As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 27, 2024.
Registration No. 333-280945
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Amendment No. 2
to
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)
If any of the securities being registered on this form are to be offered on a delayed or continuous basis pursuant to Rule 415 under the Securities Act of 1933, other than securities offered only in connection with dividend or interest reinvestment plans, check the following box. ☐
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
| Large accelerated filer | ☐ | Accelerated filer | ☐ |
| Non-accelerated filer | ☒ | Smaller reporting company | ☒ |
| Emerging growth company | ☒ |
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 7(a)(2)(B) of the Securities Act. ☐
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 PROSPECTUS - SUBJECT TO COMPLETION, DATED SEPTEMBER 27, 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 “WGRX.” 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 Craft Capital Management LLC to act as the representative (the “representative”) of the underwriters (the “underwriters”) 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 representative a discount equal to 7% of the gross proceeds of the Offering. For a description of the other compensation to be received by the representative, see “Underwriting” beginning on page 99.
(2) Excludes fees and expenses payable to the underwriters and other expenses of this Offering.
The underwriters are offering the units on a firm commitment basis and expects to deliver the Common Stock to purchasers on or about [●], 2024.
| Craft Capital Management LLC | EF Hutton 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 underwriters 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 underwriters 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”).
In January 2023 and May 2023, Danam entered into separate definitive agreements with the owners of Wood Sage and Wellgistics, respectively, whereby Danam would acquire all of the outstanding membership interests of Wood Sage and Wellgistics. On June 16, 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. For more information about the Wood Sage Acquisition, Wood Sage, APS, and CSP, see the sections entitled “Business” beginning on page 63 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 August 30, 2024, Danam closed on the Wellgistics Acquisition, thereby making Wellgistics—a company focused on wholesale operations including the distribution and fulfillment of certain pharmaceutical medications to a network of independent pharmacies meant to improve market access to and patient outcomes regarding the medications—a wholly owned subsidiary of Danam. As such, Danam currently exists as a holding company with Wood Sage as a directly held intermediate holding company subsidiary, APS and CSP as indirect operating subsidiaries, and Wellgistics as a direct operating subsidiary.
For more information about Wellgistics and the Wellgistics Acquisition, see the sections entitled “Business” beginning on page 63 of this prospectus and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation of Wellgistics ” beginning on page 56 of this prospectus.
Because Danam only recently closed the Wellgistics Acquisition during the third quarter of 2024 and third quarter financial information is not yet available, the financial conditions of Danam and Wellgistics are presented separately throughout this prospectus. Despite that Danam only recently closed the Wood Sage Acquisition and 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.
“CMS” means the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
“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.
“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 the Wellgistics MIPA.
“Wellgistics MIPA” means that certain Membership Interest Purchase Agreement dated May 11, 2023, as amended, by and among Danam, Wellgistics, Strategix, Nomad, Jouska, and Brian Norton, governing the Wellgistics Acquisition.
“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 63 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.
In January 2023 and May 2023, Danam entered into separate definitive agreements with the owners of Wood Sage and Wellgistics, respectively, whereby Danam would acquire all of the respective 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. For more information about the Wood Sage Acquisition, Wood Sage, APS, and CSP, see the sections entitled “Business” beginning on page 63 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 August 30, 2024, Danam closed on the Wellgistics Acquisition, thereby making Wellgistics—a company focused on wholesale operations including the distribution and fulfillment of certain pharmaceutical medications to a network of independent pharmacies meant to improve market access to and patient outcomes regarding the medications—a wholly owned subsidiary of Danam. As such, Danam currently exists as a holding company with Wood Sage as a directly held intermediate holding company subsidiary, APS and CSP as indirect operating subsidiaries, and Wellgistics as a direct operating subsidiary.
For more information about Wellgistics and the Wellgistics Acquisition, see the sections entitled “Business” beginning on page 63 of this prospectus and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation of Wellgistics ” beginning on page 56 of this prospectus.
Because Danam only recently closed the Wellgistics Acquisition during the third quarter of 2024 and third quarter financial information is not yet available, the financial conditions of Danam and Wellgistics are presented separately throughout this prospectus. Despite that Danam only recently closed the Wood Sage Acquisition and 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 experience difficulties in integrating the operations of Wellgistics and 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. | |
| ● | Inflationary pressures could have a material impact on Danam’s business and operations. | |
| ● | 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 therapeutic targets, making it vulnerable to risks associated with having therapeutically 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, especially given that Danam’s bank debt contains a variable interest rate component based on its corporate credit ratings. | |
| ● | 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 for general corporate purposes. |
| Proposed Nasdaq Trading Symbol and Listing | We have applied to list our Common Stock on Nasdaq under the symbol “WGRX.” 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 Nasdaq. |
| 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 representative 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 as they exist after closing of the Wood Sage Acquisition and 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 experience difficulties in integrating the operations of Wellgistics and Wood Sage thereby hindering Danam from realizing the expected benefits of these transactions.
Danam’s success depends on Danam’s ability 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. For example, COVID-19 exposes Danam to the risks of continued impact of global supply chain disruptions, and the uncertain economic and geopolitical environment, 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, 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. Further threats from market competitors to offer additional products at promotional pricing could lead to lower pricing floors as well.
Inflationary pressures could have a material impact on Danam’s business and operations.
Danam will be subject to risk of specific inflationary pressures on product prices and its impact on consumer spending. For example, increases in prescription drug costs could impact consumers ability to afford initial or on-going therapy. Danam’s focus on the relatively expensive specialty lite business segment (i.e., $500 - $3,000 therapies) could be particularly impacted by increasing costs. Additionally, consumer discretionary funds could be reduced, impacting the ability to pay for digital services and subscription models that Danam offers. If inflation continues to increase, sourcing and procuring specialty lite products may prove to be capital intensive. Danam may not be able to adjust prices sufficiently to offset the effect without negatively impacting consumer demand or Danam’s gross margin. All of these inflationary risk 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 leading payors and drug chains have completed extensive mergers and acquisitions transactions and business combinations, and, therefore, 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:
Source: https://www.7wireventures.com/perspectives/prescription-for-change-the-pharmacys-new-digital-revolution
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 are 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 therapeutic targets, making it vulnerable to risks associated with having therapeutically concentrated operations.
Danam’s operates within the “specialty-lite” or niche sector of the pharmaceutical industry. It is well documented in the literature that the specialty drug market accounts for less than 10% of total drugs in the market. As a result, Danam’s business, financial condition and results of operations are susceptible to economic downturns within this sector of the industry, whether cause by state regulations, budget constraints, severe weather conditions, catastrophic events, or other disruptions. As Danam seeks to expand its existing operations, opportunities for growth within the “speciality-lite” or niche sector of the pharmaceutical industry may become more limited.
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 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 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 has a primary contract with AmerisourceBergen for pharmaceutical distribution agreement pursuant to which Danam sources branded and generic pharmaceutical products from AmerisourceBergen. CSP executed this agreement in October 2022, and the agreement requires the pharmacy to purchase a certain volume per month while also maintain compliance with the GCR. Danam has a relationship with HD Smith 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 now has, upon closing of the Wellgistics Acquisition, relationships with approximately 60 manufacturers to distribute products to retail, independent, and specialty pharmacies. At the hub technology platform division, Danam will leverage the wholesale operation to expand pharmaceutical manufacturer relationships. Danam’s combined portfolio will work synergistically to provide additional value to pharmaceutical manufacturers. This will 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. Now that the Wellgistics Acquisition has closed, Danam’s warehouse’s distribution capabilities 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 management has a relationship with PrimeRx MARKET and Danam believes that this relationship could provide access to more than 13,200 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 Amazon Web Services 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. As of June 30, 2024, the outstanding debt and credit obligations of Danam and its subsidiaries was $6.5 million. 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 (i.e., generic drug procurement costs); changes 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 and the Wellgistics 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 72% of the total assets on its pro forma combined balance sheet as of June 30, 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, especially given that Danam’s bank debt contains a variable interest rate component based on its corporate credit ratings.
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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Danam’s financial performance is exposed to interest rate risks as the Company funds its working capital with bank asset-based lending (“ABL”) debt that carries a variable interest rate linked to the Company’s corporate credit ratings. Consequent to higher interest rates in the economy, the Company has had to pay higher interest rates on its own ABL debt. Given the competitive nature of the drug wholesale business, the company has not been able to, and may not be able in the future, pass on the higher borrowing costs to its customers. The company continues to be exposed to interest rate movements in the market. Also, any adverse changes in its own credit ratings can lead to higher risk spread on its debt, and directly increase the borrowing costs of the Company. As Danam expands its business in the future, its investment in working capital is expected to increase, and consequently the ABL debt drawdown will also be higher, which further increases the exposure to interest rate risks. All these factors could materially and adversely impact Danam’s business operations, financial condition and results of operations. 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 “WGRX.” 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. |
Furthermore, broad market and industry factors may materially harm the market price of our securities irrespective of our operating performance. Certain companies have at times experienced extreme price run-ups followed by rapid price declines and high volatility unrelated or disproportionate to the operating performance of the particular companies affected. Recently, this has especially been seen with companies conducting an initial public offering, particularly among companies with smaller public floats. The trading prices and valuations of these stocks, and of our securities, may not be predictable and may make it difficult for prospective investors to assess the rapidly changing value of our securities. A loss of investor confidence in the market for retail stocks or the stocks of other companies which investors perceive to be similar to Danam could depress our stock price regardless of our business, prospects, financial conditions or results of operations. A decline in the market price of our securities also could adversely affect its ability to issue additional securities and its ability to obtain additional financing in the future.
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,” “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation of Danam ,” “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation of Wellgistics ,” 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 underwriters 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. 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 June 30, 2024:
| ● | on an actual basis; | |
| ● | on pro forma combined basis to include the effect of the acquisitions of 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 of Danam ” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of Wellgistics.”
| June 30, 2024 | ||||||||||||
| Actual | Pro Forma | Pro Forma As Adjusted | ||||||||||
| Cash | $ | 66,975 | $ | 2,070,247 | ||||||||
| Current portion of debt obligations | - | 5,115,929 | ||||||||||
| Due to related parties | 1,623,453 | 1,623,453 | ||||||||||
| Due to seller | - | 10,000,000 | ||||||||||
| Notes payable | 1,400,000 | 16,400,000 | ||||||||||
| Total liabilities | 3,023,453 | 33,139,382 | - | |||||||||
| 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 | 410,500 | 410,500 | ||||||||||
| Stock to be issued | - | 10,000,000 | ||||||||||
| Accumulated deficit | (3,558,381 | ) | (11,377,626 | ) | ||||||||
| Total stockholders’ equity (deficit) | (3,147,881 | ) | (967,126 | ) | ||||||||
| Total capitalization | $ | (124,428 | ) | $ | 32,172,256 | |||||||
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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 June 30, 2024, was $(33.0) million or $(313,219) 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 six months ended June 30, 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 six months ended June 30, 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 (completed in August 2024) as if each such acquisition occurred on January 1, 2023. 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 of Danam ,” “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of Wellgistics,” 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 and Wellgistics, and the related notes all included elsewhere in this prospectus.
| Six Months Ended | Year Ended | |||||||||||||||
| June 30, | December 31, | |||||||||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | 2023 | 2022 | |||||||||||||
| (Unaudited Actual) | (Audited Actual) | |||||||||||||||
| Net sales | $ | 44,540 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | ||||||||
| Cost of sales | $ | 47,148 | $ | - | $ | (178,255 | ) | $ | - | |||||||
| Gross profit | $ | (2,608 | ) | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | |||||||
| Total operating expenses | $ | 650,172 | $ | 916,220 | $ | 2,880,603 | $ | 5,250 | ||||||||
| Loss from operations | $ | (650,172 | ) | $ | (916,220 | ) | $ | (2,880,603 | ) | $ | (5,250 | ) | ||||
| Total other income (expense) | $ | (4,667 | ) | $ | - | $ | (15,081 | ) | $ | - | ||||||
| Net loss | $ | (657,447 | ) | $ | (916,220 | ) | $ | (2,895,684 | ) | $ | (5,250 | ) | ||||
| Six Months Ended | Year Ended | |||||||||||||||
| June 30, | December 31, | |||||||||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | 2023 | 2022 | |||||||||||||
| (Pro Forma) | ||||||||||||||||
| Net sales | $ | 18,375,745 | $ | 16,189,133 | $ | 34,372,366 | $ | 32,777,728 | ||||||||
| Cost of sales | 16,156,438 | 13,044,289 | 31,599,326 | 27,028,874 | ||||||||||||
| Gross profit | 2,219,307 | 3,144,844 | 2,773,039 | 5,748,854 | ||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 6,105,813 | 6,951,230 | 15,104,690 | 11,636,208 | ||||||||||||
| Loss from operations | (3,886,506 | ) | (3,806,386 | ) | (12,331,651 | ) | (5,887,354 | ) | ||||||||
| Total other income (expense) | (387,912 | ) | (613,481 | ) | (1,555,474 | ) | 203,929 | |||||||||
| Net loss | $ | (4,274,418 | ) | $ | (4,419,867 | ) | $ | (13,887,125 | ) | $ | (5,683,425 | ) | ||||
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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 and Wellgistics as of June 30, 2024, have been prepared to reflect the effects of the acquisitions as if they occurred on January 1, 2023. The unaudited pro forma combined statements of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2024, and year ended December 31, 2023, combine the historical results and operations of Danam, Wood Sage and Wellgistics giving effect to the transactions as if they occurred on January 1, 2023. The unaudited pro forma combined statements of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2024, also separately include the results of operations of Wood Sage, which was acquired by Danam on June 16, 2024. The unaudited pro forma combined statements of operations for the year ended December 31, 2023 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 Six Months Ended June 30, 2024
| Danam Health | Wood Sage, LLC | Wellgistics LLC | Pro Forma Adjustments | Notes | Pro Forma Combined | |||||||||||||||||
| Net sales | $ | 44,540 | $ | 323,525 | $ | 18,007,680 | $ | - | $ | 18,375,745 | ||||||||||||
| Cost of sales | 47,148 | 279,824 | 15,829,466 | - | 16,156,438 | |||||||||||||||||
| Gross profit (loss) | (2,608 | ) | 43,701 | 2,178,214 | - | 2,219,307 | ||||||||||||||||
| Operating expenses: | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| General and administrative | 650,172 | 524,228 | 2,764,505 | (270,000 | ) | (d) | 3,668,905 | |||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | - | - | 81,521 | 2,238,915 | (b) | 2,320,436 | ||||||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 650,172 | 524,228 | 2,846,026 | 1,968,915 | 5,989,341 | |||||||||||||||||
| Loss from operations | (652,780 | ) | (480,527 | ) | (667,812 | ) | (1,968,915 | ) | (3,770,034 | ) | ||||||||||||
| Other income (expense): | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other income | - | - | 429,378 | - | 429,378 | |||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense, net | (4,667 | ) | - | (175,123 | ) | (637,500 | ) | (c) | (817,290 | ) | ||||||||||||
| Total other income (expense) | (4,667 | ) | - | 254,255 | (637,500 | ) | (387,912 | ) | ||||||||||||||
| Loss before income taxes | (657,447 | ) | (480,527 | ) | (413,557 | ) | (2,606,415 | ) | (4,157,946 | ) | ||||||||||||
| Provision for income taxes | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
| Net loss | $ | (657,447 | ) | $ | (480,527 | ) | $ | (413,557 | ) | $ | (2,606,415 | ) | $ | (4,157,946 | ) | |||||||
| Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic and diluted | 104.748 | 104.748 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Net loss per common share - basic and diluted | $ | (6,276 | ) | $ | (39,695 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
(b) To record amortization on the intangible assets recorded as a result of the acquisitions.
(c) To record interest expense related to the promissory notes issued in connection with the Wellgistics Acquisition.
(d) To reverse historical management services fees paid to Nomad Capital
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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 | (540,000 | )(d) | 10,117,166 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | - | - | - | - | 276,376 | 4,477,830 | (b) | 4,754,205 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 2,880,603 | 596,686 | 34,809 | 533,395 | 6,888,424 | 3,937,830 | 14,871,747 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Loss from operations | (2,880,603 | ) | (502,508 | ) | (34,809 | ) | (517,599 | ) | (4,225,359 | ) | (3,937,830 | ) | (12,098,707 | ) | ||||||||||||||
| Other income (expense): | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense, net | (15,081 | ) | - | - | - | (363,526 | ) | (1,275,000 | )(c) | (1,653,607 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
| Other income | - | - | - | - | 180,461 | - | 180,461 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Loss from unconsolidated affiliate | - | - | - | - | (82,329 | ) | - | (82,329 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total other income (expense) | (15,081 | ) | - | - | - | (265,393 | ) | (1,275,000 | ) | (1,555,474 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
| Provision for income taxes | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Net loss | $ | (2,895,684 | ) | $ | (502,508 | ) | $ | (34,809 | ) | $ | (517,599 | ) | $ | (4,490,752 | ) | $ | (5,212,830 | ) | $ | (13,654,182 | ) | |||||||
| Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic and diluted | 75.342 | 75.342 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net loss per common share - basic and diluted | (38,434 | ) | (181,228 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
(b) To record amortization on the intangible assets recorded as a result of the acquisitions.
(c) To record interest expense related to the promissory notes issued in connection with the Wellgistics Acquisition.
(d) To reverse historical management services fees paid to Nomad Capital
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Unaudited Proforma Combined Balance Sheet as of June 30, 2024
| Danam Health | Wellgistics LLC | Pro Forma Adjustments | Notes | Pro Forma Combined | ||||||||||||||||
| ASSETS | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Current Assets: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Cash | $ | 66,975 | $ | 1,193,272 | $ | 810,000 | (d) | $ | 2,070,247 | |||||||||||
| Accounts receivable | 82,895 | 1,412,033 | - | 1,494,928 | ||||||||||||||||
| Inventories | 33,431 | 6,235,551 | - | 6,268,982 | ||||||||||||||||
| Due from related parties | 95,449 | - | - | 95,449 | ||||||||||||||||
| Prepaid and other current assets | 288,037 | 18,125 | - | 306,162 | ||||||||||||||||
| Total current assets | 566,787 | 8,858,981 | 810,000 | 10,235,768 | ||||||||||||||||
| Intangible assets under development | 1,185,419 | - | - | 1,185,419 | ||||||||||||||||
| Property and equipment, net | - | 469,383 | - | 469,383 | ||||||||||||||||
| Operating lease, right of use asset | 351,811 | 1,287,252 | - | 1,639,063 | ||||||||||||||||
| Deposits | 35,855 | - | - | 35,855 | ||||||||||||||||
| Goodwill | 511,761 | 872,433 | (872,433 | ) | (a) | 14,414,338 | ||||||||||||||
| 13,902,577 | (a) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Intangible assets, net | 1,522,489 | - | 20,853,866 |
(a) | 15,659,610 | |||||||||||||||
| (6,716,745 | ) | (b) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Investment in unconsoldiated entity | - | 17,671 | - | 17,671 | ||||||||||||||||
| Notes receivable | - | 139,770 | - | 139,770 | ||||||||||||||||
| Other assets | - | 859,033 | - | 859,033 | ||||||||||||||||
| Total assets | $ | 4,174,122 | $ | 12,504,523 | $ | 27,977,265 | $ | 44,655,910 | ||||||||||||
| LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Current liabilities: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Accounts payable | $ | 1,649,800 | $ | 3,124,103 | $ | - | $ | 4,773,903 | ||||||||||||
| Accrued expenses and other liabilities | 2,274,825 | 1,003,414 | 1,912,500 | (c) | 5,190,739 | |||||||||||||||
| Current portion of debt obligations | - | 5,115,929 | - | 5,115,929 | ||||||||||||||||
| Operating – lease liability | 110,729 | 342,515 | - | 453,243 | ||||||||||||||||
| Due to related parties | 1,623,453 | - | - | 1,623,453 | ||||||||||||||||
| Total current liabilities | 5,658,807 | 9,585,961 | 1,912,500 | 17,157,267 | ||||||||||||||||
| Lease liability, net of current portion | 263,196 | 1,010,905 | - | 1,274,102 | ||||||||||||||||
| Earnout liability | - | - | 791,667 | (a) | 791,667 | |||||||||||||||
| Due to seller | - | - | 10,000,000 | (a) | 10,000,000 | |||||||||||||||
| Notes payable | 1,400,000 | - | 15,000,000 | 16,400,000 | ||||||||||||||||
| Total liabilities | 7,322,003 | 10,596,866 | 27,704,167 | 45,623,036 | ||||||||||||||||
| Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Common stock | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 410,500 | - | - | 410,500 | ||||||||||||||||
| Members’ capital | - | 1,272,838 | (1,272,838 | ) | (a) | - | ||||||||||||||
| Stock to be issued | - | - | 10,000,000 | (a) | 10,000,000 | |||||||||||||||
| Accumulated deficit | (3,558,381 | ) | 634,819 | (634,819 | ) | (a) | (11,377,626 | ) | ||||||||||||
| (6,716,745 | ) | (b) | ||||||||||||||||||
| (1,912,500 | ) | (c) | ||||||||||||||||||
| 810,000 | (d) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total stockholders’ equity (deficit) | (3,147,881 | ) | 1,907,657 | 273,098 | (967,126 | ) | ||||||||||||||
| Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit) | $ | 4,174,122 | $ | 12,504,523 | $ | 27,977,265 | $ | 44,655,910 | ||||||||||||
(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 amortization on the intangible assets recorded as a result of the acquisitions.
(c) To record interest expense related to the promissory notes issued in connection with the Wellgistics Acquisition.
(d) To reverse historical management services fees paid to Nomad Capital.
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 (closed in June 2024)
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:
| Total | ||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 30,255 | ||
| Accounts receivables | 82,831 | |||
| Inventories | 49,533 | |||
| Goodwill | 511,761 | |||
| Intangible assets | 1,535,283 | |||
| Intangible assets under development | 1,137,619 | |||
| Due to related parties | (616,703 | ) | ||
| Accounts payable | (815,081 | ) | ||
| Note payable | (1,300,000 | ) | ||
| Other current liabilities | (215,498 | ) | ||
| Purchase price consideration | $ | 400,000 | ||
Wellgistics (closed in August 2024)
The total fair value of the initial purchase price consideration associated with the Wellgistics Acquisition was determined as follows:
| Cash payment | $ | 10,000,000 | ||
| Note payable to owners of Wellgistics | 15,000,000 | |||
| Stock to be issued to Wellgistics | 10,000,000 | |||
| Earnout liability | 791,667 | |||
| $ | 35,791,667 |
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 | $ | 11,632,090 | ||
| Goodwill | 13,902,577 | |||
| Intangbile assets | 20,853,866 | |||
| Liabilities assumed | (10,596,866 | ) | ||
| Total purchase price | $ | 35,791,667 |
Danam will record $13,902,577 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. after giving effect to the Wood Sage Acquisition.
Overview
Incorporated in 2022, Danam is a holding company for operating companies centered around pharmaceuticals and healthcare services. Currently, we own two indirect operating companies, APS and CSP, through an intermediary—Wood Sage—and one direct operating company, Wellgistics. Because Danam only recently closed the Wellgistics Acquisition during the third quarter of 2024 and third quarter financial information is not yet available, the respective businesses and financial conditions of Danam and Wellgistics are presented separately. For more information about Wellgistics, see the sections entitled “Business” beginning on page 63 of this prospectus and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation of Wellgistics” beginning on page 56 of this prospectus.
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.
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. CSP now serves as the backbone of Danam’s healthcare ecosystem.
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. 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 and the Wellgistics 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, and (iv) product procurement and distribution to independent pharmacies. We closed the Wood Sage Acquisition in June 2024 and closed the Wellgistics Acquisition in August 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. We did not generate any revenue prior to the Wood Sage Acquisition, but now expect to generate all of our revenues through APS, CSP, and Wellgistics. 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.
Danam will be subject to risk of specific inflationary pressures on product prices and its impact on consumer spending. For example, increases in prescription drug costs could impact consumers ability to afford initial or on-going therapy. Danam’s focus on the relatively expensive specialty lite business segment (i.e., $500 - $3,000 therapies) could be particularly impacted by increasing costs. Additionally, consumer discretionary funds could be reduced, impacting the ability to pay for digital services and subscription models that Danam offers. If inflation continues to increase, sourcing and procuring specialty lite products may prove to be capital intensive. Danam may not be able to adjust prices sufficiently to offset the effect without negatively impacting consumer demand or Danam’s gross margin. All of these inflationary risk factors could materially and adversely impact Danam’s business operations, financial condition and results of operations.
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 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 business development, consulting, and information technology development and support and third-party software expenses. On October 17, 2022, Wood Sage entered into the MSA, to cover the costs of ongoing software development and all other operational-related costs to ensure that the development and operations would continue seamlessly without interruption or delays.
In the future, general and 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, facility costs not otherwise included in research and development expenses. 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 Six Months Ended June 30, 2024, Compared to June 30, 2023
Revenues and Cost of Revenues
Revenue was $44,540 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, consisting of revenues derived from CSP operations after the Wood Sage acquisition on June 16, 2024. Cost of revenue for the same period was $47,148. The Company did not earn revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2023.
General and Administrative Expense
General and administrative expenses were $650,172 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to $916,220 for the six months ended June 30, 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 expense was $4,667 and $0 for the six months ended June 30, 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 2025 due to the annual revenue generated from Wood Sage and 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 acquisitions of Wood Sage and Wellgistics, see “Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Information.”
Debt
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 Woodsage, the aggregate unpaid principal balance of the Note will be due and payable by Woodsage. As of the date of these financial statements, the Note is still outstanding. Danam acquired Wood Sage on June 16, 2024 and assumed this Note.
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.
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:
| Six Months Ended June 30, | Year Ended December 31, | |||||||||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | 2023 | 2022 | |||||||||||||
| Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | $ | 109,011 | $ | (20 | ) | $ | (349,136 | ) | $ | - | ||||||
| Net cash provided by investing activities | $ | (53,000 | ) | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | |||||||
| Net cash provided by financing activities | $ | 10,000 | $ | 500 | $ | 350,500 | $ | - | ||||||||
| Net change in cash and cash equivalents | $ | 65,611 | $ | 480 | $ | 1,364 | $ | - | ||||||||
Net cash provided by operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was primarily a result of changes in operating assets and liabilities of $753,664, partially offset by of our net loss of $657,447. Operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2023, was nominal.
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 used in investing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was due to $47,800 in payments made for intangible assets under development and $35,855 for a lease security deposit, partially offset by $30,255 in cash acquired in the Wood Sage Acquisition.
Net cash provided by financing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2024, primarily consisted of $10,000 proceeds received from common share to be issued. Net cash provided by financing activities in 2023 consists of $350,000 in proceeds from a note payable and $500 in proceeds from founder common stock.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
As of June 30, 2024, 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 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, located in Lakeland, Florida, was founded in 2013. 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. As Danam acquired Wellgistics upon the closing of the Wellgistics Acquisition, Wellgistics now serves as the wholesale arm of Danam’s healthcare ecosystem.
Wellgistics provides distribution and 3PL services to both pharmaceutical manufacturers and independent retail pharmacies. With approximately 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 the Wellgistics MIPA, whereby Danam agreed to acquire all of the issued outstanding membership interests of Wellgistics
On August 4, 2023, Danam and Wellgistics amended the Wellgistics MIPA to extend the termination date of the Wellgistics MIPA to no later than December 26, 2023, and designate Brian Norton as a representative who may act on behalf of all named sellers in the Wellgistics MIPA. On December 26, 2023, Danam and Wellgistics further amended the Wellgistics MIPA to extend the termination date to March 29, 2024. On March 22, 2024, Danam and Wellgistics further amended the Wellgistics MIPA to extend the termination date to August 31, 2024, and to provide for Danam to extend such date for a maximum of ninety days, among other things.
On August 23, 2024, Danam and Wellgistics entered into the Fourth Amendment to the Wellgistics MIPA, which amended the purchase price to be paid by Danam for acquiring Wellgistics, the closing date of the transaction, and certain other terms and conditions. The purchase price that Danam agreed to pay Wellgistics under the revised agreement consists of:
| ● | a closing cash payment of $10 million, $1 million of which is payable in immediately available funds to Zions Bank, a creditor of Wellgistics, by wire transfer, and the remainder of which is due no later than the earlier of 45 calendar days following effectiveness of this registration statement and August 30, 2025; | |
| ● | a promissory note in the aggregate principal amount of $15 million plus simple interest accruing annually equal to the “Prime Rate” as published by the Wall Street Journal on January 1 of the applicable year, together payable in three equal annual installments commencing on the first anniversary of the date that this registration statement becomes effective; | |
| ● | earn-out payments in the form of Danam common stock equaling an aggregate value of $10 million paid in three equal annual installments plus contingent earnout payments in the form of Danam common stock in an aggregate amount of up to $5 million based on certain financial metrics; and | |
| ● | bonus payments consisting of 50% cash and 50% Danam common stock to the extent that Danam’s EBITDA is in excess of 110% of certain established targets for each of the years ended December 31, 2024, December 31, 2025, and December 31, 2026. |
On August 30, 2024, Danam closed on the Wellgistics Acquisition, thereby making Wellgistics—a company focused on wholesale operations including the distribution and fulfillment of certain pharmaceutical medications to a network of independent pharmacies meant to improve market access to and patient outcomes regarding the medications—a wholly owned subsidiary of Danam.
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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 Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 Compared to June 30, 2023
The following table presents our condensed results of operations for three months ended June 30, 2024, and 2023:
| Six Months Ended June 30, | ||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | |||||||
| Net sales | $ | 18,007,680 | $ | 15,698,707 | ||||
| Cost of sales | 15,829,466 | 12,613,396 | ||||||
| Gross profit | 2,178,214 | 3,085,311 | ||||||
| Operating expenses: | ||||||||
| General and administrative expense | 2,764,505 | 3,328,867 | ||||||
| Depreciation | 81,521 | 139,309 | ||||||
| Total operating expenses | 2,846,026 | 3,468,176 | ||||||
| Income (loss) from operations | (667,812 | ) | (382,865) | |||||
| Other income (expense): | ||||||||
| Interest expense, net | (175,123) | ) | (173,895) | ) | ||||
| Other income | 429,378 | 197,914 | ||||||
| Total other income (expense), net | 254,255 | ) | 24,019 | |||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | (413,557) | ) | $ | (358,846) | |||
Revenue
We recognized revenue of $18.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, as compared to $15.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023, an increase of $2.3 million. This increase is primarily attributable to our focus on growth of platform sales.
Cost of revenue
We recognized cost of revenue of $15.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, as compared to $12.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023, an increase of $3.2 million. While cost of revenue increased corresponding to higher sales, we had lower margins due to the increased platform sales.
General and Administrative Expense
General and administrative expenses were $2.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, as compared to $3.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023. The decrease of $0.5 million was primarily due to less headcount in 2024.
Depreciation expense
Depreciation expense was $81,521 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, as compared to $139,309 for the six months ended June 30, 2023. The decrease was due to fully depreciated assets at the end of 2023.
Income expense, net
Interest expense, net was $175,123 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to $173,895 for the six months ended June 30, 2023.
Other Income, net
Other income of $0.4 million in 2024 primarily consisted of inventory credits from a vendor, and other income of $0.2 million in 2023 primarily consisted of employee retention tax credits.
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Net Income (loss)
Net loss was $413,557 in the six months ended June 30, 2024, as compared to a net loss of $358,846 in the six months ended June 30,2023. The change was primarily due to the lower gross profit in 2024, partially offset by lower operating expenses.
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:
| June 30, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |||||||
| Billed – Third Party | $ | 2,108,672 | $ | 1,894,103 | ||||
| Billed – Affiliates | 5,513 | |||||||
| Total Accounts Receivable | 2,108,672 | 1,899,616 | ||||||
| Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts | (696,639 | ) | (590,218 | ) | ||||
| Total accounts receivable, net | $ | 1,412,033 | $ | 1,309,397 | ||||
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As of June 30, 2024, approximately 65% of gross receivables ($1,374,138) were aged less than 90 days old and approximately 4% of gross receivables ($93,855) 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:
| June 30, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |||||||
| New revolving line of credit | $ | 4,774,780 | $ | 4,774,780 | ||||
| Seller promissory note | 341,149 | 543,128 | ||||||
| Total debt | 5,115,929 | 5,317,908 | ||||||
| Less: current portion of debt | (5,115,929) | (5,180,995 | ) | |||||
| Total | $ | - | $ | 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 June 30, 2024. Accrued interest as of June 30, 2024, was immaterial. As of June 30, 2024, the amount outstanding is $341,149.
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 June 30, 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 $13,865 for the six months ended June 30,, 2024. The outstanding balance on the line of credit as of June 30, 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:
| Six Months Ended June 30, | Year Ended December 31, | |||||||||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | 2023 | 2022 | |||||||||||||
| Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | $ | (398,700 | ) | $ | (1,869,733 | ) | $ | (1,974,401 | ) | $ | 275,438 | |||||
| Net cash used in investing activities | $ | (1,213 | ) | $ | (9,431 | ) | $ | (9,432 | ) | $ | (127,316 | ) | ||||
| Net cash used in financing activities | $ | (201,979 | ) | $ | (190,370 | ) | $ | (455,634 | ) | $ | (2,677,159 | ) | ||||
| Net change in cash and cash equivalents | $ | (601,892 | ) | $ | (2,069,534 | ) | $ | (2,439,467 | ) | $ | (2,529,037 | ) | ||||
Operating Activities
Net cash used in operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was due to net loss of $0.41 million, partially offset by non cash expenses of $0.21 million and changes in operating activities of $0.20 million. Net cash used in operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2023, was due to net loss of $0.36 million, partially offset by non cash expenses of $0.14 million and changes in operating activities of $1.65 million.
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 six months ended June 30, 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 six months June 30, 2024, cash used in financing activities was $0.20 million, consisting of payments on a term loan in the form of an unsecured promissory note dated April 19, 2022, made by Wellgistics in favor 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 six months ended June 30, 2023, cash used in financing activities was $0.19 million, consisting of $0.03 million in member distributions, $0.16 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 June 30, 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 two wholly owned subsidiaries—Wood Sage and Wellgistics—and two indirect subsidiaries—APS and CSP. 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 June 27, 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.
On May 11, 2023, Danam entered into the Wellgistics MIPA, whereby Danam agreed to acquire all of the issued outstanding membership interests of 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.
On August 4, 2023, Danam and Wellgistics amended the Wellgistics MIPA to extend the termination date of the Wellgistics MIPA to no later than December 26, 2023, and designate Brian Norton as a representative who may act on behalf of all named sellers in the Wellgistics MIPA. On December 26, 2023, Danam and Wellgistics further amended the Wellgistics MIPA to extend the termination date to March 29, 2024. On March 22, 2024, Danam and Wellgistics further amended the Wellgistics MIPA to extend the termination date to August 31, 2024, and to provide for Danam to extend such date for a maximum of ninety days, among other things.
On August 23, 2024, Danam and Wellgistics entered into the Fourth Amendment to the Wellgistics MIPA, which amended the purchase price to be paid by Danam for acquiring Wellgistics, the closing date of the transaction, and certain other terms and conditions. The purchase price that Danam agreed to pay Wellgistics under the revised agreement consists of:
| ● | a closing cash payment of $10 million, $1 million of which is payable in immediately available funds to Zions Bank, a creditor of Wellgistics, by wire transfer, and the remainder of which is due no later than the earlier of 45 calendar days following effectiveness of this registration statement and August 30, 2025; | |
| ● | a promissory note in the aggregate principal amount of $15 million plus simple interest accruing annually equal to the “Prime Rate” as published by the Wall Street Journal on January 1 of the applicable year, together payable in three equal annual installments commencing on the first anniversary of the date that this registration statement becomes effective; | |
| ● | earn-out payments in the form of Danam common stock equaling an aggregate value of $10 million paid in three equal annual installments plus contingent earnout payments in the form of Danam common stock in an aggregate amount of up to $5 million based on certain financial metrics; and | |
| ● | bonus payments consisting of 50% cash and 50% Danam common stock to the extent that Wellgistics’ EBITDA is in excess of 110% of certain established targets for each of the years ended December 31, 2024, December 31, 2025, and December 31, 2026. |
On August 30, 2024, Danam closed on the Wellgistics Acquisition, thereby making Wellgistics—a company focused on wholesale operations including the distribution and fulfillment of certain pharmaceutical medications to a network of independent pharmacies meant to improve market access to and patient outcomes regarding the medications—a wholly owned subsidiary of Danam.
