Zynex Announces Strategic Initiatives: Engagement of Province, Appointment of Paul Aronzon to Board of Directors, and Formation of Special Committee
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Zynex (NASDAQ: ZYXI) announced engagement of Province, LLC to evaluate strategic alternatives, including potential capital raises, recapitalization and restructuring, and formed an independent Special Committee to oversee the process.
Paul Aronzon was appointed to the board and named Chair of the Special Committee; director Bret Wise will also serve. The committee will work with management, Province and counsel to assess options. The company cautioned no transaction has been identified and there is no assurance a transaction will occur.
Positive
- Engaged Province to evaluate strategic alternatives and capital options
- Appointed Paul Aronzon as board member and Special Committee chair
- Special Committee composed of independent directors to oversee process
Negative
- No strategic transaction identified; no assurance any transaction will occur
- Company flagged need to raise capital and liquidity concerns
- Noted risks including Tricare payment suspension and reimbursement dependence
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On the day this news was published, ZYXI declined 27.04%, reflecting a significant negative market reaction. Argus tracked a trough of -37.0% from its starting point during tracking. Our momentum scanner triggered 24 alerts that day, indicating elevated trading interest and price volatility. This price movement removed approximately $9M from the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $24M at that time. Trading volume was exceptionally heavy at 7.9x the daily average, suggesting significant selling pressure.
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Zynex has engaged Province, LLC, an internationally recognized financial advisory firm, to assist on evaluating a range of strategic alternatives, including potential capital raising opportunities and recapitalization and restructuring strategies.
In addition, Zynex is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Aronzon to its Board of Directors. Mr. Aronzon, age 70, has served as the managing member of PSA Consulting, LLC, a consulting firm, since 2019. Previously, Mr. Aronzon served as co-managing partner at the
To oversee the assessment of the above-referenced strategic alternatives, the Board has formed a Special Committee composed of independent directors and has appointed Mr. Aronzon to serve as Chair of the Special Committee. Current director Bret Wise will also serve on the Special Committee. This committee will work closely with management, Province and counsel to assess and implement the strategic alternatives, as appropriate.
"We are taking decisive steps to ensure Zynex is well-positioned going forward," said Steven Dyson, Chief Executive Officer. "The engagement of Province and the formation of the Special Committee reflect our commitment to exploring all avenues to create a new future for Zynex."
The Company has not yet identified a strategic transaction and there can be no assurance any such transaction will result from the Special Committee's evaluation of strategic alternatives, or the timing, terms and conditions of any such transaction.
Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. We intend such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These statements relate to strategies and objectives for future operations; potential outcomes of the evaluation of the strategic alternatives by the Special Committee; and other similar statements.
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These and other risks are described in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission including but not limited to, our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, as well as our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K. Any forward-looking statements contained in this press release represent Zynex's views only as of today and should not be relied upon as representing its views as of any subsequent date. Zynex explicitly disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, except to the extent required by law.
About Zynex, Inc.
Zynex, founded in 1996, develops, manufactures, markets, and sells medical devices used for pain management and rehabilitation. For additional information, please visit: www.zynex.com.
Investor Relations Contact:
Vikram Bajaj, CFO
ir@zynex.com
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