Theratechnologies Responds to Future Pak’s Press Release and Announces Exclusive Discussions with Another Potential Acquiror for the Sale of the Company
11 Avril 2025 - 11:00PM
Theratechnologies Inc. (“Theratechnologies” or the “Company”)
(TSX: TH) (NASDAQ: THTX), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical
company, wishes to address its shareholders in response to a press
release issued today by Future Pak, LLC (“Future Pak”) regarding
its proposals to acquire the Company.
The Company believes its shareholders should be
aware of the following:
- In August 2024,
the Company received a first unsolicited non-binding proposal from
Future Pak to acquire the Company. The proposed closing cash
consideration of US$100 million was not attractive to the board of
directors of the Company (the “Board”) and the proposal was
rejected by the Company.
- The Company
received a second unsolicited non-binding proposal from Future Pak
in January 2025, which could not be entertained as the Company was
under exclusivity with another potential acquiror
(the “Potential Acquiror”).
- The Company did
not immediately renew its initial exclusivity period with the
Potential Acquiror upon its expiry, in an attempt to enter into a
customary non-disclosure agreement with Future Pak containing a
typical standstill undertaking in order to discuss with Future Pak
under normal rules of engagement. Future Pak’s initial position was
that it would not sign such an agreement unless they were provided
exclusivity. When Future Pak was finally prepared to sign a
non-disclosure agreement, the Company had already renewed
exclusivity with the Potential Acquiror. At this time, Future Pak
was informed that it would have a future opportunity to engage with
the Company.
- The Future Pak
non-binding proposals have been made without Future Pak having
completed any due diligence on the Company other than publicly
available information.
The Potential Acquiror has performed extensive
due diligence on the Company and the parties are negotiating a
definitive agreement relating to a potential acquisition of all
outstanding shares of the Company. Based on the Company’s
discussions to date with the Potential Acquiror, in the event a
definitive agreement is entered into with the Potential Acquiror,
it will contain a “go shop” provision allowing the Company, for a
limited period following signature, to engage with other potential
acquirors, including Future Pak.
The Board has formed a special committee
comprised solely of independent directors to review the proposals
and determine the course of action that is in the best interests of
the Company and its stakeholders. The special committee is assisted
by Barclays Capital Inc. as financial advisor and Fasken Martineau
DuMoulin LLP as external legal advisor.
There is no assurance that a definitive
agreement will be reached in relation to any proposal. The Company
does not intend to provide further updates or comments with respect
to the foregoing, other than as required pursuant to applicable
securities laws, to allow the special committee to diligently
pursue its mandate and not adversely affect discussions with the
Potential Acquiror.
About Theratechnologies
Theratechnologies (TSX: TH) (NASDAQ: THTX) is a
specialty biopharmaceutical company focused on the
commercialization of innovative therapies that have the potential
to redefine standards of care. Further information about
Theratechnologies is available on the Company's website
at www.theratech.com, on SEDAR+
at www.sedarplus.ca and on EDGAR at www.sec.gov.
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Forward-Looking Information
This press release
contains forward-looking statements and forward-looking information
(collectively, “Forward-Looking Statements”), within the meaning of
applicable securities laws, that are based on our management’s
beliefs and assumptions and on information currently available to
our management. You can identify Forward-Looking Statements by
terms such as “may”, “will”, “should”, “could”, “promising”,
“would”, “outlook”, “believe”, “plan”, “envisage”, “anticipate”,
“expect” and “estimate”, or the negatives of these terms, or
variations of them. The Forward-Looking Statements contained in
this press release include, but are not limited to, the unsolicited
proposals received by the Company from Future Pak for the
acquisition of the Company; the outcome of discussions with the
Potential Acquiror and the signature of a definitive agreement in
relation thereto, including its terms and conditions; the review
and evaluation by the special committee of proposals received by
the Company from potential acquirors; the process relating to such
review and any potential outcomes thereof; and other statements
that are not historical facts. Although the Forward-Looking
Statements contained in this press release are based upon what the
Company believes are reasonable assumptions in light of the
information currently available, investors are cautioned against
placing undue reliance on this information since actual results may
vary from the Forward-Looking Statements. Forward-Looking
Statements assumptions are subject to a number of risks and
uncertainties, many of which are beyond Theratechnologies’ control,
that could cause actual results to differ materially from those
that are disclosed in or implied by such Forward-Looking
Statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not
limited to: the possibility that the Company, its Board, its
special committee and a potential acquiror cannot come to an
agreement on the terms and conditions of such potential acquiror’s
proposal or will not proceed with giving shareholders an
opportunity to accept or vote in favour of such proposal; the
possibility that the terms and conditions of any definitive
agreement in respect of a potential acquiror’s proposal will differ
from those that are currently contemplated; if a definitive
agreement is reached, the failure to obtain or satisfy, in a timely
manner or otherwise, required shareholder, court and regulatory
approvals and other conditions of closing necessary to complete the
transaction; the possibility that the special committee’s review
does not result in a transaction; credit, market, currency,
operational, commodity, geopolitical, liquidity and funding risks
generally, including changes in economic conditions, interest rates
or tax rates; the possibility of adverse reactions or changes in
business relationships resulting from the announcement or
completion of a transaction; other risks inherent to the Company’s
business and/or factors beyond its control which could have a
material adverse effect on the Company or its ability to consummate
a transaction to effect a potential acquiror’s proposal. The
Company refers current and potential investors to the “Risk
Factors” section of the Company’s Annual Information Form filed on
Form 20-F dated February 26, 2025 available on SEDAR+ at
www.sedarplus.ca and on EDGAR at www.sec.gov under
Theratechnologies’ public filings for the risks associated with the
business. The reader is cautioned to consider these and other risks
and uncertainties carefully and not to put undue reliance on
Forward-Looking Statements. Forward-Looking Statements reflect
current expectations regarding future events and speak only as of
the date of this press release and represent our expectations as of
that date.
Contacts:
Investor inquiries:Philippe
Dubuc Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
pdubuc@theratech.com 438-315-6608
Media inquiries:Julie
SchneidermanSenior Director, Communications & Corporate
Affairscommunications@theratech.com 514-336-7800
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