As of the date of this prospectus, Danam has not consolidated the financial reports of Wellgistics and Danam. Therefore, Danam and Wellgistics are separately reporting their respective financial position and results from operations. To date, Danam has not generated any revenue from operations. Upon the consolidation of the Danam and Wellgistics financial reports, each of which will occur during the fourth quarter of 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 for at least the next six months. As such, 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 supports these activities through 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 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. Since closing the Wellgistics Acquisition, Danam management has been 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.
Since acquiring Wellgistics’ wholesale operations, Danam intends to expand its 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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Danam’s current organizational structure is depicted below:
Prior to the effectiveness of the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part, Danam is not a reporting company. This means that Danam is not required to file reports and other information with the SEC. The SEC maintains an internet site that contains reports, proxy, information statements, and other information regarding reporting companies that file electronically with the SEC. This website is www.sec.gov. Our internet address is www.danamhealth.com.
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. |
The current CSP revenue model is based on prescription fulfillment and reimbursement from payors (i.e., insurance companies/pharmacy benefit managers) and patient copayments for prescription drugs. CSP performs and absorbs the cost of the general and specialty pharmacy services. The value of the combined CSP and DelivMeds (WoodSage) model is to the opportunity to centrally perform the general and specialty services on behalf of our network of independent pharmacies, leveraging proprietary technology solutions thereby reducing network pharmacy administrative burden and associated costs. Our current financials do not reflect income for these general and specialty services on behalf of the network partner pharmacies. In the near future, we expect that our model will generate recurring SaaS transaction fees for use of our technology to transfer prescriptions into the network. Revenue driven by this model will be derived from pharmaceutical manufacturers and other strategic channel partners paying for the following services: patient care coordination, clinical services, compliance and persistency programs, patient financial assistance, prior authorizations and access to data.
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, Wellgistics provides significant value by offering competitive pricing, unique products, and exceptional service, while also promoting manufacturers’ products to a diverse range of pharmacies. Wellgistics’ 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 approximately 60 manufacturing relationships, Wellgistics identifies niche therapeutic products and works with its manufacturing clients to increase market access and visibility of its client relationships with product awareness and support campaigns. Specifically, Wellgistics helps promote product distribution through its 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. Wellgistics’ 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.
Impact of Seasonality and Other Factors on Danam’s Business
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 (i.e., generic drug procurement costs);changes 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.
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. |
Danam management believes DelivMeds’ digital pharmacy concept with hub services will be able to provide the following benefits to partner pharmacies who join the 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 integrates with pharmacies’ PMS systems in conjunction with workflow processes to provide an interoperable solution, resolves PAs before the prescription is sent to pharmacy, provides copay collection which is 100% pass through and coordinating the order delivery; | |
| ● | Increased Revenue: Participation in the network will enable pharmacies to receive additional prescriptions outside of their normal patient base. An increase in prescription count will lead to an increase in revenue. Many of the services provided by DelivMeds also eliminate overhead expenses 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; and | |
| ● | 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
Now that the Wellgistics Acquisition has closed, Danam expects that it 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 approximately 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 leading payors and drug chains have completed extensive mergers and acquisitions transactions and business combinations, and, therefore, 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:

Source: https://www.drugchannels.net/2024/05/mapping-vertical-integration-of.html.
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 across the healthcare continuum. APS’ DelivMeds platform equips the development, quality assurance, and support and monitoring teams with patent pending proprietary systems that fosters medication adherence. The overall platform 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 similar to a customer relationship management panel that exposes data to frontend customer service and operations teams, an administrative panel mobile application, a comprehensive sales dashboard, 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 code and programs. Dart is a general-purpose programming language used to develop front-end applications, specifically mobile applications like DelivMeds, web, and server applications. Flutter is a user interface toolkit that works in conjunction with Dart for the development of our DelivMeds mobile application. The two work like hand-in-glove, thereby allowing our applications to utilize ahead-of-time and just-in-time compilation, enabling our apps to start faster and run smoother all of which deliver a comprehensive and seamless user interface and experience for users. The administrative panel utilizes Angular and TypeScript, which are derivatives of JavaScript, a programming language that provide the framework for these web-based portals allowing our customer service and operations teams to review data and drive actionable outcomes through a dedicated dashboard with varying levels of permissions for user access. The administrative panel can be customized to provide 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 management 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. Overall, our solution is hosted via Amazon Web Services and our data is organized using Microsoft SQL and Amazon Relational Database Services.
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 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
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. 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 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 September 12, 2024, Danam employed 31 employees, including those employed by Wellgistics, Wood Sage, APS, and CSP. 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 September 12, 2024.
| Name | Age | Position | ||
| Tim Canning | 63 | Chief Executive Officer | ||
| Vishnu Balu | 46 | Chief Financial Officer | ||
| Chuck Wilson | 62 | Chief Operating Officer | ||
| Dr. Shafaat Pirani | 35 | Chief Clinical Officer and Executive Vice President Healthcare Operations | ||
| Brian Norton | 45 | Chief Commercial Officer | ||
| Prashant Patel | 50 | Chief Strategy Officer and Vice Chairman of the Board | ||
| Suren Ajjarapu* | 53 | Chairman of the Board | ||
| Sajid Syed* | 62 | Director | ||
| Donald W. Anderson* | 66 | Director | ||
| Rebecca Shanahan* | 70 | 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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Dr. Shafaat Pirani joined Danam Health as Chief Clinical Officer in February 2023. Dr. Pirani has over 10 years of experience across various sectors of pharmacy including interdisciplinary clinical care, mail-order operations, pharmaceutical supply chain, and digital health. Most recently, he led the business and product teams to create sustainable digital health programs and applications while serving as the Chief Clinical and Regulatory Compliance Officer for TRxADE Health, Inc., (NASDAQ: MEDS). He is a Board-Certified Geriatric Pharmacist and holds various certifications for medication therapy management, pharmacogenomics, and teaching with several prestigious universities across Florida. Dr. Pirani earned his Doctorate of Pharmacy from the University of South Florida College of Pharmacy and is an honorary member of Phi Lambda Sigma, the distinguished pharmacy leadership society. Dr. Pirani is committed to clinical excellence and focused on innovating health-tech to build patient-centric digital health solutions that create value for all stakeholders across the healthcare continuum while improving access and outcomes for patients.
Brian Norton is the Chief Commercial Officer of Danam. Prior to the close of the acquisition, Brian served as the Chief Executive Officer of Wellgistics, Inc., a leading wholesale pharmaceutical distribution company. With over two decades of experience, Brian has a well-established track record in the healthcare sector, driving innovation and substantial market disruptions. Under his stewardship, Wellgistics has seen record growth following its strategic acquisition from WellDyne in early 2017. Now licensed in all 50 states and fully FDA and NABP accredited, Wellgistics recently surpassed $500 million in cumulative gross sales since the acquisition and ranks among the top 25 wholesale distributors nationally. Beyond his professional pursuits, Brian is a dedicated humanitarian. He co-founded and chairs The Rescue Fund (TRF), a non-profit aimed at combating global human trafficking and earlier spent two years as a missionary in Argentina for the LDS Church. Following his mission work, Brian went on to pursue a degree in Entrepreneurship from Davenport University before starting his first business.
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 AMERICAN: 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.
Rebecca Shanahan has built, operated and sold a number of healthcare and pharmacy services organizations throughout her 30 year career. Ms. Shanahan built Primary Care and Ambulatory Outpatient Networks at IU/Methodist and University of Chicago. She built and led a number of specialty and compounding pharmacies, including Priority Healthcare, Aetna Specialty Pharmacy, Oncology Therapeutics Network, Oncology Plus, Shoppers Drug Mart and Avella Specialty Pharmacy. Since 2008, through Shanahan Capital Ventures, Ms. Shanahan provides advisory services to investors in pharmacy services, provider and payor network development and growth, digital health and pathways companies, logistics, distribution and pharmacy benefits consultants. As an advisor to Cardinal she supported the growth of its Specialty Solutions division and its Community Specialty Pharmacy Network. She provides executive board leadership, participates on boards of directors of healthcare services companies and is an investor in early stage and middle market companies. In addition to Danam, Ms. Shanahan currently serves on the boards of directors of Proxsys, Hatch and TruDataRx. She previously served on the board of directors of Biomatrix Infusion Pharmacy, Parcel Shield, Health Beacon, AireHealth and EquiScript. She also is a member of the board of directors of the National Association of Specialty Pharmacies. Ms. Shanahan is a graduate of the Indiana University School of Law.
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 Rebecca Shanahan, 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 Donald W. Anderson, Rebecca Shanahan, and Sajid Syed, with Sajid Syed serving as the chair of the committee. Danam’s board of directors determined that Mr. Syed 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 Mr. Syed’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 Donald W. Anderson, Rebecca Shanahan, and Sajid Syed, with Donald W. Anderson 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 Donald W. Anderson, Rebecca Shanahan, and Sajid Syed, with Rebecca Shanahan 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 Nasdaq (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; | |
| ● | Prashant Patel, Former Chief Operating Officer; | |
| ● | Tim Canning, Chief Executive Officer; and | |
| ● | Dr. Shafaat Pirani, Chief Clinical Officer and 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 | [●] | (5) | 0 | 0 | 0 | [●] | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Former Chief Executive Officer | 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prashant Patel | 2023 | 400,000 | (2) | 0 | [●] | (6) | 0 | 0 | 0 | [●] | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Chief Operating Officer | 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dr. Shafaat Pirani | 2023 | 275,000 | [(4)] | [●] | [●] | (7) | 0 | 0 | 0 | [●] | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Chief Clinical Officer and Executive Vice President Healthcare Operations | 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tim Canning (3) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Current Chief Executive Officer | 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
(1) Mr. Ajjarapu was accrued salary for 2023. Pursuant to the Executive Employment Agreement between Danam and Suren Ajjarapu dated January 1, 2023 (the “Ajjarapu Agreement”), Mr. Ajjarapu’s annual base salary is $400,000.
(2) Mr. Patel was accrued salary for 2023. Pursuant to the Executive Employment Agreement between Danam and Prashant Patel dated January 1, 2023 (the “Patel Agreement”), Mr. Patel’s annual base salary is $400,000.
(3) Tim Canning began serving as Danam’s Chief Executive Officer as of January 18, 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.
[(4) Dr. Shafaat Pirani was accrued salary for 2023. Pursuant to the Executive Employment Agreement between Danam and Dr. Shafaat Pirani dated February 10, 2023 (the “Pirani Agreement”), Dr. Pirani’s annual base salary is $275,000.]
(5) Mr. Ajjarapu was awarded 0.5 shares of Danam common stock for the year ended December 31, 2023, pursuant to the Ajjarapu Agreement.
(6) Mr. Patel was awarded 0.5 shares of Danam common stock for the year ended December 31, 2023, pursuant to the Patel Agreement.
(7) Dr. Shafaat Pirani was awarded 0.05 shares of Danam common stock for the year ended December 31, 2023, pursuant to the Pirani Agreement.
Outstanding Equity Awards at 2023 Fiscal Year-End
The following table sets forth summary information regarding the outstanding equity awards held by Danam’s named executive officers on December 31, 2023.
| Name | Number of Shares or Units of Stock that Have Not Vested (#) | Market Value of Shares or Units of Stock that Have Not Vested ($) | ||||||
| Suren Ajjarapu | 0 | $ | 0 | |||||
| Prashant Patel | 0 | $ | 0 | |||||
| Dr. Shafaat Pirani | 0 | $ | 0 | |||||
| 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. Furthermore, Mr. Ajjarapu will receive shares of Danam common stock as of December 31 for the entirety of the term of the agreement. 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. Furthermore, Mr. Patel will receive shares of Danam common stock as of December 31 for the entirety of the term of the agreement. In addition to certain customary benefits, Mr. Patel will receive a monthly automobile allowance of $2,000.
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 shares of Danam common stock as of December 31 for the entirety of the term of the agreement.
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 January 18, 2024. 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, Chief Clinical Officer and 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.
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, 2023, 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 May 2023, Danam entered into the Wellgistics MIPA regarding the Wellgistics Acquisition whereby Danam agreed to acquire all of the outstanding membership interests of Wellgistics. Brian Norton is an employee of Danam as well as the Chief Executive Officer of Wellgistics.
On August 4, 2023, Danam and Wellgistics amended the Wellgistics MIPA to extend the termination date of the Wellgistics MIPA to no later than December 26, 2023, and designate Brian Norton as a representative who may act on behalf of all named sellers in the Wellgistics MIPA. On December 26, 2023, Danam and Wellgistics further amended the Wellgistics MIPA to extend the termination date to March 29, 2024. On March 22, 2024, Danam and Wellgistics further amended the Wellgistics MIPA to extend the termination date to August 31, 2024, and to provide for Danam to extend such date for a maximum of ninety days, among other things.
On August 23, 2024, Danam and Wellgistics entered into the Fourth Amendment to the Wellgistics MIPA, which amended the purchase price to be paid by Danam for acquiring Wellgistics, the closing date of the transaction, and certain other terms and conditions. The purchase price that Danam agreed to pay Wellgistics under the revised agreement consists of:
| ● | a closing cash payment of $10 million, $1 million of which is payable in immediately available funds to Zions Bank, a creditor of Wellgistics, by wire transfer, and the remainder of which is due no later than the earlier of 45 calendar days following effectiveness of this registration statement and August 30, 2025; | |
| ● | a promissory note in the aggregate principal amount of $15 million plus simple interest accruing annually equal to the “Prime Rate” as published by the Wall Street Journal on January 1 of the applicable year, together payable in three equal annual installments commencing on the first anniversary of the date that this registration statement becomes effective; | |
| ● | earn-out payments in the form of Danam common stock equaling an aggregate value of $10 million paid in three equal annual installments plus contingent earnout payments in the form of Danam common stock in an aggregate amount of up to $5 million based on certain financial metrics; and | |
| ● | bonus payments consisting of 50% cash and 50% Danam common stock to the extent that Danam’s EBITDA is in excess of 110% of certain established targets for each of the years ended December 31, 2024, December 31, 2025, and December 31, 2026. |
On August 30, 2024, Danam closed on the Wellgistics Acquisition, thereby making Wellgistics a wholly owned subsidiary of Danam.
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. The promissory note accrued interest at 0% per annum and is due and payable no later than 30 days after a change in control of borrower, as defined in the note agreement. 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. The note was fully paid off in February 2024. 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. Panchal 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 current Chief Clinical Officer and 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 exchange 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) | 15.000 | 14.26 | % | |||||
| Shafaat Pirani | 0.150 | 0.14 | % | |||||
| Donald Anderson | 0.100 | 0.09 | % | |||||
| Suren Ajjarapu | — | — | % | |||||
| Sajid Syed | — | — | % | |||||
| Tim Canning | — | — | % | |||||
| All Directors and Executive Officers as a group | 15.739 | 14.95 | % | |||||
| 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 10 shares owned directly by Mr. Patel and (ii) 5 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 Nasdaq under the trading symbol “WGRX.”
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 trading symbol “WGRX,” 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 underwriters’ 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 representative of this Offering that restricts the sale of shares of our Common Stock by those parties for a period of 90 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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Craft Capital Management LLC is acting as representative of the underwriters named below. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in an underwriting agreement among us and the representative, we have agreed to sell to the underwriters, and the underwriters have agreed, to purchase from us the number of shares of our Common Stock set forth opposite its name below:
| Underwriter | Number of Shares | |||
| Craft Capital Management LLC | [●] | |||
| EF Hutton LLC | [●] | |||
| Total | [●] | |||
The underwriters are offering the shares of Common Stock on a firm commitment basis. The underwriting agreement provides that the obligations of the underwriters 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 underwriters are 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 underwriters default.
The underwriters initially propose 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 underwriters. Sales of shares made outside of the U.S. may be made by affiliates of the underwriters.
Commissions and Discounts
The representative has advised us that the underwriters propose 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 underwriters of their option to purchase additional shares.
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| Per Share | Without Option | With Option | ||||||||||
| Public offering price | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Underwriting discount (7.00%)(1) | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Proceeds, before expenses, to us | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||
(1) Does not include the reimbursement of certain expenses of the representative.
We will be responsible for and will pay all expenses of the representative relating to this Offering, including, without limitation, (i) all costs and expenses incident to this Offering and the performance of the representative’s obligations, and (ii) all reasonable out-of-pocket costs and expenses incident to the performance of the obligations of the representative (including, without limitation, the fees and expenses of the representative’s outside attorneys, background checks and due diligence costs), provided that, except for any indemnification obligations of the Company to the representative 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 $150,000 between the underwriters combined without our prior approval (such approval not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed).
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 derivative or debt securities with any of the investors introduced to us by the representative 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. In compliance with FINRA Rule 5110(g)(5)(B), the “tail fee” will not be payable for greater than one year and our entire underwriting agreement with the representative is terminable if the representative materially breaches the engagement agreement or fails to materially perform the underwriting services contemplated in the underwriting agreement. The termination of such agreement will eliminate our obligation to pay the tail fee.
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 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 representative may, in its sole discretion and without notice, waive the terms of any of these lock-up agreements.
Indemnification
We have agreed to indemnify the representative against specified liabilities, including liabilities under the Securities Act, and to contribute to payments the representative might be required to make in respect thereof. The representative is offering the shares when, as and if issued to and accepted by it, subject to approval of legal matters by the representative’s counsel and other conditions specified in the underwriting agreement. The representative 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 Nasdaq under the symbol “WGRX.”
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 underwriters do not expect to sell any of the shares being offered in this Offering to accounts over which they exercise 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 underwriters 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 underwriters 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 underwriters 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 underwriters’ option to purchase additional shares described above. The underwriters may close out any covered short position by either exercising their 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 underwriters will consider, among other things, the price of shares available for purchase in the open market as compared to the price at which they may purchase shares through the option granted to it. “Naked” short sales are sales in excess of such option. The underwriters 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 underwriters in the open market prior to the completion of this Offering. To the extent that the underwriters create a naked short position, they will purchase shares of our Common Stock in the open market to cover the position after the pricing of this offering.
The underwriters 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 underwriters’ 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 underwriters may conduct these transactions on Nasdaq, in the over-the-counter market or otherwise.
Neither we nor the underwriters 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 underwriters make any representation that the representative will engage in these transactions or that these transactions, once commenced, will not be discontinued without notice.
The underwriters are 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 underwriters or their affiliates. In those cases, prospective investors may view offering terms online and may be allowed to place orders online. The underwriters 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 respective underwriter’s website and any information contained on any other website maintained by such 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 such underwriter or us and should not be relied upon by investors.
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Other Relationships and Conflicts of Interest
The underwriters and their 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 underwriters and their 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 underwriters and their 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 underwriters have represented and agreed that they (i) only have 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 them 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) have complied and will comply with all applicable provisions of the FSMA with respect to anything done by them 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 underwriters are 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 Carmel LLP has acted as counsel for the underwriters 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 (“Suri”) 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 as its independent registered public accounting firm only after conducting a detailed due diligence process, involving multiple conversations with representatives of Suri to understand Suri’s practices for conducting audits of Danam from India. In engaging Suri, Danam considered that Suri 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—including multinational companies located within the United States—across different sectors. Suri provides audit services to approximately 300 companies, including approximately 30 companies that are listed on the National Stock Exchange of India Limited and large multinational corporations with a presence in India. As a PCAOB registered accounting firm, Suri maintains strong internal quality control practices allowing Suri to leverage existing technologies to provide high-class service to all clients, wherever located. During the course of Suri’s engagement with Danam, Suri conducted several lengthy virtual meetings with Danam management. These meetings included video examinations of inventory levels involving Suri representatives observing inventory counts. A representative of Suri assigned to Danam’s audit team also travelled to Danam’s headquarters to interact directly with Danam’s management team. Furthermore, Suri conducted substantive testing by, among other things, directly obtained confirmations of various audit inputs from banks, vendors, and other third parties with Danam’s prior authorization and consent. These and other audit procedures performed by Suri are meant to reduce the risk of a material misstatement of Danam’s financial statements.
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 Shareholders and Board of Directors of Danam Health, Inc.
Opinion on the 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 for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2023, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as at December 31, 2023 and 2022, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2023, in conformity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles of United States of America.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. 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 U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and 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 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 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.
Year Ended December 31, 2023 | December 31, 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, 100 and 0 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively | - | - | ||||||
| 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 | Period From September 6, 2022 (inception), to December 31, 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 | ) | ||
| Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic and diluted | 75.342 | - | ||||||
| Net loss per common share - basic and diluted | (2,895,759 | ) | - | |||||
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.
| F-5 |
DANAM HEALTH, INC.
| Year Ended December 31, 2023 | Period From September 6, 2022 (inception), to December 31, 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.
| F-6 |
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.
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.).
The accompanying financial statements do not include amounts related to the acquisition of Wood Sage, which closed in June 2024.
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.
| F-8 |
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.
| F-9 |
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
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.
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 will be merged with and into Danam (the “Merger”), with Danam surviving the Merger as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Assure. The Merger is intended to qualify as a tax-free reorganization for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
| F-10 |
Subject to the terms and conditions of the Merger Agreement, at the effective time of the Merger (the “Effective Time”): (i) each share of Danam capital stock issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time shall automatically be converted into and become the right to receive the applicable per share portion of the “merger consideration” as set forth in the allocation statement to be delivered pursuant to the Merger Agreement (“merger consideration” is defined in the Merger Agreement to mean a number of shares of common stock of Assure equal to (a) the quotient obtained by dividing (i) the number of shares of Assure capital stock on a fully diluted basis (the “Assure Fully Diluted Share Number”) by (ii) the quotient of (A) the adjusted value of Assure dividend by (B) the sum of the adjusted value of Assure and the adjusted value of Danam, minus (b) the Assure Fully Diluted Share Number minus (c) the number of shares of common stock of Assure the warrants of Danam will become exercisable for upon closing of the Merger); (ii) each outstanding warrant of Danam will be assumed by Assure and become a warrant to purchase an adjusted number of shares of common stock of Assure, at an adjusted exercise price per share but subject to the same terms and conditions as the warrant of Danam.
Following closing of the Merger, the former Assure equity holders immediately before the Merger are expected to own approximately 10% of the outstanding capital stock of the combined company on a fully diluted basis and the equity holders of Danam immediately before the Merger are expected to own approximately 90% of the outstanding capital stock of the combined company on a fully diluted basis.
Upon closing of the Merger, Assure will be renamed Danam Health Holdings Corp. Suren Ajjarapu will serve as Chairman of the Board of Directors and Tim Canning will serve as the Chief Executive Officer of the combined company. The Merger Agreement provides that the Board of Directors of the combined company will be comprised of five members which will be filled upon completion of the Merger to be designated by Danam.
The Merger Agreement contains customary representations, warranties and covenants of Assure and Danam, including covenants relating to the conduct of the business of both Assure and Danam from the date of signing the Merger Agreement through closing of the Merger, obtaining the requisite approval of the stockholders of Assure and Danam and maintain the listing of the common stock of Assure on the NASDAQ Capital Market and applying for the continued listing of Danam after the closing of the Merger on the NASDAQ Capital Market. Under the terms of the Merger Agreement, Assure has also agreed not to solicit from any person an acquisition proposal (as defined in the Merger Agreement) for Assure.
In connection with the Merger, Assure will prepare and file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) a registration statement on Form S-4 that will contain a prospectus and a proxy statement, and will seek the approval of Assure’s stockholders with respect to certain actions, including the following (collectively, the “Assure Stockholder Proposals”):
(i) the Sale transaction (as defined in the Merger Agreement);
(ii) the Merger;
(iii) the change of control of Assure resulting from the transactions contemplated by this Agreement pursuant to the rules of NASDAQ;
(iv) the post-closing equity plan for Assure;
(v) the post-closing board composition;
(vi) an amendment to the certificate of incorporation of Assure to effect a reverse stock split; and
(vii) an amendment to the certificate of incorporation of Assure to change the name of Assure.
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The Board has agreed to recommend the approval of the Assure Stockholder Proposals to the stockholders and to solicit proxies in support of the approval of the Assure Stockholder Proposals at a meeting of the stockholders to be held for that purpose.
The Merger Agreement contains a limited contractual ability for the Board, in accordance with its fiduciary duties to the stockholders, to change its recommendation to the stockholders upon receipt of a superior proposal subject to certain terms and conditions therein, including providing Danam notice of the superior proposal and time to make a counter-proposal to amend the terms of the Merger Agreement.
Under the Merger Agreement, Assure has agreed to maintain certain indemnity rights (including advancing expenses) of the current officers and directors of Assure as they exist in the governing documents of Assure and maintain director and officers insurance for a period of 6 years following the closing of the Merger.
The closing of the Merger is subject to customary closing conditions, including, among other things, (i) the required approval of the stockholders of Assure and Danam, (ii) the accuracy of the representations and warranties of the parties made in the Merger Agreement, subject to materiality qualifiers, (iii) compliance by the parties with their respective covenants under the Merger Agreement, and (iv) the approval of NASDAQ of the continued listing of Danam after the closing of the Merger. Further, closing of the Merger is conditioned on the simultaneous closing of a sale transaction of Assure’s assets. The obligation of Assure is conditioned upon Danam completing acquisition transactions as set forth in the Merger Agreement, including completing the acquisitions of (a) all of the membership interests in Wood Sage, LLC, a Florida limited liability company and (b) all of the membership interests in Wellgistics, LLC, a Florida limited liability company set forth in the applicable acquisition transactions agreements, both such acquisition transactions to close prior to or concurrent with the Merger. The obligation of Danam to close the Merger is also subject to satisfaction of certain additional conditions, including, among other things, (i) no Assure material adverse effect, (ii) Assure having performed its obligations under the agreement governing the sale transaction, (iii) Assure completing a wind down of its business, (iv) the reverse split having been consummated, and (v) Assure having a maximum amount of $500,000 in retained liabilities.
The parties may terminate the Merger Agreement upon mutual consent. Either party may terminate the Merger Agreement (i) if any of the representations or warranties of the other party set forth in the Merger Agreement shall not be true and correct or if the other party has failed to perform any covenant or agreement on the part of such party set forth in the Merger Agreement, (ii) the Merger is not consummated by the outside date (May 15, 2024), (iii) there is a governmental order prohibiting the Merger, and (iv) failure to obtain the stockholder vote. Danam may terminate the Merger Agreement if (i) the Board changes its recommendation to stockholders with respect to the Merger, (ii) the Board fails to reaffirm its recommendation to stockholders with respect to the Merger following a tender offer for Assure, (iii) the Board fails to reaffirm its recommendation to stockholders with respect to the merger following a publicly announced acquisition proposal for Assure, (iv) Assure breaches its non-solicitation provisions, or (v) the Board resolves to do any of the above. Assure may terminate the Merger Agreement for acceptance of a superior proposal.
In the event that Danam or Assure terminates the Merger Agreement pursuant to certain of the sections set forth above, Assure will be required to pay Danam a termination fee of $1,000,000, less any reimbursed expenses. Upon termination in other contexts in which a termination fee is not due, the breaching party may owe the non-breaching party reimbursement of expenses up to $250,000.
On April 8, 2024, the Company issued a convertible promissory note to Assure 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.
Management has evaluated subsequent events through April 24, 2024, the date the financial statements were available to be issued.
| F-12 |
BALANCE SHEETS
| June 30, | December 31, | |||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | |||||||
| (Unaudited) | ||||||||
| ASSETS | ||||||||
| Current assets: | ||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 66,975 | $ | 1,364 | ||||
| Accounts receivable | 82,895 | - | ||||||
| Inventories | 33,431 | - | ||||||
| Due from related parties | 95,449 | 337,000 | ||||||
| Deferred offering costs | 288,037 | - | ||||||
| Total current assets | 566,787 | 338,364 | ||||||
| Intangible assets under development | 1,185,419 | - | ||||||
| Operating lease, right of use asset | 351,811 | - | ||||||
| Goodwill | 511,761 | - | ||||||
| Intangible assets, net | 1,522,489 | - | ||||||
| Deposits | 35,855 | - | ||||||
| $ | 4,174,122 | $ | 338,364 | |||||
| LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT) | ||||||||
| Current liabilities: | ||||||||
| Accounts payable | $ | 1,649,800 | $ | 1,038,672 | ||||
| Accrued expenses | 2,274,825 | 1,782,333 | ||||||
| Due to related parties | 1,373,453 | 67,793 | ||||||
| Operating lease liability - current portion | 110,729 | - | ||||||
| Note payable | 1,650,000 | 350,000 | ||||||
| Total current liabilities | 7,058,807 | 3,238,798 | ||||||
| Operating lease liability | 263,196 | - | ||||||
| Total liabilities | $ | 7,322,003 | $ | 3,238,798 | ||||
| Commitments and contingencies | ||||||||
| Stockholders’ equity (deficit): | ||||||||
| Common stock, $0.001 par value, 105.474 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2024 | - | - | ||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 410,500 | 500 | ||||||
| Accumulated deficit | (3,558,381 | ) | (2,900,934 | ) | ||||
| Total stockholders’ equity (deficit) | (3,147,881 | ) | (2,900,434 | ) | ||||
| Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity (deficit) | $ | 4,174,122 | $ | 338,364 | ||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
| F-13 |
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
| Six Months Ended | ||||||||
| June 30, | June 30, | |||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | |||||||
| Net sales | $ | 44,540 | $ | - | ||||
| Cost of sales | 47,148 | - | ||||||
| Gross profit (loss) | (2,608 | ) | - | |||||
| Operating expenses: | ||||||||
| General and administrative | 650,172 | 916,220 | ||||||
| Total operating expenses | 650,172 | 916,220 | ||||||
| Loss from operations | (652,780 | ) | (916,220 | ) | ||||
| Other income/(expense) | ||||||||
| Interest expense | (4,667 | ) | - | |||||
| Total other income/(expense) | (4,667 | ) | - | |||||
| Net loss before income taxes | (657,447 | ) | (916,220 | ) | ||||
| Provision for income taxes | - | - | ||||||
| Net loss | $ | (657,447 | ) | $ | (916,220 | ) | ||
| Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic and diluted | 104.748 | 50.56 | ||||||
| Net loss per common share - basic and diluted | $ | (6,276 | ) | $ | (18,123 | ) | ||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
| F-14 |
STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ (DEFICIT) EQUITY
| Additional | Total | |||||||||||||||||||
| Common Stock | Paid-In | Accumulated | Stockholders’ | |||||||||||||||||
| Shares | Amount | Capital | Deficit | Deficit | ||||||||||||||||
| Balances at December 31, 2022 | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | (5,250 | ) | $ | (5,250 | ) | |||||||||
| Shares issued to founders | 100.000 | - | 500 | - | 500 | |||||||||||||||
| Net loss | - | - | - | (916,220 | ) | (916,220 | ) | |||||||||||||
| Balances at June 30, 2023 | 100.000 | $ | - | $ | 500 | $ | (921,470 | ) | $ | (920,970 | ) | |||||||||
| Balances at December 31, 2023 | 100.000 | - | $ | 500 | $ | (2,900,934 | ) | $ | (2,900,434 | ) | ||||||||||
| Proceeds received for common shares to be issued | - | - | 10,000 | - | 10,000 | |||||||||||||||
| Shares issued to employees | 5.085 | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||
| Shares issued pursuant to business combination | 0.389 | - | 400,000 | - | 400,000 | |||||||||||||||
| Net loss | - | - | - | (657,447 | ) | (657,447 | ) | |||||||||||||
| Balances at June 30, 2024 | 105.474 | $ | - | $ | 410,500 | $ | (3,558,381 | ) | $ | (3,147,881 | ) | |||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
| F-15 |
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
| Six Months Ended | ||||||||
| June 30, | June 30, | |||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | |||||||
| Cash flows from operating activities: | ||||||||
| Net loss | $ | (657,447 | ) | $ | (916,220 | ) | ||
| Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: | ||||||||
| Amortization | 12,794 | |||||||
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||||||
| Accounts receivable | (64 | ) | - | |||||
| Inventories | 16,102 | - | ||||||
| Deferred offering costs | (288,037 | ) | - | |||||
| Accounts payable | (203,953 | ) | 266,200 | |||||
| Accrued expenses | 276,994 | 650,000 | ||||||
| Operating lease liability, net | 22,114 | - | ||||||
| Due from / to related parties | 930,508 | - | ||||||
| Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | 109,011 | (20 | ) | |||||
| Cash flows from investing activities: | ||||||||
| Cash acquired in business combinations | 30,255 | - | ||||||
| Payment made for intangible assets under development | (47,800 | ) | - | |||||
| Deposits | (35,855 | ) | - | |||||
| Net cash used in investing activities | (53,400 | ) | - | |||||
| Cash flows from financing activities: | ||||||||
| Proceeds received for common shares to be issued | 10,000 | - | ||||||
| Shares issued to founders | - | 500 | ||||||
| Net cash provided by financing activities | 10,000 | 500 | ||||||
| Net change in cash and cash equivalents | 65,611 | 480 | ||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 1,364 | - | ||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $ | 66,975 | $ | 480 | ||||
| Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activities: | ||||||||
| Shares issued pursuant to business combination | $ | 400,000 | $ | - | ||||
| Repayment of not payable by related party on behalf of Company | $ | 250,000 | ||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
| F-16 |
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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.
Acquisition of 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 below).
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.
On June 16, 2024, Danam completed its acquisition of Wood Sage.
Wood Sage was formed as a limited liability company on June 26, 2014.
Alliance Pharma Solutions, LLC
APS was founded in 2017 as a holding company for technology solutions. 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.
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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. Wood Sage acquired APS in August 2023 and Danam acquired Wood Sage in June 2024 as discussed below. 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.
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.
Wood Sage acquired CSP in August 2023 and Danam acquired Wood Sage in June 2024 as discussed above. CSP now serves as the backbone of Danam’s healthcare ecosystem.
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.
The Parties amended the Wellgistics MIPA on August 4, 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;
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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 June 13, 2024, Danam terminated the Merger Agreement.
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. As of the issuance date of these financial statements, no amounts have been received by Assure. The Company provided a full allowance for credit loss of this note receivable as of June 30, 2024 as collectability cannot be reasonably assured.
Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation
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.
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Wood Sage since the acquisition on June 16, 2024. All inter-company balances and transactions are eliminated on consolidation.
Unaudited Interim Financial Information
The unaudited interim financial statements and related notes have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP for interim financial information, within the rules and regulations of the SEC. Certain information and disclosures normally included in the annual consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. The unaudited interim financial statements have been prepared on a basis consistent with the audited financial statements and in the opinion of management, reflect all adjustments, consisting of only normal recurring adjustments, necessary for the fair presentation of the results for the interim periods presented and of the financial condition as of the date of the interim balance sheet. The financial data and the other information disclosed in these notes to the interim financial statements related to the three-month periods are unaudited. Unaudited interim results are not necessarily indicative of the results for the full fiscal year.
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The accompanying unaudited interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited financial statements and the notes thereto for the year ended December 31, 2023 included in the Company’s Form S-1 filed on August 2, 2024.
