Natus Announces Sale of Medix Business
April 02 2019 - 4:30PM
Natus Medical Incorporated (NASDAQ:BABY) (the
“Company” or “Natus”), a leading provider of medical devices and
services, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement
to sell its wholly-owned subsidiary, Medix Medical Devices, SRL
(“Medix”), in an employee led buyout.
As part of this divestiture, Natus will sell the
Medix line of products, including incubators, warmers and other
Medix products. Under its new ownership, Medix will continue
to distribute Medix products as well as the previously distributed
line of Natus products and other third party products in Argentina
and Venezuela. Medix will also provide ongoing customer
service, sales and customer support, and warranty and repair
services for the Medix line of products.
“This divestiture is an important step toward refocusing our
business on our core products and investing in the markets we
expect to grow in the future,” said Jonathan A. Kennedy, President
and Chief Executive Officer of Natus. “We remain committed to the
markets we serve, and will ensure a smooth and orderly transition
for our customers and employees.”
Expected Financial Impact of the
Divestiture
The Medix business generated $7.6 million of
revenue in 2018 and was expected to contribute approximately $6.0
million to 2019 revenue. The divestiture of Medix is expected
to be accretive to Natus’ operating income margin going
forward. We anticipate incurring $3.0 million to $4.0 million
of transaction and disposal expenses as part of the divestiture. We
will update full year revenue guidance with the impact of this
divestiture in our Q1 2019 earnings release.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking
statements, which are generally statements that are not historical
facts. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the words
“expects”, “anticipates”, “believes”, “intends”, “estimates”,
“plans”, “will”, “outlook” and similar expressions. Forward-looking
statements are based on management's current plans, estimates,
assumptions and projections, and speak only as of the date they are
made. These forward-looking statements include, without limitation,
statements regarding creating a more efficient operating model,
creating a stronger and more profitable company, enhancing focus on
operational excellence, positioning the company for growth and
driving long-term value for stakeholders. These statements relate
to current estimates and assumptions of our management as of the
date of this press release and involve known and unknown risks,
uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results,
levels of activity, performance, or achievements to differ
materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking
statements. Forward-looking statements are only predictions and the
actual events or results may differ materially. Natus cannot
provide any assurance that its future results or the results
implied by the forward-looking statements will meet expectations.
The Company's future results could differ materially due to a
number of factors, including the ability of the Company to realize
the anticipated benefits from the new structure or from its
consolidation strategy, effects of competition, the Company's
ability to successfully integrate and achieve its profitability
goals from recent acquisitions, the demand for Natus products and
services, the impact of adverse global economic conditions and
changing governmental regulations, including foreign exchange rate
changes, on the Company's target markets, the Company's ability to
expand its sales in international markets, the Company's ability to
maintain current sales levels in a mature domestic market, the
Company's ability to control costs, risks associated with bringing
new products to market, and the Company's ability to fulfill
product orders on a timely basis, as well as those factors
identified under the heading Item 1A “Risk Factors” in the
Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
December 31, 2018. Natus disclaims any obligation to update
information contained in any forward looking statement, except as
required by law.
About Natus Medical
Incorporated
Natus is a leading provider of medical devices
and services used for the screening, treatment and monitoring of
common medical conditions in newborn care, hearing, balance
impairment, neurological dysfunction, neurosurgery and sleep
disorders.
Additional information about Natus Medical
Incorporated can be found at www.natus.com.
CONTACTS:Natus Medical IncorporatedDrew
DaviesExecutive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer(925)
223-6700InvestorRelations@Natus.com
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