plans, programs or arrangements between the Company and any of its employees or representatives, along with the amount of the total cash payment that may be made to each such employee and representative pursuant to any such agreement, plan, program or arrangement.
3.8 Financial Statements; No Undisclosed Liabilities; Accounts Receivable; Accounts Payable.
(a) Attached hereto as Schedule 3.8(a) are accurate and complete copies of (i) the audited balance sheet of the Company with respect to the Company and its Business as of and for the years ended December 31, 2020, and 2021 and the related audited statements of income and retained earnings, members’ equity and cash flows, and the notes thereto; (ii) the unaudited balance sheet of the Company with respect to the Company and its Business as of and for the years ended December 31, 2022 (the “Balance Sheet Date”) and the related unaudited statements of income and retained earnings, members’ equity and cash flows (the “Interim Financials”); and (iii) pro-forma unaudited financial statements of the Business as of and for the years ended December 31, 2020, and 2021 and the related unaudited statements of income and retained earnings, members’ equity and cash flows (together with (i) and (ii), collectively, the “Company Financial Statements”). All of such Company Financial Statements present fairly in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the Company for the dates or periods indicated thereon in accordance with GAAP applied on a consistent basis (including with respect to accruals) throughout the periods indicated, except as disclosed therein and except, in the case of the Interim Financials, for (i) normal year-end adjustments, none of which adjustments are or are expected to be material, and (ii) the omission of footnote disclosures required by GAAP. All accounts, books, ledgers and official and other records of the Company fairly and accurately reflect in all material respects all of the Company’s transactions, Properties and liabilities.
(b) Except for (i) the liabilities reflected on the Company’s balance sheet as of the Balance Sheet Date included with the Company Financial Statements, (ii) trade payables and accrued expenses incurred since the Balance Sheet Date in the ordinary course of business, (iii) liabilities incurred in connection with this Agreement, and (iv) the liabilities set forth on Schedule 3.8(b), the Company does not have any liabilities or obligations (whether accrued, absolute, contingent, known, unknown or otherwise, and whether or not of a nature required to be reflected or reserved against in a balance sheet in accordance with GAAP) (collectively, “Liabilities”).
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(c) Since January 1, 2018, there have not been any significant deficiencies in the financial reporting of the Company which are or were reasonably likely to materially and adversely affect the ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information, or any fraud (whether or not material) that involved management or other employees who have or had a significant role in financial reporting. The books and records of the Company fully and fairly reflect in all material respects all transactions, properties, assets and liabilities of the Company. The books and records of the Company fully and fairly reflect in all material respects all transactions, properties, assets and liabilities of the Company. There are no extraordinary or material non-recurring items of income or expense during the periods covered by the Company Financial Statements, and the balance sheets included in the Company Financial Statements do not reflect any write-up, write-down or revaluation increasing or decreasing the book value of the assets, except as specifically disclosed in the notes thereto.
(d) The Company maintains a system of internal accounting controls sufficient to provide reasonable assurance that (i) transactions are executed in accordance with management’s general or specific authorization; (ii) transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP and historical practices and to maintain accountability for assets; and (iii) access to assets is permitted only in accordance with management’s general or specific authorization. Neither the Company nor (to the Knowledge of the Company) any of the Company’s independent registered public accounting firms has identified or been made aware of (i) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves the Company’s management or other employees or other Persons who have a role in the preparation of financial statements or the internal accounting controls utilized by the Company or (ii) any claim or allegation regarding the foregoing.
(e) Except as set forth on Schedule 3.8(e), the accounts receivable reflected on the balance sheet as of the Balance Sheet Date included in the Company Financial Statements and all of the Company’s accounts receivable arising since the Balance Sheet Date arose from bona fide transactions in the ordinary course of business, and the products and services involved have been sold, delivered and performed to the account obligors, and no further filings (with governmental agencies, insurers or others) are required to be made, no further services are required to be provided and no further services are required to be rendered in order to complete the sales and fully render the services and to entitle the Company to collect such amounts receivable in full. Except as set forth on Schedule 3.8(e), all of the notes and accounts receivable of the Company reflected on the Balance Sheet are, and all notes and accounts receivable of the Company as of the Closing Date are, good and valid receivables (subject to no counterclaims or offset) arising in the ordinary course of business and (net of the allowance for doubtful accounts recorded on the applicable balance sheet) are collectible (net of reserves shown on the Balance Sheet). As of the Closing Date, no Person has any Lien on any accounts receivable of the Company or any part thereof, and no agreement for deduction, free goods, discount or other deferred price or adjustment has been made with respect to any such receivables. No such account has been assigned or pledge to any Person, and, except only to the extent fully reserved against as set forth in the balance sheet as of the Balance Sheet Date included in the Company Financial Statements, and no defense or set off to any such account has been asserted by the account obligor or exists.
(f) The accounts and notes payable of the Company (i) are in each case not overdue nor have been outstanding for more than forty-five (45) days, except as set forth on Schedule 3.8(f) in the case of accounts and notes payable which, by their terms may have been outstanding for up to sixty (60) days, (ii) represent obligations of the Company for products or services actually received, (iii) are not the subject of any Legal Proceeding (whether pending or threatened) and (iv) have arisen only from bona fide purchases in the ordinary course of business and are payable on ordinary trade terms. Schedule 3.8(f) sets forth a description of any security arrangements and collateral securing the repayment or other satisfaction of payables of the Company.
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3.9 Absence of Certain Changes.
(a) Since January 1, 2023 (the “Reference Date”), there has not been (i) any event, circumstance or change that had or could have a Material Adverse Effect, (ii) any damage, destruction or loss (whether or not covered by insurance) that had or could have a Material Adverse Effect or (iii) any adverse change in the Company’s sales patterns, pricing policies (to customers or vendors), accounts receivable, accounts payable, prospects or backlog that is or will be material to the Company.
(b) Except as otherwise set forth in Schedule 3.9(b), since the Reference Date, the Company has not done any of the following:
(i) merged into or with or consolidated with, or acquired the business or assets of, any Person;
(ii) purchased any securities of any Person;
(iii) created, incurred, assumed, guaranteed or otherwise become liable or obligated with respect to any indebtedness, or made any loan or advance to, or any investment in, any Person, except in each case in the ordinary course of business;
(iv) made or changed any Tax election, changed any annual Tax accounting period, adopted or changed any method of Tax accounting, filed any amended Tax Return, entered into any closing agreement, settled any Tax claim or assessment, surrendered any right to claim a Tax refund, offset or other reduction in Tax liability, consented to any extension or waiver of the limitations period applicable to any Tax claim or assessment or took any other similar action related to Taxes;
(v) entered into, amended (whether written or oral), or terminated (whether written or oral) any Material Contract;
(vi) sold, transferred, leased, mortgaged, encumbered or otherwise disposed of, or agreed to sell, transfer, lease, mortgage, encumber or otherwise dispose of, any Properties except (A) in the ordinary course of business, or (B) pursuant to any Contract specified in Schedule 3.13(a);
(vii) settled any claim or litigation, or filed any motions, orders, briefs or settlement agreements in any proceeding before any Governmental Authority or any arbitrator;
(viii) incurred or approved, or entered into any Contract to make, any expenditures in excess of Twenty-Five Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($25,000.00) over any twelve (12)-month period (other than those arising in the ordinary course of business or those required pursuant to any Contract specified in Schedule 3.13(a));
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(ix) maintained its books of account other than in the usual, regular and ordinary manner in accordance with GAAP and on a basis consistent with prior periods (including with respect to accruals) or made any change in any of its accounting methods or practices that would be required to be disclosed under GAAP (including with respect to accruals);
(x) adopted, amended or terminated any Plan or Benefit Program or Agreement; granted any increase in, accelerated the vesting of, or made any change to, the compensation or benefits payable or to become payable to directors, managers, employees, or independent contractors (including any such increase or change pursuant to any bonus, commission, profit-sharing or other plan or commitment); hired or engaged any employees or independent contractors earning annual compensation in excess of $75,000 to provide services for the Company, or terminated any employee or encouraged any employee to resign from the Company;
(xi) suffered any extraordinary losses or waived any rights of material value;
(xii) made any payment to any Affiliate or forgiven any indebtedness due or owing from any Affiliate to the Company;
(xiii) (A) provided discounts on pricing or receivables other than in the ordinary course, (B) accelerated or delayed the collection of any notes or accounts receivable in the advance of or beyond their regular due dates or the dates when they would have been collected in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practices, (C) delayed or accelerated the payment of any accrued expense, trade payable or other liability beyond or in advance of its due date or the date when such liability would have been paid in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practices, (D) changed in any material respect the Company’s practices in connection with the marketing, performance or pricing of its offered services, the payment of payables and/or the collection of receivables, or (E) taken any other action to artificially alter the Company’s working capital, or committed to do any of the foregoing;
(xiv) declared, set aside or paid any dividends, or made any distributions or other payments in respect of its equity securities, or repurchased, redeemed or otherwise acquired any such securities or committed to do any of the foregoing;
(xv) amended its Organizational Documents or committed to do any of the foregoing;
(xvi) issued any equity or other securities, or granted, or entered into any agreement to grant, any options, convertible rights, other rights, warrants, calls or agreements relating to its equity or other securities or committed to do any of the foregoing; or
(xvii) engaged in any one or more activities or transactions with an Affiliate or outside the ordinary course of business; or
(xviii) committed to do any of the foregoing.
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3.10 Compliance with Laws.
(a) The Company is and has been in compliance in all respects with any and all Legal Requirements applicable to it. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, (i) the Company has not received or entered into any citations, complaints, consent orders, compliance schedules or other similar enforcement orders or received any written notice from any Governmental Authority or any other written notice that would indicate that it is not currently in compliance with all such Legal Requirements, (ii) the Company is not in default under, and no condition exists (whether covered by insurance or not) that with or without notice or lapse of time or both would constitute a default under, or breach or violation of, any Legal Requirement or Permit applicable to it, (iii) no formal or informal investigation or review related to the Company is being (or since January 1, 2016 has been) conducted by any commission, board or other Governmental Authority, and, to the Knowledge of the Company, no such investigation or review is scheduled, pending, or threatened against the Company, and (iv) the Company and, to the Knowledge of the Company, any Person acting on its behalf, is in compliance in all material respects with all Healthcare Laws applicable to it, its products and its properties or other assets or its business or operation.
(b) The Company and each other Person involved in the marketing, sale or delivery of any of the Company’s services (collectively, the “Other Parties”) have obtained all approvals, registrations and authorizations from, and have made all appropriate applications and other submissions to, and have prepared and maintained all records, studies and other documentation needed to satisfy and demonstrate compliance with the requirements of, all applicable requirements of all applicable Governmental Authorities necessary for operation of their past and present business activities relating to the Company services in compliance with all applicable Legal Requirements. All required approvals, registrations and authorizations are in full force and effect and the Company has not received notice during the past six (6) years of any violation of any such approval, registration or authorization.
(c) None of the Company, nor any individual with an “ownership or control interest” (as defined at 42 C.F.R. § 1001.2) in the Company including its shareholders or members with an ownership interest of five percent (5%) or more in Company or holders of any mortgage, deed of trust, note or other obligation secured by Company with an interest equal to or exceeding five percent (5%) of the total property and assets of Company, officers, directors, managing employees or agents (as those terms are defined in 42 C.F.R. § 1001.2): (i) has been charged with or convicted of any criminal offense relating to the delivery of any item or service under any Healthcare Law, including under 42 U.S.C. Sections 1320a-7(a), 1320a-7(b)(1), (2), or (3); (ii) has had civil money penalties or assessments imposed under 42 U.S.C. Section 1320a-7a; (iii) has been excluded or suspended from participation in Medicare or any other governmental healthcare program; (iv) is currently listed on the General Services Administration published list of parties excluded from federal procurement programs and non-procurement programs; or (v) to the Knowledge of the Company, is the target or subject of any current or potential proceeding relating to any Healthcare Law related offense.
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(d) To the Knowledge of the Company, no Person has filed or has threatened to file against the Company a claim, action, suit, investigation, legal inquiry or proceeding under any federal or state whistleblower statute, including the False Claims Act of 1863 (31 U.S.C. § 3729 et seq.).
(e) Except as set forth on Schedule 3.10(e), the Company has not received audits, subpoenas, requests for documents, civil investigative demands, surveys, pre- or post-payment reviews or reports issued by any Governmental Authority or any third party, or any appeals, letters, or other documents in response to such audits, surveys, investigations, or reviews, in each case, except for any of the foregoing that relate to non-material billing errors or discrepancies occurring in the ordinary course of business. Except (i) as set forth on Schedule 3.10(e), or (ii) for non-material billing errors or discrepancies occurring in the ordinary course of business, the Company has paid or made provision to pay any overpayment received from any payor, governmental or commercial, and any similar obligation with respect to other reimbursement programs in which the Company participates (each of which is reflected in the Company Financial Statements), and the Company has not received reimbursement in excess of the amounts provided by applicable Legal Requirements that has not been repaid to the applicable payor.
(f) Neither the Company nor, to the Company’s Knowledge, any of its officers, directors, managers, Affiliates, employees or agents, is a party to any Contract with any physician, health care facility, hospital, nursing facility, home health agency or other person, other than Contracts that are in material compliance with all applicable Healthcare Laws.
(g) All Company services and products comply with all relevant standards and requirements with regard to prescription-related software including Section 101 of the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003 (MMA), National Council for Prescription Drug Programs SCRIPT Standards, X12N standards and Telecommunication Standard Specifications and related rules, guidance and regulations (together, “e-Rx Standards”). All relevant Company products are Certified Health IT pursuant to the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology Health IT Certification program (“ONC Program”) and have maintained such certification since the earlier of offering each such product or commencement of the ONC Program in 2010. Schedule 3.10(g) sets forth a description of each product offered by Company, a brief description of its functionality, a description of whether it is subject to e-Rx Standards, and whether it is eligible for the ONC Program and, if so, the date and certifying agency or entity of the ONC Program for each such product.
(h) Neither the Company nor, to the Knowledge of Company, any of its directors, officers, members, managers, agents, employees or any other Person acting for or on behalf of the Company, has directly or indirectly: (i) made or received any contribution, gift, bribe, rebate, payoff, influence payment, kickback, or payment of any other consideration to any Person, private or public, regardless of form, whether in money, property or services: (A) to obtain favorable treatment in securing business; (B) to pay for favorable treatment for business secured; (C) to obtain special concessions or for special concessions already obtained, for or in respect of the Company; (D) to obtain, or in return for obtaining, a referral of business; or (E) in violation of any Law; or (ii) established or maintained any fund or asset that has not been recorded in the books and records.
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(i) The Company: (i) is not a party to a Corporate Integrity Agreement with the Office of Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services or a Deferred Prosecution Agreement with the United States Department of Justice, (ii) does not have a reporting obligation pursuant to any settlement agreement entered into with any Governmental Authority, (iii) to its Knowledge has not been a defendant in any qui tam/False Claims Act (31 U.S.C. §3729 et. seq) litigation, (iv) has not been served with or received any search warrant, subpoena, civil investigative demand or investigative contact letter by or from any Governmental Authority, and (v) to Company’s Knowledge, has not committed any offense, taken any action, or omitted to take any action, which may be the basis for any of (i) through (iii) above. Neither the Company nor any of its directors, officers, agents or employees, is a party to any contract (including any joint venture or consulting contract) with any healthcare facility, hospital, nursing facility, home health agency or other Person to which the Company is in a position to make or influence referrals or otherwise generate business for, to provide services, lease space, lease equipment or engage in any other venture or activity. The Company is not, and for the past six (6) years has not been, in violation of any Healthcare Laws.
(j) The Company does not and has not billed any third-party payor for reimbursement of fees under any program of health care benefits and has not provided any clinical services. All fees charged to individuals, customers or third parties including, without limitation, fees charged for document production and copying, comply with all Legal Requirements including, without limitation, any limitations under state law and Healthcare Laws including HIPAA.
3.11 Litigation.
(a) Except as set forth on Schedule 3.11, there are no claims (other than routine claims for benefits), actions, suits, investigations, inquiries or proceedings against the Company pending or, to the Knowledge of the Company, threatened in any court or before or by any Governmental Authority, or before any arbitrator, to the Knowledge of the Company, there is no reasonable basis for any such claim, action, suit, investigation, inquiry or proceeding, and since January 1, 2018, there has not been any action, suit, investigation, claim or proceeding that was pending, settled or adjudicated with respect to the Company.
(b) There are no claims, actions, suits, investigations, inquiries or proceedings against any Seller pending or, to the Knowledge of the Company, threatened in any court or before or by any Governmental Authority, or before any arbitrator. To the Knowledge of the Company, there is no reasonable basis for any such claim, action, suit, investigation, inquiry or proceeding, and since January 1, 2018, there has not been any action, suit, investigation, claim or proceeding that was pending, settled or adjudicated with respect to any Seller.
3.12 Real Property.
(a) The Company does not own (and has never owned) any real property or any ownership interest therein.
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(b) Schedule 3.12(b) sets forth a list of all leases, licenses or similar agreements to which the Company is a party that are for the use or occupancy of real estate (“Leases”) (accurate and complete copies of which have previously been furnished to Buyer, together with all related documents, including non-disturbance agreements, underlying ground leases, title insurance policies, surveys, lease amendments or modifications, notices of renewal or non-renewal, expansion options and purchase options) (the parcels of real property related to the Leases identified on Schedule 3.12(b) are referred to herein collectively as the “Leased Premises”). The Leases are in full force and effect, and no party thereto is in default or breach under any such Lease. No event has occurred which, with the passage of time or the giving of notice or both, would cause a breach of or default under any Lease. The Company has a valid leasehold interest in each of its Leased Premises, free and clear of any and all Liens.
(c) The buildings and structures that are part of the Leased Premises are in good repair and condition, normal wear and tear excepted, and are in the aggregate sufficient to satisfy the Company’s current business activities as conducted thereon and have no material defects in the improvements on any of the Leased Premises, the structural elements thereof, the mechanical systems (including all heating, ventilating, air conditioning, plumbing, electrical, utility and sprinkler systems) therein, the utility system servicing such Leased Premises and the roofs which have not been disclosed to Buyer in writing prior to the date of this Agreement, and are structurally sound. All of the Leased Premises (i) has direct access to public roads or access to public roads by means of a perpetual access easement, such access being sufficient to satisfy the current and reasonably anticipated future transportation requirements of the business conducted at such Leased Premises; and (ii) is served by all utilities in such quantity and quality as are necessary and sufficient to satisfy the current business activities conducted at such Leased Premises, and, to the Knowledge of the Company, there is no condition which could be reasonably expected to result in the termination of any such utilities or other services. Neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates has received notice of (x) any condemnation, eminent domain or similar proceeding affecting any portion of any of the Leased Premises or any access thereto, and, to the Knowledge of the Company, no such proceedings are contemplated, (y) any special assessment or pending improvement liens to be made by any Governmental Authority which could affect any of the Leased Premises, or (z) any violations of building codes and/or zoning ordinances or other governmental regulations with respect to any of the Leased Premises.
(d) Except for the Leases, the Company has not entered into any lease, sublease, license, occupancy agreement, option, right, concession or other Contract with respect to any facilities or real property. None of the Leased Premises is subject to any commitment or other arrangement for its sale or use by the Company, any Affiliate of the Company or any other Person that would materially interfere with the use thereof in the conduct of the Business. The Company does not use or permit any of its Properties to be held at any real property other than the Leased Premises.
3.13 Material Contracts.
(a) Except as otherwise set forth in Schedule 3.13(a), the Company is not a party to or bound by any of the following, whether written or oral (each, a “Material Contract”):
(i) any Contract with a customer or supplier listed or required to be listed in Schedule 3.18;
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(ii) any Contract that provides any customer with discounted pricing on any product or service or the potential right to any such discounts in the future other than as consistent with past practices;
(iii) any Contract for capital expenditures by the Company in excess of Twenty-Five Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($25,000.00) in the aggregate;
(iv) any lease or license which has an aggregate value in excess of Twenty-Five Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($25,000.00) with respect to any Properties, real or personal, whether as lessor, lessee, licensor or licensee;
(v) any Contract relating to Intellectual Property;
(vi) any Contract providing for indemnification, “earn-out” or other contingent payment obligations (other than any written agreements with customers and suppliers of the Company entered into in the ordinary course of business that are responsive to this clause (vi) solely as a result of containing customary indemnification provisions in favor of such customers and suppliers);
(vii) any Contract relating to the borrowing of money or the guarantee of any obligation or the deferred payment of the purchase price of any Properties, including any contract relating to Debt;
(viii) any shareholder, partnership, joint venture, limited liability company operating or similar entity governance Contract;
(ix) any profit sharing, capital commitment, joint development, ownership or operation, strategic alliance, shareholder, partnership, joint venture, limited liability company operating or similar Contract;
(x) any Contract with any Affiliate of the Company relating to the provision of funds, real property, goods or services by or to the Company;
(xi) any Contract for the sale of any assets that in the aggregate have a net book value on the Company’s books of greater than Twenty-Five Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($25,000.00);
(xii) any employment, bonus or similar Contract, or consulting Contract with any officer, employee or independent contractor of the Company pursuant to which the Company has or is reasonably expected to have future liability in excess of Twenty-Five Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($25,000.00) per annum (in each case other than “at-will” contracts that can be terminated at any time without penalty or liability to the Company);
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(xiii) any Contract that purports to (A) limit or restrict the Company’s freedom to compete freely in any activity, market, line of business or in any geographic area or the internet or solicit, offer employment to or hire any Person, (B) limit the ability of the Company from incurring indebtedness or to create Liens, (C) requiring the Company to purchase a minimum amount, or applicable percentage, of products or services (or pay any amount for failure to purchase any specific quantities) or contains “take or pay” provisions, or (D) providing for exclusive dealings, “most favored nation” status or other similar requirement in favor of any Person;
(xiv) any settlement Contract with any Governmental Authority or third party or which contains aggregate unsatisfied payment and other obligations of the Company in excess of Ten Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($10,000.00);
(xv) any Contract with any labor union/guild or any collective bargaining agreement or similar agreement;
(xvi) any broker, distributor, dealer, franchise, agency, sales promotion, market research, marketing consulting and advertising Contract;
(xvii) any preferential purchase right, right of first refusal or similar Contract;
(xviii) Contracts granting a power of attorney;
(xix) Contracts with any Governmental Authority; and
(xx) Contracts that are otherwise material to the business, operations or financial condition of the Company and is outside the Company’s ordinary course of business.
(b) The Company has provided Buyer a copy of each Material Contract that is true, complete and correct in all respects. The Company is not in default under any Material Contract. All of the Material Contracts are valid, binding and in full force and effect. Except as otherwise set forth in Schedule 3.13(b), (i) the Company has not been notified or advised by any party to a Material Contract of such party’s (A) intention or desire to terminate or modify any such Contract in any respect or (B) breach, violate or default under such Contract. To the Knowledge of the Company, no circumstance exists that, with notice or lapse of time or both (including the transactions contemplated hereby), would constitute a default by any party to a Material Contract.
(c) The Company is not a party to or bound by any Contract the terms of which were arrived at by or otherwise reflect less-than-arm’s-length negotiations or bargaining.
3.14 Insurance. Schedule 3.14 sets forth a complete and correct list of all insurance policies (including fire, liability, product liability, workers’ compensation and vehicular) presently in effect that relate to the Company or any of its Properties, including the amounts of such insurance and annual premiums with respect thereto, all of which have been in full force and effect from and after the date(s) set forth in Schedule 3.14. To the Knowledge of the Company, such policies are sufficient for compliance by the Company with all applicable Legal Requirements and all material Contracts. None of the insurance carriers has indicated to the Company an intention to cancel any such policy or to materially increase any insurance premiums (including workers’ compensation premiums), or that any insurance required to be listed in Schedule 3.14 will not be available in the future on substantially the same terms as currently in effect. The Company does not have any claim pending or anticipated against any of its insurance carriers under any of such policies and, to the Knowledge of the Company, there has been no actual or alleged occurrence of any kind which could reasonably be expected to give rise to any such claim. Since January 1, 2016, all notices required to have been given by the Company or any Seller to any insurance company have been timely and duly given, and no insurance company has asserted that any claim is not covered by the applicable policy relating to such claim.
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3.15 Intellectual Property.
(a) “Intellectual Property” means all of the following intangible property and related proprietary rights, interests and protections, however arising, pursuant to the Legal Requirements of any jurisdiction throughout the world, including such property that is owned by the Company (“Company Intellectual Property”) and that in which the Company holds exclusive or non-exclusive rights or interests granted by license from other Persons, including any Seller Party (“Licensed Intellectual Property”):
(i) trademarks, service marks, trade names, brand names, logos, trade dress, design rights and other proprietary indicia of goods and services worldwide, whether registered, unregistered or arising by law, and all registrations and applications for registration of such trademarks worldwide, including intent-to-use applications, and all issuances, extensions and renewals of such registrations and applications together with the goodwill associated with all of the foregoing (“Trademark”);
(ii) internet domain names, whether or not trademarks, registered in any generic top level domain by any authorized private registrar or Governmental Authority (“Domain Name”);
(iii) original works of authorship in any medium of expression, whether or not published or registered, including all rights of copyright (whether registered, unregistered or arising by Legal Requirement), all copyright registrations and applications, and all issuances, extensions and renewals of such registrations and applications thereof (“Copyright”);
(iv) original works of software authorship in any medium of expression, whether or not published or registered, including source code, object code, and executable code (“Software”);
(v) Trade Secrets and other confidential information, formulae, designs, devices and hardware and software specifications and configurations, technology, manufacturing methods, know-how, research and development data, information, and materials of any kind; technical management information; business information, including project, financial, accounting and personnel information; business studies; strategies; plans; procedures; forecasts; and sales and marketing plans and data; and
(vi) Patentable inventions (whether or not reduced to practice) and all improvements thereto; and all issued patents, patent applications and patent disclosures worldwide, together with all reissuances, continuations, continuations-in-part, divisionals, revisions, extensions and reexaminations thereof (“Patent”).
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(b) Schedule 3.15(b) lists all Company Intellectual Property that is either (i) subject to any issuance, registration, application or other filing by, to or with any Governmental Authority or authorized private registrar in any jurisdiction (collectively, “Intellectual Property Registrations”), including Trademark registrations and applications worldwide, Domain Names and Copyright registrations and applications worldwide, Patent registrations and applications for any of the foregoing worldwide; or (ii) used in or necessary for or material to the Company’s current business or operations, including Software. All filings and fees related to the Intellectual Property Registrations have been timely filed with and paid to the relevant Governmental Authorities and authorized registrars, and no such fees or filings are due within 180 days of the Closing Date. All Intellectual Property Registrations, other than for Intellectual Property Registrations which the Company has voluntarily abandoned or permitted to expire, are valid and subsisting and in full force and effect. The Company has provided Buyer with true and complete copies of file histories, documents, certificates, office actions, legal opinion letters, correspondence and other materials related to all Intellectual Property Registrations.
(c) The Company owns exclusively all right, title and interest in and to the Company Intellectual Property, free and clear of any and all Liens. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Company has entered into binding, written agreements (including invention disclosures and assignments) with every current and former employee of the Company, and with every current and former independent contractor and consultant who provided services or otherwise created any type of work product in the course of providing services to the Company, or at the request or on behalf of the Company, or pursuant to an agreement with the Company, whereby such employees, independent contractors and consultants have assigned to the Company all right, title and interest in and to all Intellectual Property rights they may have in any such work product. The Company has provided Buyer with true and complete copies of all such agreements. The Company is in compliance with all applicable Legal Requirements applicable to the Company Intellectual Property and the Company’s ownership and use thereof. The Company has recorded all assignments related to Company Intellectual Property including Patents, Trademarks and Copyrights with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the United States Copyright Office and has provided Buyer with correct and complete copies of all such assignments.
(d) With respect to all Company Intellectual Property:
(i) no royalties, honorariums or fees are payable by the Company to any Person by reason of the Company’s ownership or use of any of the Company Intellectual Property;
(ii) there have been no claims made against the Company or against the Company Intellectual Property asserting the invalidity, abuse, misuse or unenforceability of any of the Company Intellectual Property;
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(iii) the Company has not made any claim of any violation, misappropriation or infringement by others of any of its Company Intellectual Property or interests therein and, to the Knowledge of the Company, no grounds for any such claims exist;
(iv) the Company has not received any notice that it is in conflict with or infringing upon the asserted intellectual property rights of others in connection with the Company Intellectual Property, and neither the Company’s use of the Company Intellectual Property nor the operation of the Company’s business is infringing, has infringed upon, is violating, has violated or misappropriated any intellectual property rights of any Person;
(v) the Company Intellectual Property and Licensed Intellectual Property, collectively, are sufficient and include all Intellectual Property rights necessary for the Company to conduct its business as presently being conducted;
(vi) no interest in any of the Company Intellectual Property has been assigned, transferred, licensed or sublicensed by the Company to any Person other than Buyer pursuant to this Agreement;
(vii) to the Knowledge of the Company, there has not been any act or failure to act by the Company or any of its directors, managers, officers, employees, attorneys or agents during the prosecution or registration of, or any other proceeding relating to, any of the Company Intellectual Property or of any other fact which could render invalid or unenforceable, or negate the right to issuance of any of the Company Intellectual Property;
(viii) to the extent any of the Company Intellectual Property constitutes proprietary or confidential information, the Company has and does use commercially reasonable efforts to safeguard such information and prevent its disclosure; and
(ix) all Company Intellectual Property will remain in full force and effect following the Closing without alteration or impairment.
(e) Schedule 3.15(e) lists all Licensed Intellectual Property, including Software, that is used in or necessary for or material to the Company’s current business or operations, other than software licensed pursuant to off-the-shelf, click-through or shrink-wrap licenses, or software licensed for a one-time or annual fee of less than $5,000. The Company has provided Buyer with true and complete copies of all such agreements. The Company and, to the Knowledge of the Company, the counterparties to such agreements are in material compliance with the terms and conditions of such agreements.
(f) Except as set forth on Schedule 3.15(f), with respect to all Licensed Intellectual Property:
(i) the Company is in compliance in all respects with each agreement granting to the Company the right or license to use the Licensed Intellectual Property;
(ii) no royalties, honorariums or fees are payable by the Company to any Person by reason of the Company’s ownership or use of any of the Licensed Intellectual Property;
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(iii) there have been no claims made against the Company or against the Licensed Intellectual Property asserting the invalidity, abuse, misuse or unenforceability of any of the Licensed Intellectual Property;
(iv) the Company or the licensor of any Licensed Intellectual Property has not made any claim of any violation, misappropriation or infringement by others of any of the Licensed Intellectual Property or interests therein and, to the Knowledge of the Company, no grounds for any such claims exist;
(v) the Company has not received any notice that it is in conflict with or infringing upon the asserted intellectual property rights of others in connection with the Licensed Intellectual Property, and neither the Company’s use of the Licensed Intellectual Property nor the operation of the Company’s business is infringing or has infringed upon any intellectual property rights of others;
(vi) the Licensed Intellectual Property is sufficient and, together with the Company Intellectual Property, includes all intellectual property rights necessary for the Company to lawfully conduct its business as presently being conducted;
(vii) no interest in any of the Licensed Intellectual Property has been assigned, transferred, licensed or sublicensed by the Company to any Person other than Buyer pursuant to this Agreement;
(viii) to the extent any of the Licensed Intellectual Property constitutes proprietary or confidential information, the Company has used and does use commercially reasonable efforts to safeguard such information and prevent its disclosure; and
(ix) none of the Licensed Intellectual Property is subject to termination or cancellation at or following the Closing as a result of the Transactions.
(g) The Company has implemented commercially reasonable policies, procedures and adequate safeguards to protect and maintain its Trade Secrets, confidential information and all information and data of customers in possession of the Company. Except as set forth on Schedule 3.15(g), each employee of the Company has executed the Company’s form of confidentiality and non-disclosure Contract, and each Contract with the Company’s independent contractors and consultants contains appropriate confidentiality and non-disclosure provisions.
(h) Schedule 3.15(h) contains a complete and accurate list of all Software utilized in the business of Company under which Company is a licensee, lessee, or otherwise has obtained the right to use such software other than licenses for Software that is readily available through an off-the-shelf, click-through or shrink-wrap license. All license agreements relating to such licensed Software are listed on Schedule 3.15(e), and correct and complete copies of such license agreements have been made available to Buyer. Company has not received written notice of any breach or default by Company with respect to such licensed Software, and to the Knowledge of the Company, there is no breach or default by Company with respect to such licensed Software.
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(i) Schedule 3.15(i) lists all Software or other material that is or contains “freeware,” “free software,” “open source software” or is distributed under a similar licensing or distribution model (including the GNU General Public License or any “Lesser” version thereof) that (i) the Company licenses to a third party; (ii) the Company uses in connection with any Company products or services; (iii) the Company provides on a software-as-a-service or similar basis; or (iv) is otherwise incorporated into, combined with, or distributed in conjunction with any Company products or services (collectively, “Incorporated Open Source Software”) and identifies the type of license or distribution model governing its use. The Company’s use and/or distribution of each component of Incorporated Open Source Software with or in Software owned by Company complies with all material provisions of the applicable license agreement, and in no case does such use or distribution give rise under such license agreement to any rights in any third parties under any Company Intellectual Property or obligations for the Company with respect to any Company Intellectual Property, including without limitation any obligation to disclose or distribute any such Company Intellectual Property in source code form, to license any such Company Intellectual Property for the purpose of making derivative works, or to distribute any such Company Intellectual Property without charge.
(j) The Company uses commercially reasonable measures designed to ensure that all Software owned by Company is free from material defects that would prevent the same from performing in accordance with its specifications and advertised features and is free of all “viruses,” “worms,” “trojan horses,” “time bombs,” “back doors,” and other infections or harmful routines designed to disrupt, disable, harm, distort or otherwise impede in any manner the legitimate operation of such software, or any other associated software, firmware, hardware, computer system or network (collectively, “Contaminants”). Company exercises commercially reasonable measures to protect and maintain the Company Intellectual Property and the confidentiality, security and operation of their Software, websites, systems and networks (and the data and transactions transmitted thereby).
(k) The Company has technology systems sufficient for the Company to operate its business as currently conducted and as reasonable contemplated to be conducted. The Company has taken reasonable steps and implemented reasonable procedures to ensure that information technology systems used in connection with the operation of the Company are free from Contaminants. The Company has appropriate disaster recovery plans, procedures and facilities for the operation of its business as currently conducted and as reasonably contemplated to be conducted, and has taken all reasonable steps consistent with (or exceeding) industry standards to safeguard the information technology systems utilized in the operation of the business of the Company as it is currently conducted or reasonably contemplated to be conducted.
3.16 Equipment and Other Tangible Property. The Company’s equipment, furniture, machinery, vehicles, fixtures and other tangible property included in its Properties (“Tangible Company Properties”) is suitable for the purposes for which they are intended and in good operating condition and repair, ordinary wear and tear excepted. The Tangible Company Properties include all assets, rights and interests reasonably required for the continued conduct of the Company.