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; | |
| ● | business combinations and purchase price allocations; and | |
| ● | recoverability of long-lived assets and their related estimated lives. |
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 six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023.
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.
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 sux months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, no sales to customers represented greater than 10% of revenue.
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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.
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.
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 expenditures are recognized as an expense and development expenditures that meet specified criteria are recognized as the cost of an intangible asset. The Company has begun capitalizing the expenses related to the application Delivmeds as the management has determined that the Company’s application has crossed the research phase and has begun development.
As of June 30, 2024, the Company capitalized $1,185,419 in capitalized intangibles under development pertaining to the Delivmeds platform via its APS subsidiary.
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.
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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.
Leases
The Company accounts for its leases under ASC 842, Leases. Under this guidance, arrangements meeting the definition of a lease are classified as operating or financing leases, and are recorded on the consolidated balance sheet as both a right of use asset and lease liability, calculated by discounting fixed lease payments over the lease term at the rate implicit in the lease or the Company’s incremental borrowing rate. Lease liabilities are increased by interest and reduced by payments each period, and the right of use asset is amortized over the lease term. For operating leases, interest on the lease liability and the amortization of the right of use asset result in straight-line rent expense over the lease term. For finance leases, interest on the lease liability and the amortization of the right of use asset results in front-loaded expense over the lease term. Variable lease expenses are recorded when incurred.
In calculating the right of use asset and lease liability, the Company has elected to combine lease and non-lease components. The Company excludes short-term leases having initial terms of 12 months or less from the new guidance as an accounting policy election, and recognizes rent expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
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 units 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.
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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 June 2024, 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 were less than their respective carrying values. As such, a quantitative goodwill test was not required, and no goodwill impairment was recognized in June 2024.
Intangible Assets
In connection with the Wood Sage acquisition, the Company identified developed technology (see Note 3). The Company amortizes the developed technology intangibles on a straight-line basis over a useful life of five years.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
The Company continually monitors events and changes in circumstances that could indicate carrying amounts of long-lived assets may not be recoverable. When such events or changes in circumstances are present, the Company assesses the recoverability of long-lived assets by determining whether the carrying value of such assets will be recovered through undiscounted expected future cash flows. If the total of the future cash flows is less than the carrying amount of those assets, the Company recognizes an impairment loss based on the excess of the carrying amount over the fair value of the assets. Assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of the carrying amount or the fair value less costs to sell.
Offering Costs
The Company complies with the requirements of ASC 340, Other Assets and Deferred Costs, with regards to offering costs. Prior to the completion of an offering, offering costs are capitalized. The deferred offering costs pertaining to future equity obligations are charged to interest expense upon completion of an offering. As of June 30, 2024, the Company had capitalized $288,037 in deferred offering costs.
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.
Note 2. Going Concern
The Company has a net loss of $657,447 for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and an accumulated deficit of $3,558,381 as of June 30, 2024. 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 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.
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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 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 financial statements are issued.
Note 3. Business Combinations
The Company evaluated the acquisition of Wood Sage with its subsidiaries 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:
| Total | ||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 30,255 | ||
| Accounts receivables | 82,831 | |||
| Inventories | 49,533 | |||
| Goodwill | 511,761 | |||
| Intangible assets | 1,535,283 | |||
| Intangible assets under development | 1,137,619 | |||
| Due to related parties | (616,703 | ) | ||
| Accounts payable | (815,081 | ) | ||
| Note payable | (1,300,000 | ) | ||
| Other current liabilities | (215,498 | ) | ||
| Purchase price consideration | $ | 400,000 | ||
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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 qualify for separate recognition. The goodwill is not deductible for tax purposes. The results of Wood Sage have been included in the consolidated financial statements since the date of acquisition.
The results of Wood Sage, including its subsidiaries APS and CSP, have been included in the consolidated financial statements since the date of acquisition. Wood Sage’s revenue and net income included in the consolidated financial statements since the acquisition date were $44,450 and a loss of $48,499, respectively.
Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information
The following unaudited pro forma financial information presents the Company’s financial results as if the Wood Sage acquisition had occurred as of January 1, 2023. 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:
| Six Months Ended | ||||||||
| June 30, | ||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | |||||||
| Net sales | $ | 368,065 | $ | 490,426 | ||||
| Net loss | $ | (1,291,589 | ) | $ | (1,491,662 | ) | ||
Note 4. Intangible Assets
Intangible assets under development of the company consists of the following:
| June 30, | December 31, | |||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | |||||||
| Internal development costs - Delivmeds | $ | 1,185,419 | $ | - | ||||
Intangible assets of $1,535,283 represents a preliminary allocation of developed technology acquired pursuant ot the Wood Sage business combination (see Note 4). The Company recorded amortization of $12,794 during the period ended June 30, 2024 pertaining to these intangible assets.
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Note 5. Accrued Expenses
Accrued expenses consist of the following:
| June 30, | December 31, | |||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | |||||||
| Accrued personnel costs | $ | 2,123,986 | $ | 1,300,000 | ||||
| Accrued professional fees | 143,839 | 480,000 | ||||||
| Accrued interest | 7,000 | 2,333 | ||||||
| $ | 2,274,825 | $ | 1,782,333 | |||||
Note 6. 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. In May 2024, TrXade Health, a related party, repaid the $250,000 note on behalf of the Company, and the note is no longer outstanding. See Note 9.
In January 2024, the Company 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 of these consolidated financial statements, the note was fully repaid and is no longer outstanding. In connection with the note, the investor contributed an additional $10,000 for which the Company will issue three shares of common stock. The shares have not been issued, and the $10,000 was included in additional paid-in capital in the balance sheet.
On August 22, 2023, Woodsage entered into a non-interest bearing promissory note (“Note”) with Integral Health pursuant to which Integral made a certain loan to Woodsage 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 Woodsage, the aggregate unpaid principal balance of the Note will be due and payable by Woodsage. As of the date of these financial statements, the Note is still outstanding.
Note 7. Stockholders’ Equity
On June 16, 2024, the Company issued 0.389 shares of common stock pursuant to the acquisition of Wood Sage for a preliminary fair value of $400,000.
During the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Company received $10,000 in proceeds for common shares to be issued.
As of June 30, 2024, the Company had 105.474 shares of common stock issued and outstanding.
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Note 8. Lease Obligations
Rent is classified by function on the consolidated statements of operations as general and administrative.
The Company determines whether an arrangement is or contains a lease at inception by evaluating potential lease agreements including services and operating agreements to determine whether an identified asset exists that the Company controls over the term of the arrangement. Lease commencement is determined to be when the lessor provides access to, and the right to control, the identified asset.
The rental payments for the Company’s leases are typically structured as either fixed or variable payments. Fixed rent payments include stated minimum rent and stated minimum rent with stated increases. The Company considers lease payments that cannot be predicted with reasonable certainty upon lease commencement to be variable lease payments, which are recorded as incurred each period and are excluded from the calculation of lease liabilities.
Management uses judgment in determining lease classification, including determination of the economic life and the fair market value of the identified asset. The fair market value of the identified asset is generally estimated based on comparable market data provided by third-party sources.
In May 2024, the Company entered into a lease agreement for office space in Tampa, Florida. The Company holds a 60% share in this lease, with Wellgistics holding the remaining 40%. As a result, the Company recognized a right-of-use asset and corresponding lease liability of $368,941, calculated using a discount rate of 8.36%. The lease includes a monthly base rent of $18,792. The lease required a security deposit by Danam of $35,855.
The following is the summary of operating lease assets and liabilities:
| June 30, | ||||
| 2024 | ||||
| Operating Leases | ||||
| Right-of-use assets | $ | 351,811 | ||
| Short-term lease liabilities | 110,729 | |||
| Long-term lease liabilities | 263,196 | |||
| Total lease liabilities | $ | 373,925 | ||
| Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term | 3 | |||
| Weighted Average Discount Rate | 8.36 | % | ||
| June 30, | ||||
| 2024 | ||||
| Future minimum payments | $ | 420,161 | ||
| Less imputed interest | (46,236 | ) | ||
| Total lease obligations | $ | 373,925 | ||
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Note 9. Related Party Transactions
The Company has balances with related entities with common management. The following is a summary of due from and to related parties:
| June 30, | December 31, | |||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | |||||||
| Due from TRG | $ | 95,449 | $ | - | ||||
| Due from Trxade Health | - | 337,000 | ||||||
| Due from related parties | $ | 95,449 | $ | 337,000 | ||||
| Due to IPS | $ | 1,000,000 | $ | - | ||||
| Due to Trxade Health | 623,453 | - | ||||||
| Due to CSP | - | 67,793 | ||||||
| Due to related parties | $ | 1,623,453 | $ | 67,793 | ||||
Note 10. 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 11. Income Taxes
There is no income tax benefit for the losses for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 because the Company has determined that the realization of the net deferred tax asset is not assured.
There was no change in unrecognized tax benefits during the period ended June 30, 2024 and there was no accrual for uncertain tax positions as of June 30, 2024.
Tax years from 2022 through 2023 remain subject to examination by U.S. federal and state jurisdictions.
Wood Sage, 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.
Note 12. Subsequent Events
Management has evaluated subsequent events through September 5, 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 for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2023, 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 at December 31, 2023 and 2022, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2023, in conformity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles of United States of America.
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.
Basis for Opinion
These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. 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 U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and 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
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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 Current Liabilities | 2,498,970 | 15,428 | ||||||
| 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.
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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.
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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.
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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 | 27,988 | - | ||||||
| Accounts payable | 22,246 | 15,228 | ||||||
| Accrued expenses | 21,422 | - | ||||||
| Due from / to related parties | 595,322 | - | ||||||
| Net cash used in operating activities | 118,620 | - | ||||||
| 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 | (69,935 | ) | - | |||||
| 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 (“Woodsage”, 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 (“Woodsage”), 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 Woodsage 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 Woodsage 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, Woodsage , 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 Woodsage 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 Woodsage 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, Woodsage 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, Woodsage entered into a non-interest bearing promissory note (“Note”) with Integral Health pursuant to which Integral made a certain loan to Woodsage 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 Woodsage, the aggregate unpaid principal balance of the Note will be due and payable by Woodsage.
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 Woodsage, 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 units 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 were 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, Woodsage entered into a non-interest bearing promissory note (“Note”) with Integral Health pursuant to which Integral made a certain loan to Woodsage 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 Woodsage, the aggregate unpaid principal balance of the Note will be due and payable by Woodsage. As of the date of these consolidated financial statements, the Note is 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
On February 12, 2024, Danam 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 will be merged with and into Danam (the “Merger”), with Danam surviving the Merger as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Assure. The Merger is intended to qualify as a tax-free reorganization for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
Subject to the terms and conditions of the Merger Agreement, at the effective time of the Merger (the “Effective Time”): (i) each share of Danam capital stock issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time shall automatically be converted into and become the right to receive the applicable per share portion of the “merger consideration” as set forth in the allocation statement to be delivered pursuant to the Merger Agreement (“merger consideration” is defined in the Merger Agreement to mean a number of shares of common stock of Assure equal to (a) the quotient obtained by dividing (i) the number of shares of Assure capital stock on a fully diluted basis (the “Assure Fully Diluted Share Number”) by (ii) the quotient of (A) the adjusted value of Assure dividend by (B) the sum of the adjusted value of Assure and the adjusted value of Danam, minus (b) the Assure Fully Diluted Share Number minus (c) the number of shares of common stock of Assure the warrants of Danam will become exercisable for upon closing of the Merger); (ii) each outstanding warrant of Danam will be assumed by Assure and become a warrant to purchase an adjusted number of shares of common stock of Assure, at an adjusted exercise price per share but subject to the same terms and conditions as the warrant of Danam.
Following closing of the Merger, the former Assure equity holders immediately before the Merger are expected to own approximately 10% of the outstanding capital stock of the combined company on a fully diluted basis and the equity holders of Danam immediately before the Merger are expected to own approximately 90% of the outstanding capital stock of the combined company on a fully diluted basis.
Upon closing of the Merger, Assure will be renamed Danam Health Holdings Corp. Suren Ajjarapu will serve as Chairman of the Board of Directors and Tim Canning will serve as the Chief Executive Officer of the combined company. The Merger Agreement provides that the Board of Directors of the combined company will be comprised of five members which will be filled upon completion of the Merger to be designated by Danam.
The Merger Agreement contains customary representations, warranties and covenants of Assure and Danam, including covenants relating to the conduct of the business of both Assure and Danam from the date of signing the Merger Agreement through closing of the Merger, obtaining the requisite approval of the stockholders of Assure and Danam and maintain the listing of the common stock of Assure on the NASDAQ Capital Market and applying for the continued listing of Danam after the closing of the Merger on the NASDAQ Capital Market. Under the terms of the Merger Agreement, Assure has also agreed not to solicit from any person an acquisition proposal (as defined in the Merger Agreement) for Assure.
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In connection with the Merger, Assure will prepare and file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) a registration statement on Form S-4 that will contain a prospectus and a proxy statement, and will seek the approval of Assure’s stockholders with respect to certain actions, including the following (collectively, the “Assure Stockholder Proposals”):
(i) the Sale transaction (as defined in the Merger Agreement;
(ii) the Merger;
(iii) the change of control of Assure resulting from the transactions contemplated by this Agreement pursuant to the rules of NASDAQ;
(iv) the post-closing equity plan for Assure;
(v) the post-closing board composition;
(vi) an amendment to the certificate of incorporation of Assure to effect a reverse stock split; and
(vii) an amendment to the certificate of incorporation of Assure to change the name of Assure.
The Board has agreed to recommend the approval of the Assure Stockholder Proposals to the stockholders and to solicit proxies in support of the approval of the Assure Stockholder Proposals at a meeting of the stockholders to be held for that purpose.
The Merger Agreement contains a limited contractual ability for the Board, in accordance with its fiduciary duties to the stockholders, to change its recommendation to the stockholders upon receipt of a superior proposal subject to certain terms and conditions therein, including providing Danam notice of the superior proposal and time to make a counter-proposal to amend the terms of the Merger Agreement.
Under the Merger Agreement, Assure has agreed to maintain certain indemnity rights (including advancing expenses) of the current officers and directors of Assure as they exist in the governing documents of Assure and maintain director and officers insurance for a period of 6 years following the closing of the Merger.
The closing of the Merger is subject to customary closing conditions, including, among other things, (i) the required approval of the stockholders of Assure and Danam, (ii) the accuracy of the representations and warranties of the parties made in the Merger Agreement, subject to materiality qualifiers, (iii) compliance by the parties with their respective covenants under the Merger Agreement, and (iv) the approval of NASDAQ of the continued listing of Danam after the closing of the Merger. Further, closing of the Merger is conditioned on the simultaneous closing of a sale transaction of Assure’s assets. The obligation of Assure is conditioned upon Danam completing acquisition transactions as set forth in the Merger Agreement, including completing the acquisitions of (a) all of the membership interests in Wood Sage, LLC, a Florida limited liability company and (b) all of the membership interests in Wellgistics, set forth in the applicable acquisition transactions agreements, both such acquisition transactions to close prior to or concurrent with the Merger. The obligation of Danam to close the Merger is also subject to satisfaction of certain additional conditions, including, among other things, (i) no Assure material adverse effect, (ii) Assure having performed its obligations under the agreement governing the sale transaction, (iii) Assure completing a wind down of its business, (iv) the reverse split having been consummated, and (v) Assure having a maximum amount of $500,000 in retained liabilities.
Management has evaluated subsequent events through April 24, 2024, the date the consolidated financial statements were available to be issued.
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WOOD SAGE, LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
| March 31, | December 31, | |||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | |||||||
| (Unaudited) | ||||||||
| ASSETS | ||||||||
| Current assets: | ||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 40,106 | $ | 50,563 | ||||
| Accounts receivables | 97,880 | 73,782 | ||||||
| Inventories | 48,479 | 43,741 | ||||||
| Due from related parties | - | 67,793 | ||||||
| Total current assets | 186,465 | 235,878 | ||||||
| Intangible assets under development | 1,003,240 | 991,736 | ||||||
| Goodwill | 740,207 | 740,207 | ||||||
| Total assets | $ | 1,929,912 | $ | 1,967,821 | ||||
| LIABILITIES AND MEMBERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT) | ||||||||
| Current liabilities: | ||||||||
| Accounts payable | $ | 281,645 | $ | 294,130 | ||||
| Accrued expenses | 240,830 | 241,726 | ||||||
| Due to related parties | 895,808 | 663,114 | ||||||
| Note payable | 1,300,000 | 1,300,000 | ||||||
| Total liabilities | 2,718,283 | 2,498,970 | ||||||
| Commitments and contingencies | ||||||||
| Members’ equity (deficit): | ||||||||
| Members’ capital | 1,878 | 1,878 | ||||||
| Accumulated deficit | (790,249 | ) | (533,027 | ) | ||||
| Total members’ equity (deficit) | (788,371 | ) | (531,149 | ) | ||||
| Total liabilities and members’ equity (deficit) | $ | 1,929,912 | $ | 1,967,821 | ||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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WOOD SAGE, LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
| Three Months Ended | ||||||||
| March 31, | ||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | |||||||
| Net sales | $ | 168,510 | $ | - | ||||
| Cost of sales | 127,489 | - | ||||||
| Gross profit | 41,021 | - | ||||||
| Operating expenses: | ||||||||
| General and administrative | 298,243 | 3,600 | ||||||
| Total operating expenses | 298,243 | 3,600 | ||||||
| Loss from operations | (257,222 | ) | (3,600 | ) | ||||
| Net loss | $ | (257,222 | ) | $ | (3,600 | ) | ||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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WOOD SAGE, LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ (DEFICIT) EQUITY
| Members’ | Accumulated | Total Members’ | ||||||||||
| Capital | Deficit | Deficit | ||||||||||
| Balances at December 31, 2022 | $ | - | $ | (15,428 | ) | $ | (15,428 | ) | ||||
| Net loss | - | (3,600 | ) | (3,600 | ) | |||||||
| Balances at March 31, 2023 | $ | - | $ | (19,028 | ) | $ | (19,028 | ) | ||||
| Balances at December 31, 2023 | $ | 1,878 | $ | (533,027 | ) | $ | (531,149 | ) | ||||
| Net loss | - | (257,222 | ) | (257,222 | ) | |||||||
| Balances at March 31, 2024 | $ | 1,878 | $ | (790,249 | ) | $ | (788,371 | ) | ||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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WOOD SAGE, LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
| Three Months Ended | ||||||||
| March 31, | ||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | |||||||
| Cash flows from operating activities: | ||||||||
| Net loss | $ | (257,222 | ) | $ | (3,600 | ) | ||
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||||||
| Accounts receivable | (24,098 | ) | - | |||||
| Inventories | (4,738 | ) | - | |||||
| Accounts payable | (11,855 | ) | 4,650 | |||||
| Accrued expenses | (896 | ) | - | |||||
| Due from / to related parties | 300,487 | - | ||||||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | 1,677 | 1,050 | ||||||
| Cash flows from investing activities: | ||||||||
| Payments made for intangible assets under development | (12,134 | ) | - | |||||
| Net cash used in investing activities | (12,134 | ) | - | |||||
| Net change in cash and cash equivalents | (10,457 | ) | 1,050 | |||||
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 50,563 | - | ||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $ | 40,106 | $ | 1,050 | ||||
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.
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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 for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2023, 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 at December 31, 2023 and 2022, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2023, in conformity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles of United States of America.
Basis for Opinion
These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. 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 U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and 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
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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 | 2,663,066 | 5,725,489 | ||||||
| Operating expenses: | ||||||||
| General and administrative expense | 6,612,049 | 6,540,583 | ||||||
| Depreciation | 276,376 | 380,284 | ||||||
| Total operating expenses | 6,888,425 | 6,920,867 | ||||||
| Loss from operations | (4,225,359 | ) | (1,195,378 | ) | ||||
| Other income (expense): | ||||||||
| Interest expense, net | (363,525 | ) | (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.
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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 reporting units 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.
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 were 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.
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
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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.
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.
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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.
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 tothe 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 results in one of the Company’s vendors conspiring with its competitor to overcharge for its medication. The vendor and its co-conspirators which a settlement, where direct purchasers of the medication was able to file a claim and receive a cash payment. In May 2022, the company successfully file a claim and received $1.8 million in settlement. For the period ending December 31, 2022 $1.8 million is recorded 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 | $ | 2,417 | $ | 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 | $ | 498,111 | $ | 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, Danam 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 will be merged with and into Danam (the “Merger”), with Danam surviving the Merger as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Assure. The Merger is intended to qualify as a tax-free reorganization for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
Subject to the terms and conditions of the Merger Agreement, at the effective time of the Merger (the “Effective Time”): (i) each share of Danam capital stock issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time shall automatically be converted into and become the right to receive the applicable per share portion of the “merger consideration” as set forth in the allocation statement to be delivered pursuant to the Merger Agreement (“merger consideration” is defined in the Merger Agreement to mean a number of shares of common stock of Assure equal to (a) the quotient obtained by dividing (i) the number of shares of Assure capital stock on a fully diluted basis (the “Assure Fully Diluted Share Number”) by (ii) the quotient of (A) the adjusted value of Assure dividend by (B) the sum of the adjusted value of Assure and the adjusted value of Danam, minus (b) the Assure Fully Diluted Share Number minus (c) the number of shares of common stock of Assure the warrants of Danam will become exercisable for upon closing of the Merger); (ii) each outstanding warrant of Danam will be assumed by Assure and become a warrant to purchase an adjusted number of shares of common stock of Assure, at an adjusted exercise price per share but subject to the same terms and conditions as the warrant of Danam.
Following closing of the Merger, the former Assure equity holders immediately before the Merger are expected to own approximately 10% of the outstanding capital stock of the combined company on a fully diluted basis and the equity holders of Danam immediately before the Merger are expected to own approximately 90% of the outstanding capital stock of the combined company on a fully diluted basis.
Upon closing of the Merger, Assure will be renamed Danam Health Holdings Corp. Suren Ajjarapu will serve as Chairman of the Board of Directors and Tim Canning will serve as the Chief Executive Officer of the combined company. The Merger Agreement provides that the Board of Directors of the combined company will be comprised of five members which will be filled upon completion of the Merger to be designated by Danam.
The Merger Agreement contains customary representations, warranties and covenants of Assure and Danam, including covenants relating to the conduct of the business of both Assure and Danam from the date of signing the Merger Agreement through closing of the Merger, obtaining the requisite approval of the stockholders of Assure and Danam and maintain the listing of the common stock of Assure on the NASDAQ Capital Market and applying for the continued listing of Danam after the closing of the Merger on the NASDAQ Capital Market. Under the terms of the Merger Agreement, Assure has also agreed not to solicit from any person an acquisition proposal (as defined in the Merger Agreement) for Assure.
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In connection with the Merger, Assure will prepare and file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) a registration statement on Form S-4 that will contain a prospectus and a proxy statement, and will seek the approval of Assure’s stockholders with respect to certain actions, including the following (collectively, the “Assure Stockholder Proposals”):
(i) the Sale transaction (as defined in the Merger Agreement);
(ii) the Merger;
(iii) the change of control of Assure resulting from the transactions contemplated by this Agreement pursuant to the rules of NASDAQ;
(iv) the post-closing equity plan for Assure;
(v) the post-closing board composition;
(vi) an amendment to the certificate of incorporation of Assure to effect a reverse stock split; and
(vii) an amendment to the certificate of incorporation of Assure to change the name of Assure.
The Board has agreed to recommend the approval of the Assure Stockholder Proposals to the stockholders and to solicit proxies in support of the approval of the Assure Stockholder Proposals at a meeting of the stockholders to be held for that purpose.
The Merger Agreement contains a limited contractual ability for the Board, in accordance with its fiduciary duties to the stockholders, to change its recommendation to the stockholders upon receipt of a superior proposal subject to certain terms and conditions therein, including providing Danam notice of the superior proposal and time to make a counter-proposal to amend the terms of the Merger Agreement.
Under the Merger Agreement, Assure has agreed to maintain certain indemnity rights (including advancing expenses) of the current officers and directors of Assure as they exist in the governing documents of Assure and maintain director and officers insurance for a period of 6 years following the closing of the Merger.
The closing of the Merger is subject to customary closing conditions, including, among other things, (i) the required approval of the stockholders of Assure and Danam, (ii) the accuracy of the representations and warranties of the parties made in the Merger Agreement, subject to materiality qualifiers, (iii) compliance by the parties with their respective covenants under the Merger Agreement, and (iv) the approval of NASDAQ of the continued listing of Danam after the closing of the Merger. Further, closing of the Merger is conditioned on the simultaneous closing of a sale transaction of Assure’s assets. The obligation of Assure is conditioned upon Danam completing acquisition transactions as set forth in the Merger Agreement, including completing the acquisitions of (a) all of the membership interests in Wood Sage, LLC, a Florida limited liability company and (b) all of the membership interests in Wellgistics, LLC, set forth in the applicable acquisition transactions agreements, both such acquisition transactions to close prior to or concurrent with the Merger. The obligation of Danam to close the Merger is also subject to satisfaction of certain additional conditions, including, among other things, (i) no Assure material adverse effect, (ii) Assure having performed its obligations under the agreement governing the sale transaction, (iii) Assure completing a wind down of its business, (iv) the reverse split having been consummated, and (v) Assure having a maximum amount of $500,000 in retained liabilities.
Management has evaluated subsequent events through April 24, 2024, the date the consolidated financial statements were available to be issued.
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WELLGISTICS, LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
| June 30, | December 31, | |||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | |||||||
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| ASSETS | ||||||||
| Current assets: | ||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 1,193,272 | $ | 1,795,164 | ||||
| Accounts receivable, net | 1,412,033 | 1,309,397 | ||||||
| Inventories | 6,235,551 | 6,731,577 | ||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other assets | 18,125 | 557,947 | ||||||
| Total current assets | 8,858,981 | 10,394,085 | ||||||
| Property, plant and equipment, net | 469,383 | 549,691 | ||||||
| Operating lease, right of use asset | 1,287,252 | 1,402,596 | ||||||
| Goodwill | 872,433 | 872,433 | ||||||
| Investments in unconsolidated entity | 17,671 | 17,671 | ||||||
| Note receivable | 139,770 | 139,770 | ||||||
| Other assets | 859,033 | 24,249 | ||||||
| Total assets | 12,504,523 | $ | 13,400,495 | |||||
| LIABILITIES AND MEMBERS’ EQUITY | ||||||||
| Current liabilities: | ||||||||
| Accounts payable | $ | 3,124,103 | $ | 3,310,333 | ||||
| Accrued expenses and other liabilities | 1,003,414 | 994,587 | ||||||
| Current portion of debt obligations | 5,115,929 | 5,180,995 | ||||||
| Operating – lease liability | 342,515 | 426,588 | ||||||
| Total current liabilities | 9,585,961 | 9,912,503 | ||||||
| Long term debt | - | 136,913 | ||||||
| Operating lease liability | 1,010,905 | 1,029,864 | ||||||
| Total liabilities | 10,596,866 | 11,079,281 | ||||||
| Commitments and contingencies | ||||||||
| Members’ equity: | ||||||||
| Members’ capital | 1,272,838 | 1,272,838 | ||||||
| Members’ distribution | (32,244,742 | ) | (32,244,742 | ) | ||||
| Retained earnings | 32,879,561 | 33,293,118 | ||||||
| Total members’ equity | 1,907,657 | 2,321,214 | ||||||
| Total liabilities and members’ equity | $ | 12,504,523 | $ | 13,400,495 | ||||
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)
| Six Months Ended | ||||||||
| June 30, | ||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | |||||||
| Net sales | $ | 18,007,680 | 15,698,707 | |||||
| Cost of sales | 15,829,466 | 12,613,396 | ||||||
| Gross profit | 2,178,214 | 3,085,311 | ||||||
| Operating expenses: | ||||||||
| General and administrative expense | 2,764,505 | 3,328,867 | ||||||
| Depreciation | 81,521 | 139,309 | ||||||
| Total operating expenses | 2,846,026 | 3,468,176 | ||||||
| Loss from operations | (667,812 | ) | (382,865 | ) | ||||
| Other income (expense): | ||||||||
| Interest expense, net | (175,123 | ) | (173,895 | ) | ||||
| Other income | 429,378 | 197,914 | ||||||
| Total other income (expense), net | 254,255 | 24,019 | ||||||
| Net loss | $ | (413,557 | ) | $ | (358,846 | ) | ||
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, 2022 | $ | 1,272,838 | $ | (31,817,767 | ) | $ | 37,783,870 | $ | 7,238,941 | |||||||
| Distributions to members | - | (430,082 | ) | - | (430,082 | ) | ||||||||||
| Net loss | - | - | (358,846 | ) | (358,846 | ) | ||||||||||
| Balances at June 30, 2023 | $ | 1,272,838 | $ | (32,247,849 | ) | $ | 37,425,024 | $ | 6,450,013 | |||||||
| Balances at December 31, 2023 | $ | 1,272,838 | $ | (32,244,742 | ) | $ | 33,293,118 | $ | 2,321,214 | |||||||
| Net loss | - | - | (413,557 | ) | (413,557 | ) | ||||||||||
| Balances at June 30, 2024 | $ | 1,272,838 | $ | (32,244,742 | ) | $ | 32,879,561 | $ | 1,907,657 | |||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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WELLGISTICS, LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED Statements of Cash Flows
| Six Months Ended | ||||||||
| June 30, | ||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | |||||||
| Cash flows from operating activities: | ||||||||
| Net loss | $ | (413,557 | ) | $ | (358,846 | ) | ||
| Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: | ||||||||
| Depreciation | 81,521 | 139,309 | ||||||
| Bad debt | 127,211 | - | ||||||
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||||||
| Accounts receivable | (229,848 | ) | (311,391 | ) | ||||
| Inventories | 496,026 | (293,728 | ) | |||||
| Prepaid expenses and other assets | 539,822 | 94,477 | ||||||
| Other assets | (834,784 | ) | 4,006 | |||||
| Accounts payable | (186,230 | ) | (1,054,959 | ) | ||||
| Accrued expenses and other liabilities | 8,827 | (95,753 | ) | |||||
| Operating lease liability, net | 12,312 | 7,152 | ||||||
| Net cash used in operating activities | (398,700 | ) | (1,869,733 | ) | ||||
| Cash flows from investing activities: | ||||||||
| Purchases of property, plant and equipment | (1,213 | ) | (9,431 | ) | ||||
| Net cash used in investing activities | (1,213 | ) | (9,431 | ) | ||||
| Cash flows from financing activities: | ||||||||
| Repayments of term loan and notes payable | (201,979 | ) | (161,543 | ) | ||||
| Distributions to members | - | (28,827 | ) | |||||
| Net cash used in financing activities | (201,979 | ) | (190,370 | ) | ||||
| Net change in cash and cash equivalents | (601,892 | ) | (2,069,534 | ) | ||||
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 1,795,164 | 4,234,630 | ||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $ | 1,193,272 | $ | 2,165,096 | ||||
| Supplemental cash flow information: | ||||||||
| Cash paid for interest | $ | 104,035 | $ | 181,638 | ||||
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. The equity holders of the Company entered into an agreement with Danam Health, Inc (“Danam”) for it to acquire all of the issued and outstanding membership interests. 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 4, 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.
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Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation
The Company’s fiscal year ends on December 31.
The accompanying consolidated financial statements for the six months ended June 30, 2024 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.
Unaudited Interim Financial Information
The unaudited interim financial statements and related notes have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP for interim financial information, within the rules and regulations of the SEC. Certain information and disclosures normally included in the annual consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. The unaudited interim financial statements have been prepared on a basis consistent with the audited financial statements and in the opinion of management, reflect all adjustments, consisting of only normal recurring adjustments, necessary for the fair presentation of the results for the interim periods presented and of the financial condition as of the date of the interim balance sheet. The financial data and the other information disclosed in these notes to the interim financial statements related to the six-month periods are unaudited. Unaudited interim results are not necessarily indicative of the results for the full fiscal year.
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 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. | |
| ● | 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 by 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 financial statements for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023.
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.
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Accounts Receivable, Net
Accounts receivables are recorded at the invoiced amount and do not bear interest. Accounts receivables 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 $127,211 and $124,080 within general and administrative expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
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 six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023.
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.
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 units 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.
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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 six months ended June 30, 2024, and the year ended December 31, 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 were less than their respective carrying values. As such, a quantitative goodwill test was not required, and no goodwill impairment was recognized in June 2024 and December 2023.
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.
| 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.
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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.
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.
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.
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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 six months ended June 30, 2024, and 2023, no sales to customers represented greater than 10% of revenue.
Note 2 Accounts Receivable, Net
Accounts receivable, net consist of the following:
| June 30, | December 31, | |||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | |||||||
| Billed – Third Party | $ | 2,108,672 | $ | 1,894,103 | ||||
| Billed – Affiliates | - | 5,513 | ||||||
| Total Accounts Receivable | 2,108,672 | 1,899,616 | ||||||
| Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts | (696,639 | ) | (590,219 | ) | ||||
| Total accounts receivable, net | $ | 1,412,033 | $ | 1,309,397 | ||||
Note 3 Inventories, Net
Inventory consists of the following:
| June 30, | December 31, | |||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | |||||||
| Finished Goods | $ | 4,871,194 | $ | 6,390,049 | ||||
| FDNS | 3,369,954 | 3,369,954 | ||||||
| Inventory Reserve | (2,005,597 | ) | (3,028,426 | ) | ||||
| Net Inventory | $ | 6,235,551 | $ | 6,731,577 | ||||
Note 4 Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Property, plant and equipment consist of the following:
| June 30, | December 31, | |||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | |||||||
| Leasehold Improvements | $ | 766,467 | $ | 766,467 | ||||
| Equipment | 589,208 | 587,996 | ||||||
| Furniture & Fixtures | 152,161 | 152,161 | ||||||
| Software | 28,098 | - | ||||||
| 1,535,934 | 1,506,624 | |||||||
| Less: Accumulated Depreciation | (1,066,551 | ) | (956,933 | ) | ||||
| Property, plant and equipment, net | $ | 469,383 | $ | 549,691 | ||||
Depreciation expense for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 amounted to $81,521 and $139,309, respectively.
Note 5 Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities consist of the following:
| June 30, | December 31, | |||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | |||||||
| Credit card obligation | $ | 102,439 | $ | 34,748 | ||||
| Accrued payroll and vacation | 28,685 | 26,598 | ||||||
| Unearned revenue | 500,000 | 55,606 | ||||||
| Accrued interest | 119,326 | 34,373 | ||||||
| Refund liability | 252,964 | 843,262 | ||||||
| Accrued expenses and other liabilities | $ | 1,003,414 | $ | 994,587 | ||||
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Note 6 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.
In May 2024, the Company entered into a lease agreement for office space in Tampa, Florida. The Company holds a 40% share in this lease, with Danam holding remaining 60%.. As a result, the Company recognized a right-of-use asset and corresponding lease liability of $238,029 calculated using a discount rate of 8.36%. The lease includes a monthly base rent of $18,792. The lease required a security deposit by Wellgistics of $31,871.
