Quipt Home Medical Corp. (the “
Company”) (NASDAQ:
QIPT) (TSX: QIPT), a U.S. based home medical equipment provider,
focused on end-to-end respiratory care, announced today that the
Toronto Stock Exchange (“
TSX”) has accepted the
Company’s notice of intention to implement a normal course issuer
bid (the “
NCIB”).
Under the NCIB, the Company may purchase for
cancellation up to 3,626,845 common shares of the Company (each, a
“Common Share”) from time to time in accordance
with applicable securities laws, representing approximately 10% of
the Company’s public float (as defined by the TSX) as of the date
hereof. The NCIB will commence on May 6, 2024 and will terminate
upon the earliest of (i) April 30, 2025, (ii) the Company
purchasing the maximum of 3,626,845 Common Shares, and (iii) the
Company terminating the NCIB. As of April 30, 2024, the Company had
42,571,523 Common Shares outstanding.
Under the NCIB, Common Shares may be repurchased
through the facilities of the TSX, or as otherwise permitted under
applicable securities laws. Purchases under the NCIB will be made
through open market purchases at market price, as well as by other
means as may be permitted under applicable securities laws. The
NCIB will be effected in accordance with the TSX NCIB rules, which
contain restrictions on the number of Common Shares that may be
purchased on a single day, subject to certain exceptions for block
purchases, based on the average daily trading volumes of the
Company’s Common Shares on the TSX.
The total number of common shares the Company is
permitted to purchase on the TSX is subject to a daily purchase
limit of 7,553 Common Shares, representing 25% of the average
daily trading volume of 30,215 Common Shares on the TSX calculated
for the six-month period ended March 31, 2024. However, the
Company may make one block purchase per calendar week on the TSX
which exceeds such daily repurchase restrictions. Any Common Shares
that are purchased under the NCIB will be cancelled upon their
purchase by the Company. The price paid for the Common Shares will
be the market price at the time of purchase, plus applicable
brokerage fees, or such other prices as may be permitted by
applicable securities laws.
The Company believes that the market price of
the Common Shares may not, from time to time, accurately reflect
their underlying value. Accordingly, purchasing the Common Shares
for cancellation under the NCIB may represent an attractive
investment opportunity to enhance shareholder value.
The actual number of Common Shares that may be
purchased under the NCIB and the timing of any such purchases will
be determined by the Company. There can be no assurance as to the
precise number of Common Shares that will be repurchased under the
program, if any. The Company may discontinue its purchases at any
time, subject to compliance with applicable securities laws. The
Common Shares purchased by the Company will be cancelled and
returned to treasury.
“We are pleased to announce this NCIB as an
additional capital allocation option to enhance long-term
shareholder value, which is our management team and board's top
priority. The NCIB reflects our strong view that our common shares
continue to trade at a discount and displays the confidence that we
have in our business and its future opportunities. Our continued
financial and operational performance, together with our strong
balance sheet has put our Company in the strongest position that
it has ever been, and yet our share price continues to languish.
We believe the NCIB provides us with flexibility around capital
allocation, particularly during periods in which there may be a
disconnect between our share price, relative valuation, and our
financial performance. Given our continued confidence in our
business model and future growth, along with our strong balance
sheet and our view that the market is not properly reflecting the
fundamentals of the business, we see the NCIB as a welcome
supplement to our strategy. We look forward to continuing our
multifaceted approach to growth and opportunistically utilizing
the NCIB as an additional option for capital allocation,” said CEO
and Chairman Greg Crawford.
ABOUT QUIPT HOME MEDICAL
CORP.
