Apria, Inc. (Nasdaq: APR) has appointed Michael-Bryant Hicks as its new Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary. Hicks, previously with Elanco Animal Health and with extensive legal experience in healthcare, replaces Raoul Smyth, who retired after 25 years at Apria, including directing the company's legal functions during its recent IPO. Hicks's appointment is seen as an effort to strengthen legal leadership as Apria continues to grow.
Apria, Inc. announced the pricing of its initial public offering (IPO) of 7,500,000 shares at $20.00 each, scheduled to trade on Nasdaq under the symbol 'APR' starting February 11, 2021. The underwriters have a 30-day option for an additional 1,125,000 shares. The IPO closing is expected on February 16, 2021. Notably, Apria will not receive any proceeds from this offering as the shares are sold by existing stockholders. Major financial institutions, including Citigroup and Goldman Sachs, are managing the offering.
Apria announced an initial public offering (IPO) of 7,500,000 shares of common stock priced between $19.00 and $21.00 per share, with an option for underwriters to purchase an additional 1,125,000 shares. The company will not receive any net proceeds from the sale, as the shares are being sold by existing stockholders. Apria's shares will be listed on the Nasdaq under the symbol APR. Citigroup and Goldman Sachs are leading the offering, with several other firms acting as joint book-running managers.