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3.17 Permits; Environmental Matters.
(a) The Company has all Permits necessary for the Company to own, operate, use and/or maintain its Properties and to conduct its business and operations as presently conducted. All such Permits are in effect, no proceeding is pending or, to the Knowledge of the Company, threatened to modify, suspend or revoke, withdraw, terminate or otherwise limit any such Permits, and no administrative or governmental actions have been taken or, to the Knowledge of the Company, threatened in connection with the expiration or renewal of such Permits which could adversely affect the ability of the Company to own, operate, use or maintain any of its Properties or to conduct its business and operations as presently conducted. Without limiting the foregoing, no violations have occurred that remain uncured, unwaived or otherwise unresolved, or are occurring in respect of any such Permits, other than inconsequential violations.
(b) The Company has not, and, to the Knowledge of the Company, no other Person has, disposed of or Discharged any Hazardous Materials, arranged for the disposal or Discharge of any Hazardous Materials or exposed any employee or other Person to any Hazardous Materials or condition, or owned or operated its business, or any Leased Premises or facility so as to give rise to any material Liability (contingent or otherwise) or material corrective action or remedial obligation of the Company under any Environmental Laws, or any Legal Requirements. There has not been any disposal or Discharge of Hazardous Materials by any predecessor or any former owner, operator or tenant of any Leased Premises, which could give rise to any material Liability (contingent or otherwise) or material corrective action or remedial obligation of the Company under any Environmental Laws, or any Legal Requirements.
(c) A copy of all studies, audits, assessments, reports or investigations concerning compliance with, or liability or obligations under, any Environmental Law affecting the Company and the Leased Premises that is in the possession or control of the Company has been made available to Buyer by the Company.
3.18 Customers and Suppliers. Schedule 3.18 sets forth a complete and accurate list of (a) the twenty (20) largest customers of the Company, measured by aggregate billings over a trailing twelve (12) month period as of the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, and (b) the top ten (10) suppliers of materials, products or services to the Company, measured by the aggregate amount purchased by the Company over a trailing twelve (12) month period as of the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022. The Company’s relationships with the customers and the suppliers required to be listed on Schedule 3.18 are good commercial working relationships and no such customer or supplier has cancelled, terminated or otherwise altered (including any reduction in the rate or amount of sales or purchases, increases in the prices charged or paid, or change to the supply or credit terms, as the case may be) or notified the Company of any intention to do any of the foregoing or otherwise threatened to cancel, terminate or alter (including any reduction in the rate or amount of sales or purchases, in the prices charged or paid, or change to the supply or credit terms, as the case may be) its relationship with the Company. The Company has not received notice that any customer intends to return products other than in the ordinary course of business and, in any case, not in an amount greater than Ten Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($10,000.00). To the Knowledge of the Company, there exists no condition or state of facts or circumstances that: (i) adversely impacts such customers or suppliers; or (ii) otherwise involves customers or suppliers of or to the Company that could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.
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3.19 Absence of Certain Business Practices. Neither the Company nor any Affiliate or agent of any of them, or any other Person acting on behalf of or associated with the Company, acting alone or together, has (a) received, directly or indirectly, any rebates, payments, commissions, promotional allowances or any other economic benefits, regardless of their nature or type, from any customer, vendor, employee or agent of any customer or vendor; or (b) directly or indirectly given or agreed to give any money, gift or similar benefit to any customer, vendor, employee or agent of any customer or vendor, any official or employee of any government (domestic or foreign), or any political party or candidate for office (domestic or foreign), or other Person who was, is or may be in a position to help or hinder the business of the Company (or assist the Company in connection with any actual or proposed transaction), in each case of (a) or (b), which (i) may subject the Company to any damage or penalty in any civil, criminal or governmental litigation or proceeding, or (ii) if not given in the past, may have had an adverse effect on the assets, business, operations or prospects of the Company; or (c) established or maintained any fund or asset that has not been recorded in the books and records of the Company.
3.20 Operations of the Business.
(a) To the Knowledge of the Company, neither any Seller nor any of the Company’s employees, representatives or agents has made any marketing or advertising claims, statements or representations that any such Person knows or has reason to believe is or was false, and there is no basis for any claim to be made against the Company that (i) arises from or that relates to any marketing or advertising claims, statements or representations made by the Company or any of its employees, representatives or agents or any of the other parties related to the services offered by the Company, and (ii) would either individually or in the aggregate reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.
(b) Schedule 3.20(b) sets forth a list of all authorizations, consents, approvals, franchises, licenses and permits required by any Person (other than a Governmental Authority) for the operation of the business of the Company as presently operated (“Other Person Authorizations”). All of the Other Person Authorizations have been duly issued or obtained and are in full force and effect, and the Company is in compliance with the terms of all the Other Person Authorizations. No Seller has knowledge of any facts that could be expected to cause any Seller to believe that the Other Person Authorizations will not be renewed by the appropriate Person in the ordinary course.
(c) Schedule 3.20(c) sets forth a list of all certifications issued to the Company by any Person.
3.21 Labor. Except as otherwise set forth in Schedule 3.21:
(a) The Company (i) has withheld and reported all amounts required by Legal Requirements or by Contract to be withheld and reported with respect to wages, salaries and other payments to its employees and independent contractors, (ii) is not liable for any arrears of wages or any Taxes or any penalty for failure to comply with the Legal Requirements applicable to the foregoing, (iii) is not liable for any payment to any trust or other fund governed by or maintained by or on behalf of any Governmental Authority with respect to unemployment compensation benefits, social security or other benefits or obligations for its employees (other than routine payments to be made in the normal course of business and consistent with past practice), (iv) has no leased employees, and (v) has no individual independent contractors who have provided services to it for a period of six (6) consecutive months or longer.
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(b) The Company is employing only individuals who are lawfully permitted to work in the United States, and maintains records related thereto as required by applicable law. The Company has never been notified of any, and there are no pending or threatened, investigations by any branch or department of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (“ICE”), or other federal agency charged with administration and enforcement of federal immigration laws concerning the Company. The Company has never received any “no match” notices from ICE, the Social Security Administration or the IRS.
(c) The Company has properly classified for all times prior to the Closing Date independent contractors and W-2 employees, and exempt and non-exempt employees, and has paid all Taxes required to be paid related to said independent contractors and employees.
(d) The Company has never been a party to any collective bargaining agreement or any labor union contract. To the Knowledge of the Company, there are and have been no labor unions representing or engaged in any organizing activity with respect to any employees of the Company. There are and have been no strikes, slowdowns, work stoppages, lockouts or other labor disputes pending or, to the Knowledge of the Company, threatened against or involving the Company. No grievance or arbitration demand or Proceeding pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement is pending or, to the Knowledge of the Company, has been threatened against the Company that involves an attempt by any labor organization to extend its jurisdiction or representation rights, or apply its collective bargaining agreement, to the Company.
(e) There are no Proceedings pending or, to the Knowledge of the Company, threatened in respect of which any director, officer, member, employee or independent contractor may be entitled to claim indemnification from the Company.
(f) Schedule 3.21(f) contains a true, correct, and complete list of the following information, as of the Business Day immediately prior to Closing, for each employee or independent contractor of the Company, including each employee on leave of absence or layoff status or on assignment: name; department; Business segment; job title; hourly or annual salary paid or payable, and if, on leave of absence or layoff status, type of leave and expected date of return; aggregate compensation paid to such Person for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 by the Company (including bonuses and/or commissions); work location; and exempt/non-exempt classification.
(g) To the Knowledge of the Company, no employee, independent contractor, officer or director of the Company is a party to, or is otherwise bound by, any agreement or arrangement, including any confidentiality, noncompetition, or proprietary rights agreement, between such individual and any other Person that in any way adversely affects or will affect (i) the performance of his or her duties as an employee, independent contractor, officer or director of the Company, or (ii) the ability of the Company to conduct its business. No employee, independent contractor, officer or director has communicated to the Company, or to any of its officers or directors, that such Person intends to cancel or otherwise terminate such Person’s employment or service as a result of the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby.
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(h) The Company has not made any commitment or agreement to increase the compensation payable, or to modify the conditions or terms of employment or service of, any employee, independent contractor, officer or director, except increases occurring in the customary practices or in accordance with existing agreements and changes required by applicable law.
3.22 Transactions With Affiliates. Except as otherwise set forth in Schedule 3.22 and except for normal advances to employees consistent with past practices, payment of compensation for employment to employees consistent with past practices, and participation in scheduled Plans or benefit programs or Agreements by employees, the Company has not purchased, acquired or leased any property or services from, or sold, transferred or leased any property or services to, or loaned or advanced any money to, or borrowed any money from, or entered into or been subject to any management, consulting or similar agreement with, or engaged in any other transaction with any Seller or any other officer, manager or member of the Company or any of its/her/his respective Affiliates. Except as otherwise set forth in Schedule 3.22, no Seller nor any other Affiliate of the Company is directly or indirectly indebted to the Company for money borrowed or other loans or advances, and the Company is not directly or indirectly indebted to any such Person.
3.23 Brokers or Finders’ Fees. Except as otherwise set forth in Schedule 3.23, all negotiations relating to this Agreement and the Transactions have been carried out without the intervention of any Person acting on behalf of the Company or any Seller in such a manner as to give rise to any valid claim against Buyer or the Company for any brokerage fee, finder’s fee or similar compensation.
3.24 Title to Assets; Sufficiency. The Company has good and valid title to all of its Properties, free and clear of any and all Liens, and no Person other than the Company holds any interest in any of the Company’s Properties. The Properties of the Company constitute, as of the Closing Date, all of the properties, rights, interests and other tangible and intangible assets reasonably necessary to enable the Company to conduct the Company’s business (as of the Closing) following the Closing in the manner in which such business is being conducted as of the date hereof.
3.25 Solvency. The Company is able to pay its debts generally as they become due and is solvent and will not be as of immediately after the Closing, rendered insolvent as a result of the Transactions. The Company is not in breach or default of any obligation owed to any creditor for borrowed money or any other creditor who may have a Lien on any of its rights and assets. The Company has not, either voluntarily or involuntarily, (a) admitted in writing that it is or may become unable to pay its debts generally as they become due, (b) filed or consented to the filing against it of a petition in bankruptcy or a petition to take advantage of an insolvency act, (c) made an assignment for the benefit of its creditors, (d) consented to the appointment of a receiver for itself or for the whole or any substantial part of its property, (e) had a petition in bankruptcy filed against it, (f) been adjudged as bankrupt or filed a petition or answer seeking reorganization or arrangement under the federal bankruptcy Legal Requirements or any other Legal Requirements, or (g) incurred or reasonably should have believed it would incur, debts that are or will be beyond its ability to pay as such debts mature.
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3.26 Data Privacy and Security; HIPAA and Privacy Compliance.
(a) The Company is not a “covered entity,” as that term is defined in 45 C.F.R.§ 160.103, but the Company is, at times, a “business associate” and therefore subject to, and in compliance with, the Standards for Privacy of Individually Identifiable Health Information, Security Standards for the Protection of Electronic Protected Health Information and Standards for Notification in the Case of Breach of Unsecured Protected Health Information, all as promulgated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in accordance with the Administrative Simplification provisions of HIPAA. The Company is in compliance, in all material respects, with (i) all applicable Data Privacy and Security Laws, including the implementation of privacy and security policies and training programs reasonably calculated to comply in all material respects with applicable provisions of HIPAA’s privacy, security, and breach notification regulations and the applicable Data Privacy and Security Laws, (ii) the privacy, security and breach notification requirements and standards of other Persons with which the Company has explicitly and contractually agreed to comply (collectively, the “Privacy Policies”), and (iii) all obligations and responsibilities under any and all Contracts (including business associate agreements) to which the Company is a party that require the Company to protect the confidentiality, integrity or security of health information relating to an individual. The Company has executed a valid business associate agreement with each covered entity for which it is a business associate and with each Subcontractor (as such term is defined in HIPAA) of the Company, each of which business associate agreements is and has been valid throughout the period of time during which Company and such third party were in a business associate relationship as defined by HIPAA and PHI was accessed, used, disclosed or maintained pursuant to such business associate relationship. Except as set forth in Schedule 3.26(a), the Company has complied, in all material respects, with all rules, policies, and procedures adopted, reviewed and revised by the Company from time to time and as applicable with respect to the Privacy Policies and the privacy, security, data protection, collection and use of personally identifiable information by Company.
(b) Except as set forth in Schedule 3.26(b), (i) the Company has at all times been in material compliance with all applicable Legal Requirements relating to privacy, security, data protection and the access, collection, disclosure, maintenance, transmission and use of personally identifiable information, including HIPAA and other Data Privacy and Security Laws, and (ii) no claims, actions, suits, investigations, inquiries or proceedings have been asserted, to the Knowledge of the Company, threatened, by any Person or in writing, or commenced against the Company related to Data Privacy and Security Law or the Privacy Policies or alleging a violation of any Person’s privacy rights.
(c) The Company has a system that maintains information relating to the disclosure of PHI appropriate to providing an accounting of disclosures under HIPAA or other applicable laws, including the date of the disclosure, the name and address (if known) of the Person who received the information; a brief description of the PHI disclosed; and a brief statement of the purpose of the disclosure that may reasonably informs an individual of the basis for the disclosure.
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(d) With respect to all personally identifiable health information described in Section 3.26(b), the Company has taken all reasonable and appropriate steps (including implementing and monitoring compliance with adequate measures with respect to technical and physical security) to protect such information against loss and against unauthorized access, use, modification, disclosure, or other misuse. The Company maintains systems, policies and procedures reasonably intended to respond to complaints received alleging violation of applicable privacy or security standards and to identify and report all “Breaches of Unsecured PHI” (as such term is defined under HIPAA) and any other reportable event pursuant to the Data Privacy and Security Laws, in accordance with the Company’s legal and contractual obligations.
(e) The Company has had no unauthorized access, disclosure, maintenance or use of personal data, or successful “Security Incident” or “Breach of Unsecured PHI” (as those terms are defined under HIPAA) (together, a “Security Event”), that is or was required to be reported to individuals, a governmental agency or media or required to be reported under any other Data Privacy and Security Law. All Security Events are identified in Schedule 3.26(e) and have been documented and reported to affected individuals, to federal and state Governmental Authorities and any other Person in material compliance with applicable Legal Requirements, Contracts, and Privacy Policies. The Company has not materially breached any material term of any Business Associate Agreement or become aware of a material breach by a downstream business associate, vendor or Subcontractor (as such term is defined under HIPAA).
(f) The Company has delivered to Buyer true, correct and complete copies of all Business Associate Agreements with, or under which the Company is a business associate, subcontractor or a covered entity (as such terms are defined under HIPAA) with respect to the customers set forth on Schedule 3.18.
(g) The Company does not access, collect, maintain or transmit any sensitive, personally identifiable information outside of the United States of America in a manner that would subject it to any international information laws or state or federal offshoring requirements.
3.27 Account Maintenance. Since the Balance Sheet Date, the Company has not taken any action outside of the ordinary course of business to (a) accelerate the billing or collection of its accounts receivable, (b) delay the payment of its accounts payable, (c) monetize deposits the Company has in place with any Person, including vendors and landlords, or (d) accelerate the receipt of rebates from any vendors that, collectively, has, or would reasonably be expected to have, an effect greater than Twenty-Five Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($25,000.00), in the aggregate, on the net working capital of the Company as of the Closing.
3.28 No OFAC Investigations. Neither the Company nor, to its Knowledge, any of its directors, officers, employees or agents is a Person who is: (a) currently the subject of any investigation by the Office of Foreign Assets Control, Department of Treasury (“OFAC”) or any other Governmental Authority pursuant to any Laws administered by OFAC or any other Governmental Authority (“Sanctions Investigation”); or (b) directly or indirectly owned or controlled by any Person who is currently the subject of any Sanctions Investigation.
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3.29 Product Liability. Schedule 3.29 sets forth, all pending claims, and all claims threatened in writing against the Company or to which the Company was a party during the past five (5) years, for product liability, warranty, material back charge, material additional work, or other claims by any third party (whether based on contract or tort and whether relating to personal injury, including death, property damage or economic loss) arising from: (i) services rendered by the Company; or (ii) the production or distribution records by or services of the Company. All services rendered and products sold by the Company have been in conformity with all contractual commitments and all express and implied warranties, and the Company has no Liability in connection therewith. No services or products provided by the Company are subject to any guaranty, warranty, or other indemnity beyond the Company’s standard written terms and conditions of sale, true, correct and complete copies of which have been delivered to Buyer.
3.30 Banking Facilities. Schedule 3.30 sets forth a true, correct and complete list of each bank, savings and loan or similar financial institution with which the Company has an account or safety deposit box or other arrangement, and any numbers or other identifying codes of such accounts, safety deposit boxes or such other arrangements maintained by the Company thereat.
3.31 Other Business Activities. Since December 31, 2021 and as of the date hereof, neither the Company nor any of its directors, officers, shareholders, agents, employees or any other Person acting for or on behalf of the Company, directly or indirectly, has engaged in (a) activities related to the expansion of access to health information and the seamless exchange of healthcare data or other interoperability activities, or (b) providing ancillary clinical services, including, but not limited to, insurance verification and 340B drug pricing and discount eligibility consulting.
ARTICLE IV
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF BUYER
Buyer represents and warrants to Sellers that:
4.1 Existence and Qualification. Buyer is a Delaware corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Delaware. Buyer has the limited liability company power to own, manage, lease and hold its properties and to carry on its business as and where such properties are presently located and such business is presently conducted.
4.2 Authority, Approval and Enforceability. This Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by Buyer and Buyer has all requisite limited liability company power and legal capacity to execute and deliver this Agreement and all Collateral Agreements executed and delivered or to be executed and delivered by Buyer in connection with the transactions provided for hereby, to consummate the Transactions, and to perform its obligations hereunder and under the Collateral Agreements. The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and the Collateral Agreements and the consummation by Buyer of the Transactions have been duly and validly authorized and approved by all necessary limited liability company action on the part of Buyer. This Agreement and each Collateral Agreement to which Buyer is a party constitutes, or upon execution and delivery will constitute, the legal, valid and binding obligation of Buyer, enforceable in accordance with its terms, except as such enforcement may be limited by general equitable principles or by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, moratorium or similar Legal Requirements and judicial decisions from time to time in effect which affect creditors’ rights generally, including the enforceability of creditors’ rights generally, and general equitable principles.
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4.3 No Default or Consents. Neither the execution and delivery of this Agreement nor the carrying out of the Transactions will:
(a) violate or conflict with any of the terms, conditions or provisions of the Organizational Documents of Buyer;
(b) violate any Legal Requirements applicable to Buyer;
(c) violate, conflict with, result in a breach of, constitute a default under (whether with or without notice or the lapse of time or both), or accelerate or permit the acceleration of the performance required by, or give any other party the right to terminate, any Contract or Permit binding upon or applicable to Buyer;
(d) result in the creation of any Lien on any properties of Buyer; or
(e) require Buyer to obtain or make any waiver, consent, action, approval or authorization of, or registration, declaration, notice or filing with, any private non-governmental third party or any Governmental Authority.
4.4 No Proceedings. No suit, action or other proceeding is pending or, to the Knowledge of Buyer, threatened before any Governmental Authority seeking to restrain Buyer or prohibit its entry into this Agreement or prohibit the Closing, or seeking Damages against Buyer or any of its properties as a result of the consummation of this Agreement.
ARTICLE
V
COVENANTS
5.1 Acquisition Proposals. From the date hereof until the Closing, neither the Seller Representative, the Company, nor any Seller Party shall, nor shall any of them authorize or permit any of their respective Affiliates or representatives to, directly or indirectly, (a) take any action to solicit, initiate or encourage the submission of any Acquisition Proposal, (b) engage in any discussions or negotiations with, furnish any nonpublic information relating to the Company or afford access to the properties, assets, books or records of the Company or otherwise cooperate in any way with, or knowingly assist, participate in, facilitate or encourage any effort by any third party that is seeking to make, or has made, an Acquisition Proposal or a modification of a previously received Acquisition Proposal or (c) enter into any agreement with respect to an Acquisition Proposal. “Acquisition Proposal” means, other than the Transactions contemplated by this Agreement, any third party offer, proposal or inquiry relating to, or any third party indication of interest in, any acquisition or purchase, direct or indirect, whether by way of asset purchase, stock purchase, merger, consolidation, share exchange, business combination or otherwise, of the equity interests or any material assets of the Company (other than sales of inventory in the ordinary course of business) or any other transaction the consummation of which could reasonably be expected to frustrate the purposes of, impede, interfere with, prevent or materially delay the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or that could reasonably be expected to dilute materially the benefits to the Buyer of the Transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
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5.2 Public Disclosure. The Buyer and the Seller Representative shall consult with each other before issuing any press release or other public statements (and none of the Buyer, the Seller Representative or any Seller or the Company shall, and shall cause their respective representatives not to, issue any press release or other public statements prior to such consultation) with respect to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and shall not, and shall cause their respective representatives not to, issue any such press release or make any such public statement without the prior written consent of the Buyer, on the one hand, and the Seller Representative, on the other hand, except to the extent, in the reasonable opinion of counsel, required by Legal Requirement, in which case, if permitted by Legal Requirement, the Buyer and the Seller Representative shall have the opportunity to review and comment prior to disclosure.
5.3 Further Assurances. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, each of the Parties agrees to use commercially reasonable efforts to take, or cause to be taken, all actions and to do, or cause to be done, all things necessary, proper or advisable under applicable Legal Requirements to consummate and make effective the Transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
5.4 Operation of the Business. Except as expressly contemplated by this Agreement, or permitted in writing by the Buyer, at all times from and after the date of this Agreement until the Closing or termination of this Agreement, the Company will (and Sellers will cause the Company to), conduct its business and operations in the ordinary course of business and use its commercially reasonable efforts to preserve intact its business organization, to keep available the services of its current officers and employees and to preserve the goodwill of and maintain in all material respects its relationships with those Persons with whom it has business relationships. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing and except as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement or the Collateral Agreements, the Company and Sellers agree as follows:
(a) In conducting its business in the ordinary course of business, the Company will (and Sellers will cause the Company to), do the following:
(i) use commercially reasonable efforts to maintain its assets and properties (including the Leased Real Property) in good working order and condition;
(ii) maintain insurance in such amounts and against such risks and losses as are currently in effect;
(iii) use commercially reasonable efforts to maintain customer and supplier relationships in good order consistent with past practice; and
(iv) reasonably cooperate with the Buyer during this period to facilitate the Transactions contemplated under this Agreement.
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(b) In conducting its Business in the ordinary course of business, the Company will not (and Sellers will cause the Company not to), not to (without the written consent of the Buyer, not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed):
(i) amend or otherwise change its Organizational Documents;
(ii) declare, set aside, make or pay any non-cash dividends or other non-cash distributions (whether in equity interests, property or otherwise) with respect to its equity interests;
(iii) adopt a plan or agreement of complete or partial liquidation, dissolution, merger, consolidation or recapitalization;
(iv) reclassify, combine, split, subdivide, repurchase, issue, sell, pledge, dispose of, make subject to any Lien (other than Permitted Liens) or grant rights with respect to (whether through the issuance or granting of any options, warrants, commitments, subscriptions, phantom equity or similar interests, rights to purchase or otherwise) any capital stock or other equity interests of the Company or any securities or other instruments convertible into or exercisable or exchangeable for shares of capital stock or other equity interests of the Company;
(v) sell, transfer, dispose of, lease, license or pledge make or subject to any Lien (other than Permitted Liens), any of (i) the Leased Real Property or (ii) any of its other properties or assets having a value in excess of $50,000 in the aggregate,
(vi) acquire or agree to acquire, including by merging or consolidating with, or by any other manner, (A) any business or any corporation, partnership, joint venture, association or other business organization or division thereof or (B) any other properties or assets, in each case, having a value in excess of $50,000 in the aggregate;
(vii) incur any Indebtedness (A) in excess of $50,000 in the aggregate or (B) that cannot be paid off at Closing;
(viii) (A) grant any new severance or termination pay to any officer or other employee, (B) materially increase the wages, salary or other cash compensation payable, to any officer or other employee, other than base salary increases made in the ordinary course of business with respect to non-officer employees, (C) adopt any new Plan or materially amend any existing Plan; (D) enter into or amend any employment, consulting or severance agreement or arrangement with any employee, (E) pay any bonus, grant or modify any award, or accelerate the vesting or payment of, or fund or in any other way secure the payment, compensation or benefits under, any Plan or (F) forgive any loans, or issue any loans (other than routine travel or business expense advances issued in the ordinary course of business), to employees in each case, other than (x) as required under the terms of an Plan in effect on the date hereof or (y) as required by Legal Requirement;
(ix) (A) enter into any collective bargaining agreement or recognize any union or other labor organization as the bargaining representative with respect to any employees, or (B) hire, promote or terminate (other than for cause or material non-performance of duties, and then upon prior consultation with the Buyer) any employee, except for hourly personnel and currently open positions in each case with notice to Buyer;
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(x) institute, settle or affirmatively waive any Legal Proceeding;
(xi) authorize or make any capital expenditures in excess of $50,000 in the aggregate;
(xii) (A) modify, amend or terminate any Material Contract, or waive, release, relinquish or assign any Material Contract or any material rights or claims under a Material Contract, (B) enter into any contract that would have been a Material Contract had it been in effect as of the date hereof or (C) make, cancel or forgive any material loans or advances, or guarantees thereof for the benefit of, any other Person;
(xiii) make any election or take any action that would cause the Company to be treated as anything other than an entity disregarded as separate from its owner for U.S. federal, state and local income tax purposes;
(xiv) make or change any material Tax election, change any annual Tax accounting period, adopt or change any method of Tax accounting, amend any Tax Returns or file any claims for material Tax refunds, enter into any closing agreement, settle any material Tax claim, audit or assessment or surrender any right to claim a material Tax refund, offset or other reduction in Tax liability;
(xv) change any of the accounting principles or practices used by it;
(xvi) enter into any new line of business or abandon or discontinue any existing line of business; and
(xvii) agree or commit to take any of the actions described in clauses (i) through (xvi).
5.5 Financing Assistance. Sellers shall provide, and shall cause the Company and their respective Representatives to provide, such cooperation, to assist Buyer and its Affiliates and Representatives in connection with the arrangement of the financing by certain lenders to Buyer to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement (the “Financing”) as may be reasonably requested by Buyer, including: (i) providing to Buyer from time to time information regarding the Company and its industry reasonably requested in writing by the parties providing the Financing and assisting with the identification of any portion of such information that constitutes material non-public information; (ii) using commercially reasonable efforts to facilitate negotiations between Buyer and its financing sources, upon reasonable advance notice, participating in a reasonable number of meetings, presentations, road shows, due diligence sessions with prospective lenders and sessions with rating agencies in connection with the Financing; (iii) reviewing and consulting with respect to the preparation of materials for rating agency presentations, offering documents, business projections and similar marketing documents required in connection with the Financing; (iv) as promptly as practicable, furnishing Buyer and its financing sources information reasonably requested by any of them; (v) permitting the prospective lenders to evaluate the Company’s current assets, cash management and accounting systems, policies and procedures relating thereto for the purposes of establishing collateral arrangements and establishing bank and other accounts in connection with the foregoing; (vi) using commercially reasonable efforts to facilitate the pledge of collateral in connection with the Financing; (vii) providing to Buyer as promptly as practicable quarterly and monthly financial statements to the extent available and prepared by the Company in the ordinary course of business; (viii) (A) obtaining customary documents relating to the repayment of Debt and the release of related Liens, including customary payoff letters and (B) promptly and timely providing all documentation and other information required by bank regulatory authorities under applicable “know-your-customer” and anti-money laundering rules and regulations, including the USA PATRIOT Act, relating to the Seller Parties and the Company, in each case as reasonably requested by Buyer; (ix) assisting in the preparation of, and executing and delivering documents required in connection with the Financing, including guarantee and collateral documents and customary closing certificates as may be required by Buyer’s financing sources; and (x) and cooperating with Buyer’s legal counsel in connection with any legal opinion that such legal counsel may be required to deliver in connection with the Financing
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ARTICLE VI
POST-CLOSING OBLIGATIONS
6.1 Further Assurances. Following the Closing, each Party shall execute and deliver such documents, and take such other action, as shall be reasonably requested by any other Party to carry out the Transactions.
6.2 Publicity. No Party shall issue or make, or cause to have issued or made, any public release or announcement concerning this Agreement or the Transactions, without the advance approval in writing of the form and substance thereof by each of the other Parties, except (a) as required by any applicable Legal Requirement (in which case, so far as possible, there shall be consultation among the Parties prior to such announcement), and (b) customary disclosures made by Buyer and/or its Affiliates to the investment community, their investors and to their banks and advisors.
6.3 Restrictive Covenants. In consideration of the payment of the Purchase Price, and in order to induce Buyer to enter into this Agreement and to consummate the Transactions, each Seller Party hereby covenants and agrees as follows:
(a) For a period of five (5) years from and after the Closing Date, no Seller Party nor any of any Seller Party’s Affiliates (each a “Restricted Person”) will directly or indirectly, engage in (and no Restricted Person presently contemplates engaging in), or have any interest in any Person (other than the Company), whether as a debt or equity holder, employee, officer, director, member, manager, partner, agent, security holder, consultant or otherwise, that, directly or indirectly, engages in the Business in any way, within the United States (the “Restricted Area”); provided nothing in this Section 6.3(a) shall be deemed to prevent such Restricted Person from acquiring through market purchases and owning, solely as a passive investment, less than three percent (3%) in the aggregate of the equity securities of any class of any issuer to the extent such shares are registered under Section 12(b) or 12(g) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and are listed or admitted for trading on any U.S. national securities exchange or are quoted on the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations System, or any similar system of automated dissemination of quotations of securities prices in common use, so long as such Seller Party is not a member of any “control group” (within the meaning of the rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission) of any such issuer.
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(b) For a period of five (5) years from and after the Closing Date, each Restricted Person will not, directly or indirectly, solicit for employment or employ (or attempt to solicit for employment or employ), any employee of the Company, Buyer or any of their respective subsidiaries or Affiliates; provided that each Restricted Person will not be prohibited from making general advertisements for employment if such advertisements are not directed at such employees.
(c) For a period of five (5) years from and after the Closing Date, each Restricted Person will not, directly or indirectly, solicit, call on or transact or engage in any Business with any customer set forth on Schedule 3.18 or any person who was a customer of the Company at any time during the twelve (12) months immediately prior to Closing for or on behalf of such Restricted Person or any other Person for a purpose which is competitive with Buyer, the Company or any of the Company’s subsidiaries.
(d) Each Restricted Person acknowledges and agrees that the covenants provided for in this Section 6.3 are reasonable and necessary for the protection of Buyer’s legitimate interests, that the provisions set forth herein are not unduly harsh nor oppressive in curtailing such Restricted Person’s legitimate efforts to earn a livelihood, that the restrictions herein are reasonable from a standpoint of public policy, that the promises and covenants contained herein are supported by adequate consideration, and that the restrictions herein in terms of scope, duration, area, line of business and all other matters are reasonably limited to protect Buyer’s legitimate business interests, which include, among other, protecting (i) valuable confidential business information; (ii) substantial relationships with customers throughout the Restricted Area; and (iii) goodwill with customers, employees, distributors, suppliers and vendors associated with their respective businesses.
(e) If a Restricted Person is terminated by Buyer, the restrictive period for purposes of this Section 6.3 as to that person shall be reduced to two (2) years following the termination unless a lesser term is provided pursuant to an employment agreement. Nothing in this Section 6.3 shall prevent a Restricted Person and/or Buyer from entering into an employment contract or other similar contract which specifies restrictions that alter or vary the language of this section, which alterations shall control.
(f) Except as required by Legal Requirements, no Seller Party will, directly or indirectly (on such Seller Party’s own behalf or in the service or on behalf of others or jointly with any other Person), disparage or portray in a negative light, and no Seller Party will cause any Affiliate of any Seller Party to disparage or portray in a negative light, the Company, Buyer, or any of their current or former directors, owners, members, managers, officers, employees, independent contractors, or Affiliates (each, a “Covered Person”), with respect to such Covered Person’s business reputation as it relates to the business activities conducted by the Company or Buyer whether in public or private, including in any and all interviews, oral statements, written materials, electronically-displayed materials, and material or information displayed on Internet-related sites.
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(g) No Restricted Person shall divulge, communicate, use to the detriment of the Company or for the benefit of any other Person or Persons, or misuse in any way, any Confidential Information or Trade Secrets (collectively “Company Information”) pertaining to the Company or any of its Affiliates. Any Company Information now known or hereafter acquired by such Restricted Person with respect to the Company or any of its Affiliates shall be deemed a valuable, special and unique asset of the Company that is received by such party in confidence and as a fiduciary, and such party shall remain a fiduciary to the Company with respect to all of such information. In addition, such Restricted Person will (i) receive and hold all Company Information in trust and in strictest confidence, (ii) take reasonable steps to protect the Company Information from disclosure and in no event take any action causing, or fail to take any action reasonably necessary to prevent, any Company Information to lose its character as Company Information, (iii) except as required by law, not, directly or indirectly, use, disseminate or otherwise disclose any Company Information to any third party without the prior written consent of the Company, which may be withheld in the Company’s absolute discretion, and (iv) not directly or indirectly use the name “DataFile”, “DataFile Technologies,” or any derivative thereof or any other trade name used in the Business or by the Company in any way whatsoever.
(h) All books, records, reports, writings, notes, notebooks, computer programs, equipment, proposals, contracts, customer and referral source lists and other documents and/or things relating in any manner to the business of the Company (including any of the same embodying or relating to any Company Information), whether prepared by a Seller Party or otherwise coming into such party’s possession, shall be the exclusive property of the Company and shall not be copied, duplicated, replicated, transformed, modified or removed from the premises of the Company except pursuant to the business of the Company and shall be returned immediately to the Company on the Company’s request at any time.
(i) To the extent that any of the provisions contained in this Section 5.3 may later be adjudicated by a court of competent jurisdiction to be too broad to be enforced with respect to such provision’s scope, duration, area, line of business or any other matter, such provision shall be deemed amended by limiting and reducing such provision’s scope, duration, area, line of business or other matter, as the case may be, so as to be valid and enforceable to the maximum extent compatible with the applicable laws of such jurisdiction and this Section 5.3 as drafted, such amendment only to apply with respect to the operation of such provision in the applicable jurisdiction in which such adjudication is made.
(j) Each Restricted Person acknowledges and agrees that any violation of the provisions set forth above in this Section 5.3 would result in substantial and imminent threat of or actual irreparable injury to Buyer, and that Buyer may not have an adequate remedy at law with respect to any such violation. Accordingly, such Restricted Person agrees that, in the event of any actual or threatened violation of this Section 5.3, Buyer shall have the right to obtain, in addition to any other remedies that may be available, equitable relief (without the posting of bond or other security), including temporary, preliminary, and permanent injunctive relief, to cease or prevent any actual or threatened violation of any provision hereof, and such right to equitable relief shall be cumulative and in addition to whatever other rights or remedies Buyer and/or the Company may possess hereunder, at law or in equity.
