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SiVantage gets cash, royalties and up to 867,356 earnout shares from Tenon deal

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SCHEDULE 13D

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Tenon Medical acquired substantially all assets and intellectual property of SiVantage's SImmetry business and of SIMPL, including technologies for sacropelvic fixation and posterior sacroiliac implants. Consideration to SiVantage included $750,000 cash, 710,300 shares of common stock (with 473,533 shares held by Tenon for one year as indemnity security), tiered royalties and contingent payments, and potential earnout equity. Royalties for SImmetry start at 15% then drop to 10% (capped at $5.0 million); SIMPL royalties begin at 30% (reducing to 20% after aggregate payments exceed $20.0 million). SiVantage and two related executives together beneficially own 986,528 shares, about 12.5% of outstanding stock, and two SiVantage principals were appointed to Tenon management and received 138,114 shares each.

Positive

  • Acquisition of IP and product lines — Tenon obtained substantially all assets and intellectual property of the SImmetry and SIMPL businesses
  • Diversified consideration to SiVantage — combination of $750,000 cash, 710,300 shares, tiered royalties, and potential earnout shares provides immediate and contingent value
  • Significant ownership alignment — SiVantage and related persons beneficially hold 986,528 shares (~12.5%), aligning sellers' stakes with Tenon equity

Negative

  • Equity dilution potential — earnout could add up to 867,356 shares, increasing share count and diluting existing holders
  • Multi-year royalty and cash obligations — SImmetry royalties capped at $5.0M and SIMPL royalties start at 30% (stepping to 20% after $20.0M), creating recurring payouts
  • Related-party complexity — several sellers and related persons have cross-shareholdings and joined management, a material governance factor disclosed in the filing
  • Contingent deferred cash — up to approximately $1.3M payable if all outstanding warrants are exercised, creating conditional cash exposure

Insights

TL;DR: Asset purchases exchanged for cash, equity, royalties and earnouts, expanding Tenon's product IP while creating contingent obligations.

The transactions transfer substantial IP and product lines into Tenon in exchange for a mixed consideration package: immediate cash ($750,000), equity (710,300 shares with a portion escrowed), a capped royalty schedule for SImmetry (up to $5.0M), a multi-year royalty for SIMPL (initially 30%, stepping to 20% after cumulative royalties exceed $20.0M), and contingent deferred cash tied to warrant exercise (up to ~$1.3M) plus potential earnout shares (up to 867,356). For investors, these terms materially expand Tenon's product set while introducing multi-year cash/royalty outflows and potential equity dilution tied to earnouts and optional share-based royalty payments.

TL;DR: Related-party connections and management appointments are disclosed; beneficial ownership and governance disclosures are material to shareholders.

Several Related Persons of the seller are officers, directors, and principal shareholders of SiVantage and some are also shareholders of SIMPL. Two SiVantage principals were appointed to Tenon's executive team and each received 138,114 shares. The Reporting Person disclaims voting power over certain shares held by those individuals, yet the combined holdings equal 12.5% beneficial ownership. These facts are material for governance and potential conflict-of-interest considerations, and they warrant monitoring given cross-ownership and executive roles disclosed in the filing.






If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of §§ 240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-1(f) or 240.13d-1(g), check the following box.

The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).






SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
(7) and (9) Reflects: 710,300 shares of common stock of Tenon Medical, Inc. (the "Issuer") par value $0.001 per share ("Common Stock") owned by SiVantage Inc. (the "Reporting Person"). (8) and (10) Reflects: (i) 138,114 shares of Common Stock owned by Wyatt D. Geist, a director, officer, and a principal shareholder of the Reporting Person and (ii) 138,114 shares of Common Stock owned by Nathaniel A. Grawey, also a director, officer, and a principal shareholder of the Reporting Person. The Reporting Person disclaims voting and dispositive power with respect to the shares of Common Stock owned by Messrs. Geist and Grawey. (11) Reflects: (i) 710,300 shares of Common Stock owned by the Reporting Person; (ii) 138,114 shares of Common Stock owned by Wyatt D. Geist, a director, officer, and a principal shareholder of the Reporting Person; and (iii) 138,114 shares of Common Stock owned by Nathaniel A. Grawey, also a director, officer, and a principal shareholder of the Reporting Person. The Reporting Person disclaims voting and dispositive power with respect to the shares of Common Stock owned by Messrs. Geist and Grawey. (13) Based on 8,878,750 shares of Common Stock ($0.001 par value) outstanding as of August 1, 2025, as disclosed in the Form 8-K filed by Tenon Medical, Inc. on August 7, 2025.


SCHEDULE 13D


SiVantage Inc.
Signature:Wyatt D. Geist
Name/Title:Chief Executive Officer
Date:08/08/2025

FAQ

What assets did Tenon Medical acquire from SiVantage and SIMPL (TNON)?

Tenon acquired substantially all assets and intellectual property of the SImmetry business from SiVantage and substantially all assets of the SIMPL business, including related product technology.

What did SiVantage receive as purchase consideration?

SiVantage received $750,000 cash, 710,300 shares (with 473,533 shares held for one year as indemnity security), tiered royalties, up to ~$1.3M deferred cash contingent on warrant exercises, and potential earnout shares up to 867,356.

How much of Tenon does SiVantage beneficially own after the transaction?

The Reporting Person and related individuals beneficially own 986,528 shares, representing approximately 12.5% of the outstanding common stock (based on 8,878,750 shares outstanding as disclosed).

What are the royalty terms for the SImmetry and SIMPL acquisitions?

SImmetry: 15% of sales in year one then 10% for the next four years, capped at $5.0M. SIMPL: 30% of net revenue for five years, stepping to 20% after aggregate royalties exceed $20.0M; payments are quarterly with a limited option to pay part in shares.

Did any SiVantage executives join Tenon Medical (TNON)?

Yes; Wyatt D. Geist was appointed Chief Innovation Officer and Nathaniel A. Grawey was appointed Chief Commercial Officer of Tenon, and each received 138,114 shares under employment and restricted stock agreements.
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