Supplemental cash flow information related to leases was as follows:
| Six Months Ended | ||||||||
| June 30, | ||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | |||||||
| Operating lease cost | $ | 189,111 | $ | 317,692 | ||||
| Short-term lease cost | $ | 7,445 | $ | 7,445 | ||||
Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases was as follows:
| June 30, | December 31, | |||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | |||||||
| Operating Leases | ||||||||
| Right-of-use assets | $ | 1,287,252 | $ | 1,402,596 | ||||
| Short-term lease liabilities | 342,515 | 426,588 | ||||||
| Long-term lease liabilities | 1,010,905 | 1,029,864 | ||||||
| Total lease liabilities | $ | 1,353,420 | $ | 1,456,452 | ||||
Note 7 Debt
Outstanding debt consists of the following:
| June 30, | December 31, | |||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | |||||||
| New revolving line of credit | $ | 4,774,780 | $ | 4,774,780 | ||||
| Seller promissory note | 341,149 | 543,128 | ||||||
| Total debt | 5,115,929 | 5,317,908 | ||||||
| Less: current portion of debt | (5,115,929 | ) | (5,180,995 | ) | ||||
| Total | $ | - | $ | 136,913 | ||||
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 April 1, 2025. Interest expenses related to the promissory note was immaterial for the six ended June 30, 2024. Accrued interest as of June 30, 2024 was immaterial. As of June 30, 2024 the amount outstanding is $341,149.
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 June 30, 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 $13,865 for six months ended June 30, 2024. The outstanding balance on the line of credit as of June 30, 2024 was $4,774,780.
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Note 8 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 9 Investment in Unconsolidated Affiliates
The Company has investments in affiliates that are not consolidated. As of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company had an investment in Gift Health totaling $17,671.
Note 10 Commitment 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. 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 11 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:
| June 30, | December 31, | |||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | |||||||
| Accounts payable (receivable) from affiliates of Nomad Capital | $ | - | $ | 2,417 | ||||
| Acocunts receivable from affiliates of Company | $ | - | $ | 5,514 | ||||
The Company had the following transactions with related parties:
| Six Months Ended | ||||||||
| June 30, | ||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | |||||||
| Operating expenses from affiliates of Nomad Capital | $ | 237,363 | $ | 254,852 | ||||
| Management service fee paid to Normad Capital | $ | 270,000 | $ | 270,000 | ||||
| Management service fee paid to Strategix | $ | - | $ | - | ||||
| Management service fee paid to BBPR | $ | - | $ | - | ||||
Note 12. Subsequent Events
Management has evaluated subsequent events through September 5, 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 September 27 , 2024.
| DANAM HEALTH, INC. | ||
| By: | /s/ Tim Canning | |
| Tim Canning | ||
| Chief Executive Officer | ||
| (Principal Executive Officer) | ||
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 | September 27, 2024 | ||
| Timothy Canning | (Principal Executive Officer) | |||
| /s/ Vishnu Balu | Vice President of Finance | September 27, 2024 | ||
| Vishnu Balu | (Principal Financial Officer, Principal Accounting Officer) | |||
| * | Director | September 27, 2024 | ||
| Suren Ajjarapu | ||||
| * | Director | September 27, 2024 | ||
| Prashant Patel | ||||
| * | Director | September 27, 2024 | ||
| Sajid Syed | ||||
| * | Director | September 27, 2024 | ||
| Donald W. Anderson |
| */s/ Tim Canning | ||
| Attorney-in-fact |
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Exhibit 1.1
FORM OF
UNDERWRITING AGREEMENT
between
DANAM HEALTH, INC.
and
CRAFT CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC
as Representative of the Several Underwriters
DANAM HEALTH, INC.
UNDERWRITING AGREEMENT
New York, New York
[●], 202[●]
Craft Capital Management LLC
377 Oak Street, Lower Concourse
Garden City, New York 11530
as Representative of the several Underwriters named on Schedule 1 attached hereto
Ladies and Gentlemen:
The undersigned, Danam Health, Inc., a corporation formed under the laws of the State of Delaware (collectively with its subsidiaries and affiliates, including, without limitation, all entities disclosed or described in the Registration Statement (as hereinafter defined) as being subsidiaries or affiliates of Danam Health, Inc., the “Company”), hereby confirms its agreement (this “Agreement”) with Craft Capital Management LLC (hereinafter referred to as “you” (including its correlatives) or the “Representative”) and with the other underwriters named on Schedule 1 hereto for which the Representative is acting as representative (the Representative and such other underwriters being collectively called the “Underwriters” and, individually, an “Underwriter”) for the purchase and sale of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.001 per share (the “Common Stock” or “Public Securities”), pursuant to the following terms:
1. Purchase and Sale of Shares.
1.1 Firm Shares.
1.1.1. Purchase of Firm Shares.
(i) On the basis of the representations and warranties herein contained, but subject to the terms and conditions herein set forth, the Company agrees to issue and sell to the several Underwriters, an aggregate of [●] shares (“Firm Shares”) of the Company’s Common Stock (the “Offering”).
(ii) The Underwriters, severally and not jointly, agree to purchase from the Company the number of Firm Shares set forth opposite their respective names on Schedule 1 attached hereto and made a part hereof at a purchase price (net of discounts and commissions) of $[●] per Firm Share (being equal to 93% of the per Firm Share public offering price). The Firm Shares are to be offered initially to the public at the offering price set forth on the cover page of the Prospectus (as defined in Section 2.1.1 hereof).
1.1.2. Payment and Delivery.
(i) Delivery and payment for the Firm Shares shall be made at 10:00 a.m., Eastern time, on the second (2nd) Business Day (as defined below) following the effective date (the “Effective Date”) of the Registration Statement (as defined in Section 2.1.1 below) (or the third (3rd) Business Day following the Effective Date if the Registration Statement is declared effective after 4:01 p.m., Eastern time) or at such earlier time as shall be agreed upon by the Representative and the Company, at the offices of Sichenzia Ross Ference Carmel LLP, 1185 Avenue of the Americas, 31st Floor, New York, NY 10036 (“Representative Counsel”), or at such other place (or remotely by e-mail or other electronic transmission) as shall be agreed upon by the Representative and the Company. The hour and date of delivery and payment for the Firm Shares is called the “Closing Date.”
(ii) Payment for the Firm Shares shall be made on the Closing Date by wire transfer in federal (same day) funds, payable to the order of the Company upon delivery to the Representative of the certificates (in form and substance satisfactory to the Representative) representing the Firm Shares (or through the facilities of The Depository Trust Company (“DTC”)) for the account of the Underwriters. The Firm Shares shall be registered in such name or names and in such authorized denominations as the Representative may request in writing at least two (2) full Business Days prior to the Closing Date. The Company will permit the Representative to examine and package the Firm Shares for delivery, at least one (1) full Business Day prior to the Closing Date. The Company shall not be obligated to sell or deliver the Firm Shares except upon tender of payment by the Representative for all of the Firm Shares. The term “Business Day” means any day other than a Saturday, a Sunday or a legal holiday or any other day on which commercial banks in the City of New York are authorized or required by law to remain closed; provided, however, that, for clarification, commercial banks shall not be deemed to be authorized or required by law to remain closed due to “stay at home”, “shelter-in-place”, “non-essential employee” or any other similar orders or restrictions or the closure of any physical branch locations at the direction of any governmental authority so long as the electronic funds transfer systems (including for wire transfers) of commercial banks in The City of New York are generally are open for use by customers on such day.
1.2 Reserved.
1.3 Reserved.
2. Representations and Warranties of the Company. The Company represents and warrants to the Underwriters as of the Applicable Time (as defined below), as of the Closing Date, if any, as follows:
2.1 Filing of Registration Statement.
2.1.1. Pursuant to the Securities Act. The Company has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) a registration statement, and an amendment or amendments thereto, on Form S-1 (File No. 333-280945), including any related prospectus or prospectuses, for the registration of the Public Securities under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), which registration statement and amendment or amendments have been prepared by the Company in all material respects in conformity with the requirements of the Securities Act and the rules and regulations of the Commission under the Securities Act (the “Securities Act Regulations”) and contains and will contain all material statements that are required to be stated therein in accordance with the Securities Act and the Securities Act Regulations. The conditions for use of Form S-1 as set forth in the General Instructions to such Form, to register Public Securities under the Securities Act, have been satisfied. Except as the context may otherwise require, such registration statement, as amended, on file with the Commission at the time the registration statement became effective (including the Preliminary Prospectus (as defined below) included in the registration statement, financial statements, schedules, exhibits and all other documents filed as a part thereof or incorporated therein and all information deemed to be a part thereof as of the Effective Date pursuant to Rule 430A of the Securities Act Regulations (the “Rule 430A Information”)), is referred to herein as the “Registration Statement.” If the Company files any registration statement pursuant to Rule 462(b) of the Securities Act Regulations, then after such filing, the term “Registration Statement” shall include such registration statement filed pursuant to Rule 462(b). The Registration Statement has been declared effective by the Commission on the date hereof.
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Each prospectus used prior to the effectiveness of the Registration Statement, and each prospectus that omitted the Rule 430A Information that was used after such effectiveness and prior to the execution and delivery of this Agreement, is herein called a “Preliminary Prospectus.” The Preliminary Prospectus, subject to completion, dated [●], 202[●], that was included in the Registration Statement immediately prior to the Applicable Time is hereinafter called the “Pricing Prospectus.” The final prospectus in the form first furnished to the Underwriters for use in the Offering is hereinafter called the “Prospectus.” Any reference to the “most recent Preliminary Prospectus” shall be deemed to refer to the latest Preliminary Prospectus included in the Registration Statement.
“Applicable Time” means [TIME] [a.m./p.m.], Eastern time, on the date of this Agreement.
“Issuer Free Writing Prospectus” means any “issuer free writing prospectus,” as defined in Rule 433 of the Securities Act Regulations (“Rule 433”), including without limitation any “free writing prospectus” (as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act Regulations) relating to the Public Securities that is (i) required to be filed with the Commission by the Company, (ii) a “road show that is a written communication” within the meaning of Rule 433(d)(8)(i), whether or not required to be filed with the Commission, or (iii) exempt from filing with the Commission pursuant to Rule 433(d)(5)(i) because it contains a description of the Public Securities or of the Offering that does not reflect the final terms, in each case in the form filed or required to be filed with the Commission or, if not required to be filed, in the form retained in the Company’s records pursuant to Rule 433(g).
“Issuer General Use Free Writing Prospectus” means any Issuer Free Writing Prospectus that is intended for general distribution to prospective investors (other than a “bona fide electronic road show,” as defined in Rule 433(h)(5) under the Securities Act (the “Bona Fide Electronic Road Show”)), as evidenced by its being specified in Schedule 2-B hereto.
“Issuer Limited Use Free Writing Prospectus” means any Issuer Free Writing Prospectus that is not an Issuer General Use Free Writing Prospectus.
“Pricing Disclosure Package” means any Issuer General Use Free Writing Prospectus issued at or prior to the Applicable Time, the Pricing Prospectus and the information included on Schedule 2-A hereto, all considered together.
2.1.2. Pursuant to the Exchange Act. The Company has filed with the Commission a Form 8-A (File Number 000-[●]) providing for the registration pursuant to Section 12(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), of the shares of Common Stock. The registration of the shares of Common Stock under the Exchange Act has been declared effective by the Commission on or prior to the date hereof. The Company has taken no action designed to, or likely to have the effect of, terminating the registration of the shares of Common Stock under the Exchange Act, nor has the Company received any notification that the Commission is contemplating terminating such registration.
2.2 Stock Exchange Listing. The shares of Common Stock have been approved for listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market LLC (the “Exchange”), and the Company has taken no action designed to, or likely to have the effect of, delisting the shares of Common Stock from the Exchange, nor has the Company received any notification that the Exchange is contemplating terminating such listing except as described in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus.
2.3 No Stop Orders, etc. Neither the Commission nor, to the Company’s knowledge, any state regulatory authority has issued any order preventing or suspending the use of the Registration Statement, any Preliminary Prospectus or the Prospectus or has instituted or, to the Company’s knowledge, threatened to institute, any proceedings with respect to such an order. The Company has complied with each request (if any) from the Commission for additional information.
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2.4 Disclosures in Registration Statement.
2.4.1. Compliance with Securities Act and 10b-5 Representation.
(i) At the time of effectiveness of the Registration Statement (or at the time of any post-effective amendment to the Registration Statement) and at all times subsequent thereto up to the Closing Date, if any, the Registration Statement, the Preliminary Prospectus and the Prospectus do and will contain all material statements that are required to be stated therein in accordance with the Securities Act and the Securities Act Regulations, and did or will, in all material respects, conform to the requirements of the Securities Act and the Securities Act Regulations. Each of the Registration Statement and any post-effective amendment thereto, at the time it became effective, complied in all material respects with the requirements of the Securities Act and the Securities Act Regulations. Each Preliminary Prospectus, including the prospectus filed as part of the Registration Statement as originally filed or as part of any amendment or supplement thereto, and the Prospectus, at the time each was filed with the Commission, complied in all material respects with the requirements of the Securities Act and the Securities Act Regulations. Each Preliminary Prospectus delivered to the Underwriters for use in connection with this Offering and the Prospectus was or will be identical to the electronically transmitted copies thereof filed with the Commission pursuant to the Commission’s EDGAR filing system (“EDGAR”), except to the extent permitted by Regulation S-T promulgated under the Securities Act (“Regulation S-T”).
(ii) Neither the Registration Statement nor any amendment thereto, at its effective time, as of the Applicable Time, at the Closing Date, contained, contains or will contain an untrue statement of a material fact or omitted, omits or will omit to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading.
(iii) The Pricing Disclosure Package, as of the Applicable Time, at the Closing Date, did not, does not and will not include an untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary in order to make the statements therein, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; and each Issuer Limited Use Free Writing Prospectus hereto does not conflict with the information contained in the Registration Statement, any Preliminary Prospectus, the Pricing Prospectus or the Prospectus, and each such Issuer Limited Use Free Writing Prospectus, as supplemented by and taken together with the Pricing Prospectus as of the Applicable Time, did not include an untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary in order to make the statements therein, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; provided, however, that this representation and warranty shall not apply to statements made or statements omitted in reliance upon and in conformity with written information furnished to the Company with respect to the Underwriters by the Representative expressly for use in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Prospectus or the Prospectus or any amendment thereof or supplement thereto. The parties acknowledge and agree that such information provided by or on behalf of any Underwriter consists solely of the following disclosure contained in the “Underwriting” section of the Registration Statement, the Pricing Prospectus or the Prospectus: (i) the first sentence in the first paragraph and the table in the second paragraph under the caption “Underwriting”; (ii) the subsection entitled “Price Stabilization, Short Positions and Penalty Bids”; and (iii) the subsections entitled “Other Relationships and Conflicts of Interest” and “Electronic Prospectus” (the “Underwriters’ Information”); and
(iv) Neither the Prospectus nor any amendment or supplement thereto (including any prospectus wrapper), as of its issue date, at the time of any filing with the Commission pursuant to Rule 424(b), at the Closing Date, included, includes or will include an untrue statement of a material fact or omitted, omits or will omit to state a material fact necessary in order to make the statements therein, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; provided, however, that this representation and warranty shall not apply to the Underwriters’ Information.
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2.4.2. Disclosure of Agreements. The agreements and documents described in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus conform in all material respects to the descriptions thereof contained therein and there are no agreements or other documents required by the Securities Act and the Securities Act Regulations to be described in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus or to be filed with the Commission as exhibits to the Registration Statement, that have not been so described or filed. Each agreement or other instrument (however characterized or described) to which the Company or one of its subsidiaries (each, a “Subsidiary” and, collectively, the “Subsidiaries”) is a party or by which it or any of its properties is or may be bound or affected and that is (i) referred to in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus, or (ii) material to the Company’s business, has been duly authorized, has been or will be validly executed and delivered, as the case may be, by the Company, is or, when so executed and delivered, will be in full force and effect in all material respects and constitutes, or, when so executed and delivered, will constitute legal, valid and binding agreements of the Company enforceable against the Company or such Subsidiary, as applicable, and, to the Company’s knowledge, the other parties thereto, in accordance with their respective terms, except (x) as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally, (y) as enforceability of any indemnification or contribution provision may be limited under the federal and state securities laws, and (z) that the remedy of specific performance and injunctive and other forms of equitable relief may be subject to the equitable defenses and to the discretion of the court before which any proceeding therefor may be brought. None of such agreements or instruments has been assigned by the Company or such Subsidiary, and neither the Company, such Subsidiary, nor, to the Company’s knowledge, any other party is in default thereunder and, to the Company’s knowledge, no event has occurred that, with the lapse of time or the giving of notice, or both, would constitute a default thereunder. To the best of the Company’s knowledge, performance by the Company or any Subsidiary of the material provisions of such agreements or instruments will not result in a violation of any existing applicable law, rule, regulation, judgment, order or decree of any governmental or regulatory agency, authority, body, entity, or court, domestic or foreign, having jurisdiction over the Company, any Subsidiary or any of their respective assets or businesses (each, a “Governmental Entity”), including, without limitation, those relating to environmental laws and regulations.
2.4.3. Prior Securities Transactions. No securities of the Company have been sold by the Company or by or on behalf of, or for the benefit of, any person or persons controlling, controlled by or under common control with the Company, except as disclosed in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Preliminary Prospectus.
2.4.4. Regulations. The disclosures in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus concerning the effects of federal, state, local and all foreign regulation on the Offering and the Company’s business as currently contemplated are correct in all material respects and no other such regulations are required to be disclosed in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus which are not so disclosed.
2.5 Changes After Dates in Registration Statement.
2.5.1. No Material Adverse Change. Since the respective dates as of which information is given in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus, except as otherwise specifically stated therein: (i) there has been no material adverse change in the condition (financial or otherwise),or results of operations, business assets or prospects of the Company and its Subsidiaries taken as a whole, nor any change or development that, singularly or in the aggregate, would have a material adverse change or a prospective material adverse change, in or affecting the condition (financial or otherwise), results of operations, business, assets or prospects of the Company and its Subsidiaries taken as a whole (a “Material Adverse Change”); (ii) there have been no material transactions entered into by the Company or its Subsidiaries, other than as contemplated pursuant to this Agreement; and (iii) no officer or director of the Company has resigned from any position with the Company.
2.5.2. Recent Securities Transactions, etc. Subsequent to the respective dates as of which information is given in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus, and except as may otherwise be indicated or contemplated herein or disclosed in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus, the Company has not: (i) issued any securities or incurred any liability or obligation, direct or contingent, for borrowed money; or (ii) declared or paid any dividend or made any other distribution on or in respect to its capital stock.
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2.6 Independent Accountants. To the knowledge of the Company, Suri & Co. (the “Auditor”), whose report is filed with the Commission as part of the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus, is an independent registered public accounting firm as required by the Securities Act and the Securities Act Regulations and the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (“PCAOB”), including the rules and regulations promulgated by such entity. To the Company’s knowledge, after reasonable inquiry, the Auditor is currently registered and in good standing with the PCAOB. The Auditor has not, during the periods covered by the financial statements included in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus, provided to the Company any non-audit services, within the meaning of such term in Section 10A(g) of the Exchange Act.
2.7 Financial Statements, etc. The financial statements, including the notes thereto and supporting schedules included in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus, fairly present the financial condition, the results of operations and the cash flows of the Company at the dates and for the periods to which they apply; and such financial statements have been prepared in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), consistently applied throughout the periods involved (provided that unaudited interim financial statements are subject to year-end audit adjustments that are not expected to be material in the aggregate and do not contain all footnotes required by GAAP); and the supporting schedules included in the Registration Statement present fairly the information required to be stated therein. Except as included therein, no other historical or pro forma financial statements are required to be included in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package or the Prospectus under the Securities Act or the Securities Act Regulations. The pro forma and pro forma as adjusted financial information and the related notes, if any, included in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus have been properly compiled and prepared in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Securities Act and the Securities Act Regulations and present fairly the information shown therein, and the assumptions used in the preparation thereof are reasonable and the adjustments used therein are appropriate to give effect to the transactions and circumstances referred to therein. All disclosures contained in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package or the Prospectus regarding “non-GAAP financial measures” (as such term is defined by the rules and regulations of the Commission), if any, comply with Regulation G of the Exchange Act and Item 10 of Regulation S-K of the Securities Act, to the extent applicable. Each of the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus discloses all material off-balance sheet transactions, arrangements, obligations (including contingent obligations), and other relationships of the Company with unconsolidated entities or other persons that may have a material current or future effect on the Company’s financial condition, changes in financial condition, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures, capital resources, or significant components of revenues or expenses. Except as disclosed in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus, (a) neither the Company nor any of its direct and indirect subsidiaries, including each entity disclosed or described in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus as being a Subsidiary, has incurred any material liabilities or obligations, direct or contingent, or entered into any material transactions other than in the ordinary course of business, (b) the Company has not declared or paid any dividends or made any distribution of any kind with respect to its capital stock, (c) there has not been any change in the capital stock of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, or, other than in the ordinary course of business, any grants under any stock compensation plan, and (d) there has not been any Material Adverse Change in the Company’s long-term or short-term debt. The Company represents that it has no direct or indirect subsidiaries other than those listed in Exhibit 21.1 to the Registration Statement.
2.8 Authorized Capital; Options, etc. The Company had, at the date or dates indicated in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus, the duly authorized, issued and outstanding capitalization as set forth therein. Based on the assumptions stated in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus, the Company will have on the Closing Date the adjusted stock capitalization set forth therein. Except as set forth in, or contemplated by, the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus, on the Effective Date, as of the Applicable Time and on the Closing Date , there will be no stock options, warrants, or other rights to purchase or otherwise acquire any authorized, but unissued shares of Common Stock of the Company or any security convertible or exercisable into any class of Common Stock of the Company, or any contracts or commitments to issue or sell any class of Common Stock or any such options, warrants, rights or convertible securities.
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2.9 Valid Issuance of Securities, etc.
2.9.1. Outstanding Securities. All issued and outstanding securities of the Company issued prior to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement have been duly authorized and validly issued and are fully paid and non-assessable; the holders thereof have no rights of rescission, rights of first refusal or rights of participation or similar rights with respect thereto or put rights, or the ability to require the Company to repurchase such securities, and are not subject to personal liability by reason of being such holders; and none of such securities were issued in violation of the preemptive rights, rights of first refusal or rights of participation or similar rights of any holders of any security of the Company or similar contractual rights granted by the Company. The authorized shares of Common Stock conform in all material respects to all statements relating thereto contained in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus. All offers and sales of the outstanding shares of Common Stock, options, warrants and other rights to purchase or exchange such securities for shares of the Common Stock were at all relevant times either registered under the Securities Act and the applicable state securities or “blue sky” laws or, based in part on the representations and warranties of the purchasers of such shares of Common Stock, exempt from such registration requirements. The description of the Company’s stock option, stock bonus and other stock plans or arrangements, and the options or other rights granted thereunder, as described in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus, accurately and fairly present, in all material respects, the information required to be shown with respect to such plans, arrangements, options and rights.
2.9.2. Securities Sold Pursuant to this Agreement. The Public Securities have been duly authorized for issuance and sale and, the Public Securities, when issued and paid for pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, will be validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable; the holders thereof are not and will not be subject to personal liability by reason of being such holders; the Public Securities are not and will not be subject to the preemptive rights of any holders of any security of the Company or similar contractual rights granted by the Company; and all corporate action required to be taken for the authorization, issuance and sale of the Public Securities has been duly and validly taken. The Public Securities conform in all material respects to all statements with respect thereto contained in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus.
2.10 Registration Rights of Third Parties. Except as set forth in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus, no holders of any securities of the Company or any rights exercisable for or convertible or exchangeable into securities of the Company have the right to require the Company to register any such securities of the Company under the Securities Act or to include any such securities in the Registration Statement or any other registration statement to be filed by the Company.
2.11 Validity and Binding Effect of Agreements. This Agreement have been duly and validly authorized by the Company, and, when executed and delivered by the Company, will constitute, the legal, valid and binding agreements of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with their respective terms, except in each case: (i) as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally; (ii) as enforceability of any indemnification or contribution provision may be limited under the federal and state securities laws; and (iii) that the remedy of specific performance and injunctive and other forms of equitable relief may be subject to the equitable defenses and to the discretion of the court before which any proceeding therefor may be brought.
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2.12 No Conflicts, etc. The execution, delivery and performance by the Company of this Agreement and all ancillary documents, the consummation by the Company of the transactions herein and therein contemplated and the compliance by the Company with the terms hereof and thereof do not and will not, with or without the giving of notice or the lapse of time or both: (i) result in a material breach of, or conflict with any of the terms and provisions of, or constitute a material default under, or result in the creation, modification, termination or imposition of any lien, charge, mortgage, pledge, security, interest, claim, preferential arrangement, encumbrance or restriction of any kind whatsoever upon any property or assets of the Company or any Subsidiary pursuant to the terms of any agreement or instrument, license or permit, to which the Company or any Subsidiary is a party, or to which any of its assets are bound; (ii) result in any violation of the provisions of the Company’s amended and restated certificate of incorporation (as the same may be further amended or restated from time to time, the “Charter”), the amended and restated by-laws of the Company (as the same may be further amended or restated from time to time, the “By-laws”) or any Subsidiary’s certificate or articles of incorporation, bylaws, articles of organization, operating agreement, or other organizational or charter documents; or (iii) violate any existing applicable law, rule, regulation, judgment, order or decree of any Governmental Entity as of the date hereof.
2.13 No Defaults; Violations. No material default exists in the due performance and observance of any term, covenant or condition of any material license, contract, indenture, mortgage, deed of trust, note, loan or credit agreement, or any other agreement or instrument evidencing an obligation for borrowed money, or any other material agreement or instrument to which the Company or any Subsidiary is a party or by which the Company or any Subsidiary may be bound or to which any of the properties or assets of the Company or any Subsidiary is subject. The Company is not in violation of any term or provision of its Charter or By-laws; each Subsidiary is not in violation of any term or provision or its certificate or articles of incorporation, bylaws or other organizational or charter documents; and each of the Company and its Subsidiaries are not in violation of any franchise, license, permit, applicable law, rule, regulation, judgment or decree of any Governmental Entity.
2.14 Corporate Power; Licenses; Consents.
2.14.1. Conduct of Business. Except as described in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus, each of the Company and its Subsidiaries has all requisite corporate power and authority, and has all necessary consents, authorizations, approvals, orders, licenses, certificates, qualifications, registrations, clearances, and permits of and from all governmental regulatory officials and bodies (collectively, the “Authorizations”) that it needs as of the date hereof to conduct its business purpose as described in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus.
2.14.2. Transactions Contemplated Herein. The Company has all corporate power and authority to enter into this Agreement and to carry out the provisions and conditions hereof and thereof, and all consents, authorizations, approvals, orders, licenses, certificates, qualifications and registrations required in connection therewith have been obtained. No consent, authorization or order of, and no filing with, any Governmental Entity, or another body is required for the valid issuance, sale and delivery of the Public Securities the consummation of the transactions and agreements contemplated by this Agreement and as contemplated by the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus, except with respect to applicable federal and state securities laws, the rules of Exchange and the rules and regulations of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (“FINRA”).
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2.15 D&O Questionnaires. To the Company’s knowledge, all information contained in the questionnaires (the “Questionnaires”) completed by each of the Company’s directors, officers and principal stockholders immediately prior to the Offering (the “Insiders”) as supplemented by all information concerning the Company’s directors, officers and principal stockholders as described in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus, as well as in the Lock-Up Agreement (as defined in Section 2.24 below), provided to the Underwriters, is true and correct in all material respects and the Company has not become aware of any information which would cause the information disclosed in the Questionnaires to become materially inaccurate, incorrect, or incomplete.
2.16 Litigation; Governmental Proceedings. There is no action, suit, proceeding, inquiry, arbitration, investigation, litigation or governmental proceeding pending or, to the Company’s knowledge, threatened or contemplated, against, or involving the Company, any Subsidiary or any of their respective properties or, to the Company’s knowledge, any executive officer or director, before or by any court, arbitrator, governmental or administrative agency or regulatory authority (federal, state, county, local or foreign) (collectively, an “Action”) which (i) adversely affects or challenges the legality, validity or enforceability of this Agreement and all exhibits and schedules hereto, the Lock-Up Agreements, and any other documents or agreements executed in connection with the transactions contemplated hereunder or the Public Securities (the “Transaction Documents”); (ii) could, if there were an unfavorable decision, have or reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Change; or (iii) which has not been disclosed in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus or in connection with the Company’s listing application for the listing of the Public Securities on the Exchange. Neither the Company, nor any Subsidiary, nor, to the Company’s knowledge, any executive officer or director thereof, is or has been the subject of any Action involving a claim of violation of or liability under federal or state securities laws or a claim of breach of fiduciary duty. To the knowledge of the Company, there has not been, and there is not pending or contemplated, any investigation by the Commission involving the Company or any current or former director or executive officer of the Company.
2.17 Subsidiaries; Good Standing. All of the direct and indirect Subsidiaries of the Company are set forth in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus. The Company owns, directly or indirectly, all of the capital stock or other equity interests of each Subsidiary free and clear of any lien, charge, pledge, security interest, encumbrance, right of first refusal, preemptive right or any other restriction, and all of the issued and outstanding shares of capital stock of each Subsidiary are validly issued and are fully paid, non-assessable and free of preemptive and similar rights to subscribe for or purchase securities. Each of the Company and its Subsidiaries has been duly organized and is validly existing as a corporation or a limited liability company, as the case may be, and is in good standing under the laws of the jurisdiction of its incorporation or organization as of the date hereof, and is duly qualified to do business and is in good standing in each other jurisdiction in which its ownership or lease of property or the conduct of business requires such qualification, except where the failure to be so qualified or in good standing individually or in the aggregate, would not have or reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Change.
2.18 Insurance. Each of the Company and its Subsidiaries carries or is entitled to the benefits of insurance, with reputable insurers, in such amounts and covering such risks which the Company believes are adequate, including, but not limited to, directors and officers insurance coverage at least equal to $5,000,000 and all such insurance is in full force and effect. Neither the Company nor any Subsidiary has no reason to believe that it will not be able (i) to renew its existing insurance coverage as and when such policies expire or (ii) to obtain comparable coverage from similar institutions as may be necessary or appropriate to conduct its business as now conducted and at a cost that would not result in a Material Adverse Change.
2.19 Transactions Affecting Disclosure to FINRA.
2.19.1. Finder’s Fees. Except as described in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus, there are no claims, payments, arrangements, agreements or understandings relating to the payment of a finder’s, consulting or origination fee by the Company or any Insider with respect to the sale of the Public Securities hereunder or any other arrangements, agreements or understandings of the Company or, to the Company’s knowledge, any of its stockholders that may affect the Underwriters’ compensation, as determined by FINRA.
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2.19.2. Payments Within Twelve (12) Months. Except as described in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus, the Company has not made any direct or indirect payments (in cash, securities or otherwise) to: (i) any person, as a finder’s fee, consulting fee or otherwise, in consideration of such person raising capital for the Company or introducing to the Company persons who raised or provided capital to the Company; (ii) any FINRA member; or (iii) any person or entity that has any direct or indirect affiliation or association with any FINRA member, within the twelve (12) months prior to the Effective Date, other than the payment to the Underwriters as provided hereunder in connection with the Offering.
2.19.3. Use of Proceeds. None of the net proceeds of the Offering will be paid by the Company to any participating FINRA member or its affiliates, except as specifically authorized herein.
2.19.4. FINRA Affiliation. There is no (i) officer or director of the Company, (ii) beneficial owner of 10% or more of any class of the Company’s securities or (iii) beneficial owner of the Company’s unregistered equity securities which were acquired during the 180-day period immediately preceding the filing of the Registration Statement that is an affiliate or associated person of a FINRA member participating in the Offering (as determined in accordance with the rules and regulations of FINRA). The Company (i) does not have any material lending or other relationship with any bank or lending affiliate of any Underwriter and (ii) does not intend to use any of the proceeds from the sale of the Public Securities to repay any outstanding debt owed to any affiliate of any Underwriter.
2.19.5. Information. All information provided by the Company in its, and, to the Company’s knowledge, all information provided by the Company’s officers and directors in their, FINRA questionnaire to Representative Counsel specifically for use by Representative Counsel in connection with its Public Offering System filings (and related disclosure) with FINRA is true, correct and complete in all material respects.
2.20 Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. None of the Company and its Subsidiaries or, to the Company’s knowledge, any director, officer, agent, employee or affiliate of the Company and its Subsidiaries or any other person acting on behalf of the Company and its Subsidiaries, has, directly or indirectly, (i) given or agreed to give any money, gift or similar benefit (other than legal price concessions to customers in the ordinary course of business) to any customer, supplier, employee or agent of a customer or supplier, or official or employee of any governmental agency or instrumentality 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 it in connection with any actual or proposed transaction) that (a) might subject the Company to any damage or penalty in any civil, criminal or governmental litigation or proceeding, (b) if not given in the past, might have had a Material Adverse Change, (c) if not continued in the future, might adversely affect the assets, business, operations or prospects of the Company, or (d) violated or is in violation of any provision of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977, as amended (the “FCPA”) or any applicable non-U.S. anti-bribery statute or regulation; (ii) made any bribe, rebate, payoff, influence payment, kickback or other unlawful payment; or (iii) received notice of any investigation, proceeding or inquiry by any Governmental Entity regarding any of the matters in clauses (i) or (ii) above; and the Company and, to the knowledge of the Company, the Company’s affiliates have conducted their respective businesses in compliance with the FCPA and have instituted and maintain policies and procedures designed to ensure, and which are reasonably expected to continue to ensure, continued compliance therewith. The Company has taken reasonable steps to ensure that its accounting controls and procedures are sufficient to cause the Company to comply in all material respects with the FCPA.
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2.21 Compliance with OFAC. None of the Company and its Subsidiaries or, to the Company’s knowledge, any director, officer, agent, employee or affiliate of the Company and its Subsidiaries or any other person acting on behalf of the Company and its Subsidiaries, is currently subject to any U.S. sanctions administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the U.S. Department of the Treasury (“OFAC”), and the Company will not, directly or indirectly, use the proceeds of the Offering hereunder, or lend, contribute or otherwise make available such proceeds to any subsidiary, joint venture partner or other person or entity, for the purpose of financing the activities of any person currently subject to any U.S. sanctions administered by OFAC.
2.22 Forward-Looking Statements. No forward-looking statement (within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Exchange Act) contained in either the Registration Statement, Disclosure Package or Prospectus has been made or reaffirmed without a reasonable basis or has been disclosed other than in good faith.
2.23 Money Laundering Laws. The operations of the Company and its Subsidiaries are and have been conducted at all times in compliance with applicable financial recordkeeping and reporting requirements of the Currency and Foreign Transactions Reporting Act of 1970, as amended, the money laundering statutes of all jurisdictions, the rules and regulations thereunder and any related or similar rules, regulations or guidelines, issued, administered or enforced by any Governmental Entity (collectively, the “Money Laundering Laws”); and no action, suit or proceeding by or before any Governmental Entity involving the Company with respect to the Money Laundering Laws is pending or, to the best knowledge of the Company, threatened.
2.24 Officers’ Certificate. Any certificate signed by any duly authorized officer of the Company and delivered to you or to Representative Counsel shall be deemed a representation and warranty by the Company to the Underwriters as to the matters covered thereby.
2.25 Lock-Up Agreements. Schedule 3 hereto contains a complete and accurate list of the Company’s officers, directors and each owner of the Company’s outstanding shares of Common Stock (or securities convertible into or exercisable or exchangeable for shares of Common Stock) (collectively, the “Lock-Up Parties”) as of the Effective Date. The Company has caused each of the Lock-Up Parties to deliver to the Representative an executed Lock-Up Agreement, in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A (the “Lock-Up Agreement”), prior to the execution of this Agreement.
2.26 Subsidiaries. All direct and indirect Subsidiaries of the Company are duly organized and in good standing under the laws of the place of organization or incorporation, and each Subsidiary is in good standing in each jurisdiction in which its ownership or lease of property or the conduct of business requires such qualification, except where the failure to qualify would not have a Material Adverse Change on the assets, business or operations of the Company taken as a whole. The Company’s ownership and control of each Subsidiary is as described in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus.
