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Transaction Structure and Consideration
It is anticipated that Azurite would form a wholly owned acquisition entity, equipped with the necessary capital to finance the purchase of the stock of the
Company. We are also open to discussing alternative acquisition structures with the Company.
Azurite and its strategic partners would pay the purchase
price in cash, subject to a commercially reasonable escrow holdback amount.
For the avoidance of doubt and while we will seek the optimal capital
structure for the purpose of this transaction, Azurites ability to transact does not depend on any third-party debt financing and, our final offer will not be subject to any financing condition, but will be fully backed by equity capital.
Due Diligence
Azurite has a deep understanding of
Invacare and has performed considerable diligence to date but needs to update our understanding of post-restructuring events and status. Azurite and its partners will quickly and efficiently continue to perform significant substantial strategic,
financial, operational, and legal due diligence.
Accordingly, Azurite and its partners have compiled an initial document request list that includes
financial and non-financial requests and, in particular, detailed reconciliations of budget to actual activity for the year ended December 31, 2023, month ended January 31, 2024, and month ended
February 29, 2024, and latest set of financial projections. Our internal and outside due diligence professionals (accounting, tax, benefits, quality, regulatory, legal, environmental, information technology, and insurance) are prepared to move
forward promptly to continue our work, with a target of completing due diligence within 60 to 90 days subjected to timely receipt of requested diligence information.
External Advisors
In addition to current Azurite
advisors listed below, Azurite intends to engage additional third-party professionals such as attorneys, accountants and insurance and benefits professionals to assist us in our evaluation of the risks and opportunities.
Accounting and Tax: Big 4 subject to conflict check.
Legal:
Latham
Financial: Deutsche Bank
Process and Timing
In order to expedite the process, Azurite and its investment partner requests the opportunity to coordinate site visits commencing for the week of
March 11, 2024, at the Companys Alber, Portugal, UK, Toronto, and Mexico and other facilities as required. It is requested to provide sufficient requisite information before the plant visit. We also request the opportunity to meet with
the Companys senior management in the near future and then, shortly thereafter (as outlined below), we would anticipate submitting a binding letter of intent describing in more detail our proposed purchase price and any other specific terms
and conditions for a proposed transaction.
Azurite prides itself on its ability to dedicate significant internal and external resources to quickly and
efficiently complete its due diligence investigation, and to provide the Company with a clear and certain path to closing the transaction at the agreed upon purchase price. Assuming that the Company and its representatives provide timely responses
to our diligence requests (including any supplemental diligence
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Azurite Management LLC |
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25101 Chagrin Blvd. Suite 330 |
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Cleveland, OH 44122 |