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6.4 Release. Effective as of the Closing, each Seller Party, for and on behalf of such Seller Party and on behalf of such Seller Party’s Affiliates, directors, members, employees, managers, officers, agents and representatives (“Releasing Parties”) hereby acquits, releases and discharges the Company from any and all Liabilities as of the Closing to such Releasing Parties (other than the Company) that arise out of or are in connection with the Company, except in respect of (i) obligations under this Agreement or the Collateral Agreements that are not terminated as of the Closing Date, or (ii) any rights to indemnification as a result of service as a manager, officer or director of the Company. Each Seller Party shall cause such Releasing Party to use their reasonable best efforts to take, or cause to be taken, all appropriate action and to execute and deliver such documents and other papers, as may be required to effect the release set forth in this Section 6.4. Following the Closing, neither any Seller Party nor any Releasing Party shall seek, nor shall any of them be entitled to, reimbursement or contribution from, subrogation to, or indemnification by the Company, under the Organizational Documents, this Agreement, applicable Legal Requirements or otherwise, in respect of any amounts due to any Buyer Indemnified Party under Section 8.1 or otherwise in connection with this Agreement or the Collateral Agreements. Neither a Seller Party nor any Releasing Party shall agree to make any claims against any directors or officers insurance policy maintained or to be maintained by or for the benefit of the Company in respect of amounts due to a Buyer Indemnified Party under Section 8.1 or otherwise in connection with this Agreement or the Collateral Agreements.
6.5 Access to Information. In order to facilitate the resolution of any claims made by or against or incurred by Buyer or Seller Parties after the Closing Date or for any other reasonable purpose, for a period of two (2) years following the Closing Date, Seller Parties and Buyer shall each (a) retain the books and records in their possession which relate to the Company for periods prior to the Closing, and (b) upon reasonable notice, afford the officers, employees, and authorized agents and representatives of the other party reasonable access (including the right to make photocopies), during normal business hours, to such books and records.
6.6 Litigation Assistance. Following the Closing, from time to time upon Buyer’s reasonable written request, the Seller Parties shall reasonably cooperate with and assist Buyer (at Buyer’s sole cost and expense, except to the extent the Seller Parties are obligated to indemnify Buyer against such expenses hereunder) in defending any claim or lawsuit relating to the Company or the Seller Parties with respect to the period prior to the Closing or the operation of the Business by the Company or the Seller Parties prior to Closing.
6.7 Affiliated Entity Agreements. At or after the Closing, the Buyer shall have the option, in its sole discretion, to terminate the agreements set forth on Schedule 3.22 or amend such agreements to add a “most favored nation” provision satisfactory to the Buyer and its counsel.
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ARTICLE
VII
TAX MATTERS
7.1 Representations and Obligations Regarding Taxes. Sellers, jointly and severally, hereby represent and warrant to Buyer that:
(a) The Company has timely filed all Tax Returns that it has been required to file. All such Tax Returns were correct and complete in all material respects. All Taxes owed by the Company (whether or not shown on any Tax Return and whether or not any Tax Return was required) have been paid. The Company is not currently the beneficiary of any extension of time within which to file any Tax Return. No written claim has been made by any Tax Authority in a jurisdiction where the Company does not file Tax Returns that such entity is or may be subject to taxation by that jurisdiction. There are no Liens on any of the Properties of the Company that arose in connection with any failure (or alleged failure) to pay any Tax, except for Liens for Taxes not yet due.
(b) The Company has timely withheld and paid to the appropriate Tax Authority all Taxes required to have been withheld and paid in connection with amounts paid or owing to any Seller or any employee, independent contractor, creditor, manager, member or other third party.
(c) There is no dispute or claim concerning any Tax liability of the Company either claimed or raised by any Tax Authority. No issue relating to Taxes has been raised in writing by a Tax Authority during any pending audit or examination, and no issue relating to Taxes was raised in writing by a Tax Authority in any completed audit or examination, that would reasonably be expected to have any adverse Tax effect on the Company or Buyer after the Closing. The Company has delivered to Buyer correct and complete copies of all income Tax Returns and other Tax Returns filed by or with respect to the Company, and all examination reports and statements of deficiencies received by the Company from a Tax Authority or assessed against or agreed to by the Company, all with respect to Tax periods beginning on or after January 1, 2016.
(d) The Company has not waived any statute of limitations in respect of Taxes or agreed to any extension of time with respect to a Tax assessment or deficiency.
(e) The unpaid Taxes of the Company (i) did not, as of the most recent fiscal month end, exceed the reserve for Tax liability (other than any reserve for deferred Taxes established to reflect timing differences between book and Tax income) set forth on the face of the most recent balance sheet (rather than in any notes thereto) and (ii) do not exceed that reserve as adjusted for the passage of time through the Closing Date in accordance with the past custom and practice of the Company in filing its Tax Returns.
(f) The Company is not, nor has it ever been, a party to any joint venture, partnership or other arrangement or Contract that could be treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes, other than the Organizational Documents. The Company does not own, nor has it ever owned, any equity interest in any entity.
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(g) All material elections currently in effect with respect to Taxes affecting the Company are disclosed or attached to a Tax Return of the Company that has been disclosed to Buyer.
(h) All private letter rulings issued by the IRS to the Company and all closing agreements as described in Section 7121 of the Code (and any corresponding ruling or determination of, or any agreement with, any state, local or foreign Tax Authority) have been disclosed in Schedule 7.1, and there are no pending requests for any such rulings (or corresponding determinations or agreement).
(i) The Company will not be required to include any material items of income in, or exclude any material items of deduction from, taxable income for any taxable period (or portion thereof) ending after the Closing Date as a result of (i) any change in method of accounting for a taxable period ending on or prior to the Closing Date under Section 481(c) of the Code (or any corresponding or similar provision of state, local or foreign income Tax law); (ii) any “closing agreement” as described in Section 7121 of the Code (or any corresponding or similar provision of state, local or foreign income Tax law); (iii) any installment sale or open transaction made on or prior to the Closing Date; (iv) any prepaid amount received on or prior to the Closing Date; (v) the cash basis method of accounting or percentage of completion method of accounting; or (vi) an election under Section 108(i) of the Code.
(j) There are no Tax sharing or allocation agreements or similar written arrangements (including indemnity arrangements) with respect to or involving the Company, and, after the Closing Date, the Company will not be bound by any such Tax sharing or allocation agreements or similar arrangements entered into prior to the Closing or have any liability thereunder.
(k) The Company does not have any liability for the Taxes of any Person as a transferee or successor, by Contract, or otherwise.
(l) The Company does not have and has not at any time had a permanent establishment in any foreign country. The Company does not engage, and has not ever engaged, in a trade or business in any foreign country.
(m) The Company has not entered into any transaction identified as a “reportable transaction” for purposes of Treasury Regulations Sections 301.6011-4(b). If the Company has entered into any transaction such that, if the treatment claimed by it were to be disallowed, the transaction would constitute a substantial understatement of federal income tax within the meaning of Section 6662 of the Code, then it believes that it has either (i) substantial authority for the tax treatment of such transaction or (ii) disclosed on its Tax Returns the relevant facts affecting the tax treatment of such transaction.
(n) The Company is and always has been properly classified as a partnership for federal, state and local income Tax purposes.
(o) None of (i) the goodwill, (ii) the going concern value or (iii) the other intangible assets of the Company that would not be depreciable or amortizable but for Section 197 of the Code was held or used on or before August 10, 1993 by the Company, any Seller or any Person who will be related to Buyer, within the meaning of Section 197(f)(9)(C) of the Code, on and after the Closing.
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7.2 Indemnification for Taxes.
(a) Seller Parties shall, jointly and severally, indemnify Buyer and its Affiliates, including, after the Closing, the Company (each herein sometimes referred to as an “Indemnified Taxpayer”), against, and protect, save and hold harmless each Indemnified Taxpayer from, any and all Damages directly resulting from:
(i) any Taxes of the Company allocable to any period ending on or prior to the Closing Date or, as provided in Section 7.3(b), allocable to the pre-Closing portion of any period that begins on or before and ends after the Closing Date;
(ii) any Taxes of any other Person imposed on the Company (or Buyer as a result of the Company being a disregarded entity post-Closing) (A) as a result of any written Tax sharing or Tax allocation agreement in effect on or prior to the Closing Date, (B) as a transferee or successor, or otherwise under applicable Legal Requirements (which Taxes described in this clause (B) relate to an event or transaction occurring on or prior to the Closing Date), or (C) by reason of being a member, partner or similar owner of an equity interest in a partnership, limited liability company or other entity classified as a partnership pursuant to Treasury Regulation Section 301.7701-3 or any similar provision of state, local or foreign Legal Requirements;
(iii) the portion of any Transfer Taxes that are the responsibility of Sellers pursuant to Section 7.2(d); or
(iv) any breach of or failure to perform any representation, warranty, covenant or agreement in this Agreement relating to Taxes or Tax Returns.
(b) (i) If a written claim is made by any Tax Authority that, if successful, would result in the indemnification of an Indemnified Taxpayer, the Indemnified Taxpayer shall promptly notify Seller Representative in writing of such fact; provided that any failure to give such notice will not waive any rights of the Indemnified Taxpayer except to the extent the rights of the indemnifying party are actually materially prejudiced.
(ii) Seller Representative shall have the right to defend against any claim under subsection (b)(i) at Sellers’ expense and with counsel of Seller Representative’s choice so long as (A) Buyer is kept reasonably informed of the status and progress of such claim and related proceedings, (B) Buyer and Buyer’s counsel are allowed to participate at Buyer’s expense in such claim and related proceedings, (C) Seller Representative’s counsel with respect to such claim is approved by Buyer in its reasonable discretion and Seller Representative conducts the defense of the claim actively and diligently, and (D) if the applicable Indemnified Taxpayer is requested to pay the Tax claimed and sue for a refund, and if so requested by Buyer, Sellers shall have advanced to such Indemnified Taxpayer, on an interest free basis, the full amount such Indemnified Taxpayer is requested to pay. If any of the conditions in clauses (A) through (D) above is or becomes unsatisfied, then (x) Buyer and the applicable Indemnified Taxpayer may defend against, and consent to the entry of any judgment or enter into any settlement with respect to, the claim in any manner it may deem appropriate (and neither Buyer nor any Indemnified Taxpayer need consult with, or obtain any consent from, Sellers or Seller Representative in connection therewith), (y) Sellers will reimburse Buyer and the Indemnified Taxpayer promptly and periodically for the costs of defending against the claim (including reasonable attorneys’, accountants’ and experts’ fees and disbursements) and (z) Sellers will remain responsible for any Damages Buyer or any other Indemnified Taxpayer may suffer to the fullest extent provided in this Section 7.2.
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(iii) Seller Representative shall not be entitled to settle or to contest any claim relating to Taxes without the consent of Buyer, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed, if, in the good faith judgment of Buyer, the settlement of, or an adverse judgment with respect to, the claim would reasonably be expected to adversely affect any Indemnified Taxpayer.
(c) Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, the indemnification obligations of the Seller Parties under this Article VI shall survive the Closing until sixty (60) days following the end of the applicable statutes of limitations. With respect to any indemnification obligation for any Tax for which a Tax Authority asserts a claim within ninety (90) days before the end of the applicable statute of limitations, an Indemnified Taxpayer shall be treated as having provided timely notice to such Seller Party by providing written notice to Seller Representative on or before the ninetieth (90th) day after the Indemnified Taxpayer’s receipt of a written assertion of the claim by the Tax Authority.
(d) Sellers, on the one hand, and Buyer, on the other hand, shall divide evenly the financial responsibility for all transfer, documentary, sales, use, stamp, registration and other such Taxes and fees (including any penalties and interest) incurred in connection with this Agreement (“Transfer Taxes”), and Seller Representative will file all necessary Tax Returns and other documentation with respect to all such Transfer Taxes, and, if required by applicable Legal Requirements, Buyer will, and will cause its Affiliates to, join in the execution of any such Tax Returns and other documentation.
7.3 Additional Agreements.
(a) Sellers, on the one hand and Buyer, on the other hand, agree to cooperate fully, as and to the extent reasonably requested by the other Party, in connection with the filing of Tax Returns and any audit, litigation or other proceeding with respect to Taxes. Buyer and Seller Representative shall cooperate with each other in the conduct of any legal proceeding relating to Taxes involving the Company.
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(b) The Company shall be responsible, at the expense of Sellers, for preparing and filing, or causing to be prepared and filed, all Tax Returns of the Company with respect to Tax periods ending on or prior to the Closing Date, that have an initial due date (including duly-filed extensions) that is after the Closing Date. With respect to any such Tax Returns, the Company shall furnish a completed copy of such Tax Return to Buyer for Buyer’s review and comment not later than fifteen (15) days before the due date for filing such Tax Return (including extensions thereof). Any such Tax Return relating to federal income Taxes shall include an election meeting the requirements of Treasury Regulations section 1.754-1 that will apply to the tax year ending on the Closing Date (unless such election is already in effect for the Company). Buyer will file or cause the Company to file all other Company Tax Returns following the Closing. Seller Representative shall pay to the Company not less than five (5) days before the date on which Taxes are due (i) with respect to Tax periods ending on or before the Closing Date, the amount due with the filing of the Tax Return for such Tax period and (ii) with respect to Tax periods beginning on or before the Closing Date and ending after the Closing Date, the portion of the amount due with the filing of the Tax Return for such Tax period that relates to the portion of the taxable period ending on the Closing Date. For purposes of this Agreement, in the case of any period that begins on or before the Closing Date and ends after the Closing Date, any Tax based directly or indirectly on gross or net income or receipts, wages or other compensation or imposed in respect of specific transactions shall be allocated by assuming that the taxable period ended on the Closing Date, and any other Tax shall be allocated based on the number of days in the taxable period ending on the Closing Date divided by the total number of days in the taxable period.
(c) With regard to Tax Returns of the Company for Tax periods beginning on or after the Closing Date, if Buyer in good faith determines and notifies Seller Representative that applicable Legal Requirements require that Tax Returns be filed by the Company in a particular jurisdiction (even if the Company has not previously filed Tax Returns in such jurisdiction, or has not filed that type of Tax Return in such jurisdiction), Seller Representative shall cause the Company to prepare and to file such Tax Returns, at the Sellers’ expense, on a timely basis (or, if the due date for filing any such Tax Return has already passed as of such time, as promptly as practicable).
(d) If there is any dispute between Buyer and Sellers regarding this Section 7.3, whether or not a particular Tax Return is required by applicable Legal Requirements to be filed in accordance with this Section 7.3, which dispute remains unresolved after good faith efforts by such parties to negotiate a resolution of such dispute have failed over a period of thirty (30) days, the remaining unresolved issues shall be referred to the Accounting Referee to be resolved in the general manner set forth in Section 1.3(d).
ARTICLE VIII
INDEMNIFICATION MATTERS
8.1 Post-Closing Indemnity.
(a) Subject to the provisions of this Article VIII, from and after the Closing, Seller Parties shall, jointly and severally, indemnify and hold harmless Buyer and its Affiliates (including, after the Closing, the Company, but excluding Sellers), and their respective managers, directors, officers, employees, agents, representatives, advisors, successors and assigns (each, a “Buyer Indemnified Party” and collectively, the “Buyer Indemnified Parties”) from and against any and all Damages arising out of, resulting from or in any way related to the following:
(i) a breach of (or an alleged breach arising from an Indemnification Claim arising from an allegation by a third party that, if true, would be a breach of), or inaccuracy or misrepresentation in, any of the representations or warranties made by Sellers in this Agreement or any Collateral Agreement;
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(ii) a breach or default in performance by any Seller or the Company of any covenant or agreement of such Seller or Company contained in this Agreement or any Collateral Agreement;
(iii) any Funded Obligation of the Company that is not retired at Closing or otherwise taken into account in the calculation of the Closing Cash Payment pursuant to Section 2.2;
(iv) any pending or threatened Legal Proceedings disclosed or required to be disclosed on Schedule 3.6;
(v) the operations of the Company prior to the Closing Date;
(vi) the failure to register as a foreign company to conduct business in any state; or
(vii) any ERC payments for which the Company was not eligible.
(b) Subject to the provisions of this Article VII, from and after the Closing, Buyer shall indemnify and hold harmless the Sellers from and against any and all Damages arising out of, resulting from or in any way related to the following:
(i) a breach of, or inaccuracy in, any of the representations or warranties made by Buyer in this Agreement or any Collateral Agreement, or
(ii) a breach or default in performance by Buyer of any covenant or agreement of Buyer contained in this Agreement or any Collateral Agreement.
8.2 Survival of Representations and Warranties.
(a) The representations, warranties, agreements and indemnities of Buyer and Seller Parties set forth in this Agreement or in connection with the Transactions shall survive the Closing except as expressly provided in Section 8.2(b).
(b) The representations and warranties of Buyer and Sellers contained in Article III and Article IV or in the Collateral Agreements shall survive the Closing and continue until at 11:59 p.m. Eastern time on the date that is two (2) years following the Closing Date, after which time such representations and warranties shall terminate; provided that:
(i) the representations and warranties of Sellers set forth in Section 3.1 (Existence and Qualification), Section 3.2 (Authority, Approval and Enforceability), Section 3.3 (Capitalization and Company Records), Section 3.4 (No Seller Defaults or Consents), Section 3.5 (No Company or Other Defaults or Consents), Section 3.22 (Transactions with Affiliates), and Section 3.23 (Brokers or Finders’ Fees) shall survive the Closing indefinitely, and
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(ii) the representations and warranties of Sellers set forth in Section 3.7 (Employee Benefit Matters), Section 3.17 (Permits; Environmental Matters), Section 3.26 (Data Privacy & Security; HIPAA & Privacy Compliance) and Section 3.29 (Product Liability) shall survive until at 11:59 p.m. Eastern time on the date that is sixty (60) days following the expiration of the applicable statute of limitations (after giving effect to any extension or tolling thereof) with respect to the particular matter that is the subject matter thereof (the representations and warranties listed in subsections (i) and (ii), collectively, the “Fundamental Representations”; all other representations and warranties, the “Non-Fundamental Representations”) (in each of subparts (i)-(iii), the period between the Closing Date and such survival end date for such representation or matter, the “Survival Period”).
(c) Seller Representative shall receive notice in writing from Buyer of Buyer’s claim under said indemnity on or before expiration of the applicable Survival Period, and Buyer shall receive notice in writing from Seller Representative of any Seller’s claim under said indemnity on or before expiration of the applicable Survival Period. If any such claim is received by such Party in accordance with this Section 8.2(c) and otherwise in accordance with the procedures in Section 8.5, the relevant survival period of the representations and warranties applicable to the set of facts set forth in such claim shall be extended automatically to include any time period necessary until all claims with respect to such facts shall have been finally settled, decided or adjudicated.
(d) The covenants contained in this Agreement shall survive Closing according to their terms.
(e) The obligations of (i) Seller Parties to indemnify and hold harmless the Buyer Indemnified Parties and (ii) Buyer to indemnify and hold harmless Seller Parties, in each case of clauses (i) and (ii) foregoing, for any claim based on Fraud, shall not terminate.
(f) The limitations set forth in this Section 8.2 shall not apply to Fraud, or any breaches of or obligations to comply with any of the other provisions of this Agreement, regardless of whether any such breach or obligation also constitutes a breach or obligation under any of the provisions specifically listed in this Section 8.2.
8.3 Limitation on Liability.
(a) Materiality. For purposes of the indemnification contemplated by Section 8.1(a)(i) (including with respect to the determination of whether a breach has occurred and the calculation of Damages), all qualifications and exceptions contained in the Article III and Article VI representations and warranties relating to materiality, Material Adverse Effect or words of similar impact (but not specific dollar thresholds) shall be disregarded.
(b) Baskets.
(i) Seller Basket Related to Seller Non-Fundamental Representations. Seller Parties shall not be required to indemnify Buyer pursuant to, and shall not have any liability under, Section 8.1(a)(i) until the aggregate amount of all Damages for which the Seller Parties would, but for this Section 8.3(b)(i), be liable under this Article VIII exceeds on a cumulative basis an amount equal to $200,000.00 (the “Seller Basket”), in which case the Seller Parties shall be obligated to indemnify Buyer for all Damages including the Seller Basket amount; provided, however, that the Seller Basket shall not apply to any Damages related to any inaccuracy or breach of any Fundamental Representation, any provision of Article VII or any claim based on Fraud.
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(ii) Buyer Basket Related to Representations. Buyer shall not be required to indemnify any Seller pursuant to, and shall not have any liability under, Section 8.1(b)(i) until the aggregate amount of all Damages for which Buyer would, but for this Section 8.3(b)(ii), be liable under this Article VII exceeds on a cumulative basis an amount equal to the $200,000.00 (the “Buyer Basket”), in which case Buyer shall be obligated to indemnify the Sellers for all Damages including the Buyer Basket amount; provided, however, that the Buyer Basket shall not apply to any Damages related to any claim based on Fraud.
(c) Caps.
(i) Seller Cap. Seller Parties shall not be required to indemnify Buyer pursuant to, and shall not have any further liability under, Section 8.1(a)(i) once the aggregate amount of all payments made by or on behalf of Seller Parties in respect of the indemnification obligations under Section 8.1(a)(i) equals the Purchase Price (the “Seller Cap”); provided that this Section 8.3(c)(i) shall not apply to any Damages related to any inaccuracy or breach of any Fundamental Representation or any claim based on Fraud, and no such amounts related thereto shall be counted towards the Seller Cap.
(ii) Buyer Cap. Buyer shall not be required to indemnify any Seller pursuant to, and shall not have any further liability under, Section 8.1(b)(i), once the aggregate amount of all payments made by or on behalf of Buyer in respect of the indemnification obligations under Section 8.1(b)(i), equals the Purchase Price (the “Buyer Cap”); provided that this Section 8.3(c)(ii) shall not apply to any Damages related to any claim based on Fraud, and no such amounts related thereto shall be counted towards the Buyer Cap.
(d) Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, the remedies provided in Article VII and Article VIII shall be the exclusive monetary remedies of the Parties and their heirs, successors and assigns after the Closing with respect to a breach of, or inaccuracy in, any of the representations or warranties set forth in this Agreement, except for Fraud, in which case the Parties shall have all rights and remedies available under this Agreement and available under any applicable law; provided that this Section 8.3(d) shall not limit any action for specific performance or injunctive relief.
(e) Absent Fraud, Buyer may not recover for Damages from Seller Parties in excess of the Purchase Price. Except with respect to Fraud, in no event shall the indemnification obligations of Seller Parties for Damages incurred by the Buyer Indemnified Parties exceed an amount equal to the aggregate amount of the Purchase Price.
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8.4 Sources of Payment; Treatment of Payment.
(a) Sources of Payment.
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A. Subject to the limitations of this Article VIII, and other than with respect to any Fundamental Representations and a claim for Fraud, any indemnification of a Buyer Indemnified Party pursuant to Section 8.1(a)(i) shall be recovered from Seller Parties, jointly and severally, paid in accordance with Section 8.4(a)(i)(B) until such Damages have been paid in full.
B. All indemnification amounts payable to the Buyer Indemnified Parties shall be paid within ten (10) days after the determination thereof in accordance with the procedures in Section 8.6 by wire transfer of immediately available funds from Seller Parties to an account designated by Buyer
(ii) Indemnification Amounts Payable by Buyer. Any indemnification of Seller Parties pursuant to this Article VIII shall be effected by wire transfer of immediately available funds from Buyer, as applicable, to an account designated by the Seller Representative, within ten (10) days after the determination thereof.
(b) Any payment made pursuant to the indemnification obligations under this Article VIII shall be treated as an adjustment to the Purchase Price hereunder for Tax purposes, unless otherwise required by applicable Legal Requirements.
8.5 Claim Procedures.
(a) For purposes of this Section 8.5, a party making a claim for indemnity under Section 8.1 is hereinafter referred to as an “Indemnified Party” and the party against whom such claim is asserted is hereinafter referred to as the “Indemnifying Party.” Promptly after receipt by an Indemnified Party of notice of the assertion of a claim by a third party (a “Third Party Claim”) against it, such Indemnified Party shall give notice to the Indemnifying Party of the assertion of such Third Party Claim; provided that the failure to notify the Indemnifying Party will not relieve the Indemnifying Party of any liability that it may have to any Indemnified Party, except to the extent that the Indemnifying Party demonstrates that the defense of such Third Party Claim is prejudiced by the Indemnified Party’s failure to give such notice. If an Indemnified Party gives notice to the Indemnifying Party pursuant to Section 8.5(a) of the assertion of a Third Party Claim, then the Indemnifying Party shall be entitled to participate in the defense of such Third Party Claim and, to the extent that it wishes, to assume the defense of such Third Party Claim, with counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party. After notice from the Indemnifying Party to the Indemnified Party of its election to assume the defense of such Third Party Claim, the Indemnifying Party shall not, so long as it diligently conducts such defense, be liable to the Indemnified Party under this Article VIII or Article VII for any fees of other counsel or any other expenses with respect to the defense of such Third Party Claim, in each case, subsequently incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with the defense of such Third Party Claim, other than reasonable costs of investigation. If the Indemnifying Party assumes the defense of a Third Party Claim, then (i) such assumption will conclusively establish for purposes of this Agreement that the claims made in that Third Party Claim are within the scope of and subject to indemnification, and (ii) no compromise or settlement of such Third Party Claims may be effected by the Indemnifying Party without the Indemnified Party’s consent unless (A) there is no finding or admission of any violation of applicable Legal Requirements or any violation of the rights of any Indemnified Party; (B) the sole relief provided is monetary damages that are paid in full by the Indemnifying Party; and (C) the Indemnified Party has no liability with respect to such compromise or settlement. If notice is given to an Indemnifying Party of the assertion of any Third Party Claim and the Indemnifying Party does not, within ten (10) days after the Indemnified Party’s notice is given, give notice to the Indemnified Party of the Indemnifying Party’s election to assume the defense of such Third Party Claim, then the Indemnifying Party will be bound by any determination made in such Third Party Claim or any compromise or settlement effected by the Indemnified Party.
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(b) Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Indemnifying Party will not be entitled to assume (or retain, as applicable) control of such defense if (i) the claim for indemnification relates to or arises in connection with any criminal claim or action, indictment or allegation against the Indemnified Party, (ii) the Indemnifying Party fails to vigorously and continuously prosecute or defend such claim in good faith or fails to begin such prosecution or defense in a timely manner, or (iii) the claim for indemnification relates to or arises in connection with a Tax which is assessed or proposed to be assessed against Buyer or any of its Affiliates.
(c) With respect to any Third Party Claim subject to indemnification under this Article VIII: (i) both the Indemnified Party and the Indemnifying Party, as the case may be, shall keep the other Person fully informed of the status of such Third Party Claim and any related claims at all stages thereof where such Person is not represented by its own counsel, and (ii) the Parties agree (each at its own expense) to render to each other such assistance as they may reasonably require of each other and to cooperate in good faith with each other in order to ensure the proper and adequate defense of any Third Party Claim.
(d) In the event an Indemnified Party has a claim hereunder that does not involve a claim being asserted against or sought to be collected by a third party, the Indemnified Party shall with reasonable promptness send notice with respect to such claim to the Indemnifying Party. If the Indemnifying Party does not notify the Indemnified Party within thirty (30) calendar days from the date of receipt of such notice that the Indemnifying Party disputes such claim, the amount of such claim shall be conclusively deemed a liability of the Indemnifying Party hereunder. If the Indemnifying Party shall object in writing to any claim made in accordance with this Section 8.5(d), the Indemnified Party shall have fifteen (15) calendar days to respond in a written statement to the objection of the Indemnifying Party. If after such fifteen (15) calendar day period there remains a dispute as to any claim, the Parties shall attempt in good faith for thirty (30) calendar days to agree upon the rights of the respective Parties with respect to each of such claims. If the Parties should so agree, a memorandum setting forth such agreement shall be prepared and signed by all Parties. If the Parties do not so agree, the Parties will resolve the conflict in accordance with Section 11.3.
(e) Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent the provisions of this Section 8.5 conflict with the provisions of Article VII with respect to the matters covered therein, the provisions of Article VII shall govern.
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8.6 Other Indemnification Matters.
(a) The amount of any Damages payable by Seller Parties under this Article VIII or Article VII will be net of any amounts actually recovered by the Buyer Indemnified Party under applicable insurance policies or from any other Person alleged to be responsible therefor (net of the present value of any increase to insurance premiums, any reasonable attorneys’ fees, and other out of pocket costs or expenses incurred by such Buyer Indemnified Party in collecting such amount); provided that in no event shall any Buyer Indemnified Party be required to institute litigation or any similar proceeding in connection therewith. If the Buyer Indemnified Party receives any amounts under applicable insurance policies, or from any other Person alleged to be responsible for any Damages, subsequent to an indemnification payment by Seller Parties or Seller Representative, then Buyer shall promptly reimburse Seller Representative for any payment made or expense incurred by Seller Parties or Seller Representative in connection with providing such indemnification payment up to the amount received by the Buyer Indemnified Party, net of the present value of any increase to insurance premiums, any reasonable attorneys’ fees, and other out of pocket costs or expenses incurred by such Buyer Indemnified Party in collecting such amount.
(b) Any Damages for which any Person is entitled to indemnification under this Article VIII or Article VII shall be determined without duplication of recovery by reason of the state of facts giving rise to such Damages constituting a breach of more than one representation, warranty or covenant. No Person shall be entitled to indemnification under this Agreement for any Damages arising from a breach of any representation, warranty or covenant set forth herein (and the amount of any Damages incurred in respect of such breach shall not be included in the calculation of any limitations on indemnification set forth herein) if such Damages were already taken into account in calculating the final Closing Cash Payment as provided in Section 1.4.
(c) If a Seller Party fails to pay any amounts that they are obligated to pay to Buyer under this Agreement, including any amounts that they are obligated to pay pursuant to the indemnification obligations set forth in this Article VIII, then Buyer may, in addition to any other rights and remedies that may be available to it, set off all or any portion of such amounts against any amounts due and owing from Buyer or its Affiliates (including the Company) to the Seller Parties (including under the Collateral Agreements or with respect to any Earn-Out Payment, Bonus, or Closing Shares). Any amounts so set off shall be deemed to have been paid to Seller Parties as of the date on which written demand for payment of the amount in question was provided to Seller Representative. The exercise of such right of set off in good faith, whether or not ultimately determined to be justified, will not constitute a breach or default under this Agreement or any other Collateral Agreements.
(d) The waiver of any closing condition based on the accuracy of any representation or warranty, or on the performance of or compliance with any covenant or obligation, will not affect the right to indemnification, payment of Damages, or other remedy based on such representations, warranties, covenants and obligations.
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ARTICLE IX
CLOSING CONDITIONS
9.1 Conditions to Obligations of All Parties. The obligations of Buyer, Sellers and the Company to effect the Closing and to consummate the Transactions are subject to the satisfaction (or, if permitted by applicable law, waiver in writing by Buyer) of the following further conditions:
(a) There shall not be in effect any law or order of a Governmental Authority of competent jurisdiction in the United States directing that the Transactions not be consummated as provided herein or which has the effect of rendering it impossible or illegal to consummate the Transactions.
9.2 Conditions to Obligations of Buyer. The obligations of Buyer to effect the Closing and to consummate the Transactions are subject to the satisfaction (or, if permitted by applicable law, waiver in writing by Buyer) of the following further conditions:
(a) the representations and warranties of the Seller Parties contained in Article III shall be true, correct and complete in all material respects (other than those representations and warranties that are qualified by materiality or Material Adverse Effect or similar qualification, which shall be true, correct and complete in all respects) both as of the date of this Agreement and as of the Closing, other than such representations and warranties that are made as of a specified date, which representations and warranties shall be true, correct and complete as of such date;
(b) the Company and Seller Parties shall have performed and complied in all material respects with all covenants required to be performed or complied with by the Company or the Sellers under this Agreement on or prior to the Closing Date;
(c) since the date hereof, there shall not have occurred a Material Adverse Effect;
(d) Buyer shall have obtained immediately available funds in respect of financing sufficient to consummate the Transactions contemplated by this Agreement, on terms acceptable to Buyer in its sole discretion;
(e) Buyer shall have completed any and all due diligence or any other requirements required for it to merge with or be acquired by a third-party;
(f) Buyer shall have entered into and shall close upon (no later than the Closing Date) a Business Combination Agreement or other agreement (“BCA”) whereby the Buyer shall merge with or otherwise combine with or be purchased by another third party entity, including a closing condition in the BCA whereby the Buyer or its successor entity is listed on a United States national stock exchange;
(g) The SEC has approved the transaction described in Section 9.2(f);
(h) The two year audit (2021/2022) of the financial statements of the Company and the PCAOB audit reviews have been completed and are satisfactory to the Buyer;
(i) at the Closing, Sellers shall have delivered to Buyer a certificate of an authorized officer of Seller Representative, dated as of the Closing Date, in form and substance reasonable acceptable to Buyer, to the effect that the conditions specified in Sections 9.2(a), 9.2(b) and 9.2(c) have been satisfied (the “Seller Representative Closing Certificate”);
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(j) the Company shall have registered to do business as a foreign company with the Secretary of State or other agency responsible for such matters in all states in where it has state licenses and shall be in good standing.
9.3 Conditions to Obligations of Sellers. The obligations of Sellers to effect the Closing and to consummate the Transactions are subject to the satisfaction (or, if permitted by applicable law, waiver in writing by Seller Representative) of the following further conditions:
(a) the representations and warranties of the Buyer contained in Article IV of this Agreement shall be true, correct and complete in all material respects (other than those representations and warranties that are qualified by materiality or material adverse effect or similar qualification, which shall be true, correct and complete in all respects) both as of the date of this Agreement and as of the Closing, other than such representations and warranties that are made as of a specified date, which representations and warranties shall be true, correct and complete as of such date;
(b) Buyer shall have performed and complied in all material respects with all covenants required to be performed or complied with by it under this Agreement on or prior to the Closing Date; and
(c) at the Closing, Buyer shall have delivered to Seller Representative a certificate of an authorized officer of Buyer, dated as of the Closing Date, in form and substance reasonably acceptable to Seller Representative, to the effect that the conditions specified in Sections 9.3(a) and 9.3(b) have been satisfied (the “Buyer Closing Certificate”).