2.27 Related Party Transactions. There are no business relationships or related party transactions involving the Company or any other person required to be described in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus that have not been described as required.
2.28 No Relationships with Customers and Suppliers. No relationship, direct or indirect, exists between or among the Company on the one hand, and the directors, officers, 5% or greater stockholders, customers or suppliers of the Company or any of the Company’s affiliates on the other hand, which is required to be described in the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus or a document incorporated by reference therein and which is not so described.
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2.29 No Unconsolidated Entities. There are no transactions, arrangements or other relationships between and/or among the Company, any of its affiliates (as such term is defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act) and any unconsolidated entity, including, but not limited to, any structured finance, special purpose or limited purpose entity that could reasonably be expected to materially affect the Company’s liquidity or the availability of or requirements for its capital resources required to be described in the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus or a document incorporated by reference therein which have not been described as required.
2.30 Board of Directors. The board of directors (the “Board of Directors”) of the Company is comprised of the persons set forth under the heading of the Pricing Prospectus and the Prospectus captioned “Management.” The qualifications of the persons serving as board members and the overall composition of the Board of Directors comply with the Exchange Act, the Exchange Act Regulations, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and the rules promulgated thereunder (the “Sarbanes-Oxley Act”) applicable to the Company and the listing rules of the Exchange. At least one member of the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company qualifies as an “audit committee financial expert,” as such term is defined under Regulation S-K and the listing rules of the Exchange. In addition, at least a majority of the persons serving on the Board of Directors qualify as “independent,” as defined under the listing rules of the Exchange.
2.31 Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance.
2.31.1. Disclosure Controls. The Company has developed and currently maintains disclosure controls and procedures that will comply with Rule 13a-15 or 15d-15 under the Exchange Act Regulations, and such controls and procedures are effective to ensure that all material information concerning the Company will be made known on a timely basis to the individuals responsible for the preparation of the Company’s Exchange Act filings and other public disclosure documents.
2.31.2. Compliance. The Company is, or at the Applicable Time and on the Closing Date will be, in material compliance with the provisions of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act applicable to it, and has implemented or will implement such programs and has taken reasonable steps to ensure the Company’s future compliance (not later than the relevant statutory and regulatory deadlines therefor) with all of the material provisions of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
2.32 Accounting Controls. The Company and its Subsidiaries maintain systems of “internal control over financial reporting” (as defined under Rules 13a-15 and 15d-15 under the Exchange Act Regulations) that comply with the requirements of the Exchange Act and have been designed by, or under the supervision of, their respective principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with GAAP, including, but not limited to, internal accounting controls sufficient to provide reasonable assurance that (i) transactions are executed in accordance with management’s general or specific authorizations; (ii) transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP and to maintain asset accountability; (iii) access to assets is permitted only in accordance with management’s general or specific authorization; and (iv) the recorded accountability for assets is compared with the existing assets at reasonable intervals and appropriate action is taken with respect to any differences. Except as disclosed in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus, the Company is not aware of any material weaknesses in its internal controls. The Company’s auditors and the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company have been advised of: (i) all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal controls over financial reporting which are known to the Company’s management and that have adversely affected or are reasonably likely to adversely affect the Company’ ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and (ii) any fraud known to the Company’s management, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting.
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2.33 No Investment Company Status. The Company is not and, after giving effect to the Offering and the application of the proceeds thereof as described in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus, will not be, required to register as an “investment company,” as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended.
2.34 No Labor Disputes. No labor dispute with the employees of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries exists or, to the knowledge of the Company, is threatened or imminent, which could reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Change. None of the Company’s or its Subsidiaries’ employees is a member of a union that relates to such employee’s relationship with the Company or such Subsidiary, and neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries is a party to a collective bargaining agreement, and the Company and its Subsidiaries believe that their relationships with their employees are good. The Company and its Subsidiaries are in compliance with all U.S. federal, state, local and foreign laws and regulations relating to employment and employment practices, terms and conditions of employment and wages and hours, except where the failure to be in compliance could not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Change. The Company and its Subsidiaries have not received any claim for royalties or other compensation from any person, including any employee of the Company or any Subsidiary who made inventive contributions to the Company’s or any of its Subsidiaries’ technology or products that are pending or unsettled, and except as set forth in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus, the Company and its Subsidiaries do not and will not have any obligation to pay royalties or other compensation to any person on account of inventive contributions. The Company is not aware that any key employee or significant group of employees of the Company plans to terminate employment with the Company.
2.35 Intellectual Property Rights. The Company and each of its Subsidiaries owns or possesses or has valid rights to use all patents, patent applications, trademarks, service marks, trade names, trademark registrations, service mark registrations, copyrights, licenses, inventions, trade secrets and similar rights (“Intellectual Property Rights”) necessary for the conduct of the business of the Company and its Subsidiaries as currently carried on and as described in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus. To the knowledge of the Company, no action or use by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries necessary for the conduct of its business as currently carried on and as described in the Registration Statement and the Prospectus will involve or give rise to any infringement of, or license or similar fees for, any Intellectual Property Rights of others. Neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries has received any notice alleging any such infringement, fee or conflict with asserted Intellectual Property Rights of others. Except as would not reasonably be expected to result, individually or in the aggregate, in a Material Adverse Change, (A) to the knowledge of the Company, there is no infringement, misappropriation or violation by third parties of any of the Intellectual Property Rights owned by the Company; (B) there is no pending or, to the knowledge of the Company, threatened action, suit, proceeding or claim by others challenging the rights of the Company in or to any such Intellectual Property Rights, and the Company is unaware of any facts which would form a reasonable basis for any such claim, that would, individually or in the aggregate, together with any other claims in this Section 2.35, reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Change; (C) the Intellectual Property Rights owned by the Company and, to the knowledge of the Company, the Intellectual Property Rights licensed to the Company have not been adjudged by a court of competent jurisdiction invalid or unenforceable, in whole or in part, and there is no pending or, to the Company’s knowledge, threatened action, suit, proceeding or claim by others challenging the validity or scope of any such Intellectual Property Rights, and the Company is unaware of any facts which would form a reasonable basis for any such claim that would, individually or in the aggregate, together with any other claims in this Section 2.35, reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Change; (D) there is no pending or, to the Company’s knowledge, threatened action, suit, proceeding or claim by others that the Company infringes, misappropriates or otherwise violates any Intellectual Property Rights or other proprietary rights of others, the Company has not received any written notice of such claim and the Company is unaware of any other facts which would form a reasonable basis for any such claim that would, individually or in the aggregate, together with any other claims in this Section 2.35, reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Change; and (E) to the Company’s knowledge, no employee of the Company is in or has ever been in violation in any material respect of any term of any employment contract, patent disclosure agreement, invention assignment agreement, non-competition agreement, non-solicitation agreement, nondisclosure agreement or any restrictive covenant to or with a former employer where the basis of such violation relates to such employee’s employment with the Company, or actions undertaken by the employee while employed with the Company and could reasonably be expected to result, individually or in the aggregate, in a Material Adverse Change. To the Company’s knowledge, all material technical information developed by and belonging to the Company which has not been patented or disclosed in a patent application has been kept confidential. The Company is not a party to or bound by any options, licenses or agreements with respect to the Intellectual Property Rights of any other person or entity that are required to be set forth in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus and are not described therein. The Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus contain in all material respects the same description of the matters set forth in the preceding sentence. None of the technology employed by the Company has been obtained or is being used by the Company in violation of any contractual obligation binding on the Company or, to the Company’s knowledge, any of its officers, directors or employees, or otherwise in violation of the rights of any persons.
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To the Company’s knowledge, all licenses for the use of the Intellectual Property Rights described in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus are in full force and effect in all material respects and are enforceable by the Company and, to the Company’s knowledge, the other parties thereto, in accordance with their terms, except (x) as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally, (y) as enforceability of any indemnification or contribution provision may be limited under the federal and state securities laws, and (z) that the remedy of specific performance and injunctive and other forms of equitable relief may be subject to the equitable defenses and to the discretion of the court before which any proceeding therefor may be brought. None of such agreements or instruments has been assigned by the Company, and the Company, has no knowledge, that any other party is in default thereunder and no event has occurred that, with the lapse of time or the giving of notice, or both, would constitute a default thereunder.
2.36 Taxes. Each of the Company and its Subsidiaries has filed all returns (as hereinafter defined) required to be filed with taxing authorities prior to the date hereof or has duly obtained extensions of time for the filing thereof. Each of the Company and its Subsidiaries has paid all taxes (as hereinafter defined) shown as due on such returns that were filed and has paid all taxes imposed on or assessed against the Company or such respective Subsidiary. The provisions for taxes payable, if any, shown on the financial statements filed with or as part of the Registration Statement are sufficient for all accrued and unpaid taxes, whether or not disputed, and for all periods to and including the dates of such consolidated financial statements. Except as disclosed in writing to the Underwriters, (i) no issues have been raised (and are currently pending) by any taxing authority in connection with any of the returns or taxes asserted as due from the Company or its Subsidiaries, and (ii) no waivers of statutes of limitation with respect to the returns or collection of taxes have been given by or requested from the Company or its Subsidiaries. There are no tax liens against the assets, properties or business of the Company or its Subsidiaries other than liens for taxes not yet delinquent or being contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings and for which reserves in accordance with GAAP have been established in the Company’s books and records. The term “taxes” means all federal, state, local, foreign and other net income, gross income, gross receipts, sales, use, ad valorem, transfer, franchise, profits, license, lease, service, service use, withholding, payroll, employment, excise, severance, stamp, occupation, premium, property, windfall profits, customs, duties or other taxes, fees, assessments or charges of any kind whatever, together with any interest and any penalties, additions to tax or additional amounts with respect thereto. The term “returns” means all returns, declarations, reports, statements and other documents required to be filed in respect to taxes.
2.37 ERISA Compliance. The Company and any “employee benefit plan” (as defined under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended, and the regulations and published interpretations thereunder (collectively, “ERISA”)) established or maintained by the Company or its “ERISA Affiliates” (as defined below) are in compliance in all material respects with ERISA. “ERISA Affiliate” means, with respect to the Company, any member of any group of organizations described in Sections 414(b),(c),(m) or (o) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and the regulations and published interpretations thereunder (the “Code”) of which the Company is a member. No “reportable event” (as defined under ERISA) has occurred or is reasonably expected to occur with respect to any “employee benefit plan” established or maintained by the Company or any of its ERISA Affiliates. No “employee benefit plan” established or maintained by the Company or any of its ERISA Affiliates, if such “employee benefit plan” were terminated, would have any “amount of unfunded benefit liabilities” (as defined under ERISA). Neither the Company nor any of its ERISA Affiliates has incurred or reasonably expects to incur any material liability under (i) Title IV of ERISA with respect to termination of, or withdrawal from, any “employee benefit plan” or (ii) Sections 412, 4971, 4975 or 4980B of the Code. Each “employee benefit plan” established or maintained by the Company or any of its ERISA Affiliates that is intended to be qualified under Section 401(a) of the Code is so qualified and, to the knowledge of the Company, nothing has occurred, whether by action or failure to act, which would cause the loss of such qualification.
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2.38 Regulatory; Compliance with Laws.
2.38.1. Each of the Company and each Subsidiary: (A) is and at all times has been in compliance with all statutes, rules, or regulations applicable to the business of the Company as currently conducted (“Applicable Laws”), except as could not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Change; (B) has not received any warning letter, untitled letter or other correspondence or notice from any Governmental Entity alleging or asserting noncompliance with any Applicable Laws or any Authorizations; (C) possesses all Authorizations and such Authorizations are valid and in full force and effect and are not in violation of any term of any such Authorizations, except where the invalidity of such Authorizations or the failure of such Authorizations to be in full force and effect would not or would not reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Change; (D) has not received notice of any claim, action, suit, proceeding, hearing, enforcement, investigation, arbitration or other action from any Governmental Entity or third party alleging that any activity conducted by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries is in violation of any Applicable Laws or Authorizations and has no knowledge that any such Governmental Entity or third party is considering any such claim, litigation, arbitration, action, suit, investigation or proceeding; (E) has not received notice that any Governmental Entity has taken, is taking or intends to take action to limit, suspend, modify or revoke any Authorizations and has no knowledge that any such Governmental Entity is considering such action; and (F) has filed, obtained, maintained or submitted all reports, documents, forms, notices, applications, records, claims, submissions and supplements or amendments as required by any Applicable Laws or Authorizations and that all such reports, documents, forms, notices, applications, records, claims, submissions and supplements or amendments were complete and correct on the date filed (or were corrected or supplemented by a subsequent submission), except where the failure to be so in compliance, individually or in the aggregate, would not or would not reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Change.
2.38.2. The statements included in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus under the caption: “Risk Factors—Risks Related to Regulatory and Legal Considerations” are true and correct in all material respects; and there are no laws which as of this date are material to the business of the Company which is not described in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package or the Prospectus.
2.39 Ineligible Issuer. At the time of filing the Registration Statement and any post-effective amendment thereto, at the time of effectiveness of the Registration Statement and any amendment thereto, at the earliest time thereafter that the Company or another offering participant made a bona fide offer (within the meaning of Rule 164(h)(2) of the Securities Act Regulations) of the Public Securities and at the date hereof, the Company was not and is not an “ineligible issuer,” as defined in Rule 405, without taking account of any determination by the Commission pursuant to Rule 405 that it is not necessary that the Company be considered an ineligible issuer.
2.40 Environmental Laws. Each of the Company and its Subsidiaries is in compliance with all foreign, federal, state and local rules, laws and regulations relating to the use, treatment, storage and disposal of hazardous or toxic substances or waste and protection of health and safety or the environment which are applicable to its business (“Environmental Laws”), except where the failure to comply would not, singularly or in the aggregate, result in a Material Adverse Change. There has been no storage, generation, transportation, handling, treatment, disposal, discharge, emission, or other release of any kind of toxic or other wastes or other hazardous substances by, due to, or caused by the Company or any Subsidiary (or, to the Company’s knowledge, any other entity for whose acts or omissions the Company or any Subsidiary is or may otherwise be liable) upon any of the property now or previously owned or leased by the Company or any Subsidiary, or upon any other property, in violation of any law, statute, ordinance, rule, regulation, order, judgment, decree or permit or which would, under any law, statute, ordinance, rule (including rule of common law), regulation, order, judgment, decree or permit, give rise to any liability; and there has been no disposal, discharge, emission or other release of any kind onto such property or into the environment surrounding such property of any toxic or other wastes or other hazardous substances with respect to which the Company has knowledge.
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2.41 Real Property. Except as set forth in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus, the Company and its Subsidiaries have good and marketable title in fee simple to, or have valid rights to lease or otherwise use, all items of real or personal property which are material to the business of the Company and its Subsidiaries taken as a whole, in each case free and clear of all liens, encumbrances, security interests, claims and defects that do not, singly or in the aggregate, materially affect the value of such property and do not interfere with the use made and proposed to be made of such property by the Company or its Subsidiaries; and all of the leases and subleases material to the business of the Company and its subsidiaries, considered as one enterprise, and under which the Company or any of its Subsidiaries holds properties described in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus, are in full force and effect, and neither the Company nor any Subsidiary has received any notice of any material claim of any sort that has been asserted by anyone adverse to the rights of the Company or any Subsidiary under any of the leases or subleases mentioned above, or affecting or questioning the rights of the Company or such Subsidiary to the continued possession of the leased or subleased premises under any such lease or sublease.
2.42 Contracts Affecting Capital. There are no transactions, arrangements or other relationships between and/or among the Company, any of its affiliates (as such term is defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act Regulations) and any unconsolidated entity, including, but not limited to, any structured finance, special purpose or limited purpose entity that could reasonably be expected to materially affect the Company’s or its Subsidiaries’ liquidity or the availability of or requirements for their capital resources required to be described or incorporated by reference in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus which have not been described or incorporated by reference as required.
2.43 Loans to Directors or Officers. There are no outstanding loans, advances (except normal advances for business expenses in the ordinary course of business) or guarantees or indebtedness by the Company or its Subsidiaries to or for the benefit of any of the officers or directors of the Company, its Subsidiaries or any of their respective family members, except as disclosed in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus.
2.44 Smaller Reporting Company. As of the time of filing of the Registration Statement, the Company was a “smaller reporting company,” as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act Regulations.
2.45 Industry Data. The statistical and market-related data included in each of the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus are based on or derived from sources that the Company reasonably and in good faith believes are reliable and accurate or represent the Company’s good faith estimates that are made on the basis of data derived from such sources.
2.46 Minute Books. The minute books of the Company and the Subsidiaries have been made available to the Underwriters and counsel for the Underwriters, and such books (i) contain a complete summary of all meetings and actions of the board of directors (including each board committee) and stockholders of the Company (or analogous governing bodies and interest holders, as applicable), and each of its Subsidiaries since the time of its respective incorporation or organization through the date of the latest meeting and action, and (ii) accurately in all material respects reflect all transactions referred to in such minutes. There are no material transactions, agreements, dispositions or other actions of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, that are not properly approved and/or accurately and fairly recorded in the minute books of the Company, or any of its Subsidiaries, as applicable.
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2.47 Integration. Neither the Company, nor any of its affiliates, nor any person acting on its or their behalf has, directly or indirectly, made any offers or sales of any security or solicited any offers to buy any security, under circumstances that would cause the Offering to be integrated with prior offerings by the Company for purposes of the Securities Act that would require the registration of any such securities under the Securities Act.
2.48 No Stabilization. Neither the Company nor, to its knowledge, any of its employees, directors or stockholders (without the consent of the Representative) has taken or shall take, directly or indirectly, any action designed to or that has constituted or that might reasonably be expected to cause or result in, under Regulation M of the Exchange Act, or otherwise, stabilization or manipulation of the price of any security of the Company to facilitate the sale or resale of the Public Securities.
2.49 Confidentiality and Non-Competition. To the Company’s knowledge, no director, officer, key employee or consultant of the Company is subject to any confidentiality, non-disclosure, non-competition agreement or non-solicitation agreement with any employer or prior employer that could reasonably be expected to materially affect his ability to be and act in his respective capacity of the Company or be expected to result in a Material Adverse Change.
2.50 Emerging Growth Company. From the time of the initial submission of the Registration Statement to the Commission (or, if earlier, the first date on which the Company engaged directly in or through any person authorized to act on its behalf in any Testing-the-Waters Communication) through the date hereof, the Company has been and is an “emerging growth company,” as defined in Section 2(a) of the Securities Act (an “Emerging Growth Company”). “Testing-the-Waters Communication” means any oral or written communication with potential investors undertaken in reliance on Section 5(d) of the Securities Act.
2.51 Testing-the-Waters Communications. The Company has not (i) alone engaged in any Testing-the-Waters Communications, other than Testing-the-Waters Communications with the written consent of the Representative (or any prior underwriter in connection with this Offering) and with entities that are qualified institutional buyers within the meaning of Rule 144A under the Securities Act or institutions that are accredited investors within the meaning of Rule 501 under the Securities Act and (ii) authorized anyone other than the Representative (or any prior underwriter in connection with this Offering) to engage in Testing-the-Waters Communications. The Company confirms that the Representative has been authorized to act on its behalf in undertaking Testing-the-Waters Communications. The Company has not distributed any Written Testing-the-Waters Communications other than those listed on Schedule 2-C hereto or previously distributed with any prior underwriter in connection with this Offering. “Written Testing-the-Waters Communication” means any Testing-the-Waters Communication that is a written communication within the meaning of Rule 405 under the Securities Act.
2.52 Electronic Road Show. The Company has made available a Bona Fide Electronic Road Show in compliance with Rule 433(d)(8)(ii) of the Securities Act Regulations such that no filing of any “road show” (as defined in Rule 433(h) of the Securities Act Regulations) is required in connection with the Offering.
2.53 Margin Securities. The Company owns no “margin securities” as that term is defined in Regulation U of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (the “Federal Reserve Board”), and none of the proceeds of Offering will be used, directly or indirectly, for the purpose of purchasing or carrying any margin security, for the purpose of reducing or retiring any indebtedness which was originally incurred to purchase or carry any margin security or for any other purpose which might cause any of the shares of Common Stock to be considered a “purpose credit” within the meanings of Regulation T, U or X of the Federal Reserve Board.
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2.54 Occupational Laws. The Company and its Subsidiaries: (i) are in compliance, in all respects, with any and all applicable foreign, federal, state and local laws, rules, regulations, treaties, statutes and codes promulgated by any and all governmental authorities (including pursuant to the Occupational Health and Safety Act) relating to the protection of human health and safety in the workplace (“Occupational Laws”); (ii) have received all permits, licenses or other approvals required of it under applicable Occupational Laws to conduct its business as currently conducted; and (iii) are in compliance, in all respects, with all terms and conditions of such permit, license or approval, except with respect to each of the foregoing clauses (i), (ii) and (iii) as would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Change. No action, proceeding, revocation proceeding, writ, injunction or claim is pending or, to the Company’s knowledge, threatened against the Company or any of its Subsidiaries relating to Occupational Laws, and the Company does not have knowledge of any facts, circumstances or developments relating to its or any of its Subsidiaries’ operations or cost accounting practices that could reasonably be expected to form the basis for or give rise to such actions, suits, investigations or proceedings.
2.55 Privacy and Data Security Laws and Regulations. Each of the Company and its Subsidiaries has (A) operated and currently operates its business in a manner compliant with all applicable foreign, federal, state and local laws and regulations, all contractual obligations and all Company and/or Subsidiaries’ policies (internal and posted) related to privacy and data security applicable to the Company’s collection, use, handling, transfer, transmission, storage, disclosure and/or disposal of the data of their respective customers, employees and other third parties (the “Privacy and Data Security Laws”), and (B) implemented, monitored and has been and is in compliance with, applicable administrative, technical and physical safeguards and policies and procedures designed to ensure compliance with Privacy and Data Security Laws, except as would not be reasonably expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, a Material Adverse Change. Except as described in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package or the Prospectus, there has been no loss or unauthorized access, use, modification or breach of security of customer, employee or third-party data maintained by or on behalf of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, and the Company and its Subsidiaries have not notified, nor have the current intention to notify, any customer, Governmental Entity or the media of any such event with regard to any material data breach.
2.56 Continued Business. No supplier, customer, distributor or sales agent of the Company or any Subsidiary has notified the Company that it intends to discontinue or decrease the rate of business done with the Company, except where such discontinuation or decrease has not resulted in and could not reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Change.
2.57 Application of Takeover Protections. The Company and the Board of Directors have taken all necessary action, if any, in order to render inapplicable any control share acquisition, business combination, poison pill (including any distribution under a rights agreement) or other similar anti-takeover provision under the Charter or the laws of the State of Delaware that are or could become applicable as a result of the Underwriters and the Company fulfilling their obligations or exercising their rights under the Transaction Documents.
2.58 Solvency. Based on the consolidated financial condition of the Company as of the Closing Date, after giving effect to the receipt by the Company of the proceeds from the sale of the Public Securities hereunder, (i) the fair saleable value of the Company’s assets exceeds the amount that will be required to be paid on or in respect of the Company’s existing debts and other liabilities (including known contingent liabilities) as they mature, (ii) the Company’s assets do not constitute unreasonably small capital to carry on its business as now conducted and as proposed to be conducted including its capital needs taking into account the particular capital requirements of the business conducted by the Company, consolidated and projected capital requirements and capital availability thereof, and (iii) the current cash flow of the Company, together with the proceeds the Company would receive, were it to liquidate all of its assets, after taking into account all anticipated uses of the cash, would be sufficient to pay all amounts on or in respect of its liabilities when such amounts are required to be paid. The Company does not intend to incur debts beyond its ability to pay such debts as they mature (taking into account the timing and amounts of cash to be payable on or in respect of its debt). The Company has no knowledge of any facts or circumstances which lead it to believe that it will file for reorganization or liquidation under the bankruptcy or reorganization laws of any jurisdiction within one year from the Closing Date. Neither the Company nor any Subsidiary is in default with respect to (a) any liabilities for borrowed money or amounts owed in excess of $100,000 (other than trade accounts payable incurred in the ordinary course of business), (b) all guaranties, endorsements and other contingent obligations in respect of indebtedness of others, whether or not the same are or should be reflected in the Company’s consolidated balance sheet (or the notes thereto), except guaranties by endorsement of negotiable instruments for deposit or collection or similar transactions in the ordinary course of business; and (c) the present value of any lease payments in excess of $50,000 due under leases required to be capitalized in accordance with GAAP.
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2.59 Stock Option Plans. Each stock option granted by the Company under the Company’s stock option plan was granted (i) in accordance with the terms of the Company’s stock option plan and (ii) with an exercise price at least equal to the fair market value of the Common Stock on the date such stock option would be considered granted under GAAP and applicable law. No stock option granted under the Company’s stock option plan has been backdated. The Company has not knowingly granted, and there is no and has been no Company policy or practice to knowingly grant, stock options prior to, or otherwise knowingly coordinate the grant of stock options with, the release or other public announcement of material information regarding the Company or its Subsidiaries or their financial results or prospects.
2.60 U.S. Real Property Holding Corporation. The Company is not and has never been a U.S. real property holding corporation within the meaning of Section 897 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and the Company shall so certify upon the Representative’s request.
2.61 IT Systems. Except as would not, individually or in the aggregate, result in a Material Adverse Change, the Company reasonably believes that (i) each of the Company and the Subsidiaries owns or has a valid right to access and use all computer systems, networks, hardware, software, databases, websites, and equipment used to process, store, maintain and operate data, information, and functions used in connection with the business of the Company and the Subsidiaries (the “Company IT Systems”), (ii) the Company IT Systems are adequate for, and operate and perform as required in connection with, the operation of the business of the Company as currently conducted and (iii) each of the Company and the Subsidiaries has implemented reasonable backup, security and disaster recovery technology consistent with applicable regulatory standards.
2.62 Cybersecurity. There has been no security breach or other compromise of or relating to any of the Company’s or any Subsidiary’s information technology and computer systems, networks, hardware, software, data (including the data of its respective customers, employees, suppliers, vendors and any third party data maintained by or on behalf of it), equipment or technology (collectively, “IT Systems and Data”), except as would not, individually or in the aggregate, have a Material Adverse Change, and (y) the Company and the Subsidiaries have not been notified of, and has no knowledge of any event or condition that would reasonably be expected to result in, any security breach or other compromise to its IT Systems and Data; (ii) the Company and the Subsidiaries are presently in compliance with all applicable laws or statutes and all judgments, orders, rules and regulations of any court or arbitrator or governmental or regulatory authority, internal policies and contractual obligations relating to the privacy and security of IT Systems and Data and to the protection of such IT Systems and Data from unauthorized use, access, misappropriation or modification, except as would not, individually or in the aggregate, have a Material Adverse Change; (iii) the Company and the Subsidiaries have implemented and maintained commercially reasonable safeguards to maintain and protect its material confidential information and the integrity, continuous operation, redundancy and security of all IT Systems and Data; and (iv) the Company and the Subsidiaries have implemented backup and disaster recovery technology consistent with industry standards and practices.
2.63 Sanctions. None of the Company, any of its Subsidiaries, their directors or officers or, to the knowledge of the Company, any agent, employee, affiliate or other person acting on behalf of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries has engaged in any activities sanctionable under the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010, the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012, the Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act of 2012 or any Executive Order relating to any of the foregoing (collectively, and as each may be amended from time to time, the “Iran Sanctions”); and the Company will not directly or indirectly use the proceeds of the Offering, or lend, contribute or otherwise make available such proceeds to any subsidiary, joint venture partner or other person or entity, for the purpose of engaging in any activities sanctionable under the Iran Sanctions.
2.64 No Other Distribution of Offering Materials. The Company has not, directly or indirectly, distributed and will not distribute any offering material in connection with the Offering other than any Preliminary Prospectus, the Pricing Disclosure Package, the Prospectus and other materials, if any, permitted under the Securities Act and consistent with Section 3.2 below.
2.65. Diligence Materials. The Company has provided to the Representative and the Representative Counsel all materials required or necessary to respond in all material respects to the diligence request submitted to the Company or its counsel by the Representative.
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3. Covenants of the Company. The Company covenants and agrees as follows:
3.1 Amendments to Registration Statement. The Company shall deliver to the Representative, prior to filing, any amendment or supplement to the Registration Statement or Prospectus proposed to be filed after the Effective Date and not file any such amendment or supplement to which the Representative shall reasonably object in writing.
3.2 Federal Securities Laws.
3.2.1. (a) Financial Statements. The financial statements of the Company included in the Registration Statement, and the Pricing Disclosure Package comply in all material respects with applicable accounting requirements and the rules and regulations of the Commission with respect thereto as in effect at the time of filing. Such financial statements have been prepared in accordance with United States GAAP, except as may be otherwise specified in such financial statements or the notes thereto and except that unaudited financial statements may not contain all footnotes required by GAAP, and fairly present in all material respects the financial position of the Company and its consolidated Subsidiaries as of and for the dates thereof and the results of operations and cash flows for the periods then ended, subject, in the case of unaudited statements, to normal, immaterial, year-end audit adjustments. The agreements and documents described in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package, and the Prospectus, conform in all material aspects to the descriptions thereof contained therein and there are no agreements or other documents required by the Securities Act and the rules and regulations thereunder to be described in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package, or the Prospectus or to be filed with the Commission as exhibits to the Registration Statement, that have not been so described or filed. Each agreement or other instrument (however characterized or described) to which the Company or a Subsidiary is a party or by which it or such Subsidiary is or may be bound or affected and (i) that is referred to in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package, or the Prospectus or (ii) is material to the Company’s business, has been duly authorized and validly executed by the Company or a Subsidiary, respectively, is in full force and effect in all material respects and is enforceable against the Company or such Subsidiary and, to the Company’s knowledge, the other parties thereto, in accordance with its terms, except (x) as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, or similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally, (y) as enforceability of any indemnification or contribution provision may be limited under the federal and state securities laws, and (z) that the remedy of specific performance and injunctive and other forms of equitable relief may be subject to the equitable defenses and to the discretion of the court before which any proceeding therefore may be brought. Except as described in the Registration Statement, none of such agreements or instruments has been assigned by the Company or any Subsidiary, and neither the Company nor, to the Company’s knowledge, any Subsidiary or any other party is in default thereunder and, to the Company’s knowledge, no event has occurred that, with the lapse of time or the giving of notice, or both, would constitute a default thereunder. To the Company’s knowledge, performance by the Company or any Subsidiary of the material provisions of such agreements or instruments will not result in a violation of any existing applicable law, rule, regulation, judgment, order, or decree of any governmental agency or court, domestic or foreign, having jurisdiction over the Company, or such Subsidiary, or any of their assets or businesses, including, without limitation, those relating to environmental laws and regulations.
(b) Compliance. The Company, subject to Section 3.2.2, shall comply with the requirements of Rule 430A of the Securities Act Regulations, and will notify the Representative promptly, and confirm the notice in writing, (i) when any post-effective amendment to the Registration Statement shall become effective or any amendment or supplement to the Prospectus shall have been filed; (ii) of the receipt of any comments from the Commission; (iii) of any request by the Commission for any amendment to the Registration Statement or any amendment or supplement to the Prospectus or for additional information; (iv) of the issuance by the Commission of any stop order suspending the effectiveness of the Registration Statement or any post-effective amendment or of any order preventing or suspending the use of any Preliminary Prospectus or the Prospectus, or of the suspension of the qualification of the Public Securities for offering or sale in any jurisdiction, or of the initiation or threatening of any proceedings for any of such purposes or of any examination pursuant to Section 8(d) or 8(e) of the Securities Act concerning the Registration Statement and (v) if the Company becomes the subject of a proceeding under Section 8A of the Securities Act in connection with the Offering of the Public Securities . The Company shall effect all filings required under Rule 424(b) of the Securities Act Regulations, in the manner and within the time period required by Rule 424(b) (without reliance on Rule 424(b)(8)), and shall take such steps as it deems necessary to ascertain promptly whether the form of prospectus transmitted for filing under Rule 424(b) was received for filing by the Commission and, in the event that it was not, it will promptly file such prospectus. The Company shall use its best efforts to prevent the issuance of any stop order, prevention or suspension and, if any such order is issued, to obtain the lifting thereof at the earliest possible moment.
3.2.2. Continued Compliance. The Company shall comply with the Securities Act, the Securities Act Regulations, the Exchange Act and the Exchange Act Regulations so as to permit the completion of the distribution of the Public Securities as contemplated in this Agreement and in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus. If at any time when a prospectus relating to the Public Securities is (or, but for the exception afforded by Rule 172 of the Securities Act Regulations (“Rule 172”), would be) required by the Securities Act to be delivered in connection with sales of the Public Securities, any event shall occur or condition shall exist as a result of which it is necessary, in the opinion of counsel to the Underwriters or to the Company, to (i) amend the Registration Statement in order that the Registration Statement will not include an untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading; (ii) amend or supplement the Pricing Disclosure Package or the Prospectus in order that the Pricing Disclosure Package or the Prospectus, as the case may be, will not include any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary in order to make the statements therein not misleading in the light of the circumstances existing at the time it is delivered to a purchaser or (iii) amend the Registration Statement or amend or supplement the Pricing Disclosure Package or the Prospectus, as the case may be, in order to comply with the requirements of the Securities Act or the Securities Act Regulations, the Company will promptly (A) give the Representative notice of such event; (B) prepare any amendment or supplement as may be necessary to correct such statement or omission or to make the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package or the Prospectus comply with such requirements and, a reasonable amount of time prior to any proposed filing or use, furnish the Representative with copies of any such amendment or supplement and (C) file with the Commission any such amendment or supplement; provided that the Company shall not file or use any such amendment or supplement to which the Representative or counsel to the Underwriters shall reasonably object. The Company will furnish to the Underwriters such number of copies of such amendment or supplement as the Underwriters may reasonably request. The Company has given the Representative notice of any filings made pursuant to the Exchange Act or the Exchange Act Regulations within two (2) Business Days prior to the Applicable Time. The Company shall give the Representative notice of its intention to make any such filing from the Applicable Time until the Closing Date and will furnish the Representative with copies of the related document(s) a reasonable amount of time prior to such proposed filing, as the case may be, and will not file or use any such document to which the Representative or counsel to the Underwriters shall reasonably object.
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3.2.3. Exchange Act Registration. For a period of three (3) years after the date of this Agreement, the Company shall use its best efforts to maintain the registration of the shares of Common Stock under the Exchange Act. The Company shall not deregister the shares of Common Stock under the Exchange Act without the prior written consent of the Representative.
3.2.4. Free Writing Prospectuses. The Company agrees that, unless it obtains the prior written consent of the Representative, it shall not make any offer relating to the Public Securities that would constitute an Issuer Free Writing Prospectus or that would otherwise constitute a “free writing prospectus,” or a portion thereof, required to be filed by the Company with the Commission or retained by the Company under Rule 433; provided that the Representative shall be deemed to have consented to each Issuer General Use Free Writing Prospectus hereto and any “road show that is a written communication” within the meaning of Rule 433(d)(8)(i) that has been reviewed by the Representative. The Company represents that it has treated or agrees that it will treat each such free writing prospectus consented to, or deemed consented to, by the Representative as an “issuer free writing prospectus,” as defined in Rule 433, and that it has complied and will comply with the applicable requirements of Rule 433 with respect thereto, including timely filing with the Commission where required, legending and record keeping. If at any time following issuance of an Issuer Free Writing Prospectus there occurred or occurs an event or development as a result of which such Issuer Free Writing Prospectus conflicted or would conflict with the information contained in the Registration Statement or included or would include an untrue statement of a material fact or omitted or would omit to state a material fact necessary in order to make the statements therein, in the light of the circumstances existing at that subsequent time, not misleading, the Company will promptly notify the Representative and will promptly amend or supplement, at its own expense, such Issuer Free Writing Prospectus to eliminate or correct such conflict, untrue statement or omission.
