ProPhase Labs Secures Global Private Equity Backing, Nears Major Lozenge Deal, Adds Seasoned Industry Expert, and Plans Significant Cost-Cutting Measures
11 Dezembro 2024 - 10:00AM
ProPhase Labs, Inc. (NASDAQ: PRPH) (“ProPhase” or the “Company”), a
next-generation biotech, genomics, and diagnostics company, today
provided updates on several key initiatives.
Securing Low-Interest Rate Financing from a Global
Private Equity Fund
ProPhase has secured an agreement with a
billion-dollar global private equity fund, providing flexible,
low-interest rate debt financing as needed. Based on the current
operating plans and financial forecasts, the Company believes that
the aforementioned debt financing arrangement will eliminate the
necessity for future equity financing in the near term and provides
the Company with the strategic freedom to focus on and grow its
core businesses until a meaningful liquidity event occurs and/or
until the Company achieves profitability. Additionally, ProPhase
will explore opportunities with the fund to distribute its ProPhase
TK supplements—Legendz XL, Legendz Triple Edge, and the forthcoming
Equivir—throughout Asia. Equivir is a clinically tested dietary
supplement that serves as an immune booster, both prophylactically
and therapeutically.
Pharmaloz Capacity Expansion and Major New
Contract
The Company is entering the final phase of
contract negotiations with a major lozenge brand. This partnership
would fully utilize Pharmaloz’s forthcoming high-tech production
line #2, set to be one of North America’s most advanced lines,
offering enhanced automation, efficiency, and energy savings. For
Line #1, the Company currently estimates a 12-month forward-looking
run rate of $15+ million in revenues and a projected $5+ million in
net earnings at Pharmaloz. The new contract, if consummated, would
add up to $35 million in additional revenues annually. By late
2025, assuming full utilization of production lines #1 and #2,
annualized revenue run-rates may approach $50 million, with
projected net earnings of between $8 and $10 million entering
2026.
Strategic Executive Hiring
To support these Pharmaloz growth initiatives,
ProPhase has hired Jay Schwartz, a 30-year veteran in the consumer
health sector. Mr. Schwartz will play a key role in finalizing the
large lozenge contract, overseeing the installation of line #2, and
preparing it for full-scale utilization. Furthermore, he will
assist the Company as we actively pursue strategic alternatives
including a potential sale of Pharmaloz.
Implementing Significant Cost Reductions
ProPhase is finalizing a comprehensive set of
cost-saving measures targeting its non-core operations. These
efforts are expected to reduce operating expenses by at least $6
million per year without impacting core business units. These cost
efficiencies will enable the Company to sharpen its focus on its
key subsidiaries. Combined with anticipated revenue and earnings
growth at Pharmaloz, and the ramp up of DNA Complete, DNA Expand
and ProPhase Supplements, the Company is poised for substantial
operational improvements in 2025.
Executive Perspective
“The partnership with this global private equity
fund should secure, low-interest rate financing at our disposal,
with the goal of eliminating discounted equity offerings in the
near-term,” said Ted Karkus, CEO of ProPhase Labs. “This capital
access provides the foundation we need as we finalize a
transformative lozenge contract growing revenues just at Pharmaloz
from an estimated $15+ million run rate for 2025 to potentially $50
million for 2026. Hiring Jay Schwartz is just the first step in
strengthening our management team to handle the increased scale and
profitability. Finally, as we implement our significant cost-saving
measures in the coming weeks, we are ensuring the Company’s
operational alignment for robust performance for not only Pharmaloz
but for the entire Company in 2025 and in the years ahead.”
The Company will present in the live Virtual
Non-Deal Roadshow Series hosted by Renmark Financial Communications
Inc. Ted Karkus, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, will
present on Thursday, December 12th, at 12:00 p.m. EST.
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About ProPhase Labs
ProPhase Labs Inc. (Nasdaq: PRPH) (“ProPhase”)
is a next-generation biotech, genomics and diagnostics company. Our
goal is to create a healthier world with bold action and the power
of insight. We’re revolutionizing healthcare with industry-leading
Whole Genome Sequencing solutions, while developing potential game
changer diagnostics and therapeutics in the fight against cancer.
This includes a potentially life-saving cancer test focused on
early detection of esophageal cancer and potential breakthrough
cancer therapeutics with novel mechanisms of action. Our
world-class CLIA labs and cutting-edge diagnostic technology
provide wellness solutions for healthcare providers and consumers.
We develop, manufacture, and commercialize health and wellness
solutions to enable people to live their best lives. We are
committed to executional excellence, smart diversification, and a
synergistic, omni-channel approach. ProPhase Labs’ valuable
subsidiaries, their synergies, and significant highlight our
potential for long-term value.
Forward Looking Statements
Except for the historical information contained
herein, this document contains forward looking statements within
the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of
1995, including statements regarding our strategy, plans,
objectives and initiatives, including our expectation to enter into
new agreements for Pharmaloz, our expectations regarding the future
revenue growth potential of each of our subsidiaries, our
expectations regarding future liquidity events and potential
reduction in operating expenses from cost-saving measures targeting
our non-core operations, , the anticipated timing for the
installation of an additional lozenge line and its ability to
increase capacity and revenue, our anticipated expenses, our
ability to obtain funding for our operations and the sufficiency of
our cash resources. Management believes that these forward-looking
statements are reasonable as and when made. However, such
forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks,
uncertainties, and other factors that may cause actual results to
differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking
statements. These risks and uncertainties include but are not
limited to our ability to obtain and maintain necessary regulatory
approvals, general economic conditions, consumer demand for our
products and services, challenges relating to entering into and
growing new business lines, the competitive environment, and the
risk factors listed from time to time in our Annual Reports on Form
10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and any other SEC filings. The
Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking
statements except as required by applicable securities laws.
Readers are cautioned that forward-looking statements are not
guarantees of future performance and are cautioned not to place
undue reliance on any forward-looking statements.
Media Relations and Institutional
Investor Contact:
ProPhase Labs,
Inc.267-880-1111investorrelations@prophaselabs.com
Retail Investor Relations
Contact:
Renmark Financial CommunicationsJohn
Boidman514-939-3989Jboidman@renmarkfinancial.com
Source: ProPhase Labs, Inc
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