ARTICLE
X
TERMINATION
10.1 Termination. This Agreement may only be terminated at any time prior to the Closing under the following circumstances:
(a) By the mutual written consent of Sellers and Buyer;
(b) By either the Sellers or Buyer upon written notice to the other party, if the transactions contemplated by this Agreement have not been consummated on or before September 30, 2023 (the “End Date”); provided, however, that the right to terminate this Agreement pursuant to this Section 10.1(b) shall not be available to any party whose material breach of any representation, warranty, covenant, or agreement set forth in this Agreement has been the principal cause of, or primarily resulted in, the failure of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement to be consummated on or before the End Date;
(c) by Buyer by written notice to the Seller Representative if there has been a material breach, inaccuracy in, or failure to perform any representation, warranty, covenant, or agreement made by Sellers pursuant to this Agreement that would give rise to the failure of any of the conditions specified in Section 9.2, and such breach, inaccuracy, or failure is incapable of being cured by the End Date or, if capable of being so cured, has not been cured by Sellers by the earlier of (i) the End Date or (ii) ten days after the Seller Representative’s receipt of written notice of such breach, inaccuracy, or failure from Buyer; provided, that there is not then a material breach, inaccuracy in, or failure to perform any representation, warranty, covenant, or agreement made by Buyer pursuant this Agreement that would give rise to the failure of any of the conditions specified in Section 9.3;
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(d) by Sellers by written notice to Buyer if there has been a material breach, inaccuracy in, or failure to perform any representation, warranty, covenant, or agreement made by Buyer pursuant to this Agreement that would give rise to the failure of any of the conditions specified in Section 6.3 and such breach, inaccuracy, or failure is incapable of being cured by the End Date or, if capable of being so cured, has not been cured by Buyer by the earlier of (i) the End Date or (ii) ten days after Buyer’s receipt of written notice of such breach, inaccuracy, or failure from the Company; provided, that there is not then a material breach, inaccuracy in, or failure to perform any representation, warranty, covenant, or agreement made by Sellers pursuant this Agreement that would give rise to the failure of any of the conditions specified in Section 6.2; or
(e) by Buyer or Sellers in the event that there shall be any Legal Requirement that makes consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement illegal or otherwise prohibited.
(f) By Buyer in the event the closing condition required by Section 9.2(f) is not reasonably expected to occur.
10.2 Effect of Termination. In the event of termination of this Agreement in accordance with this Article X, this Agreement shall forthwith become void and there shall be no liability on the part of any party hereto except:
(a) As set forth in this Article X and Article XI, each of which shall survive termination of this Agreement and remain in full force and effect in accordance with their terms; and
(b) that nothing herein shall relieve any Party hereto from liability for any willful breach of any provision of this Agreement or Fraud prior to termination. For purposes of this Section 10.2, “willful” shall mean a breach that is a consequence of an act undertaken by the breaching party with the actual knowledge that the taking of such act would, or would be reasonably expected to, cause a breach of this Agreement.
ARTICLE XI
MISCELLANEOUS
11.1 Costs and Expenses. Each Party shall bear such Party’s own expenses incurred in connection with the negotiation, preparation, execution and Closing of this Agreement and the Transactions, including financial advisors’, attorneys’, accountants’, brokers’, other professional fees and expenses; provided that Sellers shall be responsible for and shall discharge all Company Transaction Expenses (it being the Parties’ agreement that the Company shall not bear or otherwise be liable for any such expenses, except as otherwise stated above).
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11.2 Notices. Any notice, request, instruction, correspondence or other document to be given hereunder by any Party to another (herein collectively called “Notice”) shall be in writing and delivered personally or mailed through a nationally recognized overnight delivery service that guarantees next day delivery, as follows:
| If to Buyer: | Danam Health, Inc. |
| 100 Whitaker Road | |
| Lutz, FL 33549 | |
| Attention: Prashant Patel | |
| Email: patel@danamhealth.com | |
| With a copy (which shall not constitute notice) to: | |
| Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP | |
101 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Suite 900 Washington District of Columbia 20001 | |
| Email: andy.tucker@nelsonmullins.com | |
| If to Sellers: | Wellgistics LLC |
| 491 N. Bluff Street, Suite 106 | |
| St. George, UT 84770 | |
| Attention: Brian Norton | |
| Email: bnorton@wellgistics.com | |
| With a copy (which shall not constitute notice) to: | |
| Edmunds Law | |
| 1760 E Pecos Road, Suite 332 | |
| Gilbert, AZ 85295 | |
| Attention: Douglas Edmunds | |
| Email: doug@edmundslawaz.com |
Each of the addresses for Notice purposes may be changed by providing appropriate notice hereunder. Notice given by personal delivery shall be effective upon actual receipt. Notice given by through a nationally recognized overnight delivery service that guarantees next day delivery shall be effective upon the Business Day following its delivery to such service in time for next day delivery (a party refusing to accept delivery of the notice shall not invalidate such notice). Anything to the contrary contained herein notwithstanding, notices to any Party shall not be deemed effective with respect to such Party until such Notice would, but for this sentence, be effective both as to such Party and as to all other Persons to whom copies are provided above to be given.
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11.3 Venue; Governing Law; Jury Trial Waiver.
(a) Venue for Dispute Resolution. Except as set forth in Section 11.3(d) of this Agreement, any claim or other controversy, claim or dispute, whether based on contract, tort, statute or any other legal or equitable theory, arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby (“Dispute”) shall be settled by arbitration located in the State of Delaware as further described in Section 11.3(d). Each of the Parties expressly submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of such arbitration and waives any claim of improper jurisdiction or lack of venue in connection with any claim or controversy that may be brought in connection with this Agreement. Each Party hereby agrees that such arbitration conducted in the State of Delaware, shall have in personam jurisdiction with respect to such Party, and such Party hereby submits to the personal jurisdiction of such proceeding.
(b) Governing Law. THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DOMESTIC LAWS OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE, WITHOUT GIVING EFFECT TO ANY CHOICE OF LAW OR CONFLICTING PROVISION OR RULE (WHETHER OF THE STATES OF MISSOURI OR KANSAS OR ANY OTHER JURISDICTION) THAT WOULD CAUSE THE LAWS OF ANY JURISDICTION OTHER THAN THE STATE OF DELAWARE TO BE APPLIED.
(c) Waiver of Jury Trial. EACH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT IT MAY LEGALLY AND EFFECTIVELY DO SO, TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY SUIT, ACTION OR PROCEEDING ARISING HEREUNDER.
(d) Arbitration. Any controversy, claim or dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement, shall be settled by binding arbitration in the State of Delaware if it cannot first be resolved through good faith negotiations for at least thirty (30) days. Such arbitration shall be conducted in accordance with the then prevailing commercial arbitration rules of JAMS/Endispute (“JAMS”), with the following exceptions if in conflict: (a) one arbitrator shall be chosen by JAMS; (b) each party to the arbitration will pay its pro rata share of the expenses and fees of the arbitrator, together with other expenses of the arbitration incurred or approved by the arbitrator; and (c) arbitration may proceed in the absence of any party if written notice (pursuant to the JAMS’ rules and regulations) of the proceedings has been given to such party. The parties agree to abide by all decisions and awards rendered in such proceedings. Such decisions and awards rendered by the arbitrator shall be final and conclusive and may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof as a basis of judgment and of the issuance of execution for its collection. All such controversies, claims or disputes shall be settled in this manner in lieu of any action at law or equity; provided however, that nothing in this subsection shall be construed as precluding the bringing an action for injunctive relief or other equitable relief. The arbitrator shall not have the right to award punitive damages or speculative damages to either party and shall not have the power to amend this Agreement. The arbitrator shall be required to follow applicable law. If for any reason this arbitration clause becomes not applicable, then each Party, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, hereby irrevocably waives all right to trial by jury as to any issue relating hereto in any action, proceeding or counterclaim arising out of or relating to this Agreement or any other matter involving the Parties hereto.
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11.4 Severability. Should a court or other body of competent jurisdiction determine that any term or provision of this Agreement is excessive in scope or duration or is illegal, invalid or unenforceable, then the parties agree that such term or provision shall not be voided or made unenforceable, but rather shall be modified so as to be valid, legal and enforceable to the maximum extent possible, under the purposes stated in the preceding sentence and with applicable law, and all other terms and provisions of this Agreement shall remain valid and fully enforceable.
11.5 Survival. Any provision of this Agreement which contemplates performance or the existence of obligations after the Closing Date, and any and all representations and warranties set forth in this Agreement, shall not be deemed to be merged into or waived by the execution and delivery of the instruments executed at the Closing, but shall expressly survive the Closing and shall be binding upon the Party or Parties obligated thereby in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, subject to any limitations expressly set forth in this Agreement.
11.6 Entire Agreement; Amendments and Waivers. This Agreement, together with all exhibits and schedules attached to this Agreement, constitutes the entire agreement between and among the Parties pertaining to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements, understandings, negotiations and discussions, whether oral or written, of the Parties, and there are no warranties, representations or other agreements between the Parties in connection with the subject matter hereof except as set forth specifically in or contemplated by this Agreement. No supplement, modification or waiver of this Agreement shall be binding unless executed in writing by the party to be bound thereby. No waiver of any of the provisions of this Agreement shall be deemed or shall constitute a waiver of any other provision hereof (regardless of whether similar), nor shall any such waiver constitute a continuing waiver unless otherwise expressly provided.
11.7 Binding Effect and Assignment. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Parties and their respective permitted successors and assigns; but neither this Agreement nor any of the rights, benefits or obligations hereunder shall be assigned, by operation of law or otherwise, by any Party without the prior written consent of the other party, provided that nothing in this Agreement shall prohibit the assignment of Buyer’s rights and obligations to any direct or indirect subsidiary, or any Person in connection with any disposition or transfer of all or any portion of Buyer, the Company or their respective businesses in any form of transaction, or prohibit the assignment of Buyer’s rights (but not obligations) to any lender. Nothing in this Agreement, express or implied, is intended to confer upon any person or entity other than the Parties and their respective permitted successors and assigns, any rights, benefits or obligations hereunder.
11.8 Remedies. The rights and remedies provided by this Agreement are cumulative, and the use of any one right or remedy by any Party shall not preclude or constitute a waiver of its right to use any or all other remedies. Such rights and remedies are given in addition to any other rights and remedies a Party may have by law, statute or otherwise.
11.9 Exhibits and Schedules. The exhibits and Schedules referred to in this Agreement are attached to this Agreement and incorporated in this Agreement by this reference.
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11.10 Multiple Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. Delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page to this Agreement by facsimile, .pdf or other electronic means shall be effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart to the Agreement.
11.11 References and Construction.
(a) Whenever required by the context, and is used in this Agreement, the singular number shall include the plural and pronouns and any variations thereof shall be deemed to refer to the masculine, feminine, neuter, singular or plural, as the identification of the Person may require. References to monetary amounts, specific named statutes and GAAP are intended to be and shall be construed as references to United States dollars, statutes of the United States of the stated name and U.S. GAAP, respectively, unless the context otherwise requires. When appearing in this Agreement, the words “include,” “includes” and “including” shall be deemed to be followed by the words “without limitation” (whether or not they are in fact followed by such words) or words of like import. The words “hereto,” “herein,” “hereof,” and “hereunder,” and words of similar import, when used in this Agreement, refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular provision of this Agreement.
(b) The provisions of this Agreement shall be construed according to their fair meaning and neither for nor against any Party irrespective of which party caused such provisions to be drafted, and no rule of strict construction shall be applied against any party. Each Party acknowledges that it has been represented by an attorney in connection with the preparation and execution of this Agreement.
11.12 Attorneys’ Fees. Except as otherwise provided in Section 1.4, Article VII or Article VIII in the event any suit or other legal proceeding is brought for the enforcement of any of the provisions of this Agreement, Parties agree that the prevailing Party or Parties shall be entitled to recover from the other Party or Parties upon final judgment on the merits reasonable attorneys’ fees, including reasonable attorneys’ fees for any appeal, and costs incurred in bringing such suit or proceeding.
11.13 Time of Essence. With regard to all dates and time periods set forth or referred to in this Agreement, time is of the essence.
11.14 Appointment of Seller Representative.
(a) Designation. Seller Representative is hereby designated by each Seller to serve as the representative of Sellers with respect to the matters set forth in this Agreement to be performed by Seller Representative.
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(b) Authority. By the approval of this Agreement, Sellers hereby irrevocably constitute and appoint Seller Representative as the representative, agent, proxy and attorney-in-fact for each Seller for all purposes authorized under this Agreement, including the full power and authority on Sellers’ behalf (i) to consummate the Transactions; (ii) to pay Seller Representative’s expenses incurred in connection with the negotiation and performance of this Agreement (whether incurred on or after the date hereof); (iii) to disburse any funds received hereunder to such Seller and each other Seller; (iv) to endorse and deliver any certificates or instruments representing the Purchased Interests and execute such further instruments of assignment as Buyer shall reasonably request; (v) to negotiate, execute and deliver on behalf of such Seller any amendment or waiver hereto; (vi) (A) to dispute or refrain from disputing, on behalf of such Seller relative to any amounts to be received by such Seller under this Agreement or any agreements contemplated hereby, any claim made by Buyer under this Agreement or other agreements contemplated hereby, (B) to negotiate and compromise, on behalf of such Seller, any dispute that may arise under, and exercise or refrain from exercising any remedies available under, this Agreement or any other agreement contemplated hereby, and (C) to execute, on behalf of such Seller, any settlement agreement, release or other document with respect to such dispute or remedy; (vii) to engage attorneys, accountants, agents or consultants on behalf of Sellers in connection with this Agreement or any other agreement contemplated hereby and paying any fees related thereto; (viii) to take all other actions to be taken by or on behalf of such Seller in connection herewith including any action to enforce the rights of such Seller hereunder; and (ix) to do each and every act and exercise any and all rights which such Seller or Sellers collectively are permitted or required to do or exercise under this Agreement or any other agreement contemplated hereby. Each Seller agrees that such agency and proxy are coupled with an interest, are therefore irrevocable without the consent of Seller Representative and shall survive the death, incapacity, bankruptcy, dissolution or liquidation of any Seller. All decisions and actions by Seller Representative (to the extent authorized by this Agreement) shall be binding upon both Sellers, and no Seller shall have the right to object, dissent, protest or otherwise contest the same.
(c) Authority; Indemnification. Each Seller agrees that Buyer shall be entitled to rely on any action taken by Seller Representative, on behalf of such Seller, pursuant to Section 11.14(b) (an “Authorized Action”), and that each Authorized Action shall be binding on each Seller as fully as if such Seller had taken such Authorized Action. Each Seller hereby severally, for itself only and not jointly and severally, agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Seller Representative against all fees, costs, expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees), judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement actually and reasonably incurred by Seller Representative in connection with any action, suit or proceeding to which Seller Representative is made a party by reason of the fact it is or was acting as Seller Representative pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.
(d) Exculpation. Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, Seller Representative shall not have any (i) obligation under this Agreement except for its express obligations under Sections 1.4 or 2.5 or (ii) liability under this Agreement. Seller Representative shall not have by reason of this Agreement a fiduciary relationship in respect of any Seller, except in respect of amounts received on behalf of such Seller. Seller Representative shall not be liable to any Seller for any action taken or omitted by it or any agent employed by it hereunder or under any other document entered into in connection herewith, except that Seller Representative shall not be relieved of any liability imposed by applicable law for willful misconduct. Seller Representative and its Representatives shall not be liable to Sellers for any apportionment or distribution of payments made by Seller Representative in good faith, and if any such apportionment or distribution is subsequently determined to have been made in error the sole recourse of any Seller to whom payment was due, but not made, shall be to recover from other Sellers any payment in excess of the amount to which they are determined to have been entitled. Seller Representative shall not be required to make any inquiry concerning either the performance or observance of any of the terms, provisions or conditions of this Agreement. Neither Seller Representative nor any agent employed by it shall incur any liability to any Seller relating to the performance of its other duties hereunder, except for actions or omissions constituting willful misconduct.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed the Agreement as of the date first set forth above.
| BUYER: | ||
| DANAM HEALTH, INC. | ||
| By: | /s/ Prashant Patel | |
| Name: | Prashant Patel | |
| Title: | Director | |
| COMPANY | ||
| WELLGISTICS LLC | ||
| By: | ||
| Name: | Brian Norton | |
| Title: | CEO | |
| SELLER REPRESENTATIVE | ||
| Brian Norton | ||
| SELLERS | ||
| STRATEGIX GLOBAL LLC | ||
| By: | ||
| Name: | Brian Norton | |
| Title: | Manager | |
| JOUSKA HOLDINGS LLC | ||
| By: | ||
| Name: | Drew Warthen | |
| Title: | Manager | |
| NOMAD CAPITAL LLC | ||
| By: | ||
| Name: | T Scott Madsen | |
| Title: | Manager | |
[Signature Page to Membership Interest Purchase Agreement]
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed the Agreement as of the date first set forth above.
| BUYER: | ||
| DANAM HEALTH, INC. | ||
| By: | ||
| Name: | ||
| Title: | ||
| COMPANY | ||
| WELLGISTICS LLC | ||
| By: | ||
| Name: | Brian Norton | |
| Title: | CEO | |
| SELLER REPRESENTATIVE | ||
| /s/ Brian Norton | ||
| Brian Norton | ||
| SELLERS | ||
| STRATEGIX GLOBAL LLC | ||
| By: | /s/ Brian Norton | |
| Name: | Brian Norton | |
| Title: | Manager | |
| JOUSKA HOLDINGS LLC | ||
| By: | /s/ Drew Warthen | |
| Name: | Drew Warthen | |
| Title: | Manager | |
| NOMAD CAPITAL LLC | ||
| By: | /s/ T Scott Madsen | |
| Name: | T Scott Madsen | |
| Title: | Manager | |
[Signature Pages to Membership Interest Purchase Agreement]
| SELLER OWNERS | |
| /s/ David Madsen | |
| David Madsen | |
| /s/ Stephen Madsen | |
| Stephen Madsen | |
| /s/ Brian Norton | |
| Brian Norton | |
| /s/ Drew Warthen | |
| Drew Warthen | |
| /s/ T. Scott Madsen | |
| T. Scott Madsen |
[Signature Pages to Membership Interest Purchase Agreement]
ANNEX 1
CERTAIN DEFINITIONS
The following terms, as used in this Agreement, have the following meanings:
“2023 EBITDA Target” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.5(a)(i) of this Agreement.
“2023 Earn-Out Period” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.5(a)(i) of this Agreement.
“2023 Gross Revenue Target” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.5(a)(i) of this Agreement.
“2023 Targets” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.5(a)(i) of this Agreement.
“2024 EBITDA Target” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.5(a)(ii) of this Agreement.
“2024 Earn-Out Period” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.5(a)(ii) of this Agreement.
“2024 Gross Revenue Target” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.5(a)(ii) of this Agreement.
“2024 Targets” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.5(a)(ii) of this Agreement.
“2025 EBITDA Target” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.5(a)(iii) of this Agreement.
“2025 Earn-Out Period” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.5(a)(iii) of this Agreement.
“2025 Gross Revenue Target” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.5(a)(iii) of this Agreement.
“2025 Targets” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.5(a)(iii) of this Agreement.
“Accounting Principles” means the accounting principles, practices and methodologies set forth in Part 1 of Schedule 1.3.
“Adjustment Calculation” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.3 of this Agreement.
“Affiliate” means, with respect to any Person, any other Person controlling, controlled by or under common control with such Person. For purposes of this definition, the term “control” (including the terms “controlling,” “controlled by” and “under common control with”) means the possession, directly or indirectly, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management or policies of a Person, whether through the ownership of voting securities, by contract or otherwise, and such “control” will be presumed if the first Person owns five percent (5%) or more of the voting capital stock or other ownership interests, directly or indirectly, of such other Person.
“Affiliated Group” means any affiliated group within the meaning of Section 1504(a) of the Code or any similar group defined under a similar provision of state, local or foreign law.
“Agreement” has the meaning set forth in the Preamble.
“Authorized Action” has the meaning set forth in Section 10.14(c) of this Agreement.
“Balance Sheet Date” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.8(a) of this Agreement.
“BCA” has the meaning set forth in Section 9.2(f).
“BDO” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.4(b) of this Agreement.
“Bonus Payments” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.6(a) of this Agreement.
“Business” has the meaning set forth in Recitals.
“Business Day” means any day of the year on which national banking institutions in New York are open to the public for conducting business and are not required or authorized to close.
“Buyer” has the meaning set forth in the Preamble.
“Buyer Basket” has the meaning set forth in Section 7.3(b)(ii) of this Agreement.
“Buyer Cap” has the meaning set forth in Section 7.3(c)(ii) of this Agreement.
“Buyer Closing Certificate” has the meaning set forth in Section 8.3(c) of this Agreement.
“Buyer Indemnified Party(ies)” has the meaning set forth in Section 7.1(a) of this Agreement.
“Buyer Shares” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.5(a) of this Agreement.
“Cash” means all cash reflected on the consolidated balance sheet (before taking into account the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby) and cash equivalents, in each case, determined in accordance with GAAP. For the avoidance of doubt, Cash shall (a) be calculated net of issued but uncleared checks and drafts written or issued, (b) include checks and drafts deposited for the account of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, (c) exclude any bank overdrafts, (d) exclude any Restricted Cash and (e) be net of any rebates.
“Closing” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.1 of this Agreement.
“Closing Cash Payment” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.2 of this Agreement.
“Closing Date” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.1 of this Agreement.
“Closing Date Cash” means, as of the Effective Time, all Cash held by the Company less the amount of all Required Cash.
“Closing Date Company Expenses” means the Company Transaction Expenses unpaid as of the Effective Time.
“Closing Date Debt” means all Debt of the Company outstanding as of the Effective Time.
“Closing Estimates” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.3 of this Agreement.
“Closing Net Working Capital” means the Net Working Capital as of the Effective Time.
“Closing Payment” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.2(c) of this Agreement.
“Closing Shares” means shares of capital stock of Buyer with a value of $3,000,000 at the Closing, and issued at a 20% discount.
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| Annex 1 |
| Certain Definitions |
“Code” means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
“Collateral Agreements” means any or all of the exhibits to this Agreement and any and all other agreements, instruments or documents required or expressly provided under this Agreement to be executed and delivered in connection with the Transactions.
“Company” has the meaning set forth in the Preamble.
“Company Financial Statements” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.8(a) of this Agreement.
“Company Information” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.3(f) of this Agreement.
“Company Intellectual Property” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.15(a) of this Agreement.
“Company Transaction Expenses” means the total aggregate amount of (i) expenses incurred by the Company (for itself and on behalf of Seller Parties) in connection with the negotiation, preparation, execution and closing of this Agreement and the Transactions, including financial advisors’, attorneys’, accountants’, brokers’ and other professional fees and expenses, (ii) the cost of the D&O Tail; (iii) any fees and expenses associated with obtaining necessary or appropriate waivers, consents or approvals of third parties (including any Governmental Authorities) on behalf of the Company or the Sellers, (iv) any fees and expenses associated with obtaining the release and termination of any Liens (other than fees and expenses included in Debt), (v) all transaction bonus, discretionary bonus, change-of-control, success, sale, “stay-around,” retention or similar bonuses or payments to current or former directors, officers, managers, employees and consultants paid as a result of or in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby, and (vi) any severance obligations, or any unpaid bonus, sales commissions or similar payments related to any pre-Closing activity, provided, that for items (v) and (vi), any such amounts shall include the employer’s portion of any payroll Taxes and similar Taxes; and (B) deferred costs, fees, disbursements and expenses of managers of the Company.
“Confidential Information” means confidential data and confidential information (whether or not specifically labeled or identified as “confidential”), in any form or medium, relating to the business, products or services of the Company (which does not rise to the status of a Trade Secret under applicable law) which is or has been disclosed to any Seller or Seller Owner or of which any Seller or Seller Owner became aware as a consequence of or through such Seller’s or Seller Owner’s employment with or ownership of the Company and which has value to the Company and is not generally known to the competitors of the Company. Confidential Information includes the following: (i) internal business information (including information relating to strategic and staffing plans and practices, business, training, marketing, promotional and sales plans and practices, cost, rate and pricing structures and accounting and business methods), (ii) identities of, individual requirements of, specific contractual arrangements with, and information about, the vendors, distributors, customers, independent contractors or other business relations of the Company and their confidential information, (iii) trade secrets, know-how, compilations of data and analyses, techniques, systems, research, records, reports, manuals, documentation, data and data bases relating thereto and (iv) inventions, innovations, improvements, developments, methods, designs, analyses, drawings, reports and all similar or related information (whether or not patentable). Notwithstanding the foregoing, Confidential Information shall not include any data or information that (1) has been voluntarily disclosed to the general public by the Company or its Affiliates, (2) has been independently developed and disclosed to the general public by others, or (3) otherwise enters the public domain through lawful means.
“Contaminants” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.15(j) of this Agreement.
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| Annex 1 |
| Certain Definitions |
“Contracts” means, when described as being those of or applicable to any Person, any and all, whether in writing or oral, contracts, agreements, commitments, franchises, understandings, arrangements, leases, licenses, registrations, mortgages, bonds, notes, guaranties or other undertakings to which such Person is a party or to which or by which such Person or the property of such Person is subject or bound, excluding any Permits.
“Copyright” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.15(a)(iii) of this Agreement.
“Covered Person” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.3(e) of this Agreement.
“D&O Tail” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.3(l) of this Agreement.
“Damages” means any and all damages, liabilities, obligations, penalties, fines, levies, imposts, duties, charges, forfeitures, confiscation or cancellation of Permits, rights or entitlements, Liens, settlements, judgments, deficiencies, losses, costs, penalties, wages, liquidated damages, expenses and assessments (including income and other Taxes), interest, penalties and reasonable attorneys’, accountants’ and experts’ fees and disbursements, court costs, consultants’ fees and costs of litigation, consequential, special and incidental damages, diminution in value, lost profits, and loss in value based on multiple of earnings, and expenses incurred in investigating or defending any of the foregoing or incurred by any Indemnitee in asserting any of its rights and remedies under this Agreement or any Collateral Agreements.
“Data Privacy and Security Laws” means any applicable state, federal and international Legal Requirements, administrative decisions applicable to Company or common law relating to privacy, security, data protection, and access, collection, creation, disclosure, maintenance, transmission and use of personally identifiable information and Protected Health Information (as defined by HIPAA) by Company, including, without limitation, those governing (i) the proper access, use, creation, collection, recording, storing, off-shoring, altering, retrieving, transferring, disclosing or otherwise processing (whether authorized or unauthorized) personally identifiable information, including information that can reasonably be used, alone or with publicly-available information, to identify an individual (e.g., customer name, street address, telephone number, or e-mail addresses in combination with banking, credit card or other financial and payment information, social security numbers, driver’s license numbers or biometric data), (ii) required notification to individuals, Governmental Authorities, and media upon unauthorized access, disclosure, or other misuse of personal data, and (iii) the administrative, technical, or physical controls that protect personally identifiable information from unauthorized access, use, and disclosure. Data Privacy and Security Laws shall also specifically include, as applicable, (A) the Payment Card Industry Standard (PCI DSS), which ensures the security of credit card transactions and related personal financial information, even in jurisdictions where PCI DSS has not been expressly adopted by the legislature, (B) HIPAA, (C) to the extent NIST is the industry standard or where HIPAA defers a standard to NIST, the standards promulgated by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) as it relates to the protection and security of personal data, (D) the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act and related regulations (“GLBA”), (E) Federal Trade Commission Act (“FTC Act”) and related regulations, (F) the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (“FERPA”) and related regulations, (G) the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (“COPPA”) and related regulations, (H) California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) and related regulations, (I) all Legal Requirements related to online Privacy Policies including without limitation the California Online Privacy Protection Act, (J) Fair and Accurate Credit Transaction Act, (K) the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (“BIPA”) and all other U.S. state laws regulating biometric information, (L) The Telephone Consumer Protection Act, Section 227 of the Communications Act of 1934 (“TCPA”), similar state laws and Legal Requirements relating to automatic dialing and use of communications technology, and (iv) the Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography and Marketing Act of 2003 (“CAN-SPAM”) and similar state laws.
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| Annex 1 |
| Certain Definitions |
“Debt” means the aggregate amount (including the current portions thereof) of all (i) indebtedness of the Company for money borrowed from others, as well as the Company’s capital lease obligations, purchase money indebtedness, letters of credit, credit card payables, notes payable and all amounts payable to a Seller Party or any Seller’s Affiliates (including bonuses, distributions, other payables or any other obligations pursuant to the Company’s Organizational Documents); (ii) indebtedness of the type described in clause (i) above guaranteed, directly or indirectly, in any manner by the Company, or in effect guaranteed, directly or indirectly, in any manner by the Company, through an agreement, contingent or otherwise, to supply funds to, or in any other manner invest in, the debtor, or to purchase indebtedness, or to purchase and pay for property if not delivered or to pay for services if not performed, primarily for the purpose of enabling the debtor to make payment of the indebtedness or to assure the Company of the indebtedness against loss, but excluding endorsements of checks and other instruments in the ordinary course; (iii) interest expense accrued but unpaid; (iv) any and all payroll expenses or liabilities of the Company accrued (or incurred but not paid) prior to the Closing Date; (v) any and all annual bonus expenses or liabilities of the Company accrued (or incurred but not paid) prior to the Closing Date; (vi) any and all pension contribution expenses or liabilities of the Company accrued (or incurred but not paid) ) with respect to Plan or Agreements prior to the Closing Date; (vii) Tax liabilities accrued but unpaid; (viii) all liabilities or obligations in respect of transaction bonuses, success fees, change-in-control payments, severance rights, deferred compensation payments, withdrawal liability under multiemployer plans and any other obligations triggered by the transactions contemplated herein including any stay, retention or other bonuses (including any discretionary bonuses) or compensation payable in connection with or as a result of the Transactions; (ix) the employer taxes associated with any of (v), (vi), or (viii) above; (x) all prepayment premiums, on or relating to any of such indebtedness; and (xi) Company Transaction Expenses.
“Discharge” means any manner of spilling, leaking, dumping, discharging, releasing, migrating or emitting, as any of such terms may further be defined in any Environmental Law, into or through any medium including ground water, surface water, land, soil or air.
“Dispute” has the meaning set forth in Section 10.3(a) of this Agreement.
“Domain Name” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.15(a)(ii) of this Agreement.
“Earn-Out Date” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.5(c) of this Agreement.
“Earn-Out Payment Protest Notice” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.5(d) of this Agreement.
“Earn-Out Payments” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.5(a) of this Agreement.
“Earn-Out Payment Schedule” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.5(c) of this Agreement.
“EBITDA” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.5(b)(i) of this Agreement.
“Effective Time” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.1 of this Agreement.
“End Date” has the meaning set forth in Section 9.1(b) of this Agreement.
“Environmental Law” means all existing and applicable Legal Requirements of federal, state and local Governmental Authorities concerning pollution or protection of the environment, public health and safety or employee health and safety, including Legal Requirements relating to emissions, Discharges, releases or threatened releases of Hazardous Materials into ambient air, surface water, ground water or lands or otherwise relating to the manufacture, processing, distribution, use, treatment, storage, disposal, transport or handling of, or exposure to Hazardous Materials.
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| Annex 1 |
| Certain Definitions |
“ERISA” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.7(a) of this Agreement.
“ERISA Affiliate” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.7(a) of this Agreement.
“e-RX Standards” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.10(g) of this Agreement.
“Final Closing Amount” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.3 of this Agreement.
“Financing” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.5 of this Agreement.
“Fraud” means, (i) in the case of any Seller Party, an actual and intentional, and knowing common law fraud by the Seller Parties with respect to the making of the representations and warranties in Article III, Article VI, or in any Collateral Agreement, and (ii) in the case of Buyer, an actual and intentional, and knowing (with only the Knowledge of the following Persons being treated as Buyer’s Knowledge for purposes of this definition: Prashant Patel) common law fraud by Buyer with respect to the making of the representations and warranties in Article IV and in any Collateral Agreement to which Buyer is a party.
“Fundamental Representations” has the meaning set forth in Section 7.2(b)(ii) of this Agreement.
“GAAP” means U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
“Governmental Authorities” means any nation or country (including the United States) and any commonwealth, state, territory or possession thereof and any political subdivision of any of the foregoing, including courts, departments, commissions, boards, bureaus, agencies, ministries or other instrumentalities.
“Hazardous Material” means all or any of the following: (a) substances that are defined or listed in, or otherwise classified pursuant to, any Legal Requirements as “hazardous substances,” “hazardous materials,” “hazardous wastes,” “toxic substances” or any other formulation intended to define, list or classify substances by reason of deleterious properties such as ignitability, corrosivity, reactivity, carcinogenicity, reproductive toxicity or “EP toxicity”; (b) oil, petroleum or petroleum derived substances, natural gas, natural gas liquids or synthetic gas and drilling fluids, produced waters and other wastes associated with the exploration, development or production of crude oil, natural gas or geothermal resources; (c) any flammable substances or explosives or any radioactive materials; and (d) asbestos in any form or electrical equipment which contains any oil or dielectric fluid containing levels of polychlorinated biphenyls in excess of fifty parts per million.
“Healthcare Laws” means all federal and state Legal Requirements relating to the regulation, provision or administration of, or payment for, healthcare products or services, including (i) the federal Anti-Kickback Statute (42 U.S.C. §1320a-7b(b)), Sections 1320a-7 and 1320a-7a of Title 42 of the United States Code, the Physician Self-Referral Law, commonly known as the “Stark Law” (42 U.S.C. §§1395nn and 1396b), the False Statements Relating to Health Care Matters law (18 U.S.C. § 1035), Health Care Fraud (18 U.S.C. § 1347), or any regulations promulgated pursuant to such statutes, or similar state or local healthcare-related statutes or regulations, (ii) HIPAA, (iii) Medicare (Title XVIII of the Social Security Act) and the regulations promulgated thereunder, (iv) Medicaid (Title XIX of the Social Security Act) and the regulations promulgated thereunder as well as related state Medicaid statutes and regulations, (v) TRICARE (10 U.S.C. Section 1071 et seq.) and the regulations promulgated thereunder, (vi) quality and safety laws, rules or regulations relating to the regulation, storage, provision or administration of, or payment for, healthcare products or services, (vii) Legal Requirements governing the provision of services to employees with workers compensation coverage or licensure or certification as a healthcare organization to provide such services, and (viii) licensure Legal Requirements relating to the regulation, provision or administration of, or payment for, healthcare items, services or goods and the ownership, operation or distribution of medical equipment, supplies or accessories, each of (i) through (viii) as amended from time to time.
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| Annex 1 |
| Certain Definitions |
“HIPAA” means, collectively, the Administrative Simplification Provisions of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, Pub. L. No. 104-191 and all related standards adopted by the United States Department of Health and Human Services as they may be amended from time to time and currently located at 45 C.F.R. parts 160 and 164, all as amended by the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act, Division A, Title XIII of Pub. L. 111-5, as codified at 42 U.S.C. Sections 1320d through d-9, and its implementing regulations.
“Incorporated Open Source Software” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.15(i) of this Agreement.
“Indemnified Party” has the meaning set forth in Section 7.5(a) of this Agreement.
“Indemnified Taxpayer” has the meaning set forth in Section 6.2(a) of this Agreement.
“Indemnifying Party” has the meaning set forth in Section 7.5(a) of this Agreement.
“Intellectual Property” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.15(a) of this Agreement.
“Intellectual Property Registrations” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.15(b) of this Agreement.
“Interim Financials” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.8(a) of this Agreement.
“IP Assignment” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.3(h) of this Agreement.
“Jouska” has the meaning set forth in the Preamble.
“Jouska Interests” has the meaning set forth in the Recitals.
