Exhibit 99.1
Veradigm to Explore Strategic Alternatives and Reaffirms 2024 Guidance
CHICAGO – May 28, 2024 – Veradigm Inc. (OTCMKTS: MDRX, the “Company”), a leading provider of healthcare data and technology solutions, today announced that it has initiated a process to explore strategic alternatives to maximize shareholder value.
As part of the evaluation process, Veradigm will explore potential strategic alternatives that may include, but are not limited to, a sale, merger, strategic business combination or other transaction. The Company cannot assure that its exploration will result in Veradigm pursuing a transaction or that any transaction, if pursued, will be completed on attractive terms, if at all. Veradigm has not set a timetable for completion of the evaluation process and does not intend to disclose further developments unless and until it is determined that further disclosure is appropriate.
“Veradigm has built a unique set of assets in the healthcare industry, including a high-quality data and technology platform that spans providers, payers and life sciences companies. We have added in-house, healthcare-specific generative AI capabilities to create new and exciting lines of business. These efforts complement our core business, which continues to be strong, profitable and healthy,” said Greg Garrison, the Company’s Executive Chairman. “The Board of Veradigm is exploring alternatives to drive our growth strategy and maximize shareholder value. The Company will remain focused on serving our customers, supporting our employees and growing our business.”
In connection with this announcement, the Company is reaffirming the following Fiscal 2024 guidance previously provided on March 13, 2024:
• | | Revenue is expected between $620 million and $635 million |
• | | Adjusted EBITDA is expected between $104 million and $113 million |
As previously disclosed, as of March 31, 2024, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of approximately $343 million, funded debt of $208 million (consisting of the principal amount of the Company’s 2019 convertible notes) and net cash of $135 million (cash and cash equivalents less funded debt consisting of the principal amount of the Company’s 2019 convertible notes).
J.P. Morgan Securities LLC is serving as financial advisor, and Sidley Austin LLP is serving as legal counsel to the Company.
About Veradigm®
Veradigm is a healthcare technology company that drives value through its unique combination of platforms, data, expertise, connectivity, and scale. The Veradigm Network features a dynamic community of solutions and partners providing advanced insights, technology, and data-driven solutions for the healthcare provider, payer, and biopharma markets. For more information about how Veradigm is fulfilling its mission of Transforming Health, Insightfully, visit www.veradigm.com, or find Veradigm on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.