ReShape Lifesciences® to Host Special Meeting of Stockholders on July 24, 2025
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ReShape Lifesciences (NASDAQ: RSLS) has announced a Special Meeting of Stockholders scheduled for July 24, 2025 to vote on crucial proposals regarding a strategic transformation. The company's Board unanimously recommends shareholders approve a merger with Vyome Therapeutics, a clinical-stage company focused on immuno-inflammatory and rare diseases, alongside a concurrent sale of ReShape's assets to Biorad Medisys.
Shareholders will vote on three key proposals: (1) issuance of common stock shares, (2) approval of the asset sale, and (3) amendments to the certificate of incorporation for post-closing board composition. Both independent proxy advisory firms ISS and Glass Lewis have recommended voting in favor of all proposals.
The transaction aims to create a debt-free entity focused on immune-inflammatory assets development, leveraging U.S.-India innovation synergies.
Positive
- Strategic merger with Vyome Therapeutics provides entry into immuno-inflammatory and rare diseases market
- Clean capital structure with no debt post-merger
- Series C preferred stockholders agreed to reduce liquidation preference, benefiting common stockholders
- Independent proxy firms ISS and Glass Lewis support the transaction
- Asset sale to Biorad Medisys maximizes stockholder value
Negative
- Complete divestment of existing ReShape business and assets
- Significant transformation requiring shareholder approval for multiple proposals
- Substantial change in business focus from weight loss solutions to immune-inflammatory treatments
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Board of Directors Unanimously Recommend Approving Merger Agreement With Vyome Therapeutics and Asset Purchase Agreement With Biorad Medisys
Shareholders are encouraged to vote FOR Proposals 1, 2, and 3 by Calling 1-877-750-8310
IRVINE, Calif., July 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ReShape Lifesciences® (Nasdaq: RSLS), the premier physician-led weight loss and metabolic health solutions company, today announced it will host a Special Meeting of Stockholders of ReShape Lifesciences Inc. to be held at 11:30 am ET on July 24, 2025.
After a thorough strategic review, the ReShape Board of Directors unanimously determined that a merger with Vyome Therapeutics, Inc. (Vyome), a private clinical-stage company targeting immuno-inflammatory and rare diseases, and a simultaneous sale of ReShape’s assets to Ninjour Health International Limited, an affiliate of Biorad Medisys, Pvt. Ltd. (together, Biorad), are advisable and in the best interests of ReShape and its stockholders. Additionally, the independent proxy advisory firms ISS and Glass Lewis both recently issued recommendations in favor of Proposals 1, 2 and 3.
Addressing the Company’s shareholders, Paul F. Hickey, President and Chief Executive Officer of ReShape Lifesciences, noted, “Your vote is important, no matter how many or how few shares you may own, for ReShape to take the next step in its evolution as the merger agreement with Vyome and a concurrent asset purchase agreement with Biorad, will successfully maximize value for our stockholders.” We are asking that you vote FOR each of the proposals on the agenda, including Proposals 1, 2, and 3 related to (1) the issuance of shares of our common stock, (2) the approval of the sale of substantially all of ReShape’s assets, and (3) amending our certificate of incorporation to implement the post-closing composition of our Board of Directors, each in connection with our transaction with Vyome. Additionally, we are grateful to our Series C preferred stockholders for substantially reducing their liquidation preference, enabling our common stockholders to better realize the potential value of the merger. I am truly excited about the value we are delivering to all of our stockholders and the significant growth potential these transactions will enable, once approved by our shareholders.”
“We believe this transaction will allow us to unlock the full potential of Vyome’s pipeline by focusing on advancing the development of the combined company’s immune-inflammatory assets and identifying additional opportunities between the world-class Indian innovation corridor and the U.S. market,” stated Venkat Nelabhotla, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Vyome. "Vyome aims to build a world-class company by combining top talent and capital from the U.S. and India to develop cost-efficient therapies for chronic immune-inflammatory diseases. We also plan to expand our portfolio across biopharma, medical devices, and healthcare AI. With no debt and a clean capital structure, we believe Vyome is well-positioned for public market success.”
To successfully execute ReShape’s transformation, it is imperative that stockholders vote in favor of each proxy proposal on the agenda. The proposals - including Proposals 1, 2, and 3 – would approve:
1. The issuance of shares of ReShape common stock in connection with the transaction.
2. The sale of substantially all of ReShape’s assets to Biorad.
3. Certain amendments to ReShape’s certificate of incorporation to facilitate the proposed post-closing board composition of the company.
Those who have not voted should vote today. Those who voted against Proposals 1, 2, or 3 are asked to please reconsider their votes based on the factors described in this press release.