“Knowledge of Buyer” means the actual knowledge of Prashant Patel with respect to the matter in question, and such knowledge as such Person reasonably should have obtained upon diligence investigation and inquiry into the matter in question.
“Knowledge of the Company” means the actual knowledge of any Seller Owners with respect to the matter in question, and such knowledge as each such Person reasonably should have obtained upon diligence investigation and inquiry into the matter in question.
“Leases” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.12(b) of this Agreement.
“Leased Premises” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.12(b) of this Agreement.
“Legal Requirements” means, when described as being applicable to any Person, any and all laws (statutory, judicial or otherwise), including all Data and Privacy and Security Laws, Healthcare Laws, ordinances, regulations, judgments, orders, directives, injunctions, writs, guidance, decrees or awards of, and any Contracts with, any Governmental Authority or standard-setting body, in each case as and to the extent applicable to such Person or such Person’s business, operations or properties.
“Liabilities” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.8(b) of this Agreement.
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| Annex 1 |
| Certain Definitions |
“Licensed Intellectual Property” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.15(a) of this Agreement.
“Liens” means all liens, mortgages, pledges, adverse claims, charges, security interests, encumbrances or other restrictions or limitations whatsoever; provided, however, that Liens shall not include any Permitted Liens or any Liens arising under this Agreement or any Collateral Agreement.
“Material Adverse Effect” means any change, condition, occurrence, development, event or effect that is or would be reasonably expected to be materially adverse to the assets, business, financial condition, revenues, operations, relationships or prospects of the Company; provided, however, that, in determining whether there has been a Material Adverse Effect or whether a Material Adverse Effect would occur, this definition shall exclude any effect to the extent arising out of, attributable to, or resulting from: (a) changes in conditions generally affecting the industries in which the Company conducts its business (unless such changes affect the Company in a materially disproportionate manner compared to other companies in the Company’s industry); (b) changes in general economic, political or financial market conditions (unless such changes affect the Company in a materially disproportionate manner compared to other companies in the Company’s industry); and (c) any outbreak or escalation of hostilities (including, without limitation, any declaration of war by the U.S. Congress) or acts of terrorism.
“Material Contract” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.13 of this Agreement.
“Multiemployer Plan” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.7(e) of this Agreement.
“Net Working Capital” means the amount by which: (A) (i) all accounts receivable (less any reserve for doubtful accounts and less any customer rebates that have not been paid or credited against such accounts receivable), plus (ii) all inventory net of reserves (other than reserves for obsolete inventory), plus (iii) all other prepaid expenses (other than, if applicable, Tax assets) for which the Company will receive the benefit hereunder following the Closing Date; exceeds (B)(i) all accounts payable; plus (ii) all accrued expenses; (iii) all Debt of the Company (to the extent not paid off or deducted from the Closing Payment at the Closing); plus (iv) all other current Liabilities (other than, if applicable, deferred Tax liabilities), in all cases, with respect to each component of Net Working Capital, determined in accordance with GAAP.
“Non-Fundamental Representations” has the meaning set forth in Section 7.2(b)(ii) of this Agreement.
“Nomad” has the meaning set forth in the Preamble.
“Nomad Interests” has the meaning set forth in the Preamble.
“Notice” has the meaning set forth in Section 10.2 of this Agreement.
“Objection Statement” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.3 of this Agreement.
“OFAC” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.28 of this Agreement.
“ONC Program” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.10(g) of this Agreement.
“Organizational Documents” means, as applicable, the certificate or articles of incorporation, certificate or articles of formation or organization, as applicable, and bylaws, shareholder agreements, operating agreements, partnership agreements and any similar governing or constitutive documents or agreements of any Person, each as currently in effect.
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| Annex 1 |
| Certain Definitions |
“Other Parties” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.10(b) of this Agreement.
“Other Person Authorizations” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.20(b) of this Agreement.
“Party” or “Parties” has the meaning set forth in the Preamble.
“Patent” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.15(a)(vi) of this Agreement.
“Payoff Letters” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.3(c) of this Agreement.
“Permits” means any and all permits, rights, approvals, licenses, authorizations, legal status, orders or Contracts under any Legal Requirement or otherwise granted by any Governmental Authority.
“Permitted Liens” means (i) Liens for current Taxes, assessments or other governmental charges not yet delinquent or the amount or validity of which is being contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings and for which the Company has made adequate reserves in accordance with GAAP; (ii) mechanics’, carriers’, workers’, repairers’ and similar liens arising or incurred in the ordinary course of business; (iii) zoning, entitlement and other land use regulations by any Governmental Authority which do not materially interfere with the current use of the asset affected thereby; (iv) Liens disclosed in the Financial Statements or a specific Schedules; and (v) such other imperfections in title, charges, easements, restrictions and encumbrances which do not materially interfere with the current use of the asset affected thereby.
“Person” means any individual, corporation, limited liability company, general or limited partnership, association, joint stock company, trust, joint venture, unincorporated organization or governmental entity (or any department, agency or political subdivision thereof).
“Plan” or “Plans” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.7(b) of this Agreement.
“PP Holdback Amount” means Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000).
“PP Overpayment” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.3.
“PP Underpayment” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.3.
“Privacy Policies” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.26(a) of this Agreement.
“Promissory Notes” mean those certain promissory notes issued by Buyer to Sellers at Closing in the aggregate original principal amount of Ten Million and 00/000 Dollars ($10,000,000.00), substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit B.
“Properties” means any and all properties and assets (real, personal or mixed, tangible or intangible) owned or used by the Company.
“Purchase Price” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.2 of this Agreement.
“Purchase Price Allocation” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.7 of this Agreement.
“Purchased Interests” has the meaning set forth in the Recitals.
“Records” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.3(b) of this Agreement.
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| Annex 1 |
| Certain Definitions |
“Reference Date” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.9(a) of this Agreement.
“Required Cash” (i) amounts received by the Company for work or services not yet performed, and (ii) the Company’s accrued (or incurred but not yet paid) payroll, vacation and bonuses (other than bonuses included in the definition of Debt) as of the Closing Date.
“Restricted Area” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.3(a) of this Agreement.
“Restricted Cash” means the aggregate amount of cash deposits (including security deposits), cash in reserve accounts, cash in escrow accounts and any other cash which is subject to a lockbox arrangement, cash dominion, cash control or similar agreement, or which is otherwise subject to any other restriction, whether contractual or pursuant to applicable Legal Requirements, on the ability of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries to freely transfer or use such cash for any lawful purpose.
“Restricted Person” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.3(a) of this Agreement.
“Sanctions Investigation” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.28 of this Agreement.
“Sample Calculation” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.5(b)(i) of this Agreement.
“Schedules” has the meaning set forth in Article III of this Agreement.
“SEC” means the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
“Security Event” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.26(e) of this Agreement.
“Seller” or “Sellers” has the meaning set forth in the Preamble.
“Seller Basket” has the meaning set forth in Section 8.3(b)(i) of this Agreement.
“Seller Cap” has the meaning set forth in Section 8.3(c)(i) of this Agreement.
“Seller Owner” or “Seller Owners” has the meaning set forth in the Preamble.
“Seller Party” or “Seller Parties” has the meaning set forth in the Preamble.
“Seller Representative” has the meaning set forth in the Preamble.
“Seller Representative Closing Certificate” has the meaning set forth in Section 8.2(d) of this Agreement.
“Software” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.15(a)(iv) of this Agreement.
“Special Accountants” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.4(b) of this Agreement.
“Strategix” has the meaning set forth in the Preamble.
“Strategix Interests” has the meaning set forth in the Recitals.
“Survival Period” has the meaning set forth in Section 8.2(b)(ii) of this Agreement.
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| Annex 1 |
| Certain Definitions |
“Tangible Assets” means all machinery, office equipment, furniture, fixtures, trade fixtures, vehicles, rolling stock, molds, tools and other tangible assets (other than inventory or real estate).
“Tangible Company Properties” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.16 of this Agreement.
“Target Net Working Capital” means $750,000.
“Tax” means (i) all United States or non-United States federal, state, local, provincial or territorial taxes, charges, fees, imposts, levies or other assessments of any kind in the nature of taxes, including but not limited to, income, alternative or add-on minimum, gross receipts, capital, sales, use, ad valorem, value added, transfer, franchise, profits, excess profits or windfall profits, inventory, environmental, unclaimed property, capital stock, escheat, license, occupancy, business organization, withholding, payroll, employment (including employee withholding or employer payroll tax, FICA or FUTA), social security, unemployment, excise, severance, stamp, healthcare or health insurance, occupation, real, personal or intangible property, assessable payment (including under Section 4980H), prohibited transactions, premiums, business and occupation or other taxes (including estimated taxes), customs, duties, fees, assessments and charges of any kind whatsoever in the nature of taxes, whether or not disputed; (ii) all interest, penalties, fines, additions to tax or additional amounts imposed by any Governmental Authority in connection with, resulting from or attributed to any item described in clause (i) whether or not disputed; and (iii) any liability with respect to any items described in clauses (i) or (ii) payable by reason of Contracts, assumption, transferee liability, operation of law, obligations to indemnify, Treasury Regulation 1.1502-6 (or any predecessor or successor thereof or any analogous or similar provision of Law) or otherwise.
“Tax Authority” means any Governmental Authority or other entity or group responsible for the imposition, collection or administration of any Tax, or otherwise overseeing or regulating any matters relating to Taxes.
“Tax Return” means any return, report or statement required to be filed with respect to any Tax (including any elections, declarations, schedules or attachments thereto and any amendment thereof), including but not limited to any information return, claim for refund, amended return or declaration of estimated Tax.
“Third Party Claim” has the meaning set forth in Section 7.5(a) of this Agreement.
“Trademark” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.15(a)(i) of this Agreement.
“Trade Secrets” means information of the Company including technical or nontechnical data, formulas, patterns, compilations, programs, financial data, financial plans, product or service plans or lists of actual or potential customers or vendors which (a) derives economic value, actual or potential, from not being generally known to, and not being readily ascertainable by proper means by, other Persons who can obtain economic value from its disclosure or use, and (b) is the subject of efforts that are reasonable under the circumstances to maintain its secrecy.
“Transactions” means the transactions contemplated by, and subject to the terms and conditions of, this Agreement and the Collateral Agreements.
“Transfer Taxes” has the meaning set forth in Section 6.2(d) of this Agreement.
“Treasury Regulations” means the regulations currently in force as final or temporary that have been issued by the U.S. Department of Treasury under its authority under the Code, and any successor regulations.
“Unit Assignments” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.3 of this Agreement.
“Withholding Amount” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.6 of this Agreement.
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| Annex 1 |
| Certain Definitions |
Annex II
Sellers, Shareholders and Pro Rata Percentage
Sellers:
| 1. | Strategix Global LLC – 60% Brian Norton, Manager | |
| 2. | Nomad Capital LLC – 20% T. Scott Madsen, Manager | |
| 3. | Jouska Holdings LLC – 20% Drew Warthen, Manager |
Seller Owners:
| 1. | Brian Norton | |
| 2. | Drew Warthen | |
| 3. | T. Scott Madsen | |
| 4. | Stephen Madsen | |
| 5. | David Madsen |
Allocations:
| Seller | Closing Payment | Promissory Note | Earn-Out Payment | Bonus Payment | ||||
| Strategix Global LLC | 60% of the Closing Payment consisting of approximately $3,000,000 in cash and $3,000,000 of stock issued at a 20% discount | 60% of the annual installment in cash | 60% of the earn- out payment in stock | 60% of the bonus payment, if any, 1/2 in cash and 1/2 in stock | ||||
| Nomad Capital LLC | 20% of Closing Payment or approximately $2,000,000 | 20% of the annual installment in cash | 20% of the earn- out payment in stock | 20% of the bonus payment, if any, 1/2 in cash and 1/2 in stock | ||||
| Jouska Holdings LLC | 20% of Closing Payment or approximately $2,000,000 | 20% of the annual installment in cash | 20% of the earn- out payment in stock | 20% of the bonus payment, if any, 1/2 in cash and 1/2 in stock |
EXHIBIT A
Form of Membership Interest Assignment
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, pursuant to that certain Membership Interest Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”), dated as of May 11, 2023, by and among (i) Danam Health, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Assignee”); (ii) Wellgistics, LLC, a Florida limited liability company (the “Company”) (iii) [●], a [●] (“Assignor”), and (iii) the other parties thereto, the Assignor hereby (A) assigns, transfers and conveys to Assignee, free and clear of all Liens, all of the Assignor’s right, title and interest in and to the [●] % of the Purchased Interests standing in the name of the Assignor on the books of the Company (the “Assigned Interests”) and including without limitation, the Assignor’s rights as a member of the Company (the “Assignment”), (B) withdraws as a member of the Company, and (C) irrevocably constitutes and appoints any officer of the Company as attorney-in-fact to transfer the Assigned Interests on the books of the Company with full power of substitution in the premises. Unless otherwise defined herein, capitalized terms used in this Assignment have the meanings assigned to such terms in the Purchase Agreement.
This Assignment shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to conflict of law rules.
A signed copy of this Assignment executed and/or delivered by electronic transmission (including, e.g., DocuSign) shall be deemed to have the same legal effect as delivery of an original signed copy of this assignment.
| ASSIGNOR: | ||
| [_______________________] | ||
| By: | ||
| Name: | ||
| Title: | ||
EXHIBIT B
Form of Promissory Note
THIS NOTE HAS NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, OR THE SECURITIES LAWS OF ANY STATE. THEY MAY NOT BE SOLD, OFFERED FOR SALE, PLEDGED OR HYPOTHECATED IN THE ABSENCE OF A REGISTRATION STATEMENT IN EFFECT WITH RESPECT TO THE SECURITIES UNDER SUCH ACT AND/OR APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS, OR AN OPINION OF COUNSEL SATISFACTORY TO THE COMPANY THAT SUCH REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED, OR UNLESS SOLD PURSUANT TO RULE 144 OF SUCH ACT.
THIS NOTE HAS BEEN ISSUED WITH “ORIGINAL ISSUE DISCOUNT” (WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 1272 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED). UPON WRITTEN REQUEST (ADDRESSED TO PRASHANT PATEL AT DANAM HEALTH, INC., 100 WHITAKER ROAD, LUTZ, FLORIDA 33549, THE ISSUER WILL PROMPTLY MAKE AVAILABLE TO ANY HOLDER OF THIS NOTE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: (1) THE ISSUE PRICE AND ISSUE DATE OF THE NOTE; (2) THE AMOUNT OF ORIGINAL ISSUE DISCOUNT ON THE NOTE; AND (3) THE YIELD TO MATURITY OF THE NOTE.
DANAM
HEALTH, INC.
PROMISSORY NOTE
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, Danam Health, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), promises to pay to the order of the noteholder set forth on the signature page attached hereto (the “Holder”), or its permitted successors and assigns, the principal amount set forth on the signature page attached hereto, or such lesser amount as shall equal the outstanding principal amount hereof, together with interest from the date of this Promissory Note (this “Note”). All unpaid principal, together with any then accrued but unpaid interest and any other amounts payable hereunder, shall be due and payable on the earliest to occur of (i) the date that the winding up of the Company is effective, and (ii) [ ]4 (such date, the “Maturity Date”).
Holder acknowledges that this Note is one of a series of Promissory Notes of like tenor (collectively, the “Notes”) being issued.
The following is a statement of the rights of the Holder of this Note and the conditions to which this Note is subject, to which the Holder, by the acceptance of this Note, agrees:
Interest, Repayment and Prepayment.
Interest. Interest on this Note shall be simple interest from the date of this Note on the unpaid principal balance at a rate equal to the Prime Rate published by the Wall Street Journal on January 1st of the applicable year, computed on the basis of the actual number of days elapsed and a year of 365 days. Accrued interest on this Note shall be payable annually to the Holder in immediately available funds commencing on the first anniversary of the Date of this Note, with the final payment due on the Maturity Date.
4 To be three years from the date the note is executed.
Repayment. The outstanding principal amount of this Note shall be payable 33.33% of the original principal balance on the first and second anniversary dates of the Note and 33.,34% of the original principal amount on the Maturity Date.
Prepayment. The Borrower shall have the right to prepay the principal amount of this Note together with all accrued interest, in full or in part, at any time and from time to time. Any prepayment amount received by the Payee shall be applied, unless otherwise specified, first to any accrued but unpaid interest, and then to the principal amount of this Note through the date of such prepayment. Any such prepayment of principal shall be payable without any premium or penalty of any kind.
Default; Remedies.
Default. The Company shall be in default under this Note upon the happening of any condition or event set forth below (each, an “Event of Default”):
the Company’s failure to pay when due any principal or interest payment on the due date hereunder and such default shall continue unremedied for a period of thirty (30) days following receipt of written notice signed by the Holder of such failure to pay;
the Company shall (i) apply for or consent to the appointment of a receiver, trustee, liquidator or custodian of itself or of all or a substantial part of its property, (ii) be unable, or admit in writing its inability, to pay its debts as they mature, (iii) make a general assignment for the benefit of its or any of its creditors, (iv) be dissolved or liquidated, (v) become insolvent (as such term may be defined or interpreted under any applicable statute), (vi) commence a voluntary case or other proceeding seeking liquidation, reorganization or other relief with respect to itself or its debts under any bankruptcy, insolvency or other similar law now or hereafter in effect or consent to any such relief or to the appointment of or taking possession of its property by any official in an involuntary case or other proceeding commenced against it, or (vii) take any action for the purpose of effecting any of the foregoing; or
proceedings for the appointment of a receiver, trustee, liquidator or custodian of the Company or of all or a substantial part of the property thereof, or an involuntary case or other proceedings seeking liquidation, reorganization or other relief with respect to the Company or the debts thereof under any bankruptcy, insolvency or other similar law now or hereafter in effect shall be commenced and an order for relief entered or such proceeding shall not be dismissed or discharged within ninety (90) days of commencement.
Remedies.
Upon the occurrence or existence of any Event of Default under Section 2.1(a), the Holder of this Note may, by written notice to the Company, declare the entire outstanding principal amount of the Note, any accrued but unpaid interest and any other amounts payable thereunder, to be immediately due and payable without presentment, demand, protest or any other notice of any kind, all of which are hereby expressly waived.
Upon the occurrence or existence of any Event of Default described in Sections 2.1(b) or 2.1(c), immediately and without notice, the entire outstanding principal amount of the Notes, any accrued but unpaid interest and any other amounts payable under the Notes shall automatically become immediately due and payable, without presentment, demand, protest or any other notice of any kind, all of which are hereby expressly waived, anything contained herein to the contrary notwithstanding. In addition to the foregoing remedies, upon the occurrence or existence of any Event of Default, the Holder may exercise any other right power or remedy otherwise permitted to it by law, either by suit in equity or by action at law, or both.
Unsecured and Subordinated. This note is unsecured. The indebtedness evidenced by this Note is subordinated in right of payment to the prior payment in full of any Senior Indebtedness in existence on the date of this Note or hereafter incurred. “Senior Indebtedness” shall mean, unless expressly subordinated to the amounts due under this Note, all amounts due in connection with (i) indebtedness of the Company for borrowed money, (ii) any such indebtedness or any debentures, notes or other evidence of indebtedness issued in exchange for such Senior Indebtedness, or any indebtedness arising from the satisfaction of such Senior Indebtedness by a guarantor, or (iii) any indebtedness incurred as part of a financing transaction of the Company whereby the Company borrows funds to effect a merger or other business combination.
Representations of Holder.
Accredited Investor. The Holder is an “accredited investor” within the meaning of Rule 501 of Regulation D prescribed by the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933 (the “Securities Act”), as such rule is presently in effect. If other than an individual, the Holder has not been organized for the specific purpose of acquiring the Notes (the “Securities”). The Holder agrees to furnish any additional information requested by the Company or any of its affiliates to assure compliance with applicable U.S. federal and state securities laws in connection with the purchase and sale of the Note.
Foreign Investors. If Holder is not a United States person or is deemed not to be a United States person under Rule 902(k)(2) of the Securities Act, Holder hereby represents (i) that Holder has not and will not solicit offers to buy, offer to sale or sell the Note, or any beneficial interest therein in the United States or to or for the account of a United States person or engage in any hedging transactions involving the Note; (ii) that it has not engaged, nor is it aware that any party has engaged, and it will not engage or cause any third party to engage, in any directed selling efforts (as such term is defined in Regulation S of the Securities Act) in the United States with respect to the Note; (iii) that it is not a distributor or dealer (as such terms are defined in Regulation S of the Securities Act); (iv) that it is not acquiring the Note for the account or benefit of any United States person; (v) that the Notes and any transactions contemplated by the Note will not violate any applicable securities or other laws of the Holder’s jurisdiction; and (vi) that it has satisfied itself as to the full observance of the laws of its jurisdiction in connection with any invitation to invest any amounts in connection with the Notes, including (A) the legal requirements within its jurisdiction in connection with the Notes and any transactions contemplated by the Note, (B) any foreign exchange restrictions applicable to the Notes and any transactions contemplated by the Note, (C) any governmental or other consents that may need to be obtained, and (D) the income tax and other tax consequences, if any, that may be relevant to the purchase, holding, redemption, sale, or transfer of the Notes.
Purchase Entirely for Own Account. This Note is issued in reliance upon the Holder’s representation to the Company that the Note is acquired for investment for the Holder’s own account, not as a nominee or agent (unless otherwise specified on the Holder’s signature page hereto), and not with a view to the resale or distribution of any part thereof, and that the Holder has no present intention of selling, granting any participation in, or otherwise distributing the same. By executing this Note, the Holder further represents that the Holder does not have any contract, undertaking, agreement, or arrangement with any person to sell, transfer or grant participations to such person or to any third person with respect to the Note.
Information. The Holder acknowledges that it has received all the information it considers necessary or appropriate to enable it to make an informed decision concerning an investment in the Note. The Holder further represents that it has had an opportunity to ask questions and receive answers from the Company regarding the terms and conditions of the Note. The Holder confirms that the Company has not given any guarantee or representation as to the potential success, return, effect or benefit (either legal, regulatory, tax, financial, accounting or otherwise) of an investment in the Note. In deciding to purchase the Note, the Holder is not relying on the advice or recommendations of the Company and has made its own independent decision that the investment in the Note is suitable and appropriate for the Holder. The Holder understands that no federal or state agency has passed upon the merits or risks of an investment in the Note or made any finding or determination concerning the fairness or advisability of this investment.
Residency. In the case of a Holder who is an individual, the state of the Holder’s residency, or, in the case of a Holder that is a corporation, partnership or other entity, the state of the Holder’s principal place of business, is correctly set forth on the signature page to this Note.
Tax and Legal Advice. The Holder is not relying on nor has relied on the Company or any of the Company’s officers, directors, managers, equity holders, representatives, agents or advisers (including, without limitation, Nelson Mullins Riley and Scarborough LLP, legal counsel for the Company), for any advice, including, without limitation, any financial, tax or legal advice in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Note. The Holder has had an opportunity to consult with its legal counsel and tax and other advisers regarding the purchase of the Note. The Holder shall be responsible for any and all taxes, duties and other similar charges payable in connection with the issuance of the Note, and hereby agrees to indemnify the Company and its successors and assigns with respect to same.
Representations and Warranties of the Company. The Company represents and warrants to the Holder as of the date hereof that:
Organization, Good Standing and Qualification. The Company is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Delaware. The Company has the requisite corporate power and authority to own and operate its properties and assets, to carry on its business as presently conducted, to execute and deliver the Note, and to perform its obligations thereunder.
Authorization. All corporate action on the part of the Company necessary for the authorization, sale, issuance and delivery of the Note, and the performance of all of the Company’s obligations thereunder has been taken or will be taken prior to the date hereof. The Note, when executed and delivered by the Company, shall constitute a valid and binding obligation of the Company, enforceable in accordance with its terms, except (i) as limited by laws of general application relating to bankruptcy, insolvency and the relief of debtors and (ii) as limited by rules of law governing specific performance, injunctive relief or other equitable remedies and by general principles of equity.
Saturdays, Sundays, Holidays, etc. If the last or appointed day for the taking of any action or the expiration of any right required or granted herein shall be a Saturday, a Sunday or a legal holiday, then such action may be taken or such right may be exercised on the next succeeding day that is not a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday.
Cumulative Rights. No delay on the part of the Holder in the exercise of any power or right under this Note shall operate as a waiver of any such power or right, nor shall a single or partial exercise of any power or right preclude other or further exercise of such power or right or the exercise of any other power or right.
Miscellaneous.
Payment. All payments under this Note shall be made in lawful tender of the United States.
Waivers and Amendments. This Note and the obligations of the Company and the rights of the Holder under this Note may be amended, waived, discharged or terminated (either generally or in a particular instance, either retroactively or prospectively and either for a specified period of time or indefinitely) with the written consent of the Company and a majority of the holders of all the Notes (“Majority Holders”); provided, however, that any amendment, waiver or discharge which would disproportionately and adversely affect the Holder relative to the other holders of Notes must be approved in writing by the Holder. Holder acknowledges that, notwithstanding the absence of a Note Purchase Agreement or similar agreement to which all purchasers of Notes are parties, (i) an amendment, waiver, discharge or termination effected in accordance with this Section 8.2 shall be binding upon the Holder and the Company, and (ii) the Majority Holders shall have the right and power to diminish or eliminate all rights under the Notes pursuant to this Section.
Notices. Any notice required or permitted by this Note shall be in writing and shall be deemed sufficient when delivered (i) personally, (ii) by overnight courier, (iii) sent by email (upon customary confirmation of receipt), or (iv) forty-eight (48) hours after being deposited in the U.S. mail as certified or registered mail with postage prepaid, in each case addressed to the party to be notified at such party’s mailing address or email address as set forth on the signature page, as subsequently modified by written notice pursuant to the terms hereof, or if no mailing address or email address is specified on the signature page, at the most recent mailing address or email address set forth in the Company’s books and records.
Severability. If one or more provisions of this Note are held to be unenforceable under applicable law, such provision(s) shall be excluded from this Note and the balance of this Note shall be interpreted as if such provision(s) were so excluded and shall be enforceable in accordance with its terms.
Successors and Assigns.
Neither this Note nor any rights hereunder may be assigned, conveyed, or transferred, in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of the Company, which the Company may grant or withhold in its sole discretion. Notwithstanding the foregoing, (i) if the Holder is an entity, the Holder shall be permitted to transfer this Note to any affiliate (as that term is defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act) of the Holder who (a) executes and delivers to the Company an acknowledgement that such affiliate agrees to be subject to, and bound by, all the terms and conditions of this Note, (b) makes the representations and warranties to the Company that are set forth in Section 4 and (c) (if requested by the Company) delivers to the Company an opinion of legal counsel, reasonably satisfactory to the Company, that such transfer complies with state and federal securities laws, and (ii) if the Holder is an individual, the Holder may transfer this Note to a trust established for a direct lineal descendant of the Holder or a similar vehicle for estate planning purposes who (a) executes and delivers to the Company an acknowledgement that such trust or similar vehicle agrees to be subject to, and bound by, all the terms and conditions of this Note, (b) makes the representations and warranties to the Company that are set forth in Section 4, and (c) (if requested by the Company) delivers to the Company an opinion of legal counsel, reasonably satisfactory to the Company, that such transfer complies with state and federal securities laws.
Any purported transfer or assignment of any portion of the Holder’s rights or obligations hereunder in contravention of this Section 110.5 shall be null and void ab initio. Subject to the foregoing, the provisions of this Note shall inure to the benefit of, and be binding upon, the successors, assigns, heirs, executors, and administrators of the Company and the Holder.
Usury. In the event any interest is paid on this Note, or a fee that is deemed interest, which is in excess of the then-applicable legal maximum rate, then that portion of the interest payment representing an amount in excess of the then-applicable legal maximum rate shall be deemed a payment of principal and applied against the principal of this Note.
Pari Passu Notes. The Holder acknowledges and agrees that the payment of all or any portion of the outstanding principal amount of this Note and all interest hereon shall be pari passu in right of payment and in all other respects to the other Notes.
In the event the Holder receives payments in excess of its pro rata share of the Company’s payments to the holders of all of the Notes, then the Holder shall hold in trust all such excess payments for the benefit of the holders of the other Notes and shall pay such amounts held in trust to such other holders upon demand by such holders.
Titles and Subtitles. The titles of the paragraphs and subparagraphs of this Note are for convenience of reference only and are not to be considered in construing this Note.
Construction. The language used in this Note will be deemed to be the language chosen by the parties to express their mutual intent and no rules of strict construction will be applied against any party.
Expenses. The Company and the Holder shall each bear its respective expenses and legal fees incurred with respect to this Note and the transactions contemplated hereby.
Counterparts; Electronic Signature. This Note may be executed in counterparts, each of which will be deemed an original, but all of which together will be deemed to be one and the same agreement. Counterparts may be executed and delivered via facsimile, email (including PDF or any electronic signature complying with the U.S. federal ESIGN Act of 2000, e.g., www.docusign.com) or other transmission method, and any counterpart so delivered will be deemed to have been duly and validly delivered and be valid and effective for all purposes.
Governing Law. THIS NOTE SHALL BE GOVERNED IN ALL RESPECTS BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE AS SUCH LAWS ARE APPLIED TO AGREEMENTS BETWEEN DELAWARE RESIDENTS ENTERED INTO AND TO BE PERFORMED ENTIRELY WITHIN DELAWARE. EACH OF THE PARTIES IRREVOCABLY CONSENTS TO THE EXCLUSIVE PERSONAL JURISDICTION OF THE FEDERAL AND STATE COURTS LOCATED IN DELAWARE, AS APPLICABLE, FOR ANY MATTER ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS NOTE, EXCEPT THAT IN ACTIONS SEEKING TO ENFORCE ANY ORDER OR ANY JUDGMENT OF SUCH FEDERAL OR STATE COURTS LOCATED IN DELAWARE, SUCH PERSONAL JURISDICTION SHALL BE NONEXCLUSIVE.
[Signature Page Follows]
This Promissory Note is executed by duly authorized representatives of the below signatories.
| DANAM HEALTH, INC. | ||
| By: | ||
| Name: | ||
| Title: | ||
| Address: | ||
| 100 Whitaker Road | ||
| Lutz, FL 33549 | ||
| ACCEPTED AND AGREED: | ||
| (Print name of individual or entity Holder) | ||
| Principal: $ | ||
| By: | ||
| Name: | ||
| Title (if applicable): ____________________________________ | ||
| Address: | ||
| _____________________________________________________ | ||
| _____________________________________________________ | ||
| E-mail: _______________________________________________ | ||
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Final
Schedules
INTRODUCTION
The following documents constitute the Schedules (each, a “Schedule,” and collectively, the “Schedules”) referred to in that certain Membership Interest Purchase Agreement entered into as of the 11th day of May, 2023 (the “Agreement”), by and among (i) Danam Health, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Buyer”); (ii) Wellgistics, LLC, a Florida limited liability company (the “Company”) (iii) Strategix Global LLC, a Utah limited liability company (“Strategix”), Nomad Capital LLC, a Utah limited liability company (“Nomad”), Jouska Holdings LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Jouska”; together with Strategix and Nomad, collectively, “Sellers” and, each, a “Seller”); (iv) the Persons identified as Seller Owners listed on Annex II hereto (collectively, the “Seller Owners” and, each, a “Seller Owner”; Seller Owners, together with Sellers, the “Seller Parties” and, each, a “Seller Party”); and (v) Brian Norton, a resident of the State of Montana, in his capacity as Seller Representative (“Seller Representative”; together with Buyer, Sellers, and Seller Owners, collectively, the “Parties” and, each, a “Party”). Capitalized terms used and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meaning given to such terms in the Agreement, and section references are to sections of the Agreement.
Headings have been inserted in the Schedules for convenience of reference only and shall not have in any respect the effect of amending or changing the express description of the sections as set forth in the Agreement. Unless otherwise provided herein, all references to “dollars” or “$” shall be to U.S. dollars.
Schedule 1.3
Sample Closing Net Working Capital Calculations
See attached.
Client
Name: Danam Health Inc.
Working Capital Template
Instructions to Template
| S.No | Particulars | WP Ref | ||
| 1 | The template has been prepared on the basis on the definitions provided under the draft agreement of Danam Health with Wellgistics. | NA | ||
| 2 | You are required to fill the Balance sheet format (provided in the sheet “Financials - BS”) based on the item-wise classification provided in the rows of the FS Template. | Financials - BS’!A1 | ||
| 3 | The company’s net working capital will be computed and displayed in the sheet labelled as “Working Capital Template” | Working Capital Tem |
Client Name: Danam Health Inc.
Working Capital Template
Notes to workings
| S.No | Particulars | |
| 1 |
Definition of working capital; “Net Working Capital” means the amount by which: (A)(i) all Cash; plus (ii) all accounts receivable (less any reserve for doubtful accounts and less any customer rebates that have not been paid or credited against such accounts receivable), plus (iii) all inventory net of reserves (other than reserves for obsolete inventory), plus (iv) all other prepaid expenses (other than, if applicable, Tax assets) for which the Company will receive the benefit hereunder following the Closing Date; exceeds (B)(i) all accounts payable; plus (ii) all accrued expenses; (iii) all Debt of the Company (to the extent not paid off or deducted from the Closing Payment at the Closing); plus (iv) all other current Liabilities (other than, if applicable, deferred Tax liabilities), in all cases, with respect to each component of Net Working Capital, determined in accordance with GAAP. | |
| 2 | As per ASC Master Glossary by FASB; “Working capital (also called net working capital) is represented by the excess of current assets over current liabilities and identifies the relatively liquid portion of total entity capital that constitutes a margin or buffer for meeting obligations within the ordinary operating cycle of the entity” |
Client Name: Danam Health Inc.
Working Capital Template
Financial Statements Review
| BALANCE SHEET | Current Period <YYYY> | Prior Year <YYYY> | ||||||
| Enter debits as positive amounts and credits as negative | ||||||||
| Share Capital | ||||||||
| Reserves & Surplus | ||||||||
| TOTAL EQUITY | - | - | ||||||
| Share application money pending allotment | ||||||||
| Long Term Borrowings | ||||||||
| Deferred Tax Liabilities | ||||||||
| Other Long Term Liabilities | ||||||||
| Long Term Provisions | ||||||||
| TOTAL NON CURRENT LIABILITIES | - | - | ||||||
| Short Term Borrowings | ||||||||
| Accounts Payables | ||||||||
| Other Current Liabilities excl | ||||||||
| Current Maturities of Long Term Debt | ||||||||
| Current Maturities of Long Term Debt | ||||||||
| Short Term Provisions | ||||||||
| TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES | - | - | ||||||
| TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY | - | - | ||||||
| Non Current Assets | ||||||||
| Property, Plant & Equipment (net) | ||||||||
| Non Current Investments | ||||||||
| Deferred Tax Assets (Net) | ||||||||
| Long Term Loans & Advances | ||||||||
| Other Non Current Assets | ||||||||
| TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS | - | - | ||||||
| Current Investments | ||||||||
| Inventories | ||||||||
| Accounts Receivables | ||||||||
| Cash and Cash equivalents | ||||||||
| Short Term Loans & Advances | ||||||||
| Other Current Assets | ||||||||
| TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS | - | - | ||||||
| TOTAL ASSETS | - | - | ||||||
Client Name: Danam Health Inc.