3.2.5. Testing-the-Waters Communications. If at any time following the distribution of any Written Testing-the-Waters Communication there occurred or occurs an event or development as a result of which such Written Testing-the-Waters Communication included or would include an untrue statement of a material fact or omitted or would omit to state a material fact necessary in order to make the statements therein, in the light of the circumstances existing at that subsequent time, not misleading, the Company shall promptly notify the Representative and shall promptly amend or supplement, at its own expense, such Written Testing-the-Waters Communication to eliminate or correct such untrue statement or omission.
3.3 Delivery to the Underwriters of Registration Statements. The Company has delivered or made available or shall deliver or make available to the Representative and the Representative Counsel, without charge, signed copies of the Registration Statement as originally filed and each amendment thereto (including exhibits filed therewith) and signed copies of all consents and certificates of experts, and will also deliver to the Underwriters, without charge, a conformed copy of the Registration Statement as originally filed and each amendment thereto (without exhibits) for each of the Underwriters. The copies of the Registration Statement and each amendment thereto furnished to the Underwriters will be identical to the electronically transmitted copies thereof filed with the Commission pursuant to EDGAR, except to the extent permitted by Regulation S-T.
3.4 Delivery to the Underwriters of Prospectuses. The Company has delivered or made available or will deliver or make available to each Underwriter, without charge, as many copies of each Preliminary Prospectus as such Underwriter reasonably requested, and the Company hereby consents to the use of such copies for purposes permitted by the Securities Act. The Company will furnish to each Underwriter, without charge, during the period when a prospectus relating to the Public Securities is (or, but for the exception afforded by Rule 172 of the Securities Act Regulations, would be) required to be delivered under the Securities Act, such number of copies of the Prospectus (as amended or supplemented) as such Underwriter may reasonably request. The Prospectus and any amendments or supplements thereto furnished to the Underwriters will be identical to the electronically transmitted copies thereof filed with the Commission pursuant to EDGAR, except to the extent permitted by Regulation S-T.
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3.5 Effectiveness and Events Requiring Notice to the Representative. The Company shall use its best efforts to cause the Registration Statement to remain effective with a current prospectus for at least nine (9) months after the Applicable Time, and shall notify the Representative immediately and confirm the notice in writing: (i) of the effectiveness of the Registration Statement and any amendment thereto; (ii) of the issuance by the Commission of any stop order or of the initiation, or the threatening, of any proceeding for that purpose; (iii) of the issuance by any state securities commission of any proceedings for the suspension of the qualification of the Public Securities for offering or sale in any jurisdiction or of the initiation, or the threatening, of any proceeding for that purpose; (iv) of the mailing and delivery to the Commission for filing of any amendment or supplement to the Registration Statement or Prospectus; (v) of the receipt of any comments or request for any additional information from the Commission; and (vi) of the occurrence of any event during the period described in this Section 3.5 that, in the judgment of the Company, makes any statement of a material fact made in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package or the Prospectus untrue or that requires the making of any changes in (a) the Registration Statement in order to make the statements therein not misleading, or (b) in the Pricing Disclosure Package or the Prospectus in order to make the statements therein, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading. If the Commission or any state securities commission shall enter a stop order or suspend such qualification at any time, the Company shall make every reasonable effort to obtain promptly the lifting of such order.
3.6 Review of Financial Statements. For a period of five (5) years after the date of this Agreement, the Company, at its expense, shall cause its regularly engaged independent registered public accounting firm to review (but not audit) the Company’s financial statements for each of the three fiscal quarters immediately preceding the announcement of any quarterly financial information.
3.7 Listing. The Company shall use its best efforts to maintain the listing of the shares of Common Stock (including the Public Securities) on the Exchange for at least three (3) years from the date of this Agreement.
3.9 Reports to the Representative.
3.9.1. Periodic Reports, etc. For a period of three (3) years after the date of this Agreement, the Company shall furnish or make available to the Representative copies of such financial statements and other periodic and special reports as the Company from time to time furnishes generally to holders of any class of its securities and also promptly furnish to the Representative: (i) a copy of each periodic report the Company shall be required to file with the Commission under the Exchange Act and the Exchange Act Regulations; (ii) a copy of every press release and every news item and article with respect to the Company or its affairs which was released by the Company; (iii) a copy of each Current Report on Form 8-K prepared and filed by the Company; (iv) five copies of each registration statement filed by the Company under the Securities Act; (v) a copy of each report or other communication furnished to stockholders, and (vi) such additional documents and information with respect to the Company and the affairs of any future subsidiaries of the Company as the Representative may from time to time reasonably request; provided the Representative shall sign, if requested by the Company, a Regulation FD compliant confidentiality agreement which is reasonably acceptable to the Representative and Representative Counsel in connection with the Representative’s receipt of such information. Documents filed with the Commission via EDGAR system shall be deemed to have been delivered to the Representative pursuant to this Section 3.9.1.
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3.9.2. Transfer Agent; Transfer Sheets. For a period of three (3) years after the date of this Agreement, the Company shall retain a transfer agent and registrar acceptable to the Representative (the “Transfer Agent”) and shall furnish to the Representative at the Company’s sole cost and expense such transfer sheets of the Company’s securities as the Representative may reasonably request, including the daily and monthly consolidated transfer sheets of the Transfer Agent and DTC. [ ] is acceptable to the Representative to act as Transfer Agent for the shares of Common Stock.
3.9.3. Trading Reports. During such time as the Public Securities are listed on the Exchange, the Company shall provide to the Representative, at the Company’s expense, such reports published by the Exchange relating to price trading of the Public Securities, as the Representative shall reasonably request.
3.10 Payment of Expenses
3.10.1. General Expenses Related to the Offering. Regardless of whether the Offering is consummated, the Company hereby agrees to pay, or reimburse if previously paid, on the Closing Date: (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 Representative under this Agreement (including, without limitation, the fees and expenses of the Underwriter’s outside attorneys, background checks and due diligence costs), provided that such costs and expenses shall not exceed $150,000 between the Underwriters combined without the Company’s prior approval (such approval not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed). Subject to the $150,000 cap described in the immediately preceding sentence, the Company shall be responsible for the Representative’s total external counsel legal costs, any background check costs incurred by the Representative and any due diligence costs The Representative may deduct from the net proceeds of the Offering payable to the Company on the Closing Date, the expenses set forth herein to be paid by the Company to the Underwriters.
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3.11 Application of Net Proceeds. The Company shall apply the net proceeds from the Offering received by it in a manner consistent with the application thereof described under the caption “Use of Proceeds” in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus.
3.12 Delivery of Earnings Statements to Security Holders. The Company shall make generally available to its security holders as soon as practicable, but not later than the first (1st) day of the fifteenth (15th) full calendar month following the date of this Agreement, an earnings statement (which need not be certified by independent registered public accounting firm unless required by the Securities Act or the Securities Act Regulations, but which shall satisfy the provisions of Rule 158(a) under Section 11(a) of the Securities Act) covering a period of at least twelve (12) consecutive months beginning after the date of this Agreement.
3.13 Stabilization. Neither the Company nor, to its knowledge, any of its employees, directors or shareholders (without the consent of the Representative) has taken or shall take, directly or indirectly, any action designed to or that has constituted or that might reasonably be expected to cause or result in, under Regulation M of the Exchange Act, or otherwise, stabilization or manipulation of the price of any security of the Company to facilitate the sale or resale of the Public Securities.
3.14 Internal Controls. The Company shall maintain a system of internal accounting controls sufficient to provide reasonable assurances that: (i) transactions are executed in accordance with management’s general or specific authorization; (ii) transactions are recorded as necessary in order to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP and to maintain accountability for assets; (iii) access to assets is permitted only in accordance with management’s general or specific authorization; and (iv) the recorded accountability for assets is compared with existing assets at reasonable intervals and appropriate action is taken with respect to any differences.
3.15 Accountants. As of the date of this Agreement, the Company shall retain an independent registered public accounting firm, as required by the Securities Act and the Securities Act Regulations and the PCAOB, reasonably acceptable to the Representative, and the Company shall continue to retain a nationally recognized independent registered public accounting firm for a period of at least three (3) years after the date of this Agreement. The Representative acknowledges that the Auditor is acceptable to the Representative.
3.16 FINRA. For a period of 60 days from the later of the Closing Date, the Company shall advise the Representative (who shall make an appropriate filing with FINRA) if it is or becomes aware that (i) any officer or director of the Company, (ii) any beneficial owner of 10% or more of any class of the Company’s securities or (iii) any beneficial owner of the Company’s unregistered equity securities which were acquired during the one hundred eighty (180) days immediately preceding the filing of the Registration Statement is or becomes an affiliate or associated person of a FINRA member participating in the Offering (as determined in accordance with the rules and regulations of FINRA).
3.17 No Fiduciary Duties. The Company acknowledges and agrees that the Underwriters’ responsibility to the Company is solely contractual in nature and that none of the Underwriters or their affiliates or any selling agent shall be deemed to be acting in a fiduciary capacity, or otherwise owes any fiduciary duty to the Company or any of its affiliates in connection with the Offering and the other transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
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3.18 Company Lock-Up Agreements.
3.18.1. Restriction on Sales of Capital Stock. The Company, on behalf of itself and any successor entity, agrees that, without the prior written consent of the Representative, it will not, for a period of ninety (90) days after the date of this Agreement (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.
The restrictions contained in this Section 3.18.1 shall not apply to (i) the shares of Common Stock to be sold hereunder, (ii) the issuance by the Company of shares of Common Stock upon the exercise of a stock option or warrant or the conversion of a security outstanding on the date hereof, which is disclosed in the Registration Statement, Pricing Disclosure Package and Prospectus, provided that such options, warrants, and securities have not been amended since the date of this Agreement to increase the number of such securities or to decrease the exercise price, exchange price or conversion price of such securities or to extend the term of such securities, or (iii) the issuance by the Company of stock options or shares of capital stock of the Company under any equity compensation plan of the Company, provided that in each of (ii) and (iii) above, the underlying shares shall be restricted from sale during the entire Lock-Up Period.
3.18.2. Reserved.
3.19 Release of D&O Lock-up Period. If the Representative, in its sole discretion, agrees to release or waive the restrictions set forth in the Lock-Up Agreements described in Section 2.25 hereof for an officer or director of the Company and provide the Company with notice of the impending release or waiver at least three (3) Business Days before the effective date of the release or waiver, the Company agrees to announce the impending release or waiver by a press release substantially in the form of Exhibit C hereto through a major news service at least two (2) Business Days before the effective date of the release or waiver.
3.20 Blue Sky Qualifications. The Company shall use its best efforts, in cooperation with the Underwriters, if necessary, to qualify the Public Securities for offering and sale under the applicable securities laws of such states and other jurisdictions (domestic or foreign) as the Representative may designate and to maintain such qualifications in effect so long as required to complete the distribution of the Public Securities; provided, however, that the Company shall not be obligated to file any general consent to service of process or to qualify as a foreign corporation or as a dealer in securities in any jurisdiction in which it is not so qualified or to subject itself to taxation in respect of doing business in any jurisdiction in which it is not otherwise so subject.
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3.21 Reporting Requirements. The Company, during the period when a prospectus relating to the Public Securities is (or, but for the exception afforded by Rule 172, would be) required to be delivered under the Securities Act, will file all documents required to be filed with the Commission pursuant to the Exchange Act within the time periods required by the Exchange Act and Exchange Act Regulations. Additionally, the Company shall report the use of proceeds from the issuance of the Public Securities as may be required under Rule 463 under the Securities Act Regulations.
3.22 Emerging Growth Company Status. The Company shall promptly notify the Representative if the Company ceases to be an Emerging Growth Company at any time prior to the later of (i) completion of the distribution of the Public Securities within the meaning of the Securities Act and (ii) fifteen (15) days following the completion of the Lock-Up Period.
3.23 Sarbanes Oxley. The Pricing Disclosure Package and Prospectus, the Company shall at all times comply with all applicable provisions of the Sarbanes Oxley Act in effect from time to time.
4. Conditions of Underwriters’ Obligations. The obligations of the Underwriters to purchase and pay for the Public Securities, as provided herein, shall be subject to (i) the continuing accuracy of the representations and warranties of the Company as of the date hereof and as of the Closing Date; (ii) the accuracy of the statements of officers of the Company made pursuant to the provisions hereof; (iii) the performance by the Company of its obligations hereunder; and (iv) the following conditions:
4.1 Regulatory Matters.
4.1.1. Effectiveness of Registration Statement; Rule 430A Information. The Registration Statement has become effective not later than 5:00 p.m., Eastern time, on the date of this Agreement or such later date and time as shall be consented to in writing by you, and, at the Closing Date, no stop order suspending the effectiveness of the Registration Statement or any post-effective amendment thereto has been issued under the Securities Act, no order preventing or suspending the use of any Preliminary Prospectus or the Prospectus has been issued and no proceedings for any of those purposes have been instituted or are pending or, to the Company’s knowledge, contemplated by the Commission. The Company has complied with each request (if any) from the Commission for additional information. The Prospectus containing the Rule 430A Information shall have been filed with the Commission in the manner and within the time frame required by Rule 424(b) (without reliance on Rule 424(b)(8)) or a post-effective amendment providing such information shall have been filed with, and declared effective by, the Commission in accordance with the requirements of Rule 430A.
4.1.2. FINRA Clearance. On or before the date of this Agreement, the Representative shall have received clearance from FINRA as to the amount of compensation allowable or payable to the Underwriters as described in the Registration Statement.
4.1.3. Exchange Clearance. On the Closing Date, the Company’s shares of Common Stock, including the Firm Shares, shall have been approved for listing on the Exchange, subject only to official notice of issuance.
4.2 Company Counsel Matters.
4.2.1. Closing Date Opinion of Counsel. On the Closing Date, the Representative shall have received the favorable opinion and negative assurance letter of Dykema Gossett PLLC (“Company Counsel”), counsel to the Company, dated the Closing Date and addressed to the Representative, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Representative.
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4.2.2. Opinion of Counsel of Intellectual Property Matters. On the Closing Date, the Representative shall have received the opinion of Company Counsel, with respect to certain intellectual property matters, dated the Closing Date and addressed to the Representative, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Representative.
4.2.3. Reserved.
4.2.4. Reserved.
4.2.5. Reliance. In rendering such opinions, such counsel may rely: (i) as to matters involving the application of laws other than the laws of the United States and jurisdictions in which they are admitted, to the extent such counsel deems proper and to the extent specified in such opinion, if at all, upon an opinion or opinions (in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Representative) of other counsel reasonably acceptable to the Representative, familiar with the applicable laws; and (ii) as to matters of fact, to the extent they deem proper, on certificates or other written statements of officers of the Company and officers of departments of various jurisdictions having custody of documents respecting the corporate existence or good standing of the Company, provided that copies of any such statements or certificates shall be delivered to Representative Counsel if requested. The opinions of Company Counsel and Special Regulatory Counsel and any opinion relied upon by Company Counsel and/or Special Regulatory Counsel shall include a statement to the effect that it may be relied upon by Representative Counsel in its opinion delivered to the Underwriters.
4.3 Comfort Letters.
4.3.1. Cold Comfort Letter. At the time this Agreement is executed you shall have received a cold comfort letter containing statements and information of the type customarily included in accountants’ comfort letters with respect to the financial statements and certain financial information contained in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus, addressed to the Representative and in form and substance satisfactory in all respects to you and to the Auditor, dated as of the date of this Agreement.
4.3.2. Bring-down Comfort Letter. At the Closing Date, the Representative shall have received from the Auditor a letter, dated as of the Closing Date, as applicable, to the effect that the Auditor reaffirms the statements made in the letter furnished pursuant to Section 4.3.1, except that the specified date referred to shall be a date not more than three (3) Business Days prior to the Closing Date.
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4.4 Officers’ Certificates.
4.4.1. Officers’ Certificate. The Company shall have furnished to the Representative a certificate, dated the Closing Date, of its Chief Executive Officer, its President and its Chief Financial Officer stating that (i) such officers have carefully examined the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package, any Issuer Free Writing Prospectus and the Prospectus and, in their opinion, the Registration Statement and each amendment thereto, as of the Applicable Time and as of the Closing Date did not include any untrue statement of a material fact and did not omit to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, and the Pricing Disclosure Package, as of the Applicable Time and as of the Closing Date , any Issuer Free Writing Prospectus as of its date and as of the Closing Date , the Prospectus and each amendment or supplement thereto, as of the respective date thereof and as of the Closing Date, did not include any untrue statement of a material fact and did not omit to state a material fact necessary in order to make the statements therein, in the light of the circumstances in which they were made, not misleading, (ii) since the effective date of the Registration Statement, no event has occurred which should have been set forth in a supplement or amendment to the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package or the Prospectus, (iii) to the best of their knowledge after reasonable investigation, as of the Closing Date , the representations and warranties of the Company in this Agreement are true and correct and the Company has complied with all agreements and satisfied all conditions on its part to be performed or satisfied hereunder at or prior to the Closing Date , and (iv) there has not been, subsequent to the date of the most recent audited financial statements included or incorporated by reference in the Pricing Disclosure Package, any Material Adverse change in the financial position or results of operations of the Company, or any change or development that, singularly or in the aggregate, would involve a Material Adverse Change or a prospective Material Adverse Change, in or affecting the condition (financial or otherwise), results of operations, business, assets or prospects of the Company, except as set forth in the Prospectus.
4.4.2. Secretary’s Certificate. At the Closing Date, if any, the Representative shall have received a certificate of the Company signed by the Secretary of the Company, dated the Closing Date certifying: (i) that each of the Charter and By-laws is true and complete, has not been modified and is in full force and effect; (ii) that the resolutions of the Board of Directors relating to the Offering are in full force and effect and have not been modified; (iii) as to the accuracy and completeness of all correspondence between the Company or its counsel and the Commission; and (iv) as to the incumbency of the officers of the Company. The documents referred to in such certificate shall be attached to such certificate.
4.5 No Material Changes. Prior to and on the Closing Date: (i) there shall have been no Material Adverse Change or development involving a prospective Material Adverse Change in the condition or prospects or the business activities, financial or otherwise, of the Company from the latest dates as of which such condition is set forth in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus; (ii) no action, suit or proceeding, at law or in equity, shall have been pending or threatened against the Company or any Insider before or by any court or federal or state commission, board or other administrative agency wherein an unfavorable decision, ruling or finding may materially adversely affect the business, operations, properties, assets, prospects or financial condition or income of the Company, except as set forth in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus; (iii) no stop order shall have been issued under the Securities Act and no proceedings therefor shall have been initiated or threatened by the Commission; and (iv) the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus and any amendments or supplements thereto shall contain all material statements which are required to be stated therein in accordance with the Securities Act and the Securities Act Regulations and shall conform in all material respects to the requirements of the Securities Act and the Securities Act Regulations, and neither the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package nor the Prospectus nor any amendment or supplement thereto shall contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state any material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading.
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4.6 Corporate Proceedings. All corporate proceedings and other legal matters incident to the authorization, form and validity of each of this Agreement, the Public Securities, the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus and all other legal matters relating to this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby shall be reasonably satisfactory in all material respects to the Representative Counsel, and the Company shall have furnished to such counsel all documents and information that they may reasonably request to enable them to pass upon such matters.
4.7 Delivery of Agreements.
4.7.1. Lock-Up Agreements. On or before the date of this Agreement, the Company shall have delivered to the Representative executed copies of the Lock-Up Agreements from each of the persons listed in Schedule 3 hereto.
4.7.2. Reserved.
4.8 Additional Documents. At the Closing Date Representative Counsel shall have been furnished with such documents and opinions as they may require for the purpose of enabling Representative Counsel to deliver an opinion to the Underwriters, or in order to evidence the accuracy of any of the representations or warranties, or the fulfillment of any of the conditions, herein contained; and all proceedings taken by the Company in connection with the issuance and sale of the Public Securities as herein contemplated shall be satisfactory in form and substance to the Representative and Representative Counsel.
5. Indemnification.
5.1 Indemnification of the Underwriters.
5.1.1. General. Subject to the conditions set forth below, the Company agrees to indemnify and hold harmless each Underwriter, its affiliates and each of its and their respective directors, officers, members, employees, representatives, partners, shareholders, affiliates, counsel, and agents and each person, if any, who controls any such Underwriter within the meaning of Section 15 of the Securities Act or Section 20 of the Exchange Act (collectively the “Underwriter Indemnified Parties,” and each an “Underwriter Indemnified Party”), against any and all loss, liability, claim, damage and expense whatsoever (including but not limited to any and all legal or other expenses reasonably incurred in investigating, preparing or defending against any litigation, commenced or threatened, or any claim whatsoever, whether arising out of any action between any of the Underwriter Indemnified Parties and the Company or between any of the Underwriter Indemnified Parties and any third party, or otherwise) to which they or any of them may become subject under the Securities Act, the Exchange Act or any other statute or at common law or otherwise or under the laws of foreign countries (a “Claim”), (i) arising out of or based upon any untrue statement or alleged untrue statement of a material fact contained in (A) the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package, any Preliminary Prospectus, the Prospectus, or in any Issuer Free Writing Prospectus or in any Written Testing-the-Waters Communication (as from time to time each may be amended and supplemented); (B) any materials or information provided to investors by, or with the approval of, the Company in connection with the marketing of the Offering, including any “road show” or investor presentations made to investors by the Company (whether in person or electronically); or (C) any application or other document or written communication (in this Section 5, collectively called “application”) executed by the Company or based upon written information furnished by the Company in any jurisdiction in order to qualify the Public Securities under the securities laws thereof or filed with the Commission, any state securities commission or agency, the Exchange or any other national securities exchange; or the omission or alleged omission therefrom of a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading, unless such statement or omission was made in reliance upon, and in conformity with, the Underwriters’ Information or (ii) otherwise arising in connection with or allegedly in connection with the Offering. The Company also agrees that it will reimburse each Underwriter Indemnified Party for all fees and expenses (including but not limited to any and all legal or other expenses reasonably incurred in investigating, preparing or defending against any litigation, commenced or threatened, or any claim whatsoever, whether arising out of any action between any of the Underwriter Indemnified Parties and the Company or between any of the Underwriter Indemnified Parties and any third party, or otherwise) (collectively, the “Expenses”), and further agrees wherever and whenever possible to advance payment of Expenses as they are incurred by an Underwriter Indemnified Party in investigating, preparing, pursuing or defending any Claim.
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5.1.2. Procedure. If any action is brought against an Underwriter Indemnified Party in respect of which indemnity may be sought against the Company pursuant to Section 5.1.1, such Underwriter Indemnified Party shall promptly notify the Company in writing of the institution of such action and the Company shall assume the defense of such action, including the employment and fees of counsel (subject to the approval of such Underwriter Indemnified Party) and payment of actual expenses if an Underwriter Indemnified Party requests that the Company do so. Such Underwriter Indemnified Party shall have the right to employ its or their own counsel in any such case, but the fees and expenses of such counsel shall be at the expense of the Company, and shall be advanced by the Company. The Company shall not be liable for any settlement of any action effected without its consent (which shall not be unreasonably withheld). In addition, the Company shall not, without the prior written consent of the Underwriters, settle, compromise or consent to the entry of any judgment in or otherwise seek to terminate any pending or threatened action in respect of which advancement, reimbursement, indemnification or contribution may be sought hereunder (whether or not such Underwriter Indemnified Party is a party thereto) unless such settlement, compromise, consent or termination (i) includes an unconditional release of each Underwriter Indemnified Party, acceptable to such Underwriter Indemnified Party, from all liabilities, expenses and claims arising out of such action for which indemnification or contribution may be sought and (ii) does not include a statement as to or an admission of fault, culpability or a failure to act, by or on behalf of any Underwriter Indemnified Party.
5.2 Indemnification of the Company. Each Underwriter, severally and not jointly, agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Company, its directors, its officers who signed the Registration Statement and persons who control the Company within the meaning of Section 15 of the Securities Act or Section 20 of the Exchange Act against any and all loss, liability, claim, damage and expense described in the foregoing indemnity from the Company to the several Underwriters, as incurred, but only with respect to untrue statements or omissions made in the Registration Statement, any Preliminary Prospectus, the Pricing Disclosure Package or Prospectus or any amendment or supplement thereto or in any application, in reliance upon, and in strict conformity with, the Underwriters’ Information. In case any action shall be brought against the Company or any other person so indemnified based on any Preliminary Prospectus, the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package or Prospectus or any amendment or supplement thereto or any application, and in respect of which indemnity may be sought against any Underwriter, such Underwriter shall have the rights and duties given to the Company, and the Company and each other person so indemnified shall have the rights and duties given to the several Underwriters by the provisions of Section 5.1.2. The Company agrees promptly to notify the Representative of the commencement of any litigation or proceedings against the Company or any of its officers, directors or any person, if any, who controls the Company within the meaning of Section 15 of the Securities Act or Section 20 of the Exchange Act, in connection with the issuance and sale of the Public Securities or in connection with the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package, the Prospectus, or any Issuer Free Writing Prospectus or any Written Testing-the-Waters Communication.
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5.3 Contribution.
5.3.1. Contribution Rights. If the indemnification provided for in this Section 5 shall for any reason be unavailable to or insufficient to hold harmless an indemnified party under Section 5.1 or 5.2 in respect of any loss, claim, damage or liability, or any action in respect thereof, referred to therein, then each indemnifying party shall, in lieu of indemnifying such indemnified party, contribute to the amount paid or payable by such indemnified party as a result of such loss, claim, damage or liability, or action in respect thereof, (i) in such proportion as shall be appropriate to reflect the relative benefits received by the Company, on the one hand, and the Underwriters, on the other, from the Offering of the Public Securities, or (ii) if the allocation provided by clause (i) above is not permitted by applicable law, in such proportion as is appropriate to reflect not only the relative benefits referred to in clause (i) above but also the relative fault of the Company, on the one hand, and the Underwriters, on the other, with respect to the statements or omissions that resulted in such loss, claim, damage or liability, or action in respect thereof, as well as any other relevant equitable considerations. The relative benefits received by the Company, on the one hand, and the Underwriters, on the other, with respect to such Offering shall be deemed to be in the same proportion as the total net proceeds from the Offering of the Public Securities purchased under this Agreement (before deducting expenses) received by the Company, as set forth in the table on the cover page of the Prospectus, on the one hand, and the total underwriting discounts and commissions received by the Underwriters with respect to the shares of the Common Stock purchased under this Agreement, as set forth in the table on the cover page of the Prospectus, on the other hand. The relative fault shall be determined by reference to whether the untrue or alleged untrue statement of a material fact or omission or alleged omission to state a material fact relates to information supplied by the Company or the Underwriters, the intent of the parties and their relative knowledge, access to information and opportunity to correct or prevent such statement or omission. The Company and the Underwriters agree that it would not be just and equitable if contributions pursuant to this Section 5.3.1 were to be determined by pro rata allocation (even if the Underwriters were treated as one entity for such purpose) or by any other method of allocation that does not take into account the equitable considerations referred to herein. The amount paid or payable by an indemnified party as a result of the loss, claim, damage or liability, or action in respect thereof, referred to above in this Section 5.3.1 shall be deemed to include, for purposes of this Section 5.3.1, any legal or other expenses reasonably incurred by such indemnified party in connection with investigating or defending any such action or claim. Notwithstanding the provisions of this Section 5.3.1 in no event shall an Underwriter be required to contribute any amount in excess of the amount by which the total underwriting discounts and commissions received by such Underwriter with respect to the Offering of the Public Securities exceeds the amount of any damages that such Underwriter has otherwise been required to pay by reason of such untrue or alleged untrue statement or omission or alleged omission. No person guilty of fraudulent misrepresentation (within the meaning of Section 11(f) of the Securities Act) shall be entitled to contribution from any person who was not guilty of such fraudulent misrepresentation.
5.3.2. Contribution Procedure. Within fifteen (15) days after receipt by any party to this Agreement (or its representative) of notice of the commencement of any action, suit or proceeding, such party will, if a claim for contribution in respect thereof is to be made against another party (“contributing party”), notify the contributing party of the commencement thereof, but the failure to so notify the contributing party will not relieve it from any liability which it may have to any other party other than for contribution hereunder. In case any such action, suit or proceeding is brought against any party, and such party notifies a contributing party or its representative of the commencement thereof within the aforesaid fifteen (15) days, the contributing party will be entitled to participate therein with the notifying party and any other contributing party similarly notified. Any such contributing party shall not be liable to any party seeking contribution on account of any settlement of any claim, action or proceeding affected by such party seeking contribution on account of any settlement of any claim, action or proceeding affected by such party seeking contribution without the written consent of such contributing party. The contribution provisions contained in this Section 5.3.2 are intended to supersede, to the extent permitted by law, any right to contribution under the Securities Act, the Exchange Act or otherwise available. Each Underwriter’s obligations to contribute pursuant to this Section 5.3 are several and not joint.
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6. Default by an Underwriter.
6.1 Default Not Exceeding 10% of Firm Shares . If any Underwriter or Underwriters shall default in its or their obligations to purchase the Firm Shares, and if the number of the Firm Shares with respect to which such default relates does not exceed in the aggregate 10% of the number of Firm Shares that all Underwriters have agreed to purchase hereunder, then such Firm Shares to which the default relates shall be purchased by the non-defaulting Underwriters in proportion to their respective commitments hereunder.
6.2 Default Exceeding 10% of Firm Shares . In the event that the default addressed in Section 6.1 relates to more than 10% of the Firm Shares , you may in your discretion arrange for yourself or for another party or parties to purchase such Firm Shares to which such default relates on the terms contained herein. If, within one (1) Business Day after such default relating to more than 10% of the Firm Shares , you do not arrange for the purchase of such Firm Shares , then the Company shall be entitled to a further period of one (1) Business Day within which to procure another party or parties satisfactory to you to purchase said Firm Shares on such terms. In the event that neither you nor the Company arrange for the purchase of the Firm Shares to which a default relates as provided in this Section 6, this Agreement will automatically be terminated by you or the Company without liability on the part of the Company (except as provided in Sections 3.9 and 5 hereof) or the several Underwriters (except as provided in Section 5 hereof); provided, that nothing herein shall relieve a defaulting Underwriter of its liability, if any, to the other Underwriters and to the Company for damages occasioned by its default hereunder.
6.3 Postponement of Closing Date. In the event that the Firm Shares to which the default relates are to be purchased by the non-defaulting Underwriters, or are to be purchased by another party or parties as aforesaid, you or the Company shall have the right to postpone the Closing Date for a reasonable period, but not in any event exceeding five (5) Business Days, in order to effect whatever changes may thereby be made necessary in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package or the Prospectus or in any other documents and arrangements, and the Company agrees to file promptly any amendment to the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package or the Prospectus that in the opinion of the Representative Counsel may thereby be made necessary. The term “Underwriter” as used in this Agreement shall include any party substituted under this Section 6 with like effect as if it had originally been a party to this Agreement with respect to such shares of Common Stock.
7. Additional Covenants.
7.1 Board Composition and Board Designations. The Company shall ensure that: (i) the qualifications of the persons serving as members of the Board of Directors and the overall composition of the Board of Directors comply with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, with the Exchange Act and with the listing rules of the Exchange or any other national securities exchange, as the case may be, in the event the Company seeks to have its Public Securities listed on another exchange or quoted on an automated quotation system, and (ii) if applicable, at least one member of the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors qualifies as an “audit committee financial expert,” as such term is defined under Regulation S-K and the listing rules of the Exchange.
7.2 Prohibition on Press Releases and Public Announcements. The Company shall not issue press releases or engage in any other publicity, without the Representative’s prior written consent, for a period ending at 5:00 p.m., Eastern time, on the first (1st) Business Day following the forty-fifth (45th) day after the Closing Date, other than normal and customary releases issued in the ordinary course of the Company’s business.
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7.3 Reserved.
7.4 Tail Fee. Following the closing of the Offering, the Representative 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 the Representative to the Company before the closing of the Offering (each a “Tail Financing”), and such Tail Financing is consummated at any time following the Closing Date or within the twelve (12) month period following the expiration or termination of the Engagement Letter, 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 7.4 if the Company terminates the Engagement Letter or this Agreement for Cause pursuant to Section 8 below.
8. Effective Date of this Agreement and Termination Thereof.
8.1 Effective Date. This Agreement shall become effective when both the Company and the Representative have executed the same and delivered counterparts of such signatures to the other party.
8.2 Termination. The Representative shall have the right to terminate this Agreement at any time prior to any Closing Date, (i) if any domestic or international event or act or occurrence has materially disrupted, or in your opinion will in the immediate future materially disrupt, general securities markets in the United States; or (ii) if trading on the New York Stock Exchange or The NYSE American or The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC shall have been suspended or materially limited, or minimum or maximum prices for trading shall have been fixed, or maximum ranges for prices for securities shall have been required by FINRA or by order of the Commission or any other Governmental Entity having jurisdiction; or (iii) if the United States shall have become involved in a new war or an increase in major hostilities; or (iv) if a banking moratorium has been declared by a New York State or federal authority; or (v) regulatory approval (including but not limited to NYSE American approval) for the Offering is denied, conditioned or modified and as a result it makes it impracticable for the Representative to proceed with the offering, sale and/or delivery of the securities offered in this Offering or to enforce contracts for the sale of the Public Securities, or (vi) if a moratorium on foreign exchange trading has been declared which materially adversely impacts the United States securities markets; or (vii) if the Company shall have sustained a material loss by fire, flood, accident, hurricane, earthquake, theft, sabotage or other calamity or malicious act which, whether or not such loss shall have been insured, will, in your opinion, make it inadvisable to proceed with the delivery of the Firm Shares ; or (viii) if the Company is in material breach of any of its representations, warranties or covenants hereunder; or (ix) if the Representative shall have become aware after the date hereof of such a Material Adverse Change in the conditions or prospects of the Company, or such adverse material change in general market conditions as in the Representative’s judgment would make it impracticable to proceed with the offering, sale and/or delivery of the Public Securities or to enforce contracts made by the Underwriters for the sale of the Public Securities; or (x) the Common Stock shall fail for any reason to open for trading on the Exchange by the end of regular trading hours on [trade date]. The Company shall not have the right to terminate this Agreement other than for a “Cause” which, for the purpose of this Agreement, shall mean, as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction, willful misconduct, gross negligence, or a material breach of this Agreement by the Representative. For purposes of this Section 8.2, the Representative will have been deemed to have materially breached this Agreement if the Representative has materially failed to provide the underwriting services contemplated by the Engagement Letter or this Agreement, as provided in FINRA Rule 5110(g)(5)(B). In the event that the Company believes that the Representative has engaged in a conduct constituting the Cause, the Company must first notify the Representative in writing of the facts and circumstances supporting such an assertion(s), and the Representative shall have twenty (20) days to cure such alleged conduct
8.3 Expenses. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, except in the case of a default by the Underwriters, pursuant to Section 6.2 above, in the event that this Agreement shall not be carried out for any reason whatsoever, within the time specified herein or any extensions thereof pursuant to the terms herein, the Company shall be obligated to pay to the Underwriters their actual and accountable out-of-pocket expenses related to the transactions contemplated herein then due and payable, and upon demand the Company shall pay the full amount thereof to the Representative on behalf of the Underwriters; provided, however, that such expense cap in no way limits or impairs the indemnification and contribution provisions of this Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any advance received by the Representative will be reimbursed to the Company to the extent not actually incurred in compliance with FINRA Rule 5110(g)(4)(A). For the sake of clarity, the Company’s obligation to make any payments under this Section 8.3 is qualified in its entirety by Sections 3.10 and 7.4 of this Agreement.
