Wellgistics Health Converts $8.1M Debt to Equity
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Wellgistics Health (NASDAQ:WGRX), a leader in pharmaceutical distribution and AI-powered prescription services, has announced the conversion of $8.1 million in debt to equity. The transaction, approved by the Board of Directors and led by CEO Brian Norton along with former Wellgistics LLC minority partners, aims to strengthen the company's balance sheet by reducing short-term debt.
The strategic move is expected to improve cash flow, enhance access to capital, enable better pharmaceutical product acquisition, expand the company's independent pharmacy network, and strengthen its proprietary technology platform. CFO Mark DiSiena expressed confidence that this conversion will help accelerate the company's business plan and drive long-term shareholder value.
Positive
- Conversion of $8.1M debt to equity strengthens balance sheet
- Reduction in short-term debt obligations improves financial flexibility
- Enhanced ability to acquire pharmaceutical products at competitive prices
- Expected improvement in cash flow and capital access terms
- Potential expansion of independent pharmacy network
Negative
- Potential dilution of existing shareholders due to debt-to-equity conversion
News Market Reaction 7 Alerts
On the day this news was published, WGRX declined 1.05%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +11.0% during that session. Our momentum scanner triggered 7 alerts that day, indicating moderate trading interest and price volatility. This price movement removed approximately $724K from the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $68M at that time.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
TAMPA, FLORIDA / ACCESS Newswire / July 25, 2025 / Wellgistics Health, Inc. (NASDAQ:WGRX) ("Wellgistics Health" or the "Company"), a leader in next-generation pharmaceutical distribution, digital prescription routing, and AI-powered hub fulfillment, today announced that its Board of Directors has approved an
Led by CEO Brian Norton and former minority partners of Wellgistics, LLC, which was acquired by Wellgistics Health in 2024, the transaction strengthens the Company's balance sheet by materially reducing the Company's short-term debt.
The transaction is also expected to:
Accelerate the Company's cash flow by unlocking more favorable terms and capital access;
Improve Wellgistics Health's ability to acquire high-demand pharmaceutical products at competitive prices;
Expand the Company's national footprint by growing its network of independent pharmacies; and
Strengthen the Company's proprietary technology platform, including AI-powered hub services and digital prescription routing
"This conversion will make a significant contribution in enabling us to accelerate our business plan and accomplish the goals we believe will help transform the prescription drug marketplace and drive long-term value for our shareholders," said Wellgistics Health CFO Mark DiSiena.
"We look forward to sharing additional positive developments in the near future."
About Wellgistics Health
Wellgistics Health (NASDAQ: WGRX) delivers medications from manufacturer to patient-faster, smarter, and more affordably. Its integrated platform connects 6,500+ independent pharmacies and 200+ U.S. manufacturers, offering wholesale distribution, digital script routing, and AI-driven hub services like eligibility, adherence, onboarding, prior authorization, and cash-pay fulfillment. As a PBM-agnostic alternative, Wellgistics Health delivers seamless, compliant, end-to-end solutions designed to restore access, transparency, and trust in U.S. healthcare.
Forward-Looking Statements
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Media Contact: media@wellgisticshealth.com
Investor Relations: investors@wellgisticshealth.com
Investor Relations Contact:
Skyline Corporate Communications Group, LLC
Scott Powell, President
1177 Avenue of the Americas, 5th Floor
New York, NY 10036
Office: (646) 893-5835
Email: info@skylineccg.com
SOURCE: Wellgistics Health, Inc.
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