The Company provides in-home monitoring and
disease management services including end-to-end respiratory
solutions for patients in the United States healthcare market. It
seeks to continue to expand its offerings to include the
management of several chronic disease states focusing on patients
with heart or pulmonary disease, sleep disorders, reduced mobility
and other chronic health conditions. The primary business objective
of the Company is to create shareholder value by offering a
broader range of services to patients in need of in-home monitoring
and chronic disease management. The Company’s organic growth
strategy is to increase annual revenue per patient by offering
multiple services to the same patient, consolidating the patient’s
services and making life easier for the patient.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements contained in this press
release constitute "forward-looking information" as such term is
defined in applicable Canadian securities legislation. The
words "may", "would", "could", "should", "potential", "will",
"seek", "intend", "plan", "anticipate", "believe", "estimate",
"expect", "outlook", and similar expressions as they relate to
the Company, including: statements relating to the TSX’s approval
of the NCIB; the timing, methods and quantity of any purchases of
Common Shares under the NCIB; the availability of cash for
repurchases of Common Shares under the NCIB; compliance with
applicable laws and regulations pertaining to the NCIB; the
Company’s perceptions of historical trends, current conditions and
expected future developments; and other considerations that are
believed to be appropriate in the circumstances. Such statements
reflect the Company's current views and intentions with respect
to future events, and current information available to the
Company, and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and
assumptions, including: the Company successfully identified,
negotiating and completing additional acquisitions; and
operating and other financial metrics maintaining their current
trajectories. Many factors could cause the actual results,
performance or achievements that may be expressed or implied by
such forward-looking information to vary from those described
herein should one or more of these risks or uncertainties
materialize. Examples of such risk factors include, without
limitation: risks related to credit, market (including equity,
commodity, foreign exchange and interest rate), liquidity,
operational (including technology and infrastructure),
reputational, insurance, strategic, regulatory, legal,
environmental, and capital adequacy; the general business and
economic conditions in the regions in which the Company operates;
the ability of the Company to execute on key priorities,
including the successful completion of acquisitions, business
retention, and strategic plans and to attract, develop and retain
key executives; difficulty integrating newly acquired
businesses; the ability to implement business strategies and
pursue business opportunities; low profit market segments;
disruptions in or attacks (including cyber-attacks) on the
Company's information technology, internet, network access or
other voice or data communications systems or services; the
evolution of various types of fraud or other criminal behavior
to which the Company is exposed; the failure of third parties to
comply with their obligations to the Company or its affiliates;
the impact of new and changes to, or application of, current
laws and regulations; decline of reimbursement rates; dependence
on few payors; possible new drug discoveries; a novel business
model; dependence on key suppliers; granting of permits and
licenses in a highly regulated business; the overall difficult
litigation environment, including in the U.S.; increased
competition; changes in foreign currency rates; increased
funding costs and market volatility due to market illiquidity and
competition for funding; the availability of funds and
resources to pursue operations; critical accounting estimates and
changes to accounting standards, policies, and methods used by
the Company; the occurrence of natural and unnatural
catastrophic events and claims resulting from such events; and
risks related to COVID-19 including various recommendations,
orders and measures of governmental authorities to try to limit
the pandemic, including travel restrictions, border closures,
non-essential business closures, quarantines, self-isolations,
shelters-in-place and social distancing, disruptions to
markets, economic activity, financing, supply chains and sales
channels, and a deterioration of general economic conditions
including a possible national or global recession; as well as
those risk factors discussed or referred to in the Company’s
disclosure documents filed with United States Securities and
Exchange Commission and available at www.sec.gov, and with the
securities regulatory authorities in certain provinces of Canada
and available at www.sedar.com. Should any factor affect the
Company in an unexpected manner, or should assumptions
underlying the forward-looking information prove incorrect, the
actual results or events may differ materially from the results
or events predicted. Any such forward-looking information is
expressly qualified in its entirety by this cautionary
statement. Moreover, the Company does not assume responsibility
for the accuracy or completeness of such forward-looking
information. The forward-looking information included in this
press release is made as of the date of this press release and
the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise
any forward-looking information, other than as required by
applicable law.
For further information, please contact:
Cole StevensVP of Corporate DevelopmentQuipt
Home Medical Corp.859-300-6455cole.stevens@myquipt.com
Gregory CrawfordChief Executive OfficerQuipt
Home Medical Corp.859-300-6455investorinfo@myquipt.com
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