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8.4 Indemnification. Notwithstanding any contrary provision contained in this Agreement, any election hereunder or any termination of this Agreement, and whether or not this Agreement is otherwise carried out, the provisions of Section 5 shall remain in full force and effect and shall not be in any way affected by, such election or termination or failure to carry out the terms of this Agreement or any part hereof.
8.5 Representations, Warranties, Agreements to Survive. All representations, warranties and agreements contained in this Agreement or in certificates of officers of the Company submitted pursuant hereto, shall remain operative and in full force and effect regardless of (i) any investigation made by or on behalf of any Underwriter or its affiliates or selling agents, any person controlling any Underwriter, its officers or directors or any person controlling the Company or (ii) delivery of and payment for the Public Securities.
9. Miscellaneous.
9.1 Notices. All communications hereunder, except as herein otherwise specifically provided, shall be in writing and shall be mailed (registered or certified mail, return receipt requested), personally delivered or sent by electronic mail transmission and confirmed and shall be deemed given when so delivered and confirmed or if mailed, two (2) days after such mailing.
If to the Representative:
Craft Capital Management LLC
377 Oak Street, Lower Concourse
Garden City, New York 11530
Attn: Mr. Stephen Kiront, Chief Operating Officer
Email: skiront@craftcm.com
with a copy (which shall not constitute notice) to:
Sichenzia Ross Ference Carmel LLP
1185 Avenue of the Americas, 31st Floor
New York, NY 10036
Attn: Ross David Carmel, Esq.
Email: rcarmel@srfc.law
If to the Company:
Danam Health, Inc.
3000 Bayport Drive, Suite 950
Tampa, FL 33607
Attention: Tim Canning
Email: tcanning@danamhealth.com
with a copy (which shall not constitute notice) to:
Dykema Gossett PLLC
111 E. Kilbourn Ave., Suite 1050
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Attention: Kate Bechen
Email: kbechen@dykema.com
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9.2 Headings. The headings contained herein are for the sole purpose of convenience of reference, and shall not in any way limit or affect the meaning or interpretation of any of the terms or provisions of this Agreement.
9.3 Amendment. This Agreement may only be amended by a written instrument executed by each of the parties hereto.
9.4 Entire Agreement. This Agreement (together with the other agreements and documents being delivered pursuant to or in connection with this Agreement) constitutes the entire agreement of the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof and thereof, and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings of the parties, oral and written, with respect to the subject matter hereof. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth herein, it is understood and agreed by the parties hereto that all other terms and conditions of that certain engagement letter between the Company and Craft Capital Management LLC, dated September 17, 2024 (the “Engagement Letter”), shall remain in full force and effect.
9.5 Binding Effect. This Agreement shall inure solely to the benefit of and shall be binding upon the Representative, the Underwriters, the Company and the controlling persons, directors and officers referred to in Section 5 hereof, and their respective successors, legal representatives, heirs and assigns, and no other person shall have or be construed to have any legal or equitable right, remedy or claim under or in respect of or by virtue of this Agreement or any provisions herein contained. The term “successors and assigns” shall not include a purchaser, in its capacity as such, of securities from any of the Underwriters.
9.6 Governing Law; Consent to Jurisdiction; Trial by Jury. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, without giving effect to conflict of laws principles thereof. The Company hereby agrees that any action, proceeding or claim against it arising out of, or relating in any way to this Agreement shall be brought and enforced in the New York Supreme Court, County of New York, or in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, and irrevocably submits to such jurisdiction, which jurisdiction shall be exclusive. The Company hereby waives any objection to such exclusive jurisdiction and that such courts represent an inconvenient forum. Any such process or summons to be served upon the Company may be served by transmitting a copy thereof by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, addressed to it at the address set forth in Section 9.1 hereof. Such mailing shall be deemed personal service and shall be legal and binding upon the Company in any action, proceeding or claim. The Company agrees that the prevailing party(ies) in any such action shall be entitled to recover from the other party(ies) all of its reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses relating to such action or proceeding and/or incurred in connection with the preparation therefor. The Company (on its behalf and, to the extent permitted by applicable law, on behalf of its stockholders and affiliates) and each of the Underwriters hereby irrevocably waives, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, any and all right to trial by jury in any legal proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby.
9.7 Execution in Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, and by the different parties hereto in separate counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, but all of which taken together shall constitute one and the same agreement, and shall become effective when one or more counterparts has been signed by each of the parties hereto and delivered to each of the other parties hereto. Delivery of a signed counterpart of this Agreement by email/pdf transmission shall constitute valid and sufficient delivery thereof.
9.8 Waiver, etc. The failure of any of the parties hereto to at any time enforce any of the provisions of this Agreement shall not be deemed or construed to be a waiver of any such provision, nor to in any way effect the validity of this Agreement or any provision hereof or the right of any of the parties hereto to thereafter enforce each and every provision of this Agreement. No waiver of any breach, non-compliance or non-fulfillment of any of the provisions of this Agreement shall be effective unless set forth in a written instrument executed by the party or parties against whom or which enforcement of such waiver is sought; and no waiver of any such breach, non-compliance or non-fulfillment shall be construed or deemed to be a waiver of any other or subsequent breach, non-compliance or non-fulfillment.
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If the foregoing correctly sets forth the understanding between the Underwriters and the Company, please so indicate in the space provided below for that purpose, whereupon this letter shall constitute a binding agreement between us.
| Very truly yours, | |||
| DANAM HEALTH, INC. | |||
| By: | |||
| Name: | Tim Canning | ||
| Title: | Chief Executive Officer | ||
Confirmed as of the date first written above mentioned, on behalf of itself and as Representative of the several Underwriters named on Schedule 1 hereto:
| CRAFT CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | |||
| By: | |||
| Name: | |||
| Title: | |||
[Signature Page]
Danam Health, Inc. – Underwriting Agreement
SCHEDULE 1
| Underwriter | Total Number of Firm Shares to be Purchased | |
| Craft Capital Management LLC | ||
| EF Hutton LLC | ||
| TOTAL |
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SCHEDULE 2-A
Pricing Information
Number of Firm Shares: [●]
Public Offering Price per Share: $[●]
Underwriting Discount per Share: $[●]
Proceeds to Company per Share (before expenses): $[●]
| Sch. 2- A |
SCHEDULE 2-B
Issuer General Use Free Writing Prospectuses
[None.]
| Sch. 2- B |
SCHEDULE 2-C
Written Testing-the-Waters Communications
[None.]
| Sch. 2- C |
SCHEDULE 3
List of Lock-Up Parties
Directors & Officers
| Prashant Patel |
| Nikul Panchal |
| Shafaat Pirani |
| Brian Norton |
| Donald Anderson |
| Suren Ajjarapu |
| Sajid Syed |
5% or Greater Stockholders
| 1. | Annapurna Gundlapalli, Trustee of the Annapurna Gundlapalli Revocable Trust 2010 |
| 2. | Sandhya Ajjarapu, Trustee of the Sandhya Ajjarapu Revocable Trust 2007 |
Holders of shares of Common Stock and/or securities exercisable or convertible into shares of Common Stock other than Directors, Officers and 5% or Greater Stockholders (90 Days Lock-Up).
See spreadsheet attached.
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EXHIBIT B
Lock-Up Agreement
[●], 202[●]
Craft Capital Management LLC
377 Oak Street, Lower Concourse
Garden City, New York 11530
As Representative of the several Underwriters named on Schedule 1 to the Underwriting Agreement referenced below
Ladies and Gentlemen:
The undersigned understands that Craft Capital Management LLC (the “Representative”), proposes to enter into an Underwriting Agreement (the “Underwriting Agreement”) with Danam Health, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), providing for the initial public offering (the “Public Offering”) of shares of common stock, par value $0.001 per share, of the Company (the “Common Shares”). Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined shall have the meanings set forth for them in the Underwriting Agreement.
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To induce the Representative to continue its efforts in connection with the Public Offering, the undersigned hereby agrees that, without the prior written consent of the Representative, the undersigned will not, during the period commencing on the date hereof and ending ninety (90) days after the Closing Date of the Offering (the “Lock-Up Period”), (1) offer, pledge, sell, contract to sell, grant, lend, or otherwise transfer or dispose of, directly or indirectly, any Common Shares or any securities convertible into or exercisable or exchangeable for Common Shares, whether now owned or hereafter acquired by the undersigned or with respect to which the undersigned has or hereafter acquires the power of disposition (collectively, the “Lock-Up Securities”); (2) enter into any swap or other arrangement that transfers to another, in whole or in part, any of the economic consequences of ownership of the Lock-Up Securities, whether any such transaction described in clause (1) or (2) above is to be settled by delivery of Lock-Up Securities, in cash or otherwise; (3) make any demand for or exercise any right with respect to the registration of any Lock-Up Securities; or (4) publicly disclose the intention to make any offer, sale, pledge or disposition, or to enter into any transaction, swap, hedge or other arrangement relating to any Lock-Up Securities. Notwithstanding the foregoing, and subject to the conditions below, the undersigned may transfer Lock-Up Securities without the prior written consent of the Representative in connection with (a) transactions relating to Lock-Up Securities acquired in open market transactions after the completion of the Public Offering; provided that no filing under Section 13 or Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or other public announcement shall be required or shall be voluntarily made in connection with subsequent sales of Lock-Up Securities acquired in such open market transactions; (b) transfers of Lock-Up Securities as a bona fide gift, by will or intestacy or to a family member or trust for the benefit of the undersigned or a family member (for purposes of this lock-up agreement, “family member” means any relationship by blood, marriage or adoption, not more remote than first cousin); (c) transfers of Lock-Up Securities to a charity or educational institution; (d) if the undersigned is a corporation, partnership, limited liability company or other business entity, (i) any transfers of Lock-Up Securities to another corporation, partnership or other business entity that controls, is controlled by or is under common control with the undersigned or (ii) distributions of Lock-Up Securities to members, partners, stockholders, subsidiaries or affiliates (as defined in Rule 405 promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended) of the undersigned; (e) if the undersigned is a trust, to a trustee or beneficiary of the trust; provided that in the case of any transfer pursuant to the foregoing clauses (b), (c) (d) or (e), (i) any such transfer shall not involve a disposition for value, (ii) each transferee shall sign and deliver to the Representative a lock-up agreement substantially in the form of this lock-up agreement and (iii) no filing under Section 13 or Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act or other public announcement shall be required or shall be voluntarily made; (f) the receipt by the undersigned from the Company of Common Shares upon the vesting of restricted stock awards or stock units or upon the exercise of options to purchase the Company’s Common Shares issued under an equity incentive plan of the Company or an employment arrangement described in the Pricing Prospectus (as defined in the Underwriting Agreement) (the “Plan Shares”) or the transfer of Common Shares or any securities convertible into Common Shares to the Company upon a vesting event of the Company’s securities or upon the exercise of options to purchase the Company’s securities, in each case on a “cashless” or “net exercise” basis or to cover tax obligations of the undersigned in connection with such vesting or exercise, but only to the extent such right expires during the Lock-up Period, provided that no filing under Section 13 or Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act or other public announcement shall be required or shall be voluntarily made within one hundred eighty (180) days after the date of the Underwriting Agreement, and after such 180th day, if the undersigned is required to file a report under Section 13 or Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act reporting a reduction in beneficial ownership of Common Shares during the Lock-Up Period, the undersigned shall include a statement in such schedule or report to the effect that the purpose of such transfer was to cover tax withholding obligations of the undersigned in connection with such vesting or exercise and, provided further, that the Plan Shares shall be subject to the terms of this lock-up agreement; (g) the transfer of Lock-Up Securities pursuant to agreements described in the Pricing Prospectus under which the Company has the option to repurchase such securities or a right of first refusal with respect to the transfer of such securities, provided that if the undersigned is required to file a report under Section 13 or Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act reporting a reduction in beneficial ownership of Common Shares during the Lock-Up Period, the undersigned shall include a statement in such schedule or report describing the purpose of the transaction; (h) the establishment of a trading plan pursuant to Rule 10b5-1 under the Exchange Act for the transfer of Lock-Up Securities, provided that (i) such plan does not provide for the transfer of Lock-Up Securities during the Lock-Up Period and (ii) to the extent a public announcement or filing under the Exchange Act, if any, is required of or voluntarily made by or on behalf of the undersigned or the Company regarding the establishment of such plan, such public announcement or filing shall include a statement to the effect that no transfer of Lock-Up Securities may be made under such plan during the Lock-Up Period; (i) the transfer of Lock-Up Securities that occurs by operation of law, such as pursuant to a qualified domestic order or in connection with a divorce settlement, provided that the transferee agrees to sign and deliver a lock-up agreement substantially in the form of this lock-up agreement for the balance of the Lock-Up Period, and provided further, that any filing under Section 13 or Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act that is required to be made during the Lock-Up Period as a result of such transfer shall include a statement that such transfer has occurred by operation of law; and (j) the transfer of Lock-Up Securities pursuant to a bona fide third party tender offer, merger, consolidation or other similar transaction made to all holders of the Common Shares involving a change of control (as defined below) of the Company after the closing of the Public Offering and approved by the Company’s board of directors; provided that in the event that the tender offer, merger, consolidation or other such transaction is not completed, the Lock-Up Securities owned by the undersigned shall remain subject to the restrictions contained in this lock-up agreement. For purposes of clause (j) above, “change of control” shall mean the consummation of any bona fide third party tender offer, merger, amalgamation, consolidation or other similar transaction the result of which is that any “person” (as defined in Section 13(d)(3) of the Exchange Act), or group of persons, becomes the beneficial owner (as defined in Rules 13d-3 and 13d-5 of the Exchange Act) of a majority of total voting power of the voting stock of the Company. The undersigned also agrees and consents to the entry of stop transfer instructions with the Company’s transfer agent and registrar against the transfer of the undersigned’s Lock-Up Securities except in compliance with this lock-up agreement.
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The restrictions in the foregoing paragraph shall not apply to any conversion of Bridge Notes (as defined in the Registration Statement); provided that any shares of Common Stock received upon such conversion will be subject to the Lock-Up Period. If the undersigned is an officer or director of the Company, (i) the undersigned agrees that the foregoing restrictions shall be equally applicable to any issuer-directed or “friends and family” securities that the undersigned may purchase in the Public Offering; (ii) the Representative agrees that, at least three (3) business days before the effective date of any release or waiver of the foregoing restrictions in connection with a transfer of Lock-Up Securities, the Representative will notify the Company of the impending release or waiver; and (iii) the Company has agreed in the Underwriting Agreement to announce the impending release or waiver by press release through a major news service at least two (2) business days before the effective date of the release or waiver. Any release or waiver granted by the Representative hereunder to any such officer or director shall only be effective two (2) business days after the publication date of such press release. The provisions of this paragraph will not apply if (a) the release or waiver is effected solely to permit a transfer of Lock-Up Securities not for consideration and (b) the transferee has agreed in writing to be bound by the same terms described in this lock-up agreement to the extent and for the duration that such terms remain in effect at the time of such transfer.
The undersigned hereby represents and warrants that the undersigned has full power and authority to enter into this lock-up agreement and that this lock-up agreement has been duly authorized (if the undersigned is not a natural person) and constitutes the legal, valid and binding obligation of the undersigned, enforceable in accordance with its terms. Upon request, the undersigned will execute any additional documents necessary in connection with the enforcement hereof. Any obligations of the undersigned shall be binding upon the successors and assigns of the undersigned from the date of this lock-up agreement.
The undersigned understands that the Company and the Representative are relying upon this lock-up agreement in proceeding toward consummation of the Public Offering. The undersigned further understands that this lock-up agreement is irrevocable and shall be binding upon the undersigned’s heirs, legal representatives, successors and assigns.
The undersigned understands that, if the Underwriting Agreement is not executed by [●], 202[●], or if the Underwriting Agreement (other than the provisions thereof which survive termination) shall terminate or be terminated prior to payment for and delivery of the Common Shares to be sold thereunder, then this lock-up agreement shall be void and of no further force or effect.
This lock-up agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, without regard to the conflict of laws principles thereof. Delivery of a signed copy of this lock-up agreement by e-mail/.pdf transmission shall be effective as the delivery of the original hereof.
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Whether or not the Public Offering actually occurs depends on a number of factors, including market conditions. Any Public Offering will only be made pursuant to an Underwriting Agreement, the terms of which are subject to negotiation between the Company and the Representative.
| Very truly yours, | |
| (Name - Please Print) | |
| (Signature) | |
| (Name of Signatory, in the case of entities - Please Print) | |
| (Title of Signatory, in the case of entities - Please Print) | |
| Address: | |
| Ex. B- 4 |
EXHIBIT B
Form of Press Release
DANAM HEALTH, INC.
[Date]
Danam Health, Inc. (the “Company”) announced today that Craft Capital Management LLC, acting as representative for the underwriters in the Company’s recent public offering of _______ shares of the Company’s common stock, is [waiving] [releasing] a lock-up restriction with respect to _________ shares of the Company’s common stock held by [certain officers or directors] [an officer or director] of the Company. The [waiver] [release] will take effect on _________, 20___, and the shares may be sold on or after such date.
This press release is not an offer or sale of the securities in the United States or in any other jurisdiction where such offer or sale is prohibited, and such securities may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an exemption from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
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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.
(i) Indemnification Amounts Payable by Seller Parties. 55
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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| 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: _______________________________________________ | ||
| Date of Note: __________________________________________ | ||
FIRST AMENDMENT TO
MEMBERSHIP INTEREST PURCHASE AGREEMENT
THIS FIRST AMENDMENT TO MEMBERSHIP INTEREST PURCHASE AGREEMENT (this “Amendment”) is made and entered into as of this 4th day of August, 2023, 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 Parties are parties to that certain Membership Interest Purchase Agreement dated as of May 11, 2023 (the “Purchase Agreement”), concerning the acquisition of the membership interests of the Company by Buyer, as more particularly described in the Purchase Agreement.
B. Under the Purchase Agreement, the last date on which the transactions contemplated by the Purchase Agreement may be consummated is September 30, 2023 and the Parties desire to amend the Purchase Agreement to modify such date.
C. Under the Purchase Agreement, the Seller Representative was not authorized to represent the Seller Owners and the Parties desire to amend the Purchase Agreement such that the Seller Owners authorize the Seller Representative to act on their behalf.
AMENDMENT
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing recitals, the mutual covenants and obligations contained in this Amendment, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:
1. Incorporation of Recitals. The recitals set forth above are incorporated herein and made a part of this Amendment to the same extent as if set forth herein.
2. Extension of End Date. The third line of Section 10.01(b) of the Purchase Agreement is hereby amended by deleting the date “September 30, 2023” and inserting the text “the earlier of (1) sixty (60) days after the approval of Form S-4 pursuant to that certain Merger Agreement, dated as of August 7, 2023, by and among (i) Buyer; (ii) Artemis Strategic Investment Corporation, a Delaware corporation (together with its successors; (iii) ASIC Merger Sub Inc., a Delaware corporation and a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Purchaser; and (iv) the other parties thereto, and (2) December 26, 2023”.
3. Appointment of Seller Representative. Section 11.14 of the Purchase Agreement is hereby deleted and replaced with the following text:
“11.14 Appointment of Seller Representative.
(a) Designation. Seller Representative is hereby designated by each Seller Party to serve as the representative of Seller Parties with respect to the matters set forth in this Agreement to be performed by Seller Representative.
(b) Authority. By the approval of this Agreement, Seller Parties hereby irrevocably constitute and appoint Seller Representative as the representative, agent, proxy and attorney-in-fact for each Seller Party for all purposes authorized under this Agreement, including the full power and authority on Seller Parties’ 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 Party and each other Seller Party; (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 Party any amendment or waiver hereto; (vi) (A) to dispute or refrain from disputing, on behalf of such Seller Party relative to any amounts to be received by such Seller Party 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 Party, 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 Party, 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 Party in connection herewith including any action to enforce the rights of such Seller Party hereunder; and (ix) to do each and every act and exercise any and all rights which such Seller Party or Seller Parties collectively are permitted or required to do or exercise under this Agreement or any other agreement contemplated hereby. Each Seller Party 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 Party. All decisions and actions by Seller Representative (to the extent authorized by this Agreement) shall be binding upon all Seller Parties, and no Seller Party shall have the right to object, dissent, protest or otherwise contest the same.
(c) Authority; Indemnification. Each Seller Party agrees that Buyer shall be entitled to rely on any action taken by Seller Representative, on behalf of such Seller Party, pursuant to Section 11.14(b) (an “Authorized Action”), and that each Authorized Action shall be binding on each Seller Party as fully as if such Seller Party had taken such Authorized Action. Each Seller Party 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.
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(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 Party, except in respect of amounts received on behalf of such Seller Party. Seller Representative shall not be liable to any Seller Party 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 Seller Parties 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 Party to whom payment was due, but not made, shall be to recover from other Seller Parties 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 Party relating to the performance of its other duties hereunder, except for actions or omissions constituting willful misconduct.”
4. Ratified and Confirmed. The Purchase Agreement, except as amended by this Amendment, is hereby ratified and confirmed and shall remain in full force and effect in accordance with its terms and provisions. If there is any conflict between the terms and provisions of this Amendment and the terms and provisions of the Purchase Agreement, the terms and provisions of this Amendment shall govern.
5. Terms. All capitalized terms used herein, but not defined herein, shall have the same meanings given to such terms in the Purchase Agreement.
6. Governing Law and Venue. Section 11.3 of the Purchase Agreement is incorporated herein mutatis mutandis.
7. Headings. The paragraph headings contained herein are included solely for the convenience of reference and shall not be considered in the interpretation of this Amendment nor shall the same be deemed to alter or modify the terms of this Amendment.
8. Execution/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.
[Signatures appear on the following page.]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF the Parties hereto have executed this Amendment to Membership Interest Purchase Agreement on the date first above written.
| BUYER: | ||
| DANAM HEALTH, INC. | ||
| By: | /s/ Suren Ajjarapu | |
| Name: | Suren Ajjarapu | |
| Title: | Ceo | |
| COMPANY | ||
| WELLGISTICS, LLC | ||
| By: | /s/ Brian Norton | |
| 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 | |
Signature Page to Amendment to Membership Interest Purchase Agreement
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the Parties hereto have executed this Amendment to Membership Interest Purchase Agreement on the date first above written.
| NOMAD CAPITAL LLC | ||
| By: | /s/ T Scott Madsen | |
| Name: | T Scott Madsen | |
| Title: | Manager | |
| 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 Page to Amendment to Membership Interest Purchase Agreement
SECOND AMENDMENT TO
MEMBERSHIP INTEREST PURCHASE AGREEMENT
THIS SECOND AMENDMENT TO MEMBERSHIP INTEREST PURCHASE AGREEMENT (this “Second Amendment”) is effective as of this 26th day of December, 2023, 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 Parties are parties to that certain Membership Interest Purchase Agreement dated as of May 11, 2023 (the “Purchase Agreement”), concerning the acquisition of the membership interests of the Company by Buyer, as more particularly described in the Purchase Agreement.
B. The Parties amended the Purchase Agreement on August 4, 2023, (“Amendment”) extending the last date by which the Purchase Agreement could be consummated to December 26, 2023 and the Parties desire to amend the Purchase Agreement and Amendment to modify such date;
AMENDMENT
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing recitals, the mutual covenants and obligations contained in this Amendment, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:
1. Incorporation of Recitals. The recitals set forth above are incorporated herein and made a part of this Second Amendment to the same extent as if set forth herein.
2. Extension of End Date. Item 2 of the Amendment is hereby amended by deleting the text “the earlier of (1) sixty (60) days after the approval of Form S-4 pursuant to that certain Merger Agreement, dated as of August 7, 2023, by and among (i) Buyer; (ii) Artemis Strategic Investment Corporation, a Delaware corporation (together with its successors; (iii) ASIC Merger Sub Inc., a Delaware corporation and a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Purchaser; and (iv) the other parties thereto, and (2) December 26, 2023” and replaced with the new date of March 29, 2024.
3. Ratified and Confirmed. The Purchase Agreement and Amendment, except as amended by this Second Amendment, is hereby ratified and confirmed and shall remain in full force and effect in accordance with its terms and provisions. If there is any conflict between the terms and provisions of this Second Amendment and the terms and provisions of the Purchase Agreement and the Amendment, the terms and provisions of this Second Amendment shall govern.
4.
Terms. All capitalized terms used herein, but not defined herein, shall have the same
meanings given to such terms in the Purchase Agreement.
5. Governing Law and Venue. Section 11.3 of the Purchase Agreement is incorporated herein mutatis mutandis.
6.
Headings. The paragraph headings contained herein are included solely for the
convenience of reference and shall not be considered in the interpretation of this Second Amendment nor shall the same be deemed to alter
or modify the terms of this Second Amendment.
7. Execution/Counterparts. This Second Amendment 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 Second Amendment by facsimile, .pdf or other electronic means shall be effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart to the Second Amendment.
[Signatures appear on the following page.]
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the Parties hereto have executed this Second Amendment to Membership Interest Purchase Agreement on the date first above written.
| BUYER: | ||
| DANAM HEALTH, INC. | ||
| By: | ||
| Name: | ||
| Title: | ||
| COMPANY | ||
| WELLGISTICS, LLC | ||
| By: | ||
| Name: | Brian Norton | |
| Title: | CEO | |
SELLER REPRESENTATIVE
| Brian Norton |
Signature Page to Second Amendment to Membership Interest Purchase Agreement
THIRD AMENDMENT TO
MEMBERSHIP INTEREST PURCHASE AGREEMENT
THIS THIRD AMENDMENT TO MEMBERSHIP INTEREST PURCHASE AGREEMENT (this “Third Amendment”) is effective as of this 22nd day of March, 2024, 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 Parties are parties to that certain Membership Interest Purchase Agreement dated as of May 11, 2023 (the “Purchase Agreement”), concerning the acquisition of the membership interests of the Company by Buyer, as more particularly described in the Purchase Agreement.
B. The Parties amended the Purchase Agreement on August 4, 2023, (“Amendment”) extending the last date by which the Purchase Agreement could be consummated to December 26, 2023 and the Parties desire to amend the Purchase Agreement and Amendment to modify such date;
C. The Parties amended the Purchase Agreement on December 26, 2023, (“Second Amendment”) extending the last date by which the Purchase Agreement could be consummated to March 29, 2024;
D. The Parties desire to further amend the Purchase Agreement to clarify the language and extend certain deadlines related to Earn-Out Payments and Bonus Payments.
AMENDMENT
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing recitals, the mutual covenants and obligations contained in this Amendment, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:
1. Incorporation of Recitals. The recitals set forth above are incorporated herein and made a part of this Third Amendment to the same extent as if set forth herein.
2. Change of Earn-Out Dates. Sections 2.5(a)(i)-(iii) are deleted in their entirety and replace with the following new sections:
| (i) | 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 $47,200,000.00 (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 $4,200,000.00 (the “2024 EBITDA Target”, and, together with the 2024 Gross Revenue Target, the “2024 Targets”) then Sellers shall be entitled to an additional Earn-Out Payment in an aggregate value equal to $2,500,000.00 of Buyer Shares. Seller will habe been deemed to have met the 2024 Gross Revenue Target and/or the 2024 EBITDA Target if the final figures are at least eighty percent (80%) of the individual target. The highest Earn-Out Payment Sellers may achieve in 2024 is capped at $5,000,000.00 if both 2024 Targets are achieved. | |
| (ii) | 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 $57,700,000.00 (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 $6,500,000.00 (the “2025 EBITDA Target”, and, together with the 2024 Gross Revenue Target, the “2025 Targets”) then Sellers shall be entitled to an additional Earn-Out Payment in an aggregate value equal to $2,500,000.00 of Buyer Shares. Seller will habe been deemed to have met the 2025 Gross Revenue Target and/or the 2025 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 2025 is capped at $5,000,000.00 if both 2025 Targets are achieved. | |
| (iii) | For the calendar year ending December 31, 2026 (the “2026 Earn-Out Period”) (1) if Gross Revenues of the Company are greater than or equal to $63,500,000.00 (the “2026 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 “2026 EBITDA Target”, and, together with the 2024 Gross Revenue Target, the “2026 Targets”) then Sellers shall be entitled to an additional Earn-Out Payment in an aggregate value equal to $2,500,000.00 of Buyer Shares. Seller will habe been deemed to have met the 2026 Gross Revenue Target and/or the 2026 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 2026 is capped at $5,000,000.00 if both 2026 Targets are achieved. |
3. Change of Bonus Dates. Sections 2.6(a)(i)-(iii) are deleted in their entirety and replace with the following new sections:
| (i) | 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)(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, 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)(i)(2). The bonus shall be payable one half in Buyer Shares and one half in cash. | |
| (iii) | For the calendar year ending December 31, 2026, 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 2026 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. |
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4. Annex 1. The following definitions are updated as a result of this Third Amendment: (i) the year “2023” is replaced with the year “2024”, (ii) the year “2024” is replaced with the year “2025”, (iii) the year “2025” is replaced with the year “2026.”
5. Schedules. The Parties acknowledge that the information contained in the Schedules was accurate upon execution of the Purchase Agreement, and that due to multiple extensions of time requested by the Buyer, the information contained in those Schedules has changed over time. Seller has and shall continue to provide updates when requested by Buyer.
6. Termination. Section 10.1 is amended by adding a new subsection (g) as follows:
(g) unilaterally by the Sellers in the event that this Agreement fails to close by August 31, 2024. Buyer 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.
7. Restrictive Covenants. Section 6.3(b) is deleted and replaced in its entirety as follows:
For a period of five (5) years from and after the Closing Date, each Restricted Person will not, directly or indirectly, solict for employment (or attempt to solict for employment), 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. This restriction shall not apply to solicitation of any employee that has been terminated by their respective employer or resigns their employment with their respective employer so long as no solicitation has occurred during their employment.
8. Ratified and Confirmed. The Purchase Agreement and Amendment, except as amended by this Third Amendment, is hereby ratified and confirmed and shall remain in full force and effect in accordance with its terms and provisions. If there is any conflict between the terms and provisions of this Third Amendment and the terms and provisions of the Purchase Agreement and the Amendment, the terms and provisions of this Third Amendment shall govern.
9. Employment Agreements. As additional consideration for the this Third Amendment, the Parties shall negotiate in good faith and execute the employment agreements with Brian Norton, T. Scott Madsen, Brett Bryant, and Douglas Edmunds by April 12, 2024. These employment agreements shall become effective at the Closing.
10. Terms. All capitalized terms used herein, but not defined herein, shall have the same meanings given to such terms in the Purchase Agreement.
11. Governing Law and Venue. Section 11.3 of the Purchase Agreement is incorporated herein mutatis mutandis.
12. Headings. The paragraph headings contained herein are included solely for the convenience of reference and shall not be considered in the interpretation of this Third Amendment nor shall the same be deemed to alter or modify the terms of this Third Amendment.
13. Execution/Counterparts. This Third Amendment 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 Third Amendment by facsimile, ..pdf or other electronic means shall be effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart to the Third Amendment.
[Signatures appear on the following page.]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF the Parties hereto have executed this Third Amendment to Membership Interest Purchase Agreement on the date first above written.
| BUYER: | ||
| DANAM HEALTH, INC. | ||
| By: | ||
| Name: | Prashant Patel | |
| Title: | President | |
| COMPANY | ||
| WELLGISTICS, LLC | ||
| By: | ||
| Name: | Brian Norton | |
| Title: | CEO | |
| SELLER REPRESENTATIVE | ||
| Brian Norton | ||
Signature Page to Third Amendment to Membership Interest Purchase Agreement
FOURTH AMENDMENT TO
MEMBERSHIP INTEREST PURCHASE AGREEMENT
THIS FOURTH AMENDMENT TO MEMBERSHIP INTEREST PURCHASE AGREEMENT (this “Fourth Amendment”) is effective as of this 23rd day of August, 2024, 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 the 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 Buyers, Sellers, and Seller Owners, collectively, the “Parties” and, each, a “Party”).
RECITALS
| A. | The Parties are parties to that certain Membership Interest Purchase Agreement dated as of May 11, 2023 (the “Original Purchase Agreement” and together with the amendments listed below and this Amendment, the “Purchase Agreement”), concerning the acquisition of the membership interests of the Company by Buyer, as more particularly described in the Original Purchase Agreement. |
| B. | The Parties amended the Original Purchase Agreement pursuant to a certain First Amendment to Membership Interest Purchase Agreement dated August 4, 2023, a certain Second Amendment to Membership Interest Purchase Agreement dated December 26, 2023, and a certain Third Amendment to Membership Interest Purchase Agreement dated March 22, 2024; and |
| C. | The Parties desire to further amend the Purchase Agreement as provided in this Amendment. |
AMENDMENT
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing recitals, the mutual covenants and obligations contained in this Amendment, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:
| 1. | Incorporation of Recitals. The recitals set forth above are incorporated herein and made a part of this Amendment to the same extent as if set forth herein. |
| 2. | Annex I. Annex I to the Purchase Agreement is amended by: |
(a) Adding the following definitions:
“Buyer Shares” means shares of capital stock of Buyer.
“IPO” means the date of the effectiveness of an initial public offering of any of Buyer’s capital stock pursuant to a registration statement filed with the SEC relating to the sale of such stock under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and in connection with such offering such stock is listed for trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market LLC or other national stock exchange that Buyer shall disclose to Seller Representative.
“SEC” means the Securities and Exchange Commission.
(b) Amending the definition of “Promissory Notes” in its entirety to be as follows:
“Promissory Notes” mean those certain promissory notes issued by Buyer to Sellers at Closing in the aggregate original principal amount of Fifteen Million and 00/000 Dollars ($15,000,000.00), substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit B.
| 3. | Purchase Price. Section 1.2 of the Purchase Agreement is amended in its entirety to be as follows: |
1.2 Purchase Price. The consideration for the Purchased Interests acquired by Buyer (collectively, the “Purchase Price”) shall be the sum of (i) an amount in cash equal to Ten Million and No/100 Dollars ($10,000,000.00) (such amount to be paid in accordance with Section 2.2) (the “Closing Cash Payment”), plus (ii) the aggregate principal amount of Fifteen Million and No/100 Dollars ($15,000,000.00) in the form of the Promissory Notes, plus (iii) the Earn-Out Payments (if any), to the extent earned and payable to Sellers in accordance with Section 2.5, plus, (iv) the Bonus Payments (if any), to the extent earned and payable to Sellers in accordance with Section 2.6, plus (v) up to Twelve Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($12,000.00) to reimburse the Seller Parties for their attorneys’ fees in connection with the preparation and negotiation of this Amendment and any additional fees incurred by the Seller Parties between the date of this Amendment and the IPO (the “Fee Reimbursement”). The Closing Cash Payment is subject to further adjustment as provided in Section 1.3 and Section 1.5.
| 4. | Closing Date. The Closing and the Closing Date shall be on such date as all conditions set forth in Article IX are satisfied, but in no event later than the date on which the Zions Bank consent is received, which is anticipated to occur by August 26, 2024. |
| 5. | Payments at Closing and IPO. Section 2.2 of the Purchase Agreement is amended in its entirety to be as follows: |
2.2 Actions at Closing and upon IPO.
(a) On the Closing Date, Buyer shall make (or cause one or more of its Affiliates to make) the following payments or deliveries:
(i) One Million and No/100 Dollars ($1,000,000.00) payable to Zions Bank by wire transfer of immediately available funds pursuant to instructions given to Buyer in writing by Seller Representative (the “Zions Payment”); and
(ii) To secure Buyer’s obligation to make the Closing Payments, a pledge agreement in a form mutually agreeable to the parties (the “Pledge Agreement”) duly executed by the principals of Buyer with respect to 125,000 shares of common stock of Trxade Health, Inc. (the “Pledged Equity”) and all other documents described in the Pledge Agreement, to be held in escrow by Dykema Gossett PLLC.