The proxy statement for the Special Meeting of Stockholders of ReShape filed on June 24, 2025 contains important information and this press release should be read in conjunction with the proxy statement, which, along with other relevant materials, is available at no charge at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s website www.sec.gov and at the Company’s website https://ir.reshapelifesciences.com/financial-information/sec-filings.
Shareholders can vote by telephone, or via the Internet.
Please follow the easy instructions on the proxy card or voting instruction form previously sent.
For any questions or assistance in voting
shares, please call our proxy solicitor,
INNISFREE M&A INCORPORATED
TOLL-FREE, at 1-877-750-8310.
About Vyome
Vyome Therapeutics is building a healthcare platform spanning the US-India innovation corridor. Vyome’s immediate focus is leveraging its clinical-stage assets to transform the lives of patients with immune-inflammatory conditions. By applying groundbreaking science and its unique positioning across the US-India innovation corridor, Vyome seeks to deliver lasting value to shareholders in a hyper cost-efficient manner while upholding global standards of quality and safety. Based in Cambridge, MA, the company has announced its intent to be listed on the Nasdaq exchange under the ticker ‘HIND’ pursuant to a reverse merger with ReShape Lifesciences Inc. (Nasdaq: RSLS) in early 2025. To learn more, please visit www.vyometx.com
About Biorad Medisys
Biorad Medisys Pvt. Ltd.® is a rapidly growing med-tech company dedicated to redefining healthcare standards with precision-engineered medical devices backed by rigorous scientific research. It operates three business units – Indovasive, Orthovasive and Neurovasive. Indovasive offers consumables and equipment in Urology and Gastroenterology. The Orthovasive segment sells a complete range of Knee and Hip implants for both Primary and Revision surgeries. It has recently forayed into Neurovascular BU for selling a wide portfolio of products in peripheral vascular, neurovascular and rehabilitation segments. It has two manufacturing facilities in India and is currently exporting to 50+ countries. To realize its global expansion strategy, it recently acquired a Swiss based company, Marflow, which specializes in commercialization of products in Urology & Gastroenterology.
About ReShape Lifesciences®
ReShape Lifesciences® is America’s premier weight loss and metabolic health-solutions company, offering an integrated portfolio of proven products and services that manage and treat obesity and metabolic disease. The FDA-approved Lap-Band® System provides minimally invasive, long-term treatment of obesity and is an alternative to more invasive surgical stapling procedures such as the gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy. The investigational Diabetes Bloc-Stim Neuromodulation™ (DBSN™) system utilizes a proprietary vagus nerve block and stimulation technology platform for the treatment of type 2 diabetes and metabolic disorders. The Obalon® balloon technology is a non-surgical, swallowable, gas-filled intra-gastric balloon that is designed to provide long-lasting weight loss. For more information, please visit www.reshapelifesciences.com.
Forward-Looking Safe Harbor Statement
This press release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results could differ materially from those discussed due to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors. These forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use of words such as "expect," "plan," "anticipate," "could," "may," "intend," "will," "continue," "future," other words of similar meaning and the use of future dates. These and additional risks and uncertainties are described more fully in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including those factors identified as "risk factors" in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. We are providing this information as of the date of this press release and do not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this document as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
Additional Information
In connection with the proposed merger with Vyome (the “Merger”) and sale of assets to Ninjour Health International Limited, an affiliate of Biorad Medisys Pvt. Ltd. (the “Asset Sale”), ReShape filed with the SEC on June 24, 2025 and mailed or otherwise provided to its stockholders the joint proxy statement/prospectus (the “joint proxy statement/prospectus”) and other relevant documents in connection with the proposed Merger and Asset Sale. Before making a voting decision, ReShape’s stockholders are urged to read the joint proxy statement/prospectus and any other documents filed by ReShape with the SEC in connection with the proposed Merger and Asset Sale or incorporated by reference therein carefully and in their entirety because they contain important information about ReShape, Vyome and the proposed transactions. Investors and stockholders may obtain a free copy of these materials and other documents filed by ReShape with the SEC at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov, at ReShape’s website at www.reshapelifesciences.com, or by sending a written request to ReShape at 18 Technology Drive, Suite 110, Irvine, California 92618, Attention: Corporate Secretary.
CONTACTS
ReShape Lifesciences Investor Contact:
Paul F. Hickey
President and Chief Executive Officer
949-276-7223
ir@ReShapeLifesci.com
Investor Relations Contact:
Rx Communications Group
Michael Miller
(917)-633-6086
mmiller@rxir.com