Working Capital Template
| Particulars | Current Period <YYYY> | Prior Period <YYYY> | ||||||
| Current Assets | ||||||||
| Cash and Cash Equivalents | - | - | ||||||
| Accuonts Receivable | - | - | ||||||
| Inventory | - | - | ||||||
| Current Liquid Investments | - | - | ||||||
| Short Term Loans & Advances | - | - | ||||||
| Other Current Assets | - | - | ||||||
| Total Current Assets as per Agreement | - | - | ||||||
| Current Liabilities | ||||||||
| Accounts Payable | - | - | ||||||
| Short Term Borrowings (LOC) | - | - | ||||||
| Accrued Expenses | - | - | ||||||
| Debt | - | - | ||||||
| Other Current Liabilities | - | - | ||||||
| Total Current Assets as per Agreement | - | - | ||||||
| Net Working Capital as per Agreement | - | - | ||||||
Schedule 1.7
Closing Cash Payment Allocation
| Strategix Global LLC | $3,000,000.00 Cash | |
| Strategix Global LLC | $3,600,000.00 Stock | |
| Nomad Capital LLC | $2,000,000.00 Cash | |
| Jouska Holdings LLC | $2,000,000.00 Cash |
Schedule 3.1
Existence and Qualification
| State | Entity ID | Registration | Renewal | Status | Type | |||||
| Florida | L13000071794 | 5/16/2013 | Annual Report | Active | Domestic LLC | |||||
| Utah | 10648743-0160 | 12/28/2017 | 12/31/2023 | Current | LLC - Foreign | |||||
| Alabama | 000-316-110 | 10/1/2014 | Annual Report | Exists | LLC - Foreign | |||||
| Kansas | 5401971 | 11/2/2020 | 4/15/2024 | Active | LLC – Foreign | |||||
| Maine | 20180656FC | 2/6/2018 | Annual Report | Good Standing | LLC - Foreign | |||||
| Maryland | Z17554189 | 10/14/2016 | Annual Report | Good Standing | LLC - Foreign | |||||
| Mississippi | 1285637 | 5/28/2021 | Annual Report | Good Standing | LLC - Foreign | |||||
| Montana | E073446 | 8/25/2014 | Annual Report | Good Standing | LLC – Foreign | |||||
| Vermont | 0338840 | 1/17/2018 | Annual Report | Active | LLC - Foreign |
Schedule 3.4
No Seller Defaults or Consents
1. Assignment of leases in Schedule 3.12(b)
2. Assignment of Zions Bank line of credit
3. Required to notify 50 state licenses, DEA, FDA
4. Required to notify NABP
5. Notification of LabCorp 3PL Client
Schedule 3.5
No Company or Other Defaults or Consents
1. Required to notify 50 state licenses, DEA, FDA
Schedule 3.6
No Proceedings
None.
Schedule 3.7(b)
Employee Benefit Plans
1. The Company provides the following health and welfare benefit options to its employees:
| a. | Health Insurance | |
| b. | Dental Insurance | |
| c. | Vision Insurance | |
| d. | Short-Term Disability Insurance | |
| e. | Long-Term Disability Insurance |
2. The Company provides the following fringe benefits to its employees:
| a. | Paid Holidays – The Company provides the following Paid Holidays to its employees: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. | |
| b. | Paid-Time-Off (“PTO”) | |
| c. | Administrative Leave With Pay | |
| d. | Civil Leave With Pay | |
| e. | Bereavement Leave – The Company provides up to five paid Bereavement Leave days annually in the event of death of an immediate family member. The Company provides up to three paid Bereavement Leave days annually in the event of death of any other family member. The Company provides up to two paid Bereavement Leave hours annually for the retirement or death of a Company employee. |
3. The Company is a party to Employment Agreements or Offer Letters with the following employees:
| a. | Douglas Edmunds | |
| b. | Faith Hawkins | |
| c. | Ajai Clayton | |
| d. | John Lobello | |
| e. | Justin Gilson | |
| f. | Justin Tegeder | |
| g. | Brett Bryant | |
| h. | Matthew Fluck | |
| i. | Jorge Dimas | |
| j. | Drew Warthen | |
| k. | Kyle Malloy | |
| l. | William Webster | |
| m. | Amber Edmunds | |
| n. | Owen Sulfrian | |
| o. | Travis White |
| p. | Brian Daphney | |
| q. | Riley Hood | |
| r. | Shannon Ryan | |
| s. | Andrew Gonzalez |
4. Wellgistics 2023 Commission Structure.
Effective May 1, 2023, commissions at Wellgistics will work as follows:
Account Manager
| Total Gross Profit from all Sales | Commission Percentage of Gross Profit | |
| Less than $27,500.00 | 5.0% | |
| $27,500.00 - $55,000.00 | 5.5% | |
| $55,000.00 - $110,000.00 | 6.0% | |
| Greater than $110,000.00 | 6.5% |
Bonuses and Penalties
| 1. | Greater than 75 NPI’s sold to in the calendar month: +0.5% of Gross Profit | |
| 2. | Greater than 100 NDC’s sold in a calendar month: +0.5% of Gross Profit | |
| 3. | Gross Profit Percentage Greater than 25% in a calendar month: + 0.5% of Gross Profit | |
| 4. | Less than 3 new NPI’s sold to in a calendar month: -0.5% of Gross Profit |
Schedule 3.7(d)
ERISA Affiliates
None.
Schedule 3.7(p)
Employment Entitlements
None.
Schedule 3.7(r)
Contract Entitlements
None.
Schedule 3.7(s)
Change in Control Agreements
None.
Schedule 3.8(a)
Financial Statements
See attached.
Wellgistics, LLC
Statement of Cash Flows
January - December 2022
| TOTAL | ||||
| OPERATING ACTIVITIES | ||||
| Net Income | 614,159.14 | |||
| Adjustments to reconcile Net Income to Net Cash provided by operations: | ||||
| Accounts Receivable (A/R) | 211,334.76 | |||
| Gift Health Receivable | -81,500.00 | |||
| Allowance for Bad Debts | -391,755.20 | |||
| Asset from APD | 0.00 | |||
| Intercompany receivable - APD | 0.00 | |||
| Intercompany receivable - Nomad Capital | 0.00 | |||
| Intercompany receivable - Prologix | -93,056.95 | |||
| Inventory | 7,372,962.01 | |||
| Inventory:Inventory Lower of Cost or Market Adjustment | -3,351,366.07 | |||
| Inventory Asset | -6,600,317.32 | |||
| Right-of-use Asset - Operating | -2,242,636.53 | |||
| Stock | -100,000.00 | |||
| Accumulated Depreciation | 244,539.73 | |||
| Norton Aviation - Plane:Norton Aviation - Accumulated Depreciation | 149,750.04 | |||
| Goodwill:Accumulated Amortization | 3,070.92 | |||
| Goodwill in APD:Accumulated Amortization of APD | 56,114.93 | |||
| Prepaid Expenes | 20,334.05 | |||
| Rent Deposit | -12,623.89 | |||
| Accounts Payable (A/P) | 1,632,166.85 | |||
| American Express (91008) | -592.33 | |||
| Amex - Brian 81009 | 47,256.22 | |||
| Amex - Derek 81008 (deleted) | -48,576.39 | |||
| Amex - Devin 11008 | 0.00 | |||
| Amex - Mike 11008 | 0.00 | |||
| Amex - Sam 1001 | 4,481.80 | |||
| AMEX - Steve 1007 | 1,798.20 | |||
| AMEX-Drew 1002 | 8,502.30 | |||
| AMEX-Nathan 51009 | 6,130.33 | |||
| Accrued Expenses | -11,285.00 | |||
| Holding | 338,244.17 | |||
| Lease liability - Operating | 2,289,111.41 | |||
| Payroll Expense Accrual | -21,920.01 | |||
| Unearned revenue | -110,615.33 | |||
| Total Adjustments to reconcile Net Income to Net Cash provided by operations: | -680,447.30 | |||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | $ | -66,288.16 | ||
| INVESTING ACTIVITIES | ||||
| Equipment | -297,009.32 | |||
| Black Bay, LLC | -51,161.64 | |||
| Goodwill in APD | -841,723.89 | |||
| Net cash provided by investing activities | $ | -1,189,894.85 | ||
| FINANCING ACTIVITIES | ||||
| N/P - Karl Jebailey | 906,710.31 | |||
| N/P - NAI Inc | -284.05 | |||
| N/P - Wells Fargo LOC | -5,027,556.48 | |||
| N/P - Zions Bank LOC 78001 | 4,745,531.01 | |||
| Norton Aviation Salem Bank Loan | -79,362.93 | |||
| Capital - Jouska:Jouska - Distibution | -285,000.00 | |||
| Capital - Nomad:Nomad - Distribution | -447,500.00 | |||
| Capital - Strategix Global:Distributions | -1,087,506.53 | |||
| Opening Balance Equity | 0.00 | |||
| Net cash provided by financing activities | $ | -1,274,968.67 | ||
| NET CASH INCREASE FOR PERIOD | $ | -2,531,151.68 | ||
| Cash at beginning of period | 6,763,667.28 | |||
| CASH AT END OF PERIOD | $ | 4,232,515.60 | ||
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WELLGISTICS, LLC
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2021 and 2020
Table of Contents
| Independent Auditors’ Report | 1 |
| Financial Statements: | |
| Balance Sheets | 2 |
| Statements of Income | 3 |
| Statements of Income and Member’s Equity | 4 |
| Statements of Cash Flows | 5 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 6 |
HINTON BURDICK
CPAs & ADVISORS
The Members
Wellgistics, LLC
St. George, Utah
Report on the Audit of the Financial Statement
Opinion
We have audited the financial statements of Wellgistics, LLC, which comprise the balance sheets as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, and the related statements of income, statements of changes in member’s equity, and cash flows for the years then ended, and the related notes to the financial statements.
In our opinion, the accompanying financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Wellgistics, LLC as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the years then ended in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Basis for Opinion
We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAS). Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Statements section of our report. We are required to be independent of Wellgistics, LLC and to meet our other ethical responsibilities, in accordance with the relevant ethical requirements relating to our audits. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.
Responsibilities of Management for the Financial Statements
Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, and for the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the financial statements, management is required to evaluate whether there are conditions or events, considered in the aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about Wellgistics, LLC’s ability to continue as a going concern for one year after the date that the financial statements are issued or when applicable, one year after the date that the financial statements are available to be issued.
Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Statements
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance but is not absolute assurance and therefore is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with GAAS will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control. Misstatements are considered material if there is a substantial likelihood that, individually or in the aggregate, they would influence the judgment made by a reasonable user based on the financial statements.
In performing an audit in accordance with GAAS, we:
| ● | Exercise professional judgment and maintain professional skepticism throughout the audit. | |
| ● | Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, and design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks. Such procedures include examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. | |
| ● | Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of Wellgistics, LLC’s internal control. Accordingly, no such opinion is expressed. | |
| ● | Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of significant accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluate the overall presentation of the financial statements. | |
| ● | Conclude whether, in our judgment, there are conditions or events, considered in the aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about Wellgistics, LLC’s ability to continue as a going concern for a reasonable period of time. |
We are required to communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit, significant audit findings, and certain internal control—related matters that we identified during the audit.
1i IA/Ito-n/B urcUck, PL LC
HintonBurdick, PLLC
St. George, Utah
October 18, 2022
HintonBurdick.com > 888-566-1277
| 1 |
Wellgistics, LLC
Statement of Income and Member’s Equity
For the Years Ended December 31, 2021 and 2020
| 2021 | 2020 | |||||||
| Assets | ||||||||
| Current assets: | ||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 6,763,667 | $ | 5,039,983 | ||||
| Accounts receivable (net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $652,370 and $1,035,045 for 2021 and 2020, respectively) | 462,103 | 1,570,593 | ||||||
| Other receivables | 65,514 | 33,640 | ||||||
| Prepaid expenses | 51,118 | |||||||
| Inventory | 6,319,584 | 16,252,451 | ||||||
| Other current assets | 28,393 | 28,393 | ||||||
| Total current assets | 13,690,379 | 22,925,060 | ||||||
| Property and equipment: | ||||||||
| Machinery and equipment | 288,657 | 227,321 | ||||||
| Furniture and fixtures | 152,161 | 122,118 | ||||||
| Software | 28,098 | 28,098 | ||||||
| Leasehold improvements | 766,467 | 758,942 | ||||||
| Aircraft and related assets | 2,995,000 | 4,217,780 | ||||||
| Accumulated depreciation | (627,871 | ) | (266,206 | ) | ||||
| Total property and equipment | 3,602,512 | 5,088,053 | ||||||
| Other assets: | ||||||||
| Investment in Welgo, Inc. | 698,850 | 835,000 | ||||||
| Investment in Black Bay, LLC | 15,000 | |||||||
| Goodwill (net of $12,797 and $9,726 for 2021 and 2020, respectively) | 17,912 | 20,983 | ||||||
| Total other assets | 731,762 | 855,983 | ||||||
| Total assets | $ | 18,024,653 | $ | 28,869,096 | ||||
| Liabilities and Member’s Equity | ||||||||
| Current liabilities: | ||||||||
| Accounts payable | $ | 1,002,281 | $ | 7,533,922 | ||||
| Accrued liabilities | 166,668 | 214,684 | ||||||
| Customer deposits | 14,586 | |||||||
| Unearned revenue | 237,365 | |||||||
| Line of credit | 5,027,556 | 5,527,750 | ||||||
| Current portion of PPP loan | 125,651 | |||||||
| Current portion of note payable | 86,555 | 65,690 | ||||||
| Total current liabilities | 6,535,011 | 13,467,697 | ||||||
| Long-term liabilities: | ||||||||
| PPP Loan | 251,301 | |||||||
| Long-term debt | 2,294,156 | 1,839,562 | ||||||
| Total long-term liabilities | 2,294,156 | 2,090,863 | ||||||
| Total liabilities | 8,829,167 | 15,558,560 | ||||||
| Member’s equity | 9,195,486 | 13,310,536 | ||||||
| Total liabilities and members’ equity | $ | 18,024,653 | $ | 28,869,096 | ||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
| 2 |
Wellgistics, LLC
Statement of Income and Member’s Equity
For the Years Ended December 31, 2021 and 2020
| 2021 | 2020 | |||||||
| Sales (inlcudes $102,646 of aviation income) | $ | 42,726,738 | $ | 86,270,380 | ||||
| Cost of sales (includes $160,403 of aviation expenses) | (34,694,080 | ) | (70,512,852 | ) | ||||
| Gross profit | 8,032,658 | 15,757,528 | ||||||
| Operating Expenses: | ||||||||
| Advertising | 170,793 | 93,366 | ||||||
| Amortization | 3,071 | 5,290 | ||||||
| Bad debts | (125,826 | ) | (1,094,188 | ) | ||||
| Bank fees | 49,610 | 25,721 | ||||||
| Contract services | 1,162,397 | 1,934,143 | ||||||
| Depreciation | 361,664 | 234,160 | ||||||
| Insurance - business | 140,451 | 334,867 | ||||||
| Maintenance | 5,050 | 8,444 | ||||||
| Management fee | 420,000 | 1,240,000 | ||||||
| Meals and entertainment | 9,427 | 16,001 | ||||||
| Miscellaneous | 449,444 | 370,277 | ||||||
| Office expense | 18,239 | 39,973 | ||||||
| Professional fees | 1,377,548 | 1,231,448 | ||||||
| Rent | 446,486 | 471,199 | ||||||
| Salaries and wages | 3,428,623 | 5,557,733 | ||||||
| Supplies | 30,742 | 56,675 | ||||||
| Travel and training | 49,073 | 140,304 | ||||||
| Telephone | 4,670 | |||||||
| Utilities | 18,710 | 13,056 | ||||||
| Interest expense | 202,046 | 19,709 | ||||||
| Total operating expenses | 8,217,548 | 10,702,848 | ||||||
| Net operating profit (loss) | (184,890 | ) | 5,054,680 | |||||
| Other income/(expenses): | ||||||||
| Interest income | 60,109 | 39,731 | ||||||
| Other income | 22,292 | |||||||
| Gain on settlement of lawsuits | 220,000 | |||||||
| Gain from reduction of liability | 6,284,533 | |||||||
| Gain from reduction of liability (PPP Loans) | 752,267 | |||||||
| Gain (loss) on disposal of assets | 775,008 | (507,021 | ) | |||||
| Total other income/(expenses) | 1,609,676 | 6,037,243 | ||||||
| Net income (loss) | 1,424,786 | 11,091,923 | ||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements
| 3 |
Wellgistics, LLC
Statement of Income and Member’s Equity
For the Years Ended December 31, 2021 and 2020
| 2021 | 2020 | |||||||
| Member’s equity - beginning of year | $ | 13,310,536 | $ | 6,998,794 | ||||
| Net income (loss) | 1,424,786 | 11,091,923 | ||||||
| Capital contributions | 500,000 | |||||||
| Distributions | (6,039,836 | ) | (4,780,181 | ) | ||||
| Member’s equity - end of year | $ | 9,195,486 | $ | 13,310,536 | ||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements
| 4 |
Wellgistics, LLC
For the Years Ended December 31, 2021 and 2020
| 2021 | 2020 | |||||||
| Cash flows from operating activities: | ||||||||
| Net income | $ | 1,424,786 | $ | 11,091,923 | ||||
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||||||||
| Depreciation | 361,664 | 234,160 | ||||||
| Amortization | 3,071 | 5,290 | ||||||
| Uncollectible accounts written off (net of recoveries) | (391,397 | ) | (1,094,188 | ) | ||||
| Income from the discharge of debt | (752,267 | ) | ||||||
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||||||
| (Increase)/decrease in receivables | 693,941 | 5,849,110 | ||||||
| (Increase)/decrease in prepaid expenses | (51,118 | ) | ||||||
| (Increase)/decrease in inventory | 9,932,867 | (10,034,609 | ) | |||||
| (Increase)/decrease in investments | (74,684 | ) | ||||||
| (Increase)/decrease in other current assets | 30,000 | |||||||
| Increase/(decrease) in accounts payable | (6,531,641 | ) | (11,725,941 | ) | ||||
| Increase/(decrease) in unearned revenue | 237,365 | |||||||
| Increase/(decrease) in accrued liabilities | (48,016 | ) | 94,327 | |||||
| Increase/(decrease) in customer deposits | 14,586 | |||||||
| Increase/(decrease) in interest payable | 13,231 | |||||||
| Net cash flows from operating activities | 4,819,157 | (5,536,697 | ) | |||||
| Cash flows from investing activities: | ||||||||
| Cash received from Welgo | 195,834 | 15,000 | ||||||
| Issuance of note receivable | (2,500,000 | ) | ||||||
| Proceeds from sale of capital assets (net) | 1,997,788 | 507,021 | ||||||
| Purchase of equipment and leasehold improvements | (98,904 | ) | (3,252,128 | ) | ||||
| Net cash flows from investing activities | 2,094,718 | (5,230,107 | ) | |||||
| Cash flows from financing activities: | ||||||||
| Proceeds from line of credit | 5,017,170 | |||||||
| Principal payments on line of credit | (500,194 | ) | ||||||
| Principal payments on aviation loans | (1,968,291 | ) | ||||||
| Proceeds from aviation loans | 2,443,750 | |||||||
| Proceeds from PPP loans | 374,380 | 374,300 | ||||||
| Cash received from assignment of Norton Aviation, LLC | 51,572 | |||||||
| Member contributions | 500,000 | |||||||
| Distributions to members | (6,039,836 | ) | (1,269,281 | ) | ||||
| Net cash flows from financing activities | (5,190,191 | ) | 4,173,761 | |||||
| Net change in cash and cash equivalents | 1,723,684 | (6,593,043 | ) | |||||
| Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year | 5,039,983 | 11,633,026 | ||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents, end of year | $ | 6,763,667 | $ | 5,039,983 | ||||
Supplemental schedule of payments and interest | ||||||||
| Interest paid | $ | 202,046 | $ | 32,940 | ||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the fmancial statements
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Wellgistics, LLC
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Years Ended December 31, 2021 and 2020
NOTE 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
This summary of significant accounting policies of Wellgistics, LLC (the Company) is presented to assist in understanding the Company’s financial statements. The financial statements and notes are representations of the management of Wellgistics, LLC, which is responsible for the financial statements integrity and objectivity. The accounting policies conform to generally accepted accounting principles and have been consistently applied in the preparation of the fmancial statements.
Nature of Business
Wellgistics, LLC was organized in 2013 as a limited liability company. In 2017, the Company was sold to Strategix Global, LLC (Strategix). On May 1, 2019, Pharm Donkey, LLC (Pharm Donkey) acquired a 20% ownership interest into the Company. The Strategix Global, LLC owned the remaining 80% when this transaction occurred. On July 25, 2020, Strategix Global, LLC, purchased the remaining 20% back from Pharm Donkey. As part of the purchase, Wellgistics assigned $2,500,000 of notes receivable to Pharm Donkey.
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP) using the accrual method of accounting. All income is recorded when earned and all expenses are recorded when incurred regardless of when such amounts are received or paid.
Revenue Recognition
Revenue is recognized at the point of sale. The majority of orders are placed via the Company’s website. Customers generally pay by credit card at the time they place their order. The Company does have larger customers to whom they have extended terms for payment. Generally, payments from these customers is due within 30 days of their order being shipped. However, a few customers have been given terms extending out to 45 days.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. The most significant estimates include inventory valuation as well as allowance for doubtful accounts. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
For purposes of the statement of cash flows, the Company considers all highly liquid financial instruments with a maturity of less than three months to be cash equivalents. The Company had no cash equivalents other than cash at December 31, 2021 and 2020.
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Wellgistics, LLC
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Years Ended December 31, 2021 and 2020
NOTE 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, continued
Accounts Receivable
Accounts Receivable are recorded at the invoiced amount and do not bear interest. Accounts receivable are due from various customers and are shown net of applicable reserves for doubtful accounts as shown on the face of the balance sheet. There were no accounts that had been placed on non-accrual status. The allowance for doubtful accounts has been estimated by management based on historical experience, current market trends and, for larger customer accounts, their assessment of the ability of the customers to pay outstanding balances. Past due balances and other higher risk amounts are reviewed individually for collectability. Changes in circumstances relating to the collectability of accounts receivable may result in the need to increase or decrease the allowance for doubtful accounts in the future.
A summary of aged receivables as of December 31, 2021 is as follows:
| Current | 1 - 30 Days | 31 - 60 Days | 61 - 90 Days | 91 Days and Over | Less: Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||
| $ | 296,796 | $ | 100,619 | $ | 30,353 | $ | $ | 686,705 | $ | (652,370 | ) | $ | 462,103 | |||||||||||||
A summary of aged receivables as of December 31, 2020 is as follows:
| Current | 1 - 30 Days | 31 - 60 Days | 61 - 90 Days | 91 Days and Over | Less: Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||
| $ | 797,182 | $ | 643,950 | $ | 14,533 | $ | $ | 1,149,973 | $ | (1,035,045 | ) | $ | 1,570,593 | |||||||||||||
The balance in the allowance for doubtful accounts at December 31, 2021 and 2020 was $652,370 and $1,035,045, respectively. Accounts are written off when available and practicable collection methods have proven unsuccessful.
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment are carried at cost. Depreciation of property and equipment is provided using the straight-line method. Expenditures for major renewals and betterments that extend the useful lives of property and equipment have been capitalized. Expenditures for routine repairs are expensed as incurred. Depreciation is based on the following useful lives:
| Years | ||
| Equipment | 5-10 | |
| Aircraft and Hangar | 20 | |
| Leasehold Improvements | through end of lease term | |
| Software | 3 |
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Wellgistics, LLC
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Years Ended December 31, 2021 and 2020
NOTE 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, continued
Amortization
Goodwill is being amortized over 15 years using the straight line method. Organization costs are expensed as incurred. Future expected amortization expense is as follows”
| 2022 | $ | 3,071 | ||
| 2023 | 3,071 | |||
| 2024 | 3,071 | |||
| 2025 | 3,071 | |||
| 2026 | 3,071 | |||
| thereafter | 2,557 | |||
| Total | $ | 17,912 |
Advertising
The Company does not use direct-response advertising. Non-direct response advertising is expensed as incurred. Advertising costs amounted to $170,793 and 93,366 for the year ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
Inventory
The Company maintains inventories of pharmaceutical products which are available for sale. Inventory is valued at cost. Inventory is shipped to customers on a “first to expire — first out” basis. Operating and office supplies are not reported as inventory in the financial statements as they are not material. Operating and office supplies are expensed when purchased. During the year ended December 31, 2021, a write down of $2,778,854 was recognized as a reduction in inventory due to a lower of cost or market adjustment and as a result of the settlement of a lawsuit which impacted inventory. During the year ended December 31, 2020, a write-down of $572,512 was recognized as a reduction in inventory due to a lower of cost or market adjustment.
Investments
In December of 2019, the Company purchased 4,000,000 common voting shares (a 40% ownership interest) in Welgo, Inc. for $850,000. The investment was originally recorded at cost. During 2020, the Company redeemed its interest in Welgo, Inc., thus converting its original investment to a note receivable. There we no changes in circumstances that may have had a significant adverse effect on the fair value of this investment and it is not practicable to estimate fair value. Therefore, management does not consider the Company’s receivable in Welgo, Inc. to have been impaired as of December 31, 2021. During the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 the Company received cash receipts of $195,834 and $15,000, respectively, from Welgo, Inc.
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Wellgistics, LLC
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Years Ended December 31, 2021 and 2020
NOTE 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, continued
Provision for Income Tax
The Company, with the consent of its members, has elected to be taxed as a partnership under both federal and state provisions. Under these provisions, the Company does not pay income taxes on its taxable income. Instead, each member reports on their income tax return their proportionate share of the Company’s taxable income and tax credits. The Company’s federal and state income tax returns for 2018 through 2020 are subject to examination (generally for the three years after they are filed) by the Internal Revenue Service and other taxing authorities.
Date of Management Review
In preparing these financial statements, the Company has evaluated events and transactions for potential recognition or disclosure through October 18, 2022, the date the financial statements were available to be issued.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In March of 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2016-02, Leases, which requires all leases that have a term of more than 12 months to be recognized as assets and liabilities on the balance sheet at inception. A lessee would recognize a lease liability to make lease payments owed to a lessor (liability) and a benefit for the right to use the leased asset (asset) for the lease term. The recognition, measurement, and presentation of expenses and cash flows arising from a lease by a lessee would depend on whether the lessee expects to consume more than an insignificant portion of the economic benefits embedded in the underlying asset. This new guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2021. The Company does not anticipate a significant impact on the Company’s results of operations, financial position, or cash flows as a result of this new standard.
In January 2017, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2017-04, Intangibles — Goodwill and Other (Topic 350). This eliminated Step 2 of goodwill impairment testing, which eliminates an entity’s need to calculate the implied fair value of goodwill by assigning the fair value of a reporting unit to all of its assets and liabilities as if that reporting unity had been acquired in a business combination. Instead, an entity will merely compare the entity’s fair value with its carrying value. This new guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2021, with early adoption permitted. The Company does not anticipate a significant impact on the Company’s results of operations, financial position, or cash flows as a result of this new standard.
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Wellgistics, LLC
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Years Ended December 31, 2021 and 2020
| NOTE 2. | Cash and Cash Equivalents |
The Company’s cash and cash equivalents are considered to be cash-on-hand, demand deposits and short-term investments with original maturities of three months or less from the date of acquisition for purposes of this note and the statement of cash flows.
The Company maintains cash balances with various local financial institutions which are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) up to $250,000. At times, such investments may be in excess of the FDIC limit. As of December 31, 2021 and 2020 the Company had approximately $6,162,197 and $4,465,823 of cash that exceeded federally insured limits, respectively.
| NOTE 3. | Lines of Credit |
The company had line of credit balances outstanding with two institutions. As part of the assignment of Nortion Aviation, LLC to Wellgistics on December 31, 2020, a $500,000 of line of credit was also received. The Company paid-off this line of credit balance in March of 2021.
The company also has another line of credit balance available up to a maximum of $7,500,000. Total principal and interest balance outstanding as of December 31, 2021 and 2020 were 5,027,556 and $5,027,750, respectively. The line of credit bares an interest at a rate of LIBOR plus 2.3% per annum. As of December 31, 2021, the interest rate was 2.88%. The line of credit is collateralized by Accounts Receivable and Inventory balances. The line of credit is subject to certain specified covenants. The most stringent covenant includes the compliance to certain specified financial ratios.
| NOTE 4. | Paycheck Protection Program |
During April 2020, the Company received a Paycheck Protection Program (the “PPP”) loan from a financial institution in the amount of $374,300. The Company received a second PPP loan in March of 2021 for $374,380. Under the terms of the PPP, the Loans may be forgiven if they are used for qualifying expenses as described in the CARES Act.
The Company submitted loan forgiveness applications and received forgiveness of these two loans. Thus the balances due on these loans at December 31, 2021 was zero.
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Wellgistics, LLC
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Years Ended December 31, 2021 and 2020
| NOTE 5. | Notes Payable |
The Company has a note payable outstanding with a financial institution in the amount of $2,380,711 at December 31, 2021. The note bears interest at a rate of 3.64% per annum and will mature by March 1, 2041. The note is collateralized by an airplane. Future payment requirements for this note are as follows:
| Principal | Interest | Total | ||||||||||
| 2022 | $ | 86,555 | $ | 86,403 | $ | 172,959 | ||||||
| 2023 | 89,804 | 83,154 | 172,959 | |||||||||
| 2024 | 92,948 | 80,011 | 172,959 | |||||||||
| 2025 | 96,664 | 76,295 | 172,959 | |||||||||
| 2026 | 100,292 | 72,666 | 172,959 | |||||||||
| 2027-2031 | 560,630 | 304,163 | 864,793 | |||||||||
| 2032-2036 | 674,015 | 190,778 | 864,793 | |||||||||
| 2037-2041 | 679,802 | 55,791 | 735,593 | |||||||||
| Total | $ | 2,380,711 | $ | 949,262 | $ | 3,329,973 | ||||||
| NOTE 6. | Related Parties |
The Company has contracted with a previous owner’s accounting firm for accounting services. The company ended this contract in 2020. The company paid this account firm $99,294 in 2020 for these services.
The Company also contracts with certain related parties for outside consulting services. Such contractors billed Wellgistics $782,000 and $25,795,681 for services provided for the year ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. During November 2020, the Company negotiated with such contractors to reduce the burden of payable outstanding from previous consulting expenses charged. As a result, a total of $6,284,533 was recorded as a gain for this reduction in liability for the year ended December 31, 2020. At December 31, 2021 and 2020, no amounts were payable to such contractors for these services.
The Company pays Strategix, its owner, for managerial services. For the year ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, the Company paid Strategix $420,000 and $1,240,000, respectively.
Wellgistics, LLC owned 40% of Welgo until November 2020, a customer of Wellgistics, LLC. For the year ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 the Company sold $171,172 and $139,635, respectively, worth of products to Welgo, Inc., of which no amounts were receivable at December 31, 2021 and 2020.
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Wellgistics, LLC
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Years Ended December 31, 2021 and 2020
| NOTE 7. | Commitments and Contingencies |
Operating Leases
The Company has two leases effective as of December 31, 2020 for its warehouse and office use. Lease terms of these leases range from four to seven years, with options for renewal and extensions. Total future lease commitments are as follows:
| 2022 | $ | 276,120 | ||
| 2023 | 283,889 | |||
| 2024 | 111,576 | |||
| 2025 | 114,366 | |||
| 2026 | ||||
| Total | $ | 785,951 |
| NOTE 8. | Consignment Product Purchase Agreement |
Effective September 1, 2019 the Company entered into a Consignment Product Purchase Agreement with Solubiomix, LLC, one of the Company’s major suppliers. Under the terms of this agreement, Solubiomix, LLC has agreed to sale product to the Company on a consignment basis. The Company has agreed to pay upfront one-half of the inventory production and acquisition price on all consigned products. The costs are owed to Solubiomix, LLC at the time Solubiomix, LLC is required to pay its manufacturers. If these costs are not paid at the time the manufacturer produces the product, the Company must pay one-half at the time it orders product (but only if it has not already paid one-half of the product cost). The Company has also agreed to pay one-half of any costs associated with the mutually agreed upon destruction of unsold, recalled or damaged product.
Subsequent to the Company successfully processing an order, including the collection of the purchase price, the Company has agreed to pay Solubiomix, LLC one-half of the gross purchase price collected from Customers within 30 days of the close of the month in which the order from the Company was processed. If the Company is unable to collect on a sale, the Company shall be obligated only to pay amounts reimbursed by insurance or other compensation related to that purchased product.
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Wellgistics, LLC
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Years Ended December 31, 2021 and 2020
| NOTE 7. | Concentrations |
The Company has five customers that accounted for approximately $19,600,000 of sales for the year ended December 31, 2021. This represents 46% of sales.
| NOTE 8. | Subsequent Events |
In 2022 the company acquired American Pharmaceutical Distributors. Details of this acquisition are not provided in these financial statements.