(b) No later than the earlier to occur of (i) forty-five (45) calendar days following the IPO, and (ii) the first anniversary of the Closing Date, Buyer shall make (or cause one or more of its Affiliates to make) the following payments or deliveries:
(i) to the holders of Closing Date Debt set forth in the Closing Estimates (which amount shall also contain wire instructions for each such Person), the payoff amounts, as specified in each Payoff Letter, except for any Closing Date Debt that Buyer agrees may remain outstanding; provided that such amount of any Closing Date Debt so continued shall be deducted in determining the Closing Payment;
(ii) 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);
(iii) the Fee Reimbursement payable to Seller Representative by wire transfer of immediately available funds pursuant to instructions given to Buyer in writing by Seller Representative;
(iv) the Promissory Notes payable to each of Sellers in the form attached hereto as Exhibit B in Sellers’ respective pro rata portions and the Pledge Agreement and Security Agreement (each as defined in the Promissory Note and attached thereto);
(v) an amount to each Seller of such Seller’s pro rata portion of the following amounts (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 designated by the Seller Representative on the Closing Date:
(A) the Closing Cash Payment; minus
(B) the Zions Payment; minus
(C) the PP Holdback Amount; plus
(D) the Closing Date Cash; minus
(E) the Closing Date Debt; minus
(F) the Closing Date Company Transaction Expenses; plus
(G) the amount, if any, by which the Closing Net Working Capital exceeds the Target Net Working Capital; minus
(H) the amount, if any, by which the Closing Net Working Capital is less than the Target Net Working Capital.
(c) 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.
| 6. | Deliveries by Buyer. Section 2.4(b) of the Purchase Agreement is amended in its entirety to be as follows: |
[Reserved]
| 7. | Earn-Out. |
(a) Section 2.5(a) of the Purchase Agreement is amended in its entirety to be as follows:
(a) As additional consideration for the Purchased Interests, Sellers shall be entitled to receive earn-out payments (the “Earn-Out Payments”) in the form of Buyer Shares with an aggregate value of up to $15,000,000.00 (as used in this Agreement, the number of Buyer Shares issued to Sellers is based upon the market price of said shares on the last day of each earn-out period defined below), in accordance with the following:
(i) For the calendar year ending December 31, 2024 (the “2024 Earn-Out Period”) (A) Buyer shall issue Buyer Shares to Sellers valued at $3,333,333.33, (B) if the Gross Revenues of the Company are greater than or equal to $47,200,000.00 (the “2024 Gross Revenue Target”), Buyer shall issue Buyer Shares to Sellers valued at $833,333.34, and (C) if the EBITDA of the Company is greater than or equal to $4,200,000.00 (the “2024 EBITDA Target”, and, together with the 2024 Gross Revenue Target, the “2024 Targets”) then Buyer shall issue Buyer Shares to Sellers valued at $833,333.33. Sellers will have been deemed to have met the 2024 Gross Revenue Target and/or the 2024 EBITDA Target if the final figures are at least ninety percent (90%) of an individual target. The highest Earn-Out Payment Sellers may achieve in calendar year 2024 is capped at $5,000,000.00 if both 2024 Targets are achieved.
(ii) For calendar year ending December 31, 2025 (the “2025 Earn-Out Period”) (A) Buyer shall issue Buyer Shares to Sellers valued at $3,333,333.33, (B) if the Gross Revenues of the Company are greater than or equal to $57,700,000.00 (the “2025 Gross Revenue Target”), then Buyer shall issue Buyer Shares to Sellers valued at $833,333.34, and (C) if the EBITDA of the Company is greater than or equal to $6,500,000.00 (the “2025 EBITDA Target”, and, together with the 2025 Gross Revenue Target, the “2025 Targets”) then Buyer shall issue Buyer Shares to Sellers valued at $833,333.34. Sellers will have been deemed to have met the 2025 Gross Revenue Target and/or the 2025 EBITDA Target if the final figures are at least ninety percent (90%) of an individual target. The highest Earn-Out Payment Sellers may achieve in calendar year 2025 is capped at $5,000,000.00 if both 2025 Targets are achieved.
(iii) For the calendar year ending December 31, 2026 (the “2026 Earn-Out Period”) (A) Buyer shall issue Buyer Shares to Sellers valued at $3,333,333.33, (B) if Gross Revenues of the Company are greater than or equal to $63,500,000.00 (the “2026 Gross Revenue Target”), then Buyer shall issue Buyer Shares to Sellers valued at $833,333.34, and (C) if the EBITDA of the Company is greater than or equal to $7,500,000.00 (the “2026 EBITDA Target”, and, together with the 2026 Gross Revenue Target, the “2026 Targets”) then Buyer shall issue Buyer Shares to Sellers valued at $833,333.34. Sellers will have been deemed to have met the 2026 Gross Revenue Target and/or the 2026 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 calendar year 2026 is capped at $5,000,000.00 if both 2026 Targets are achieved.
Buyer shall promptly file a registration statement with the SEC at Buyer’s sole expense covering resale to the public by the Sellers of the Buyer Shares to be issued as Earn-Out Payments hereunder.
(b) Section 2.5(c) of the Purchase Agreement is amended by changing “2023 Earn-Out Period,” “2024 Earn-Out Period” and “2025 Earn-Out Period” in the first phrase thereof to “2024 Earn-Out Period,” “2025 Earn-Out Period” and “2026 Earn-Out Period,” respectively.
(c) Section 2.5(f) of the Purchase Agreement is amended by changing “2025 Earnout Period” to “2026 Earnout Period”.
(d) Section 2.5(g) of the Purchase Agreement is amended by (i) deleting clause (ii) thereof in its entirety and (ii) replacing the last sentence thereof in its entirety with the following:
Additionally, any Earn-Out Payment shall also be subject to a lockup period for public market sales of Buyer Shares; provided, however, that such lockup period shall not exceed 90 days from the date of the issuance of the applicable Buyer Shares.
| 8. | Additional Bonus. Section 2.6 of the Purchase Agreement is amended in its entirety to be as follows: |
2.6 Additional Bonus.
(a) As additional consideration for the purchase of the Purchased Interests, Sellers may be entitled to receive issuances of Buyer Shares (as used in this Section, the number of Buyer Shares issued to Seller is based upon the market price of said shares on each December 31 referenced below) and cash bonus payments (the “Bonus Payments”) in accordance with the following:
(i) 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)(i)(C). The bonus shall be payable one half in Buyer Shares and one half in cash.
(ii) 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)(ii)(C). The bonus shall be payable one half in Buyer Shares and one half in cash.
(iii) For the calendar year ending December 31, 2026, 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 2026 EBITDA Target as described in Section 2.5(a)(iii)(C). 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).
| 9. | No Obligation. Section 2.7 of the Purchase Agreement is amended by the adding the following at the end: “Notwithstanding the foregoing, Buyer shall act in good faith and use commercially reasonable efforts to operate the Company in a manner that does not deliberately or negligently reduce the likelihood of achieving the Earn-Out Payments or Bonus Payments.” |
| 10. | Representations and Warranties of Sellers. Article III of the Purchase Agreement and any associated Schedules are amended as follows: |
| (a) | The Company is in default under its credit facility with Zions Bank. |
| (b) | The second sentence of Section 3.12(b) is amended in its entirety to be as follows: “The Leases are in full force and effect, and neither the Company nor, to the Knowledge of the Company, any other party thereto is in default or breach under any such Lease.” |
| (c) | Section 3.15(d)(iv) is amended in its entirety to be as follows: “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, to the Knowledge of the Company, 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;”. |
| (d) | Section 3.15(f)(v) is amended in its entirety to be as follows: “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, to the Knowledge of the Company, 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;”. |
| (e) | Section 3.15 is amended by adding the following at the end: |
(l) Any and all forms of intellectual property developed by Buyer or the Company following the Closing and prior to the IPO that is directly related to the Company or the Company activities shall be held by the Company.
| (f) | Section 3.18 is amended by replacing “or otherwise threatened” in the second sentence thereof with “or, to the Knowledge of the Company, otherwise threatened”. |
| (g) | Section 3.21(b) is amended by replacing “no pending or threatened” in the second sentence thereof with “no pending or, to the Knowledge of the Company, threatened”. |
| (h) | Section 3.25 is amended by replacing it in its entirety with “[Reserved]”. |
| (i) | Section 3.26(e) is amended by replacing the last sentence thereof in its entirety with the following: “Neither the Company nor, to the Knowledge of the Company, any downstream business associate, vendor or Subcontractor (as such term is defined under HIPAA) has materially breached any material term of any Business Associate Agreement.” |
| (j) | Article III is amended by adding the following as a new Section 3.32: |
Section 3.32 No Other Representations and Warranties. EXCEPT FOR THE REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES EXPRESSLY CONTAINED IN THIS ARTICLE III (INCLUDING THE RELATED PORTIONS OF THE SCHEDULES) AND IN ANY CERTIFICATE DELIVERED BY A SELLER PURSUANT TO THIS AGREEMENT, NO SELLER NOR ANY OTHER PERSON ON BEHALF OF SUCH SELLER HAS MADE OR MAKES ANY OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY, EITHER WRITTEN OR ORAL, INCLUDING ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY AS TO THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF ANY INFORMATION FURNISHED OR MADE AVAILABLE TO BUYER AND ITS REPRESENTATIVES OR AS TO THE FUTURE REVENUE, PROFITABILITY, OR SUCCESS OF THE COMPANY.
| 11. | Updates to Disclosure Schedules. Seller reserves the right to update the Disclosure Schedules attached to the Purchase Agreement at any time following the execution of this Amendment and prior to the Closing Date with respect to any matter first arising after the date of the Purchase Agreement. Any updates to the Schedules shall be made in writing and promptly delivered to Buyer. The updates shall clearly specify the changes being made and the reasons for such changes. Buyer shall not have the right to terminate the Purchase Agreement, to claim any breach of the Purchase Agreement, or to seek any remedy, whether in law or in equity, solely on the basis of any updates to the Schedules, unless such updates reflect the occurrence of a Material Adverse Effect, and, in such case, Buyer’s sole remedy shall be to terminate the Purchase Agreement. Any updates to the Schedules made in accordance with this provision shall be deemed to be a part of the Purchase Agreement as if they were included at the time of execution. |
| 12. | Covenants. Article V of the Purchase Agreement is amended by adding the following at the end of Article V: |
5.6 IPO. Immediately following the execution of the Fourth Amendment to this Agreement, Seller Representative shall have the right to appoint an individual of their choosing (“Seller IPO Rep”) to be included as an active participant in the preparation of and discussion of any and all documents being prepared or filed with the SEC for purposes of effecting the IPO of Buyer. Buyer will add Seller IPO Rep to applicable calls with Buyer’s attorneys, the SEC and Buyer’s board of directors, and shall permit Seller IPO Rep to review and comment on all documents being prepared for the IPO. Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing in this section shall require the consent of Seller IPO Rep as a condition of Buyer’s submission of any documents to the SEC for review.
| 13. | Restrictive Covenants. Section 6.3 of the Purchase Agreement is amended by changing “the Closing Date” to “May 11, 2023” in the first line of each of paragraph (a), (b) and (c) thereof. |
| 14. | Employment Agreements. Article VI is amended by adding the following as a new Section 6.8: |
6.8 Employment Agreements. At or promptly following Closing, Buyer shall enter into employment agreements with Brian Norton, Scott Madsen, Brett Bryant, Jason Lang, and Doug Edmunds. Such agreements shall be in a form mutually agreeable to Buyer and the parties thereto and such form shall be delivered to the parties on or before the Closing Date. For the avoidance of doubt, the employment agreements shall not be a condition to Buyer’s obligations under this Agreement.
| 15. | Share Issuances. Article VI is further amended by adding the following as a new Section 6.9: |
6.9 Share Issuances. Buyer shall take, or cause to be taken, all actions necessary, proper or advisable to ensure that all issuances of Buyer Shares pursuant to Sections 2.5 and 2.6 hereof are duly authorized by the requisite corporate action of Buyer and/or its shareholders, as may be required by Buyer’s governing documents, and that such issuances are completed in accordance with all state and federal securities laws.
| 16. | Survival of Representations and Warranties. Section 8.2(b) of the Purchase Agreement is amended by changing “the Closing Date” to “May 11, 2023.” |
| 17. | Limitations on Liability. Sections 8.3(c)(i) and (ii) of the Purchase Agreement are amended in their entirety to be as follows: |
(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 fifty percent (50%) of 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 Party 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 fifty percent (50%) of the Purchase Price (the “Buyer Cap”); provided that this Section 8.3(c)(i) 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.
| 18. | Other Indemnification Matters. |
| (a) | Section 8.1(a)(i) of the Purchase Agreement is amended by deleting the following parenthetical: “(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)”. |
| (b) | Each of Section 8.1(a)(iii), Section 8.1(a)(iv) and Section 8.1(a)(v) of the Purchase Agreement is amended by replacing it in its entirety with “[Reserved]”. |
| (c) | Section 8.2(b)(i) of the Purchase Agreement is amended by deleting the following words “Section 3.22 (Transactions with Affiliates),”. |
| (d) | Section 8.3(a) of the Purchase Agreement is amended by changing the first parenthetical to be as follows: “(solely with respect to the calculation of Damages, but not for purposes of determining whether a breach has occurred)”. |
| (e) | Section 8.4(a)(i)(B) of the Purchase Agreement is amended by replacing “the determination thereof” with “the final non-appealable determination thereof”. |
| (f) | Section 8.5(a) of the Purchase Agreement is amended by adding the following at the end of the last sentence thereof: “provided, however, that the Indemnified Party may not agree to any compromise or settlement without the prior written consent of the Indemnifying Party (not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed)”. |
| (g) | Section 8.6 of the Purchase Agreement is amended by adding the following at the end: |
(e) Sellers shall not be obligated to indemnify the Buyer Indemnified Parties with respect to any matter or item to the extent that, based upon or arising out of any inaccuracy in or breach of any of the representations or warranties of Sellers contained in this Agreement if Buyer had knowledge of such inaccuracy or breach prior to the Closing or there was contradictory information in any information made available to Buyer in the data room maintained in connection with the Transactions.
| 19. | Conditions to Obligations of Buyer. Buyer waives the conditions set forth in Section 9.2(f) and 9.2(g) of the Purchase Agreement. |
| 20. | Termination. Article X of the Purchase Agreement is amended as follows: |
| (a) | Section 10.1(b) is amended by changing the reference to “September 30, 2023” to “August 31, 2024”. |
| (b) | Section 10.1(g) is amended in its entirety to be as follows: |
[Reserved]
| 21. | Several Liability. Notwithstanding anything contained in the Purchase Agreement, as amended, to the contrary, including the joint and several language in Section 1.3(h)(ii), the opening language in Article III, the opening language in Section 7.1, Section 7.2(a), Section 8.1(a) and Section 8.4(a)(i)(A), each Seller makes such representations and warranties with respect to the Company on a several basis, and each Seller only indemnifies the applicable Buyer Indemnified Parties for such Seller’s pro rata share (based on its Pro Rata Percentage set forth on Annex II) of any Damages; provided, however, that, each Seller shall be solely responsible for any breach of any representations and warranties in Article III with respect to such Seller itself. |
| 22. | Change of Control Bonus. Buyer shall cause to be paid one-time cash bonuses (the “COC Bonus”) to certain employees of the Company in accordance with a schedule to be prepared by the Company and delivered to Buyer at Closing (the “Change of Control Bonus Schedule”) not to exceed $275,000.00 in the aggregate. The COC Bonus shall be payable by Buyer within forty-five (45) calendar days of the IPO and shall not be considered a Company Transaction Expense, Company Debt or Required Cash. |
| 23. | Company Operations. The day-to-day business operations of the Company following Closing and prior to Buyer’s payment of the Closing Payment shall be managed and directed by Brian Norton consistent with the Company’s ordinary course of business, including all decisions concerning operations, employment matters, procurement, and sales activities. Brian Norton shall have sole signatory authority to bind the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Brian Norton shall be required to make regular reports to the board of directors of Buyer or such other person or persons as the Buyer may select and work in good faith to coordinate the Company’s activities and decision making. Until the later to occur of (a) the Closing Payment, and (b) the State of Florida approving the change of ownership prescription drug wholesale distribution application number 4121, the Company shall not be integrated in any manner into Buyer or any of its Affiliates, shall maintain distinct financial statements and bank accounts and shall not distribute any amounts to any members. |
| 24. | Release of Claims. As additional consideration for the increase in consideration under this Amendment, Seller Parties, on behalf of each Seller Party and such Seller Party’s affiliates, directors, members, employees, managers, officers, agents and representatives (“Releasing Seller Party”), shall release each other Seller Party, including such other Seller Party’s affiliates, directors, members, employees, managers, officers, agents and representatives (“Released Seller Party”) from any and all claims, rights, demands, debts, liabilities, controversies, and causes of action, whether known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected, asserted or unasserted, foreseen or unforeseen, actual or contingent, liquidated or unliquidated, accrued or unaccrued, sounding in tort, contract or otherwise, at law or in equity, that exist or may exist with respect to the Released Seller Party as of the date of Closing, except expressly excluding the representations, warranties, and indemnification provisions of the Purchase Agreement. Each Seller Party shall execute a release or letter of transmittal to this effect as a condition of receiving any payment under the Purchase Agreement; any payment due to a Seller Party refusing to so execute the release or letter of transmittal shall have their payment, if any, held in escrow until such time as the release or letter of transmittal has been duly executed. |
| 25. | 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. |
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Fourth Amendment to Membership Interest Purchase Agreement on the date first above written.
| BUYER: | ||
| DANAM HEALTH INC. | ||
| By: | ||
| Name: | Timothy Canning | |
| Title: | Chief Executive Officer | |
| COMPANY: | SELLER REPRESENTATIVE | ||
| WELLGISTICS LLC | |||
| By: | |||
| Name: | Brian Norton | Brian Norton | |
| Title: | CEO | ||
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. IT 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.
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) [_________], 20274 (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 on the anniversary Date of this Note, 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 anniversaries of the Date of this Note and 33.34% of the original principal amount on the Maturity Date.
Prepayment. The Company shall have the right to prepay the principal amount of this Note, in full or in part, together with all accrued interest, at any time and from time to time. Any prepayment amount received by the Holder 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”):
(a) 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 ten (10) days following receipt of written notice signed by the Holder of such failure to pay, provided, if the Holder has given one (1) notice of a payment failure under this Note, the Holder shall not have to give any additional notices;
(b) the Company’s default under the Pledge Agreement (as defined below) or the Security Agreement (as defined below);
(c) 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
(d) 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, the unpaid principal shall at the option of the Holder bear interest thereafter at a rate five percent (5%) per annum in excess of the then current interest rate otherwise payable hereunder (the “Default Rate”).
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.
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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.
If the Company shall fail to make any payment under the terms of this Note within five (5) days after the date such payment is due, the Company shall pay to the Holder on demand a late charge equal to five percent (5%) of such payment.
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.
Security. The Company’s obligations under this Note and all of the Notes are secured by (a) a pledge and security agreement dated the date hereof (the “Pledge Agreement”) between the Company and Brian Norton (“Seller Representative”), as the Holder’s and each other holder of the Notes representative and attorney-in-fact, that grants a security interest in all of Company’s right, title and interest in the membership interests of Wellgistics, LLC (“Wellgistics”), the certificates representing any such interests, all options and other rights, contractual or otherwise, in respect thereof and all dividends, distributions, cash, instruments and other property or proceeds from time to time received, receivable or otherwise distributed in respect of or in exchange for any or all of the foregoing, all as set forth more completely in the Pledge Agreement, and (b) a security agreement dated the date hereof (the “Security Agreement”) between Wellgistics and Seller Representative, as the Holder’s and each other holder of the Notes representative and attorney-in-fact, that grants a security interest in all assets of Wellgistics, including, but not limited to, tangible and intangible personal property, inventory, equipment, instruments, documents, letter of credit rights, accounts, claims, and general intangibles, all as set forth more completely in the Security Agreement. The security interest shall be perfected by the possession of the Collateral by Seller Representative on behalf of the Holders.
Subordination. 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, provided the Company shall notify the Holder on the Date of this Note of all existing and future Senior Indebtedness, including the material terms thereof and other information requested by the Holder and shall be obligated to make all required payments under this Note until the Holder has received written notice from a holder of Senior Indebtedness that an event of default thereunder exists and such holder is enforcing its rights against the Company. “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. Nothing in this paragraph shall preclude the enforcement of the Pledge Agreement or the Security Agreement by Seller Representative or the application of any proceeds from such enforcement to the Company’s obligations under this Note and all of the Notes, subject to the applicable rights of a holder of Senior Indebtedness.
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.
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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.
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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. The 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 paragraph 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.
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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 this Note 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 this Note, 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 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. If any attorney is engaged by the Holder to enforce or defend any provision of this Note, or as a consequence of any Event of Default hereunder, with or without the filing of any legal action or proceeding, and including, without limitation, any fees and expenses incurred in any bankruptcy proceeding of the Company, then the Company shall immediately pay to the Holder, upon demand, the amount of all reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses and all costs incurred by the Holder in connection therewith, together with interest thereon from the date of such demand until paid at the rate of interest applicable to the principal balance of this Note as specified herein.
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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. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW IN EFFECT FROM TIME TO TIME, THE HOLDER AND THE COMPANY HEREBY WAIVE ANY RIGHT IT MIGHT AT ANY TIME HAVE TO TRIAL BY JURY ON ANY CLAIM, COUNTERCLAIM, SETOFF, DEMAND, ACTION OR CAUSE OF ACTION ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY PERTAINING OR RELATING TO THIS NOTE OR THE EXERCISE OF ANY RIGHTS AND REMEDIES HEREUNDER, IN ALL OF THE FOREGOING CASES WHETHER NOW EXISTING OR HEREAFTER ARISING, AND WHETHER SOUNDING IN CONTRACT, TORT, OR OTHERWISE.
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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): | ||
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Exhibit 10.11
CONTRACT AGREEMENT
An agreement made this 15th day of April, 2024, by and between Danam Health Inc. (Hereinafter referred as Danam /EMPLOYER) a Delaware corporation, located at 6308 Benjamin Rd, Suite 709 Tampa FL 33634, and Aletheia Strategic Advisory LLC, a North Carolina registered entity with, registered address 2101 Howards Mill Lane, Waxhaw, NC 28173 (hereinafter referred to as Contractor), wherein the parties agree as follows:
WITNESETH:
WHEREAS, the Employer is engaged in the business of providing prescription management technology and pharmaceutical supply capabilities and services to various corporations located throughout the United States;
WHEREAS the Contractor represents to the Employer that he/she has the requisite skills, training and experience to be a financial lead / Chief Financial Officer; and
WHEREAS, subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth, the Employer desires to employ Contractor and Contractor desires to be employed by the Employer.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises set forth herein, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto hereby agree as follows:
1. Recitals and Exhibits. The foregoing recitals and any exhibits referred to herein and attached hereto are true and correct and are incorporated herein by this reference.
2. Employment. In exchange for the Compensation (as hereinafter defined) and subject to the other terms and conditions hereinafter set forth, the Employer hereby employs Contractor to render the Financial Duties (described in paragraph 3 hereof) as a Contractor of the Employer, and Contractor hereby accepts such Contractual relationship. In connection with Contractor’s Contractual relationship, Contractor shall be based at the offices of the Employer located in Florida, and work remotely. It also being understood that the Contractor shall travel to offices of the Employer to meet with customers/prospects/ other employees, and as otherwise reasonably required by the Employer.
3. Contractor’s Duties. For purposes of this Agreement, “Financial Lead” shall mean developing the Financial division of the company and serving the Employer faithfully and diligently under the supervision and direction of the President/CEO of Employer and to perform such other duties as the Employer’s Chief Operating Officer or Chief Executive Officer may prescribe during the Term (as hereinafter defined). Contractor shall be required to devote all Contractors’ business efforts, skills and abilities to the business and affairs of Employer and shall be a full-time Contractor of Employer. Contractor shall at all times discharge Contractor’s Duties in a competent and professional manner, and in the best interest of the Employer. Employee shall, at all times, devote his/her full attention, time and energies to perform his employment duties. Hours of employment may vary from Company to Company but shall generally be a minimum of 40 hours per week, otherwise as reasonably determined by the Employer.
4. Term of the Agreement. This Agreement shall commence on the date hereof and shall remain in effect for an indefinite time until terminated by either party with a 3-month notice period unless convened to other full-time position.
5. Employment. Contractor is an independent 1099 contractor, and he shall not have deemed to be employed by the Employer. The parties agree that this is a 6-month relationship, which means that either of them can terminate the contractual relationship at any time for any lawful reason. Except upon the death of the Contractor, after 90 days or at time of public offering Employer has an option to extend their Contractual relationship to full time employee status under a separate employment agreement with same annual salary and TBD worth of stock bonus vesting over 4 years.
6. Contractor Warranties. Contractor warrants that he/she is free to enter into the terms of this Agreement and that he/she is not a party to any agreement, contract or understanding, whether of employment or otherwise, which would in any way restrict or prohibit him from undertaking or performing Contractual relationship with the Employer in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
7. Compensation.
Fixed Compensation. For the services rendered by Employee under this Agreement, Employer is willing pay at a rate of $200,000 per annum which is payable by the Employer in accordance with the Employer’s regular payroll practices on a monthly basis. No other expenses whatsoever will be reimbursed other than business travel expenses, and other expenses that is mutually pre-agreed between the Employer and Contractor. As Employee is an independent 1099 contractor, no tax deductions of Federal, FICA, state, etc will be made from the employee’s paycheck. Any tax payment to IRS/State/local authorities is the sole responsibility of the employee. However, at the year-end Employer would provide 1099 for tax filing purposes. Monthly Fixed Compensation, to be paid by 5th of the month succeeding the month in which the services are rendered, the first monthly payment to be due by May 5th 2024.
8.. Vacation: Fringe Benefits: Reimbursement of Expenses: Moving Expenses. Employee is not eligible for any company provided benefits to its salaried employees.
9. Confidentiality and Trade Secrets. Contractor acknowledges that the manuals, methods, forms, techniques and systems which Employer owns, plans or develops, whether for its own use or for use by or with its clients, are confidential trade secrets and are the property of Employer. Contractor further acknowledges that he/she will obtain access to confidential information concerning Employer’s clients, including their business affairs, special needs, preferred methods of doing business, methods of operation, key contact personnel and other data, all of which provides Employer with a competitive advantage and none of which is readily available except to Contractors of
Employer. Contractor further acknowledges that he/she will obtain access to the names, addresses, telephone numbers, qualifications, education, accomplishments, experience, availability, resumes and other data regarding persons who have applied or been recruited for contract or regular employment by Employer, as well as job order specifications and the particular characteristics and requirements of persons generally hired by a client, specific job listings, mailing lists, computer runoffs, financial and other information, all of which provides Employer with a competitive advantage and none of which is readily available except to Contractors of Employer. Contractor agrees that all of the foregoing information regarding Employer’s methods, clients and Contractors constitutes valuable and proprietary trade secrets and confidential information of Employer (hereafter “Confidential Information”).
10. Non-Disclosure Agreement. Contractor agrees that except as directed by Employer, the Contractor will not at any time, whether during or after his/her Contractual relationship with Employer, use for any reason or disclose to any person any of Employer’s Confidential Information or permit any person to examine and/or make copies of any documents which may contain or are derived from Confidential Information, whether prepared by the Contractor or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Employer.
11. Non-Solicitation Agreement. Contractor agrees that in the event of termination of Contractual relationship for any reason whatsoever, he/she shall not, for a period of 18 (eighteen) months from the date of such termination (such period not to include any period(s) of violation or period(s) of time required for litigation to enforce the covenants herein) (“Non Compete Period”) either directly or indirectly, on his own account or as agent, stockholder, employer, Contractor or otherwise in conjunction with any other person or entity, and/or assist such person or entity to solicit for employment, employ or otherwise engage the services of, any contract or regular Contractor, independent contractor, agent, sub-contractor, or officer or director of Employer. Contractor further agrees that within the Territory (as defiled below) he/she will not, during the Non-Compete Period, solicit for business, accept employment from, service any customers Contractor specifically contracted for or solicited business from on behalf of the Employer or with whom the Employer has done any business with during the 18 (eighteen) months preceding Contractor’s termination of employment. Employer acknowledges that doing so in any manner would interfere with, diminish and otherwise jeopardize and damage the business and goodwill of the Employer. For the purposes of this Agreement, “Territory” is defined as all the clients that Contractor would establish relation with during his tenure with the employer,
12. Return of Records and Papers. Upon the termination of his/her Contractual relationship with Employer for any reason whatsoever, Contractor agrees to return to an officer of Employer all manuals, records, documents, files and papers pertaining to Employer’s business, methods, clients, Contractors or operations. In the event Contractor fails to do so, or in the event Contractor shall violate any covenant of this Agreement, Contractor agrees to and does waive and forfeit all claims to unpaid compensation, commissions or severance pay, without affecting the right of Employer to compel the return of said records and papers or Employer’s rights to enforce any covenant of this Agreement.
Contractor agrees that Contractor has no proprietary interest in any documents or work product developed or used by Contractor which in any way arises out of his/her Contractual relationship by Employer. Contractor shall from time to time, as requested by Employer, do all things that may be necessary to establish or document Employer’s ownership of any such work product, including, but not limited to, execution of appropriate copyright applications or assignments.
13. Injunctive Relief. Contractor recognizes that irreparable damage will result to Employer in the event he/she violates any covenant contained herein and agrees that in the event of such violation Employer shall be entitled, in addition to its other legal or equitable remedies and damages, to temporary and permanent injunctive relief to restrain such violation(s) by Contractor, without the need to post any injunction bond.
14. Reasonableness. Contractor has carefully read and considered Paragraphs 9, 10, I I and 13 hereof and, having done so, agrees that the restrictions set forth in such Sections are fair and reasonable and are reasonably required for the protection of the legitimate business interests of the Employer. It is the belief of the parties that the best protection, which can be given to the Employer, which does not infringe on the rights of Contractor to conduct any unrelated business, is to provide for the restrictions described above. In the event any of the restrictions contained in Paragraphs 9, 10, I I and 13 shall be held unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, the parties hereto agree that it is their desire that such court shall substitute an enforceable restriction in place of any limitation deemed unenforceable and, as so modified, the restrictions shall be as fully enforceable as if they had been set forth herein by the parties. It is the intent of the parties that the court, in so establishing a substitute restriction, recognize that the patties hereto desire that the restrictions described above be imposed and maintained to the maximum lawful extent.
15. Indemnification. The Contractor hereby agrees to indemnify and hold the Employer harmless from and against any losses, claims, damages or expenses, and/or all costs of prosecution or defense of the Employer’s rights hereunder, whether in judicial proceedings, including appellate proceedings, or whether out of court, including without limiting the generality of the foregoing, attorney’s fees, and all costs and expenses of litigation, arising from or growing out of the Contractor’s branch or threatened breach of any covenant contained herein. Conversely, the Employer hereby agrees to indemnify and hold the Contractor harmless from and against any losses, claims, damages, or expenses, and/or all costs of prosecution or defense of the Contractor’s rights hereunder, whether in judicial proceedings, including appellate proceedings, or whether out of court, including without limiting the generality of the foregoing, attorney’s fees, and all costs and expenses of litigation, arising from or growing out of the Employer’s breach or threatened breach of any covenant contained herein.
16. Miscellaneous.
(a) Notices. All notices, demands or other communications given hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given only upon hand delivery thereof or upon the first business day after mailing by United States registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
| To Employer. | Danam Health, Inc. | |
| 6308 Benjamin Rd Suite 709, Tampa FL 33634 |
| To Contractor: | Aletheia Strategic Advisory LLC, c/o Vishnuprasad Balu, Sole Member, 2101 Howards Mill Lane, Waxhaw, NC 28173 |
or to such other address or such other person as any party shall designate, in writing, to the other for such purposes and in the manner hereinabove set forth.
(b) Entire Agreement. This Agreement sets forth all the promises, covenants, agreements, conditions and understandings between the parties hereto, and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, understandings, inducements or conditions, expressed or implied, oral or written, except as herein contained.
(c) Amendment. The parties hereby irrevocably agree that no attempted amendment, modification, termination, discharge or change (collectively, “Amendment”) of this Agreement shall be valid and effective, unless the parties shall unanimously agree in writing to such Amendment.
(d) No Waiver. No waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be effective unless it is in writing and signed by the party against whom it is asserted, and any such written waiver shall only be applicable to the specific instance to which it relates and shall not be deemed to be a continuing or future waiver.
(e) Gender and Use of Singular and Plural. All pronouns shall be deemed to refer to the masculine, feminine, neuter, singular or plural, as the identity of the party or parties, or their personal representatives, successors and assigns may require.
(f) Counterparts. This Agreement and any amendments may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together will constitute one and the same instrument.
(g) Headings. The article and section headings contained in this Agreement are inserted for convenience only and shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of the Agreement.
(h) Governing Law. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida and any proceeding arising between the parties in any manner pertaining or related to this Agreement shall, to the extent permitted by law, be held in Hillsborough County, Florida.
(i) Further Assurances. The parties hereto will execute and deliver such further instruments and do such further acts and things as may be reasonably required to carry out the intent and purposes of this Agreement.
(j) Provisions Severable. This Agreement is intended to be performed in accordance with, and only to the extent permitted by, all applicable laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations of the jurisdiction in which the parties do business. If any provision of this Agreement, or the application thereof to any person or circumstances shall, for any reason or to any extent, be invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement and the application of such provision to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby, but rather shall be enforced to the greatest extent permitted by law.
(k) Assignment. Employer may assign this Agreement and Employer’s rights hereunder to successor or to an affiliated company. This Agreement is personal to the Contractor and neither the Agreement nor any right or interest hereunder may be assigned.
(I) Litigation. If any party hereto is required to engage in litigation or arbitration against any other party hereto, either as plaintiff or as defendant, in order to enforce or defend any rights under this Agreement, and such litigation results in a final judgment in favor of such party (“Prevailing Party”), then the party or parties against whom said final judgment is obtained shall reimburse the Prevailing Party for all direct, indirect or incidental expenses incurred, including, but not limited to, all attorneys’ fees, court costs and other expenses incurred throughout all negotiations, trials or appeals undertaken in order to enforce the Prevailing Party’s rights hereunder.
(m) Representation by Contractor. Contractor agrees that he/she will advise any prospective employer of the covenants and restrictions of this Agreement before accepting any offer from another employer.
17. Waiver of Jury Trial: The Employer and the Contractor hereby knowingly, voluntarily, and intentionally waive any right to a jury trial in respect to any claims arising in connection with the Contractor’s Contractual relationship with the Employer and/or this Agreement.
18. Survival. The provisions of paragraphs 9-15 shall survive termination of this Agreement.
19. By signing below, Contractor acknowledges receiving a copy of this Agreement. Contractor acknowledges and agrees that he/she is entering into this Agreement voluntarily and of his/her own free will in order to obtain the benefits of Contractual relationship and continued Contractual relationship by Employer. Contractor acknowledges and agrees that he/she has not been coerced or suffered any duress in order to induce him/her to enter into this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the date first above written.
| EMPLOYER: | |||
| Danam Health INC., | |||
| a Delaware corporation | |||
| Witness: | |||
| ______________ | By: | ||
| Prashant Patel, President | |||
| CONTRACTOR: | |||
| Witness: | Aletheia Strategic dvisory LLC | ||
| a North Carolina re tered LLC | |||
| By: | |||
| Vishnuprasad Balu, Sole Member | |||
| _______________ | |||
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: September 27, 2024
Place: Chennai, India