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Wellgistics, LLC
Balance Sheet
As of December 31, 2022
| TOTAL | ||||
| ASSETS | ||||
| Current Assets | ||||
| Bank Accounts | ||||
| Cache Valley | 18,570.88 | |||
| Norton Aviation Chase (5535) | 7,102.39 | |||
| Stagecoach Sweep | 0.00 | |||
| TD Cash (APD) | 64,577.76 | |||
| Victor 1 (Chase 3675) | 0.00 | |||
| Wellgistics WF Checking (1332) | 3,541,425.85 | |||
| Zions - Checking | 64,612.35 | |||
| Total Bank Accounts | $ | 3,696,289.23 | ||
| Accounts Receivable | ||||
| Accounts Receivable (A/R) | 976,811.20 | |||
| Gift Health Receivable | 81,500.00 | |||
| Total Accounts Receivable | $ | 1,058,311.20 | ||
| Other Current Assets | ||||
| Allowance for Bad Debts | -260,614.36 | |||
| Asset from APD | 0.00 | |||
| Intercompany receivable - Allegiant | 530.00 | |||
| Intercompany receivable - APD | 0.00 | |||
| Intercompany receivable - BLN Holdings | 533.76 | |||
| Intercompany receivable - Nomad Capital | 0.00 | |||
| Intercompany receivable - Norton Consulting | 1,483.87 | |||
| Intercompany receivable - Prologix | 93,056.95 | |||
| Intercompany receivable - Slave Stealers | 950.11 | |||
| Intercompany receivable - Strategix | 62,015.91 | |||
| Inventory | 1,959,743.40 | |||
| Inventory Lower of Cost or Market Adjustment | 0.00 | |||
| Total Inventory | 1,959,743.40 | |||
| Inventory Asset | 6,600,317.32 | |||
| Receivable from BBPR | 0.00 | |||
| Stock | 100,000.00 | |||
| Uncategorized Asset | 0.00 | |||
| Undeposited Funds | 536,226.37 | |||
| Total Other Current Assets | $ | 9,094,243.33 | ||
| Total Current Assets | $ | 13,848,843.76 | ||
| Fixed Assets | ||||
| Accumulated Depreciation | -722,660.40 | |||
| Equipment | 585,666.18 | |||
| Furniture & Fixtures | 152,160.87 | |||
| Leasehold Improvements | 766,466.53 | |||
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| TOTAL | ||||
| Norton Aviation - Plane | 2,995,000.00 | |||
| Norton Aviation - Accumulated Depreciation | -299,500.08 | |||
| Total Norton Aviation - Plane | 2,695,499.92 | |||
| Software | 28,097.85 | |||
| Total Fixed Assets | $ | 3,505,230.95 | ||
| Other Assets | ||||
| Black Bay, LLC | 66,161.64 | |||
| Goodwill | 30,709.00 | |||
| Accumulated Amortization | -15,867.77 | |||
| Total Goodwill | 14,841.23 | |||
| Goodwill in APD | 841,723.89 | |||
| Accumulated Amortization of APD | -56,114.93 | |||
| Total Goodwill in APD | 785,608.96 | |||
| Investment - Welgo | 691,096.75 | |||
| Interest Receivable - Welgo | 7,753.54 | |||
| Total Investment - Welgo | 698,850.29 | |||
| Prepaid Expenes | 30,784.17 | |||
| Rent Deposit | 41,016.94 | |||
| Right-of-use Asset - Operating | 2,242,636.53 | |||
| Total Other Assets | $ | 3,879,899.76 | ||
| TOTAL ASSETS | $ | 21,233,974.47 | ||
| LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | ||||
| Liabilities | ||||
| Current Liabilities | ||||
| Accounts Payable | ||||
| Accounts Payable (A/P) | 2,623,162.09 | |||
| Total Accounts Payable | $ | 2,623,162.09 | ||
| Credit Cards | ||||
| American Express (91008) | -175.00 | |||
| Amex - Brian 81009 | 88,051.00 | |||
| Amex - Devin 11008 | 0.00 | |||
| Amex - Mike 11008 | 0.00 | |||
| Amex - Sam 1001 | 4,481.80 | |||
| AMEX - Steve 1007 | 1,798.20 | |||
| AMEX-Drew 1002 | 8,502.30 | |||
| AMEX-Nathan 51009 | 6,130.33 | |||
| Total Credit Cards | $ | 108,788.63 | ||
| Other Current Liabilities | ||||
| Accrued Expenses | 0.00 | |||
| Holding | 0.00 | |||
| N/P - Wells Fargo LOC | 0.00 | |||
| N/P - Zions Bank LOC 78001 | 4,745,531.01 | |||
| Payroll Expense Accrual | 54,959.67 | |||
| Rental Deposits | 14,586.17 | |||
| Sales Tax | 0.00 | |||
| Unearned revenue | 126,749.72 | |||
| Total Other Current Liabilities | $ | 4,941,826.57 | ||
| Total Current Liabilities | $ | 7,673,777.29 | ||
| Long-Term Liabilities | ||||
| Lease liability - Operating | 2,289,111.41 | |||
| N/P - Karl Jebailey | 906,710.31 | |||
| N/P - NAI Inc | -284.05 | |||
| Norton Aviation Salem Bank Loan | 2,301,347.59 | |||
| PPP 2nd Loan | 0.00 | |||
| Total Long-Term Liabilities | $ | 5,496,885.26 | ||
| Total Liabilities | $ | 13,170,662.55 | ||
| Equity | $ | 8,063,311.92 | ||
| TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | $ | 21,233,974.47 | ||
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| TOTAL | ||||
| Income | $ | 31,888,349.20 | ||
| Cost of Goods Sold | $ | 25,890,684.50 | ||
| GROSS PROFIT | $ | 5,997,664.70 | ||
| Expenses | ||||
| Advertising & Marketing | 96,371.83 | |||
| APD Expenses | 41,512.72 | |||
| Application Fee | 3,979.82 | |||
| Bad Debt | 267,524.10 | |||
| Bank Charges & Fees | 90,533.35 | |||
| Computer & Internet | 678,622.34 | |||
| Contractors and Consultants | 417,237.92 | |||
| Dues & Subscriptions | 18,531.42 | |||
| Education Expense | 1,020.00 | |||
| Insurance Expense | 272,296.12 | |||
| Legal & Professional Services | 409,412.94 | |||
| Meals | 7,535.89 | |||
| Norton Aviation and Victor 1 Airplane Expenses (except Meals and Entertainment) | 156,154.62 | |||
| Office & Shipping Supplies | 32,911.84 | |||
| Office Expenses | 32,379.63 | |||
| Payroll Expenses | 2,994,576.71 | |||
| Rent & Lease | 662,782.60 | |||
| ASC 842 Asset_Liability Change | 46,474.88 | |||
| Rent-Sales | 53,351.03 | |||
| Total Rent & Lease | 762,608.51 | |||
| Repairs & Maintenance | 26,606.98 | |||
| Taxes & Licenses | 74,708.39 | |||
| Travel | 220,042.83 | |||
| Utilities | 40,730.77 | |||
| Total Expenses | $ | 6,645,298.73 | ||
| NET OPERATING INCOME | $ | -647,634.03 | ||
| Other Income | ||||
| Interest Income | 138.87 | |||
| Sublease income | 271,859.76 | |||
| Total Other Income | $ | 271,998.63 | ||
| Other Expenses | ||||
| (Gain) / Loss | -1,818,054.14 | |||
| Amortization Expense | 59,185.85 | |||
| Depreciation Expense | 394,289.77 | |||
| Interest Expense | 294,783.98 | |||
| Outside Services | 80,000.00 | |||
| Total Other Expenses | $ | -989,794.54 | ||
| NET OTHER INCOME | $ | 1,261,793.17 | ||
| NET INCOME | $ | 614,159.14 | ||
Wellgistics, LLC
Profit and Loss
January - December 2022
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Schedule 3.8(b)
Liabilities
None.
Schedule 3.8(e)
Receivables
None.
Schedule 3.8(f)
Payables
None.
Schedule 3.9(b)
Certain Changes
| 1. | Medical, Dental, Vision benefit plan administered by 1Source was terminated effective March 31, 2023. |
| 2. | Medical, Dental, Vision benefit plan administered by Nomad Staffing Services was begun on March 1, 2023. |
| 3. | Salary of the Brian Norton, CEO, was reduced to $12,000 p/y in April 2023. |
| 4. | Salary of $12,000 p/y added for each of Tony Madsen, Scott Madsen, and Steve Madsen. This salary replaced an MSA of $45,000 p/m. |
| 5. | Salary of multiple hourly employees increased by $0.25 - $1.00 in April 2023. |
| 6. | Salary of Faith Hawkins and Douglas Edmunds increased in April 2023. |
| 7. | Terminated in March 2023: |
| a. | Grant Marshall –duplicative position and poor work product. |
| b. | Eric Held – lack of work. |
| c. | Thomas Johnson – redundant position. |
| d. | Kelly Rivera – poor performance. |
Schedule 3.10(e)
Regulatory Compliance
None.
Schedule 3.10(g)
ONC Programs
Not Applicable.
Schedule 3.11
Litigation
| 1. | Wellgistics is the plaintiff in a breach of contract case with Welgo Inc., such case is pre-discovery in the Delaware courts. |
| 2. | Wellgistics is the defendant in an employment dispute with Eric Olsen, such case is pre-discovery in Washington County, Utah, and has been inactive for about 1 year. Eric Olson was a W2 employee and Member of an affiliate of Wellgistics. He was terminated from the affiliate due to poor performance and then filed suit against Wellgistics and its affiliate. |
| 3. | Wellgistics is the defendant in an employment dispute with Brock Bracken, such case has been stayed and ordered to mediation followed by binding arbitration in Washington County, Utah, and is being managed by Wellgistics’ EPL insurance carrier. |
| 4. | Wellgistics is a creditor in a Florida Chapter 11 bankruptcy case, such case has been confirmed and payments are being received from First Defense Nasal Screen company. Wellgistics holds an unsecured claim in the amount of $4,642,878.65. If all plan payments are made, the total recovery is expected to be $180,860.58. |
Schedule 3.12(b)
Leases
| 1. | 358 Eagle Landing Drive, Lakeland FL 33810 Warehouse Facility |
| 2. | 12902 Commodity Place, Building NO. 3, Tampa FL 33626 |
Sales Office
Sub-Lease Negotiation in Process
Expires 6/30/2024
| 3. | 4860 W Kennedy Blvd., Ste. 920, Tampa FL 33609 |
Primary Sale and Executive Office
Wellgistics is Sub-Tenant
Expires 4/30/2024
| 4. | 6650 Highland Road, Waterford MI 48327 |
Warehouse
Under Sub-Lease to third-party
Expires 6/30/2023
Schedule 3.13(a)
Material Contracts
(i)
| a. | Wellgistics Terms of Sale, last updated November 7, 2022. |
| b. | Distribution Services Agreement, dated March 30, 2021, by and between Wellgistics LLC and Poly Pharmaceuticals, LLC. |
| c. | Avondale Wholesale Agreement, dated October 1, 2019, by and between Wellgistics, LLC and Avondale Pharmaceuticals, LLC (the “Avondale Agreement”). |
| d. | Distribution Services Agreement, dated July 12, 2021, by and between Wellgistics, LLC and PureTek Corporation. |
| e. | Distribution Agreement (#23743), dated October 23, 2017, by and between Wellgistics, LLC and Sandoz, Inc., on behalf of itself and Eon Labs, Inc. and Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc., as amended by that certain First Amendment to Distribution Agreement, dated October 20, 2020, that certain Second Amendment to Distribution Agreement, dated October 15, 2021, and that certain Third Amendment to Distribution Agreement, dated May 25, 2022 (the “Sandoz Agreement”). |
| f. | Direct Purchasing Agreement, dated July 2, 2018, by and between Wellgistics, LLC and Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc., as amended by that certain Amendment #1 to Direct Purchase Agreement, dated July 2, 2018, (the “Taro Direct Purchasing Agreement”). |
| g. | Distribution Services Agreement, by and between Wellgistics, LLC and SOLA Pharmaceuticals, LLC (unsigned). |
| (ii) | None. |
| (iii) | None. |
| (iv) | Schedule 3.12(b) incorporated herein by reference. |
(v)
| a. | Base Services Agreement, dated December 5, 2021, by and between Wellgistics, LLC and Birch Operating Systems, LLC. |
| b. | Exclusive Distribution Services Agreement, dated October 17, 2018, by and between Wellgistics, LLC and Alexso, Inc. |
| (vi) | None. |
(vii)
| a. | Business Loan Agreement, dated April 5, 2022, by and between Wellgistics, LLC and Zions Bancorporation, N.A d/b/a Zions First National Bank in the principal amount of $5,000,000.00. |
(viii)
| a. | Wellgistics Limited Liability Company Operating Agreement, as amended, dated July 15, 2022 (the “Wellgistics LLCA”) |
| b. | Membership Interest Purchase Agreement, between Wellgistics, LLC and GiftHealth, Inc., dated May 20, 2022, pursuant to which Wellgistics owns 50,000 shares of GiftHealth, Inc. common stock (the “GiftHealth Agreement”). |
(ix)
| a. | The Wellgistics LLCA. |
| b. | The GiftHealth Agreement. |
| c. | Supply Agreement, dated July 26, 2022, by and between Marnel Pharmaceuticals LLC and Wellgistics LLC (includes a profit-sharing component for the sale of CROTAN NDC No. 00682-0051-10) (the “Marnel Agreement”). |
| d. | Operating Agreement of Black Bay, LLC, dated March 16, 2021 (Wellgistics, LLC is a 50% owner of Black Bay). |
(x)
| a. | Base Services Agreement, dated December 5, 2021, by and between Birch Operating Systems, LLC and Wellgistics, LLC. (the “Birch OS Base Services Agreement”). |
| b. | System Agreement, dated December 5, 2021, by and between Birch Operating Systems, LLC and Wellgistics, LLC (the “Birch OS System Agreement”). |
| c. | System Information and Event Management Services Agreement, dated April 1, 2021, by and between Cingo Solutions, LLC and Wellgistics, LLC (the “Cingo System Information Agreement”). |
| d. | Marketing Agreement, dated March 1, 2022, by and between Nomad Colosseum LLC and Wellgistics, LLC for the management of web domain (the “Nomad Marketing Agreement”). |
| e. | Consulting Agreement, dated May 1, 2022, by and between Nomad Colosseum LLC and Wellgistics, LLC (the “Nomad Consulting Agreement”). |
| f. | Distribution Services Agreement, dated June 1, 2022, by and between Wellgistics, LLC and Trell Pharma LLC (unsigned) (the “Trell Pharma Distribution Agreement”). |
| (xi) | None. |
(xii)
| a. | Employment Agreement, dated May 20, 2022, by and between Drew Warthen and Wellgistics, LLC. |
(xiii)
| a. | Standard Contract Terms and Conditions for Wellgistics, dated May 28, 2022, by and between Cosette Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Wellgistics, LLC (the “Cosette Contract”) (Wellgistics must purchase exclusively from Cosette). |
| b. | Master Services Agreement, dated July 19, 2021, by and between CSSi LifeSciences and its affiliated Companies, LLC and Wellgistics, LLC (non-solicitation). |
| c. | The Taro Direct Purchasing Agreement (minimum purchase amount). |
| d. | The Avondale Agreement (minimum purchase amount). |
| e. | The Sandoz Distribution Agreement (cannot sell outside the United States). |
| f. | Distribution Services Agreement, dated December 2019, by and between Wellgistics LLC and Exeltis USA, Inc. (lists certain prohibited customers). |
| g. | Exclusive Distribution Services Agreement, dated October 17, 2018, by and between Wellgistics, LLC, Alexso, Inc., and SA3, LLC (minimum purchase amount). |
| h. | Exclusive Channel Distribution Services Agreement, dated July 15, 2019, by and between Wellgistics, LLC and Aytu BioScience, Inc. (minimum purchase amount). |
| i. | Distribution Services Agreement, dated January 17, 2020, by and between Wellgistics, LLC and Galderma Laboratories, LP (cannot sell outside of the United States). |
| j. | Non-Exclusive Distribution Agreement, dated June 2022, by and between Wellgistics LLC and Aditxt, Inc. (non-solicitation). |
| k. | Alvix Laboratories LLC Wholesale Agreement, dated January 22, 2019, by and between Alvix Laboratories, LLC and Wellgistics LLC (non-solicitation). |
| l. | Exclusive Channel Distribution Services Agreement, dated November 2019, by and between Wellgistics LLC and Galt Pharmaceuticals, LLC (minimum purchase amount). |
| m. | Exclusive Wholesaler Agreement, dated July 30, 2018, by and between Wellgistics, LLC and Burke Therapeutics, LLC as amended by that certain First Amendment to the Exclusive Wholesaler Agreement, dated January 18, 2019 (minimum purchase amount). |
| n. | Exclusive Distribution Services Agreement, dated April 29, 2019, by and between Wellgistics LLC and Gentex Pharma, LLC, as amended by that certain First Amendment to Distribution Services Agreement, dated August 6, 2019 (minimum purchase amount). |
| o. | Distribution Services Agreement, dated April 20, 2019, by and between Wellgistics LLC and Veru Inc. (minimum purchase amount). |
| p. | Exclusive Distribution Services Agreement, dated March 31, 2020, by and between Wellgistics, LLC and Predictive Laboratories, Inc. (minimum purchase amount). |
| q. | Reseller Agreement (United States), dated September 30, 2021, by and between Wellgistics, LLC and Mesa Biotech, Inc. (minimum purchase amount). |
| (xiv) | None. |
| (xv) | None. |
| (xvi) | None. |
(xvii)
| a. | The Taro Direct Purchasing Agreement (preferential purchase right). |
| b. | The Cosette Contract (right of first refusal). |
(xviii)
| a. | Customs (Import/Export) Power of Attorney, dated April 19, 2022, by and between Wellgistics, LLC and UPS Supply Chain Solutions, Inc. (authorizing UPS Supply Chain Solutions Inc. to act by power of attorney in all U.S. Customs and Border Protection Districts). |
| b. | Power of Attorney for DEA Forms 222 and Electronic Orders, dated June 1, 2021 by and between Wellgistics, LLC and Ajai Clayton (authorizing Ajai Clayton to act by power of attorney to sign and executed Forms 222 and to sign orders for Schedule I and II controlled substances). |
| (xix) | None. |
| (xx) | None. |
Schedule 3.13(b)
Material Contract Breach and Termination Notices
None.
Schedule 3.14
Insurance
| Type | Carrier | Coverage Amount | Annual Premium | |||||||
| D&O | Admiral Insurance Co | $ | 1,000,000.00 | $ | 4,973.00 | |||||
| EPLI | USLI | $ | 1,000,000.00 | $ | 3,538.00 | |||||
| Property (stock/inventory) | Besso Limited | $ | 15,150,000 | (ag) | $ | 50,925.00 | ||||
| General Liability | Berkley | $1M / $5M | $ | 30,405.00 | ||||||
| Cyber | Coalition | $ | 1,000,000.00 | $ | 19,732.00 | |||||
| Workers Compensation | Markel | No Limit | $ | 10,943.00 | ||||||
| Credit Insurance | Allianz | $ | 30,000,000.00 (sales) | $ | 67,710.00 | |||||
Schedule 3.15(b)
Intellectual Property Registration
| (i) | Intellectual Property Registrations |
Trademarks:
| Mark | Filing Date | Serial Number | Registration Date | |||
| AMERICAN PHARMACEUTICAL DISTRIBUTORS | April 18, 2018 | 87883775 | April 1, 2019 | |||
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April 18, 2018 | 87883894 | June 17, 2019 | |||
| HUMAN HEALTH MATTERS | May 2, 2018 | 87906349 | January 13, 2020 |
Domain Names:
| Name | Registrar | Expiration Date | ||
| wellgistics.com | GoDaddy.com, LLC | May 10, 2023 | ||
| wellgistics3pl.com | GoDaddy.com, LLC | Sept. 14, 2025 |
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WELLGISTICS

Schedule 3.15(e)
Licensed Intellectual Property
| 1. | ERP Software, licensed by Company via the Base Services Agreement, dated Dec. 5, 2021, with Birch Operating Systems, LLC. |
| 2. | Oct. 17, 2018 Exclusive Distribution Services Agreement with Alexso, Inc. provides a nonexclusive license to Company for Alexso’s trademarks for use in connection with resale of Alexso’s products. |
Schedule 3.15(f)
Non-Compliance Licensed Intellectual Property
None.
Schedule 3.15(g)
Employee Confidentiality Agreements
Employees are required to execute and non-disclosure agreement in the following form:

NON- DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT
THIS NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is made as of the date first printed below (the “Effective Date”) by and between Wellgistics LLC (“Wellgistics”), and ________________________ (“Recipient”).
1. Background. Wellgistics and Recipient intend to engage in an employer/employee relationship, which relationship may include Nomad Staffing Services LLC as a co-employer. Over the course of this employment, Wellgistics may disclose or deliver to Recipient certain Confidential Information (defined below). Wellgistics and Recipient have entered into this Agreement in order to ensure the confidentiality and non-disclosure of the Confidential Information to third-parties. Notwithstanding, no provision of this agreement relating to confidentiality shall be construed as limiting or replacing in whole any existing confidentiality or non-disclosure agreement entered into by Wellgistics and Recipient, if any.
3. Definitions.
2.1 “Confidential Information” means any financial, scientific, technical, trade or business information possessed, obtained by, developed for or given to the Recipient which is treated by Wellgistics as confidential or proprietary including, without limitation, PCI data, Research Materials (defined below), formulations, techniques, methodology, systems, formulae, procedures, tests, equipment, data, reports, know-how, sources of supply, ideas, patent positioning, relationships with consultants and employees, business plans and business developments, information concerning the existence, scope or activities of any research, development, manufacturing, marketing or other projects of Wellgistics, customers, suppliers, customer lists, and any other confidential information about or belonging to Wellgistics’ suppliers, licensors, licensees, partners, affiliates, customers, potential customers or others.
“Confidential Information” does not include information which: (a) was known to the Recipient at the time it was disclosed, other than by previous disclosure by Wellgistics; (b) is at the time of disclosure or later becomes publicly known under circumstances involving no breach of this Agreement; (c) is lawfully and in good faith made available to the Recipient by a third party who did not derive it, directly or indirectly, from Wellgistics; or (d) is independently developed by the Recipient without the use of Wellgistics’ Confidential Information.
2.2 Examples of Confidential Information. For purposes of illustration, the Confidential Information may be contained in various media, including, without limitation, records of research data and observations, records and results of preclinical and clinical trials, patent applications, regulatory filings, computer programs, manuals, plans, drawings, designs, email correspondence, specifications, supply and customer lists, internal financial data and other documents and records of Wellgistics, whether or not labeled or identified as “Confidential.”
2.3 “Receiving Party” means the Party to whom Confidential Information of Wellgistics is disclosed.
2.4 “Research Materials” shall include test article, test substance, medical devices, drug dispensing processes, devices, or machines, chemical compounds or other materials such as biologicals, including, without limitation, genes, DNA sequences, plasmids, vectors, expression systems, cells, cell lines, organisms, antibodies, biological substances, business plans, proposed business methodologies and any constituents, progeny, mutants, derivatives or replications thereof or therefrom, together with all reagents, chemical compounds or other materials.
2.5 “Party” shall mean Wellgistics or Recipient.
4. Confidentiality.
3.1 Acknowledgment Regarding Ownership. Recipient acknowledges that Wellgistics is and shall at all times remain the sole owner of its Confidential Information. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as granting any right or license to Wellgistics’ Confidential Information for any purpose.
3.2 Nondisclosure of Confidential Information. Recipient shall not directly or indirectly publish, disseminate or otherwise disclose, deliver or make available to any person outside its organization any of Wellgistics’ Confidential Information. Recipient may disclose Wellgistics’ Confidential Information to persons within their respective organizations and to their respective affiliates and partners who/which have a need to receive such Confidential Information in order to further the purposes of this Agreement and who/which are bound to protect the confidentiality of such Confidential Information. Recipient may disclose the Wellgistics’ Confidential Information to a governmental authority or by order of a court of competent jurisdiction, provided that such disclosure is subject to all applicable governmental or judicial protection available for like material and reasonable advance written notice is given to Wellgistics. Recipient is prohibited from retaining, and shall be required to return or destroy, any electronic backup tapes made in the ordinary course of business upon separation from employment.
3.3 Use of Confidential Information. Recipient shall use Wellgistics’ Confidential Information solely for the purpose(s) set forth herein or for such other purposes as may be agreed upon by the Parties in writing and shall not otherwise use Wellgistics’ Confidential Information for its own benefit or the benefit of a third party.
3.4 Physical Protection of Confidential Information. Recipient shall exercise all commercially reasonable precautions to physically protect the integrity and confidentiality of Wellgistics’ Confidential Information.
3.5 Agreements with Personnel, Affiliates and Partners. Recipient has or shall obtain agreements with third parties who are permitted access to Wellgistics’ Confidential Information under this Agreement which impose comparable confidentiality obligations on such third parties.
5. Expiration; Termination.
4.1 Expiration; Return of Research Materials and Confidential Information. This Agreement shall remain in effect during the Recipient’s period of employment and for so long as the Recipient is in possession of Wellgistics’ Confidential Information and for a period of two (2) years thereafter. Trade secret information shall be held in confidence for perpetuity. Upon expiration, or sooner upon Wellgistics’ request, the Recipient shall promptly return to Wellgistics all Confidential Information of Wellgistics. Upon expiration unless otherwise agreed upon, the Recipient shall be free to use any other Confidential Information received under this Agreement without restriction or obligation.
4.2 Termination for Breach. Prior to expiration, however, Wellgistics may terminate this Agreement immediately upon written notice to the Recipient if it determines that the Recipient has breached its confidentiality obligations. In this event, Recipient shall promptly return to Wellgistics all Confidential Information of Wellgistics and its confidentiality obligations will continue for a period of five (5) years.
5. Miscellaneous.
5.1 Remedies. Recipient understands and agrees that Confidential Information is a unique and valuable asset of Wellgistics and that Wellgistics may be irreparably damaged if the Recipient breaches this Agreement, and that money damages would be an insufficient remedy for that breach. If the Recipient disseminates, publishes or discloses to any third party or uses in any other manner not permitted in this Agreement, any Confidential Information in breach of this Agreement, or threatens or appears to be preparing to do so, in addition to any other remedy to which Wellgistics may be entitled, Wellgistics shall be entitled to immediately seek an injunction restraining the Recipient from breaching or further breaching this Agreement without the necessity of posting bond or other security. This injunctive relief is in addition to, and not in lieu of, any other remedies at law or in equity available to Wellgistics.
5.2 Arbitration. Any controversy, claim or dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement, shall be settled by binding arbitration in Tampa, FL if it cannot first be resolved through good faith negotiations for at least thirty (30) days. Such arbitration shall be conducted in accordance with the then prevailing commercial arbitration rules of JAMS/Endispute (“JAMS”), with the following exceptions if in conflict: (a) one arbitrator shall be chosen by JAMS; (b) each party to the arbitration will pay its pro rata share of the expenses and fees of the arbitrator, together with other expenses of the arbitration incurred or approved by the arbitrator; and (c) arbitration may proceed in the absence of any party if written notice (pursuant to the JAMS’ rules and regulations) of the proceedings has been given to such party. The parties agree to abide by all decisions and awards rendered in such proceedings. Such decisions and awards rendered by the arbitrator shall be final and conclusive and may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof as a basis of judgment and of the issuance of execution for its collection. All such controversies, claims or disputes shall be settled in this manner in lieu of any action at law or equity; provided however, that nothing in this subsection shall be construed as precluding the bringing an action for injunctive relief or other equitable relief. The arbitrator shall not have the right to award punitive damages or speculative damages to either party and shall not have the power to amend this Agreement. The arbitrator shall be required to follow applicable law. If for any reason this arbitration clause becomes not applicable, then each Party, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, hereby irrevocably waives all right to trial by jury as to any issue relating hereto in any action, proceeding or counterclaim arising out of or relating to this Agreement or any other matter involving the Parties hereto.
5.3 Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement of the Parties with regard to its subject matter, and supersedes all previous written or oral representations, agreements and understandings between Wellgistics and Recipient. This Agreement is not intended to invalidate terms or agreements found in any employee handbook or agreement, but it intended to be additive thereto.
5.4 No Modification. This Agreement may be changed only by a writing signed by both Parties. This Agreement shall not be modified by terms and conditions or policies set forth in an employee handbook, if any.
5.5 Severability. In the event any of the provisions contained in this Agreement shall, for any reason, be held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability shall not affect any other provisions of this Agreement, and all other provisions shall remain in full force and effect. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be excessively broad, it shall be reformed and construed by limiting and reducing it so as to be enforceable to the maximum extent permitted by law.
5.6 Governing Law. This Agreement and all disputes between the parties shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida, without giving effect to that body of laws pertaining to conflict of laws.
5.7 Assignment. Neither party shall have the right or the power to assign any of its rights, or delegate or subcontract the performance of any of its obligations under this Agreement, without the prior written authorization of the other party, such written authorization not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed; provided, however, that the prior written authorization of the other party shall not be required for a party to assign any of its rights, or delegate or subcontract the performance of any of its obligations hereunder to an Affiliate or pursuant to a sale of substantially all of the assets of the party, merger, consolidation, reorganization or other similar transaction.
6. Notices. Any notice required or permitted under this Agreement shall be sufficient if in writing and delivered personally or sent by registered or certified mail to Wellgistics at:
Wellgistics LLC
Attn: Legal
358 Eagles Landing Drive
Lakeland, FL 33810
legal@wellgistics.com
Or, if to the Recipient, at:
Recipient: __________________________________________________________________________
Attn: _____________________________________________________________________________
Address:___________________________________________________________________________
Address:
Email: _____________________________________________________________________________
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, duly-authorized representatives of Wellgistics and Recipient have signed this Agreement as a document under seal as of the Effective Date.
| Wellgistics LLC | Recipient | |||
| By: | Brian Norton | By: | ||
| Its: | CEO | Its: | ||
| Date: | Date: | |||
Schedule 3.15(h)
Software Utilized; Not Off The Shelf
ERP Software, licensed by Company via the Base Services Agreement, dated Dec. 5, 2021, with Birch Operating Systems, LLC.
Schedule 3.15(i)
Open Source Software
None.
Schedule 3.18
Customers and Suppliers
20 Largest Customers
| COCHRAN WHOLESALE PHARMACEUTICAL LLC | $ | 2,165,059.00 | ||
| HOSPITAL PHARMACEUTICAL CONSULTING | $ | 1,235,010.00 | ||
| ENTREGA PHARMACY LLC | $ | 1,207,555.41 | ||
| PHARMSOURCE LLC | $ | 822,392.00 | ||
| JADZ INC DBA MEDISERV PHARMACY | $ | 782,475.00 | ||
| SCRIPT PHARMACY | $ | 729,663.49 | ||
| Sherman Care Enterprises DBA Mesa Care Pharmacy | $ | 717,069.20 | ||
| Global Pharmacy Wholesale | $ | 631,200.00 | ||
| CCRX | $ | 627,421.65 | ||
| AMERICAN PHARMACEUTICAL DISTRIBUTORS | $ | 626,413.00 | ||
| PHARMACY PARTNERS DBA UNI-MED PHARMACY | $ | 575,990.86 | ||
| MATRIX DISTRIBUTORS INC | $ | 515,264.00 | ||
| Oaks Pharm dba St George Pharmacy | $ | 497,538.37 | ||
| ABSOLUTE WELLNESS PHARMACY | $ | 428,421.76 | ||
| WECARE PHARMACY | $ | 410,031.94 | ||
| KeySource Acquisitions LLC | $ | 407,400.00 | ||
| Wellpharma Rx Pharmacy | $ | 370,427.84 | ||
| SAFEWAY DISTRIBUTORS INC | $ | 344,544.00 | ||
| PRESCRIPTION HEADQUARTERS INC | $ | 308,325.80 | ||
| Marvel Pharmacy Inc | $ | 292,352.56 |
10 Largest Suppliers
| Misemer Pharmaceutical Inc | $ | 4,224,350.00 | ||
| Poly Pharmaceuticals Inc | $ | 3,879,795.09 | ||
| Carwin Pharmaceutical Associates LLC | $ | 3,716,918.80 | ||
| Solubiomix LLC | $ | 3,574,428.17 | ||
| CardinalSPS/ Avondale | $ | 2,045,799.00 | ||
| Life Technologies Corporation | $ | 1,576,031.25 | ||
| PureTek Corporation | $ | 1,422,414.88 | ||
| Sandoz, Inc. | $ | 1,389,218.46 | ||
| Taro Pharmaceuticals | $ | 1,203,321.18 | ||
| Sola Pharmaceuticals | $ | 1,093,445.43 |
Schedule 3.20(b)
Other Person Authorizations
None.
Schedule 3.20(c)
Certifications
All licenses.
| State | License Number | State | License Number | State | License Number | |||||
| Alabama | 195004 | Louisiana CS | CDS.051035-DIS | Oklahoma OBNDD Registration | 58413 | |||||
| Alabama
3PL |
196148 | Maine WH | WH70003227 | Oklahoma WH | 88-W-6960 | |||||
| Alaska
3PL |
160420 | Maryland CS | 299586 | Oregon 3PL | DDA-0000237 | |||||
| Alaska
WH |
161116 | Maryland WH | D06292 | Oregon 3PL CS | DDA-0000237-CS | |||||
| Arizona
3PL |
L000111 | Michigan CS | 5315215728 | Oregon WH | W1-0004205 | |||||
| Arizona
WH |
W003074 | Michigan WH | 5306006391 | Oregon WH CS | W1-004205-CS | |||||
| Arkansas | wd04461 | Minnesota 3PL | 900127 | Rhode Island CS | CDIS03283 | |||||
| Californi
a 3PL |
NPL 1205 | Minnesota WH | 364296 | Rhode Island WH | DIS03283 | |||||
| Californi
a WH |
OSD 7564 | Mississippi 3PL | 18337 | South Carolina 3PL | 17765 | |||||
| Colorado | WHO.0008025 |
Mississippi 3PL CS | CS-18750 | South Carolina WH | 17766 | |||||
Connecticut |
CSW.0003290 |
Mississippi WH | 15272 | South Carolina-CS |
4017766 | |||||
| DEA | RW0566351 | Mississippi WH CS | CS-15272 | South Dakota WH | 600-2303 | |||||
| Delaware | A4-0002478 | Missouri 3PL | 2019031824 | Tennesse 3PL | 0.00005532 | |||||
| Delaware
-CS |
DM-0012827 | Missouri WH | 2018003920 | Tennesse WH | 0.00004145 | |||||
| Florida
3PL |
02298 | Montana | PHA-WDD-LIC-62996 |
Texas WH | 1001467 | |||||
| Florida-
WH |
2220270 | Montana Opioid | 6441693-003- ODL | Utah 3PL | 11862126-1714 |
| Food Permit | 2023-R-1975270 |
NABP | NA | Utah CS | 11862126-8913 | |||||
| Georgia | PHWH005203 |
Nebraska | 1788 | Utah WH | 11511375-1710 | |||||
| Idaho | W57178 | Nevada WH | WH02034 | Utah CS | 11511375-8913 | |||||
| Illinois CS | 304.007719 | New Hampshire WH |
5819 | Vermont 3PL | 159.0000118 | |||||
| Illinois WH | 004004532 | New Jersey WH | 5004812 | Vermont WH | 39.0134149 | |||||
| Indiana 3PL | 94000237A | New Mexico CS | CS00225520 | Virginia 3PL | 242000157 | |||||
| Indiana WH | 48002473A | New Mexico WH | WD00012312 | Virginia WH | 219001608 | |||||
| Iowa | 7765 | New York | 036088 | Washington DC CS | CF2000002 | |||||
| Iowa 3PL | 80135 | New York CS | 02A1117 | Washington DC WH | DM2300036 | |||||
| Iowa CS | 2210205 | North Carolina 3PL |
1465 | Washington WH | PHWH.FX.60951141 | |||||
| Kansas 3PL | 23-112636 | North Carolina CS | NC-DHHS- 1004380 |
West Virgina 3PL | 3PL0000200 | |||||
| Kansas WH | 5-104462 | North Carolina WH |
1310 | West Virgina WH | WD0559915 | |||||
| Kentucky 3PL | TPL00231 | North Dakota 3PL | TPL365 | Wisconsin WH | 3063-45 | |||||
| Kentucky WH | W04023 | North Dakota WH | WHOL2048 | Wyoming 3PL | 3PL0120 | |||||
| Louisiana | 9736 | Ohio 3PL | 12646600 | Wyoming CS (3PL) | CSB01071 | |||||
| Ohio WH | 12477500 | Wyoming CS (WH) | CSB00658 | |||||||
| Oklahoma 3PL | 88-L-6958 | Wyoming WH | WD2040 |
Schedule 3.21
Labor
None.
Schedule 3.21(f)
Employee and Contractor Listing
| Name | Department | Segment | Title | Compensation | 2022 Aggregate Compensation | Work Location | Classification | |||||||||
| Brian Norton | Executive Leadership | WS | CEO | Salary $12,000 p/y | $ | 238,098.90 | Remote Montana | Full-Time Exempt | ||||||||
| Drew Warthen | Executive Leadership | WS | President | Salary $250,000 p/y | $ | 127,300.80 | Tampa Florida | Full-Time Exempt | ||||||||
| Tony Madsen | Executive Leadership | WS | EVP Operations | Salary $12,000 p/y | $ | 33,449.58 | St George Utah | Full-Time Exempt | ||||||||
| Scott Madsen | Executive Leadership | WS | EVP Finance | Salary $12,000 p/y | $ | 33,449.58 | St George Utah | Full-Time Exempt | ||||||||
| Steve Madsen | Executive Leadership | WS | Director IT | Salary $12,000 p/y | $ | 33,474.69 | Remote Montana | Full-Time Exempt | ||||||||
| Brett Bryant | Executive Leadership | WS | VP | Salary $250,000 p/y | $ | 183,653.80 | Tampa Florida | Full-Time Exempt | ||||||||
| Douglas Edmund s | Executive Leadership | WS | General Counsel | Salary $225,000 p/y | $ | 173,809.36 | Multiple Florida | Full-Time Exempt | ||||||||
| Jorge Dimas | Sales | WS | Account Executive – Sales Lead | Hourly + Com $20.00 p/h | N/A | Tampa Florida | Full-Time Non-Exempt | |||||||||
| Ajai Clayton | Compliance | WS | Complianc e Manager – Controlled Substances | Salary $60,000 p/y | $ | 49,396.50 | Lakeland Florida | Full-Time Exempt | ||||||||
| Amber Edmund s | Compliance | WS | Data Specialist | Salary $45,000 p/y | $ | 37,189.43 | Lakeland Florida | Full-Time Exempt | ||||||||
| Brian Daphney | Sales | WS | Account Manager | Hourly + Com $17.00 p/h | $ | 13,664.64 | Tampa Florida | Full-Time Non-Exempt | ||||||||
| Justin Gilson | Sales | WS | Account Executive – Coverage Lead | Hourly + Com $20.00 p/h | $ | 56,780.72 | Tampa Florida | Full-Time Non-Exempt | ||||||||
| John Lobello | Sales | WS | Account Executive – Operations Lead | Hourly + Com $20.00 p/h | $ | 87,455.82 | Tampa Florida | Full-Time Non-Exempt | ||||||||
| Justin Tegeder | Sales | WS | Account Executive – Sales Lead | Hourly + Com $20.00 p/h | $ | 73,672.38 | Tampa Florida | Full-Time Non-Exempt | ||||||||
| Matthew Fluck | Sales | WS | Account Executive – Customer Success | Hourly + Com $20.00 p/h | $ | 64,735.25 | Tampa Florida | Full-Time Non-Exempt | ||||||||
| Owen Sulfrian | Sales | WS | Executive Sales Assistant | Salary $90,000 p/y | $ | 66,823.92 | Tampa Florida | Full-Time Exempt | ||||||||
| Kyle Malloy | Sales | WS | Account Manager | Hourly + Com | $ | 34,657.57 | Tampa Florida | Full-Time Non-Exempt | ||||||||
| Andrew Gonzale z | Sales | WS | Customer Support Rep | Hourly $16.50 p/h | NA | Tampa Florida | Full-Time Non-Exempt | |||||||||
| Riley Hood | Sales | WS | Customer Support Rep | Hourly $17.00 p/h | NA | Tampa Florida | Full-Time Non-Exempt | |||||||||
| Shannon Riley | Sales | WS | Customer Support Rep | Hourly $18.00 p/h | NA | Tampa Florida | Full-Time Non-Exempt | |||||||||
| Jeanne Rupe | Finance | WS | Office and Finance Manager | Salary $75,000 p/y | NA | Tampa Florida | Full-Time Exempt | |||||||||
| Travis White | Warehouse | WS | Warehouse Manager | Hourly $22.00 p/h | $ | 21,430.75 | Lakeland Florida | Full-Time Non-Exempt | ||||||||
| Faith Hawkins | Warehouse | WS | 3PL Data Assistant | Salary $48,000 p/y | $ | 43,461.85 | Lakeland Florida | Full-Time Exempt | ||||||||
| William Webster | Warehouse | WS | Warehouse Associate | Hourly $21.64 p/h | $ | 18,258.83 | Lakeland Florida | Full-Time Non-Exempt | ||||||||
Schedule 3.22
Transactions with Affiliates
| 1. | The Birch OS Base Services Agreement. |
| 2. | The Birch OS System Agreement. |
| 3. | The Cingo System Information Agreement. |
| 4. | The Nomad Marketing Agreement. |
| 5. | The Nomad Consulting Agreement. |
| 6. | The Trell Pharma Distribution Agreement. |
Schedule 3.23
Broker and Finders Fees
None.
Schedule 3.26(a)
Privacy Policy Compliance
None.
Schedule 3.26(b)
Data Privacy Compliance – HIPAA
None.
Schedule 3.26(e)
Security Event
None.
Schedule 3.29
Product Liability
None.
Schedule 3.30
Banking Facilities
Information located on the balance sheet.
| 1. | Zions Bank (primary business account) |
| 2. | Wells Fargo (legacy business account) |
| 3. | Cache Valley Bank (inactive interest bearing account) |
Schedule 7.1(f)
Equity Interests
| 1. | Wellgistics owned a 40% interest in Welgo, Inc., but subsequently sold this interest back to Welgo, Inc. |
| 2. | Wellgistics currently owns 50,000 shares of GiftHealth stock. |
Schedule 7.1(h)
Private Letter Rulings
None.
Exhibit 3.1




Exhibit 3.2
BY-LAWS OF DANAM HEALTH, INC.
ARTICLE I
OFFICES
Section 1.01 Offices. The address of the registered office of Danam Health, Inc. (hereinafter called the “Corporation”) in the State of Delaware shall be at 850 New Burton Road Suite 201, Dover, Delaware 19904. The Corporation may have other offices, both within and without the State of Delaware, as the board of directors of the Corporation (the “Board of Directors”) from time to time shall determine or the business of the Corporation may require.
Section 1.02 Books and Records. Any records maintained by the Corporation in the regular course of its business, including its stock ledger, books of account and minute books, may be maintained on any information storage device or method; provided that the records so kept can be converted into clearly legible paper form within a reasonable time. The Corporation shall so convert any records so kept upon the request of any person entitled to inspect such records pursuant to applicable law.
ARTICLE II
MEETINGS OF THE STOCKHOLDERS
Section 2.01 Place of Meetings. All meetings of the stockholders shall be held at such place, if any, either within or without the State of Delaware, as shall be designated from time to time by resolution of the Board of Directors and stated in the notice of meeting.
Section 2.02 Annual Meeting. The annual meeting of the stockholders for the election of directors and for the transaction of such other business as may properly come before the meeting shall be held at such date, time and place, if any, as shall be determined by the Board of Directors and stated in the notice of the meeting.
Section 2.03 Special Meetings. Special meetings of stockholders for any purpose or purposes shall be called pursuant to a resolution approved by the Board of Directors and may not be called by any other person or persons. The only business which may be conducted at a special meeting shall be the matter or matters set forth in the notice of such meeting.
Section 2.04 Adjournments. Any meeting of the stockholders, annual or special, may be adjourned from time to time to reconvene at the same or some other place, if any, and notice need not be given of any such adjourned meeting if the time, place, if any, thereof and the means of remote communication, if any, are announced at the meeting at which the adjournment is taken. At the adjourned meeting, the Corporation may transact any business which might have been transacted at the original meeting. If the adjournment is for more than 30 days, a notice of the adjourned meeting shall be given to each stockholder of record entitled to vote at the meeting. If after the adjournment a new record date is fixed for stockholders entitled to vote at the adjourned meeting, the Board of Directors shall fix a new record date for notice of the adjourned meeting and shall give notice of the adjourned meeting to each stockholder of record entitled to vote at the adjourned meeting as of the record date fixed for notice of the adjourned meeting.
Section 2.05 Notice of Meetings. Notice of the place, if any, date, hour, the record date for determining the stockholders entitled to vote at the meeting (if such date is different from the record date for stockholders entitled to notice of the meeting) and means of remote communication, if any, of every meeting of stockholders shall be given by the Corporation not less than ten days nor more than 60 days before the meeting (unless a different time is specified by law) to every stockholder entitled to vote at the meeting as of the record date for determining the stockholders entitled to notice of the meeting. Notices of special meetings shall also specify the purpose or purposes for which the meeting has been called. Except as otherwise provided herein or permitted by applicable law, notice to stockholders shall be in writing and delivered personally or mailed to the stockholders at their address appearing on the books of the Corporation. Without limiting the manner by which notice otherwise may be given effectively to stockholders, notice of meetings may be given to stockholders by means of electronic transmission in accordance with applicable law. Notice of any meeting need not be given to any stockholder who shall, either before or after the meeting, submit a waiver of notice or who shall attend such meeting, except when the stockholder attends for the express purpose of objecting, at the beginning of the meeting, to the transaction of any business because the meeting is not lawfully called or convened. Any stockholder so waiving notice of the meeting shall be bound by the proceedings of the meeting in all respects as if due notice thereof had been given.
Section 2.06 List of Stockholders. The officer of the Corporation who has charge of the stock ledger shall prepare a complete list of the stockholders entitled to vote at any meeting of stockholders (provided, however, if the record date for determining the stockholders entitled to vote is less than ten days before the date of the meeting, the list shall reflect the stockholders entitled to vote as of the tenth day before the meeting date), arranged in alphabetical order, and showing the address of each stockholder and the number of shares of each class of capital stock of the Corporation registered in the name of each stockholder at least ten days before any meeting of the stockholders. Such list shall be open to the examination of any stockholder, for any purpose germane to the meeting, on a reasonably accessible electronic network if the information required to gain access to such list was provided with the notice of the meeting or during ordinary business hours, at the principal place of business of the Corporation for a period of at least ten days before the meeting. If the meeting is to be held at a place, the list shall also be produced and kept at the time and place of the meeting the whole time thereof and may be inspected by any stockholder who is present. If the meeting is held solely by means of remote communication, the list shall also be open for inspection by any stockholder during the whole time of the meeting as provided by applicable law. Except as provided by applicable law, the stock ledger of the Corporation shall be the only evidence as to who are the stockholders entitled to examine the stock ledger and the list of stockholders or to vote in person or by proxy at any meeting of stockholders.
Section 2.07 Quorum. Unless otherwise required by law, the Corporation’s Certificate of Incorporation (the “Certificate of Incorporation”) or these by-laws, at each meeting of the stockholders, a majority in voting power of the shares of the Corporation entitled to vote at the meeting, present in person or represented by proxy, shall constitute a quorum. If, however, such quorum shall not be present or represented at any meeting of the stockholders, the stockholders entitled to vote thereat, present in person or represented by proxy, shall have power, by the affirmative vote of a majority in voting power thereof, to adjourn the meeting from time to time, in the manner provided in Section 2.04, until a quorum shall be present or represented. A quorum, once established, shall not be broken by the subsequent withdrawal of enough votes to leave less than a quorum. At any such adjourned meeting at which there is a quorum, any business may be transacted that might have been transacted at the meeting originally called.
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Section 2.08 Conduct of Meetings. The Board of Directors may adopt by resolution such rules and regulations for the conduct of the meeting of the stockholders as it shall deem appropriate. At every meeting of the stockholders, the Chief Executive Officer, or in his or her absence or inability to act, the President, or, in his or her absence or inability to act, the person whom the Chief Executive Officer shall appoint, shall act as chairman of, and preside at, the meeting. The secretary or, in his or her absence or inability to act, the person whom the chairman of the meeting shall appoint secretary of the meeting, shall act as secretary of the meeting and keep the minutes thereof. Except to the extent inconsistent with such rules and regulations as adopted by the Board of Directors, the chairman of any meeting of the stockholders shall have the right and authority to prescribe such rules, regulations and procedures and to do all such acts as, in the judgment of such chairman, are appropriate for the proper conduct of the meeting. Such rules, regulations or procedures, whether adopted by the Board of Directors or prescribed by the chairman of the meeting, may include, without limitation, the following: (a) the establishment of an agenda or order of business for the meeting; (b) the determination of when the polls shall open and close for any given matter to be voted on at the meeting; (c) rules and procedures for maintaining order at the meeting and the safety of those present; (d) limitations on attendance at or participation in the meeting to stockholders of record of the corporation, their duly authorized and constituted proxies or such other persons as the chairman of the meeting shall determine; (e) restrictions on entry to the meeting after the time fixed for the commencement thereof; and (f) limitations on the time allotted to questions or comments by participants.
Section 2.09 Voting; Proxies. Unless otherwise required by law or the Certificate of Incorporation the election of directors shall be decided by a plurality of the votes cast at a meeting of the stockholders by the holders of stock entitled to vote in the election. Unless otherwise required by law, the Certificate of Incorporation or these by-laws, any matter, other than the election of directors, brought before any meeting of stockholders shall be decided by the affirmative vote of the majority of shares present in person or represented by proxy at the meeting and entitled to vote on the matter. Each stockholder entitled to vote at a meeting of stockholders or to express consent to corporate action in writing without a meeting may authorize another person or persons to act for such stockholder by proxy, but no such proxy shall be voted or acted upon after three years from its date, unless the proxy provides for a longer period. A proxy shall be irrevocable if it states that it is irrevocable and if, and only as long as, it is coupled with an interest sufficient in law to support an irrevocable power. A stockholder may revoke any proxy which is not irrevocable by attending the meeting and voting in person or by delivering to the secretary of the Corporation a revocation of the proxy or a new proxy bearing a later date. Voting at meetings of stockholders need not be by written ballot.
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Section 2.10 Inspectors at Meetings of Stockholders. The Board of Directors, in advance of any meeting of stockholders, may, and shall if required by law, appoint one or more inspectors, who may be employees of the Corporation, to act at the meeting or any adjournment thereof and make a written report thereof. The Board of Directors may designate one or more persons as alternate inspectors to replace any inspector who fails to act. If no inspector or alternate is able to act at a meeting, the person presiding at the meeting shall appoint one or more inspectors to act at the meeting. Each inspector, before entering upon the discharge of his or her duties, shall take and sign an oath faithfully to execute the duties of inspector with strict impartiality and according to the best of his or her ability. The inspectors shall (a) ascertain the number of shares outstanding and the voting power of each, (b) determine the shares represented at the meeting, the existence of a quorum and the validity of proxies and ballots, (c) count all votes and ballots, (d) determine and retain for a reasonable period a record of the disposition of any challenges made to any determination by the inspectors and (e) certify their determination of the number of shares represented at the meeting and their count of all votes and ballots. The inspectors may appoint or retain other persons or entities to assist the inspectors in the performance of their duties. Unless otherwise provided by the Board of Directors, the date and time of the opening and the closing of the polls for each matter upon which the stockholders will vote at a meeting shall be announced at the meeting. No ballot, proxies, votes or any revocation thereof or change thereto, shall be accepted by the inspectors after the closing of the polls unless the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware upon application by a stockholder shall determine otherwise. In determining the validity and counting of proxies and ballots cast at any meeting of stockholders, the inspectors may consider such information as is permitted by applicable law. No person who is a candidate for office at an election may serve as an inspector at such election.
Section 2.11 Written Consent of Stockholders Without a Meeting. Any action to be taken at any annual or special meeting of stockholders may be taken without a meeting, without prior notice and without a vote, if a consent or consents in writing, setting forth the action to be so taken, shall be signed by the holders of outstanding stock having not less than the minimum number of votes that would be necessary to authorize or take such action at a meeting at which all shares entitled to vote thereon were present and voted and shall be delivered (by hand or by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested) to the Corporation by delivery to its registered office in the State of Delaware, its principal place of business or an officer or agent of the Corporation having custody of the book in which proceedings of meetings of stockholders are recorded. Every written consent shall bear the date of signature of each stockholder who signs the consent, and no written consent shall be effective to take the corporate action referred to therein unless, within 60 days of the earliest dated consent delivered in the manner required by this Section 2.11, written consents signed by a sufficient number of holders to take action are delivered to the Corporation as aforesaid. Prompt notice of the taking of the corporate action without a meeting by less than unanimous written consent shall, to the extent required by applicable law, be given to those stockholders who have not consented in writing, and who, if the action had been taken at a meeting, would have been entitled to notice of the meeting if the record date for notice of such meeting had been the date that written consents signed by a sufficient number of holders to take the action were delivered to the Corporation.
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Section 2.12 Fixing the Record Date.
(a) In order that the Corporation may determine the stockholders entitled to notice of or to vote at any meeting of stockholders or any adjournment thereof, the Board of Directors may fix a record date, which record date shall not precede the date upon which the resolution fixing the record date is adopted by the Board of Directors, and which record date shall not be more than 60 nor less than ten days before the date of such meeting. If the Board of Directors so fixes a date, such date shall also be the record date for determining the stockholders entitled to vote at such meeting unless the Board of Directors determines, at the time it fixes such record date, that a later date on or before the date of the meeting shall be the date for making such determination. If no record date is fixed by the Board of Directors, the record date for determining stockholders entitled to notice of or to vote at a meeting of stockholders shall be at the close of business on the day next preceding the day on which notice is given, or, if notice is waived, at the close of business on the day next preceding the day on which the meeting is held. A determination of stockholders of record entitled to notice of or to vote at a meeting of stockholders shall apply to any adjournment of the meeting; provided, however, that the Board of Directors may fix a new record date for the determination of stockholders entitled to vote at the adjourned meeting and in such case shall also fix as the record date for stockholders entitled to notice of such adjourned meeting the same or an earlier date as that fixed for the determination of stockholders entitled to vote therewith at the adjourned meeting.
(b) In order that the Corporation may determine the stockholders entitled to receive payment of any dividend or other distribution or allotment of any rights or the stockholders entitled to exercise any rights in respect of any change, conversion or exchange of stock, or for the purpose of any other lawful action, the Board of Directors may fix a record date, which record date shall not precede the date upon which the resolution fixing the record date is adopted, and which record date shall be not more than 60 days prior to such action. If no record date is fixed, the record date for determining stockholders for any such purpose shall be at the close of business on the day on which the Board of Directors adopts the resolution relating thereto.
ARTICLE III
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Section 3.01 General Powers. The business and affairs of the Corporation shall be managed by or under the direction of the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors may adopt such rules and procedures, not inconsistent with the Certificate of Incorporation, these by-laws or applicable law, as it may deem proper for the conduct of its meetings and the management of the Corporation.
Section 3.02 Number; Term of Office. The Board of Directors shall consist of one member. Each director shall hold office until a successor is duly elected and qualified or until the director’s earlier death, resignation, disqualification or removal.
Section 3.03 Newly Created Directorships and Vacancies. Any newly created directorships resulting from an increase in the authorized number of directors and any vacancies occurring in the Board of Directors, shall be filled solely by the affirmative votes of a majority of the remaining members of the Board of Directors, although less than a quorum, or by a sole remaining director. A director so elected shall be elected to hold office until the earlier of the expiration of the term of office of the director whom he or she has replaced, a successor is duly elected and qualified or the earlier of such director’s death, resignation or removal.
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Section 3.04 Resignation. Any director may resign at any time by notice given in writing or by electronic transmission to the Corporation. Such resignation shall take effect at the date of receipt of such notice by the Corporation or at such later time as is therein specified.
Section 3.05 Removal. Except as prohibited by applicable law or the Certificate of Incorporation, the stockholders entitled to vote in an election of directors may remove any director from office at any time, with or without cause, by the affirmative vote of a majority in voting power thereof.
Section 3.06 Fees and Expenses. Directors shall receive such fees and expenses as the Board of Directors shall from time to time prescribe.
Section 3.07 Regular Meetings. Regular meetings of the Board of Directors may be held without notice at such times and at such places as may be determined from time to time by the Board of Directors or its chairman.
Section 3.08 Special Meetings. Special meetings of the Board of Directors may be held at such times and at such places as may be determined by the chairman or the Chief Executive Officer on at least 24 hours’ notice to each director given by one of the means specified in Section 3.11 hereof other than by mail or on at least three days’ notice if given by mail. Special meetings shall be called by the chairman or the Chief Executive Officer in like manner and on like notice on the written request of any two or more directors.
Section 3.09 Telephone Meetings. Board of Directors or Board of Directors committee meetings may be held by means of telephone conference or other communications equipment by means of which all persons participating in the meeting can hear each other and be heard. Participation by a director in a meeting pursuant to this Section 3.09 shall constitute presence in person at such meeting.
Section 3.10 Adjourned Meetings. A majority of the directors present at any meeting of the Board of Directors, including an adjourned meeting, whether or not a quorum is present, may adjourn and reconvene such meeting to another time and place. At least 24 hours’ notice of any adjourned meeting of the Board of Directors shall be given to each director whether or not present at the time of the adjournment, if such notice shall be given by one of the means specified in Section 3.11 hereof other than by mail, or at least three days’ notice if by mail. Any business may be transacted at an adjourned meeting that might have been transacted at the meeting as originally called.
Section 3.11 Notices. Subject to Section 3.08, Section 3.10 and Section 3.12 hereof, whenever notice is required to be given to any director by applicable law, the Certificate of Incorporation or these by-laws, such notice shall be deemed given effectively if given in person or by telephone, mail addressed to such director at such director’s address as it appears on the records of the Corporation, facsimile, e-mail or by other means of electronic transmission.
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Section 3.12 Waiver of Notice. Whenever notice to directors is required by applicable law, the Certificate of Incorporation or these by-laws, a waiver thereof, in writing signed by, or by electronic transmission by, the director entitled to the notice, whether before or after such notice is required, shall be deemed equivalent to notice. Attendance by a director at a meeting shall constitute a waiver of notice of such meeting except when the director attends a meeting for the express purpose of objecting, at the beginning of the meeting, to the transaction of any business on the ground that the meeting was not lawfully called or convened. Neither the business to be transacted at, nor the purpose of, any regular or special Board of Directors or committee meeting need be specified in any waiver of notice.
Section 3.13 Organization. At each meeting of the Board of Directors, the chairman or, in his or her absence, another director selected by the Board of Directors shall preside. The secretary shall act as secretary at each meeting of the Board of Directors. If the secretary is absent from any meeting of the Board of Directors, an assistant secretary shall perform the duties of secretary at such meeting; and in the absence from any such meeting of the secretary and all assistant secretaries, the person presiding at the meeting may appoint any person to act as secretary of the meeting.
Section 3.14 Quorum of Directors. The presence of a majority of the Board of Directors shall be necessary and sufficient to constitute a quorum for the transaction of business at any meeting of the Board of Directors.
Section 3.15 Action by Majority Vote. Except as otherwise expressly required by these by-laws, the Certificate of Incorporation or by applicable law, the vote of a majority of the directors present at a meeting at which a quorum is present shall be the act of the Board of Directors.
Section 3.16 Action Without Meeting. Unless otherwise restricted by the Certificate of Incorporation or these by-laws, any action required or permitted to be taken at any meeting of the Board of Directors or of any committee thereof may be taken without a meeting if all directors or members of such committee, as the case may be, consent thereto in writing or by electronic transmission, and the writings or electronic transmissions are filed with the minutes of proceedings of the Board of Directors or committee in accordance with applicable law.
Section 3.17 Committees of the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors may designate one or more committees, each committee to consist of one or more of the directors of the Corporation. The Board of Directors may designate one or more directors as alternate members of any committee, who may replace any absent or disqualified member at any meeting of the committee. If a member of a committee shall be absent from any meeting, or disqualified from voting thereat, the remaining member or members present at the meeting and not disqualified from voting, whether or not such member or members constitute a quorum, may unanimously appoint another member of the Board of Directors to act at the meeting in the place of any such absent or disqualified member. Any such committee, to the extent permitted by applicable law, shall have and may exercise all the powers and authority of the Board of Directors in the management of the business and affairs of the Corporation and may authorize the seal of the Corporation to be affixed to all papers that may require it to the extent so authorized by the Board of Directors. Unless the Board of Directors provides otherwise, at all meetings of such committee, a majority of the then authorized members of the committee shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, and the vote of a majority of the members of the committee present at any meeting at which there is a quorum shall be the act of the committee. Each committee shall keep regular minutes of its meetings. Unless the Board of Directors provides otherwise, each committee designated by the Board of Directors may make, alter and repeal rules and procedures for the conduct of its business. In the absence of such rules and procedures each committee shall conduct its business in the same manner as the Board of Directors conducts its business pursuant to this Article III.
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ARTICLE IV
OFFICERS
Section 4.01 Positions and Election. The officers of the Corporation shall be elected annually by the Board of Directors and shall include a president, a treasurer and a secretary. The Board of Directors, in its discretion, may also elect a chairman (who must be a director), one or more vice chairmen (who must be directors) and one or more vice presidents, assistant treasurers, assistant secretaries and other officers. Any two or more offices may be held by the same person.
Section 4.02 Term. Each officer of the Corporation shall hold office until such officer’s successor is elected and qualified or until such officer’s earlier death, resignation or removal. Any officer elected or appointed by the Board of Directors may be removed by the Board of Directors at any time with or without cause by the majority vote of the members of the Board of Directors then in office. The removal of an officer shall be without prejudice to his or her contract rights, if any. The election or appointment of an officer shall not of itself create contract rights. Any officer of the Corporation may resign at any time by giving written notice of his or her resignation to the president or the secretary. Any such resignation shall take effect at the time specified therein or, if the time when it shall become effective shall not be specified therein, immediately upon its receipt. Unless otherwise specified therein, the acceptance of such resignation shall not be necessary to make it effective. Should any vacancy occur among the officers, the position shall be filled for the unexpired portion of the term by appointment made by the Board of Directors.
Section 4.03 The President. The president shall have general supervision over the business of the Corporation and other duties incident to the office of president, and any other duties as may be from time to time assigned to the president by the Board of Directors and subject to the control of the Board of Directors in each case.
Section 4.04 Vice Presidents. Each vice president shall have such powers and perform such duties as may be assigned to him or her from time to time by the chairman of the Board of Directors or the president.
Section 4.05 The Secretary. The secretary shall attend all sessions of the Board of Directors and all meetings of the stockholders and record all votes and the minutes of all proceedings in a book to be kept for that purpose, and shall perform like duties for committees when required. He or she shall give, or cause to be given, notice of all meetings of the stockholders and meetings of the Board of Directors, and shall perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the Board of Directors or the president. The secretary shall keep in safe custody the seal of the Corporation and have authority to affix the seal to all documents requiring it and attest to the same.
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Section 4.06 The Treasurer. The treasurer shall have the custody of the corporate funds and securities, except as otherwise provided by the Board of Directors, and shall keep full and accurate accounts of receipts and disbursements in books belonging to the Corporation and shall deposit all moneys and other valuable effects in the name and to the credit of the Corporation in such depositories as may be designated by the Board of Directors. The treasurer shall disburse the funds of the Corporation as may be ordered by the Board of Directors, taking proper vouchers for such disbursements, and shall render to the president and the directors, at the regular meetings of the Board of Directors, or whenever they may require it, an account of all his or her transactions as treasurer and of the financial condition of the Corporation.
Section 4.07 Duties of Officers May Be Delegated. In case any officer is absent, or for any other reason that the Board of Directors may deem sufficient, the president or the Board of Directors may delegate for the time being the powers or duties of such officer to any other officer or to any director.
ARTICLE V
STOCK CERTIFICATES AND THEIR TRANSFER
Section 5.01 Certificates Representing Shares. The shares of stock of the Corporation shall be represented by certificates; provided that the Board of Directors may provide by resolution or resolutions that some or all of any class or series shall be uncertificated shares that may be evidenced by a book-entry system maintained by the registrar of such stock. If shares are represented by certificates, such certificates shall be in the form, other than bearer form, approved by the Board of Directors. The certificates representing shares of stock of each class shall be signed by, or in the name of, the Corporation by the chairman, any vice chairman, the president or any vice president, and by the secretary, any assistant secretary, the treasurer or any assistant treasurer. Any or all such signatures may be facsimiles. Although any officer, transfer agent or registrar whose manual or facsimile signature is affixed to such a certificate ceases to be such officer, transfer agent or registrar before such certificate has been issued, it may nevertheless be issued by the Corporation with the same effect as if such officer, transfer agent or registrar were still such at the date of its issue.
Section 5.02 Transfers of Stock. Stock of the Corporation shall be transferable in the manner prescribed by law and in these by-laws. Transfers of stock shall be made on the books of the Corporation only by the holder of record thereof, by such person’s attorney lawfully constituted in writing and, in the case of certificated shares, upon the surrender of the certificate thereof, which shall be cancelled before a new certificate or uncertificated shares shall be issued. No transfer of stock shall be valid as against the Corporation for any purpose until it shall have been entered in the stock records of the Corporation by an entry showing from and to whom transferred. To the extent designated by the president or any vice president or the treasurer of the Corporation, the Corporation may recognize the transfer of fractional uncertificated shares, but shall not otherwise be required to recognize the transfer of fractional shares.
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Section 5.03 Transfer Agents and Registrars. The Board of Directors may appoint, or authorize any officer or officers to appoint, one or more transfer agents and one or more registrars.
Section 5.04 Lost, Stolen or Destroyed Certificates. The Board of Directors may direct a new certificate or uncertificated shares to be issued in place of any certificate theretofore issued by the Corporation alleged to have been lost, stolen or destroyed upon the making of an affidavit of that fact by the owner of the allegedly lost, stolen or destroyed certificate. When authorizing such issue of a new certificate or uncertificated shares, the Board of Directors may, in its discretion and as a condition precedent to the issuance thereof, require the owner of the lost, stolen or destroyed certificate, or the owner’s legal representative to give the Corporation a bond sufficient to indemnify it against any claim that may be made against the Corporation with respect to the certificate alleged to have been lost, stolen or destroyed or the issuance of such new certificate or uncertificated shares.
ARTICLE VI
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 6.01 Seal. The seal of the Corporation shall be in such form as shall be approved by the Board of Directors. The seal may be used by causing it or a facsimile thereof to be impressed or affixed or reproduced or otherwise, as may be prescribed by law or custom or by the Board of Directors.
Section 6.02 Fiscal Year. The fiscal year of the Corporation shall be determined by the Board of Directors.
Section 6.03 Checks, Notes, Drafts, Etc. All checks, notes, drafts or other orders for the payment of money of the Corporation shall be signed, endorsed or accepted in the name of the Corporation by such officer, officers, person or persons as from time to time may be designated by the Board of Directors or by an officer or officers authorized by the Board of Directors to make such designation.
Section 6.04 Dividends. Subject to applicable law and the Certificate of Incorporation, dividends upon the shares of capital stock of the Corporation may be declared by the Board of Directors at any regular or special meeting of the Board of Directors. Dividends may be paid in cash, in property or in shares of the Corporation’s capital stock, unless otherwise provided by applicable law or the Certificate of Incorporation.
Section 6.05 Conflict with Applicable Law or Certificate of Incorporation. These by-laws are adopted subject to any applicable law and the Certificate of Incorporation. Whenever these by-laws may conflict with any applicable law or the Certificate of Incorporation, such conflict shall be resolved in favor of such law or the Certificate of Incorporation.
ARTICLE VII
AMENDMENTS
These by-laws may be amended, altered, changed, adopted and repealed or new by-laws adopted by the Board of Directors. The stockholders may make additional by-laws and may alter and repeal any by-laws whether such by-laws were originally adopted by them or otherwise.
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Exhibit 21.1
List of Subsidiaries of Danam Health, Inc.
LIST OF SUBSIDIARIES – ALL 100% OWNED (UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED)
Wood Sage, LLC, a Florida limited liability company (100% owned by Danam Health Inc.)
Community Specialty Pharmacy, LLC, a Florida limited liability company (100% owned by Wood Sage, LLC)
Alliance Pharma Solutions, LLC, a Florida limited liability company (100% owned by Wood Sage, LLC)
Exhibit 23.1
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
We hereby consent to the use in this Registration Statement on Form S-1 of Danam Health, Inc. of our reports dated 24th April 2024 relating to the Consolidated Financial Statements of Wellgistics, LLC Consolidated Financial Statements of Wood Sage, LLC and the Financial Statements of Danam Health, Inc., as of and for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 which appears in this Registration Statement. We also consent to the reference to us under the heading “Experts” in such Registration Statement.
/s/
Suri & Co., Chartered Accountants
No. 443 & 445 Guna Complex, Chennai
Date:
July 22, 2024
Place: Chennai, India
Exhibit 23.3
CONSENT TO BE NAMED AS A DIRECTOR NOMINEE
Pursuant to Rule 438 promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), the undersigned hereby consents to being named as a director nominee to the board of directors of Danam Health, Inc. and to the disclosure of the undersigned’s biographical information included in the Registration Statement on Form S-1, and any amendments and supplements thereto, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The undersigned further consents to the filing of this consent as an exhibit to such Registration Statement and any amendments and supplements thereto.
Dated: 7/17/2024
| By: | /s/ Suren Ajjarapu | |
| Suren Ajjarapu |
Exhibit 23.4
CONSENT TO BE NAMED AS A DIRECTOR NOMINEE
Pursuant to Rule 438 promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), the undersigned hereby consents to being named as a director nominee to the board of directors of Danam Health, Inc. and to the disclosure of the undersigned’s biographical information included in the Registration Statement on Form S-1, and any amendments and supplements thereto, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The undersigned further consents to the filing of this consent as an exhibit to such Registration Statement and any amendments and supplements thereto.
Dated: 7/17/2024
| By: | /s/ Prashant Patel | |
| Prashant Patel |
Exhibit 23.5
CONSENT TO BE NAMED AS A DIRECTOR NOMINEE
Pursuant to Rule 438 promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), the undersigned hereby consents to being named as a director nominee to the board of directors of Danam Health, Inc. and to the disclosure of the undersigned’s biographical information included in the Registration Statement on Form S-1, and any amendments and supplements thereto, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The undersigned further consents to the filing of this consent as an exhibit to such Registration Statement and any amendments and supplements thereto.
Dated: 7/17/2024
| By: | /s/ Sajid Sayed | |
| Sajid Sayed |
Exhibit 23.6
CONSENT TO BE NAMED AS A DIRECTOR NOMINEE
Pursuant to Rule 438 promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), the undersigned hereby consents to being named as a director nominee to the board of directors of Danam Health, Inc. and to the disclosure of the undersigned’s biographical information included in the Registration Statement on Form S-1, and any amendments and supplements thereto, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The undersigned further consents to the filing of this consent as an exhibit to such Registration Statement and any amendments and supplements thereto.
Dated: 7/17/2024
| By: | /s/ Donald W. Anderson | |
| Donald W. Anderson |