NewGen Signs Binding Term Sheet for Reverse Merger with European Wellness Investment Holdings
December 11 2024 - 6:00AM
NewGenIvf Group Limited (NASDAQ: NIVF) (“NewGen” or the “Company”)
today announced that it has entered into a binding term sheet (the
“Term Sheet”) regarding the previously announced proposed reverse
merger with healthcare company European Wellness Investment
Holdings Limited (“EWIHL”).
Mr. Siu Wing Fung Alfred, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of NewGen,
commented, “We are pleased to announce this significant milestone
in our discussions with EWIHL, which represents a substantial
evolution from our initial non-binding term sheet in April. While
we previously explored various alternatives, our ongoing engagement
with EWIHL has consistently shown the strongest strategic alignment
and potential for value creation. The signing of this binding term
sheet demonstrates the progress we’ve made in our negotiations and
provides us with a clear path to definitive agreements. The
proposed transaction structure reflects our mutual commitment to
creating a stronger combined entity at a valuation that we believe
represents fair value for both parties. EWIHL’s profitability
positions us well for future success, and we have already secured
the required equity line of credit to support this
transaction.”
“We see substantial synergistic opportunities ahead. EWIHL’s
advanced healthcare products complement our fertility treatments,
while their extensive distribution network and healthcare
facilities offer significant cross-selling opportunities for our
services. Beyond these operational factors, EWIHL’s valuation
metrics are also very positive, and we believe the combined entity
created from our business combination would be profitable and
compare favorably to our industry peers in terms of EPS. From a
capital markets perspective, the increased scale and market
capitalization of the combined company will enhance our trading
liquidity and visibility in the capital markets, supporting our
continued listing on Nasdaq’s Global Market tier. We have been
formally granted a hearing to appeal the previously announced
delisting notice, which stays any further action by Nasdaq pending
the hearing process. We are pursuing multiple strategic options to
maintain our listing status, including the option to transfer to
the Nasdaq Capital Market and our recently secured funding
arrangements. Importantly, these funding mechanisms are designed to
strengthen our financial position and address our listing
compliance requirements. Looking ahead, we are confident that this
combination with EWIHL will create significant value for our
shareholders while strengthening our ability to serve patients. We
look forward to working with EWIHL to complete this transaction and
begin realizing the full potential of our combined
capabilities.”
The Proposed Transaction
Pursuant to the Term Sheet, it is proposed that NewGen issue
141,250,000 of its ordinary shares to the shareholder(s) of EWIHL
or its associate (the “EWIHL Shareholders”) in exchange for 100%
equity interest of EWIHL, at a deemed price per share of US$3.20,
representing an aggregate amount of US$452,000,000.
Following completion of the Proposed Transaction, EWIHL
Shareholders are expected to hold approximately 61.6% equity
interest in NewGen. The Company expects to announce additional
details regarding the Proposed Transaction when a definitive
agreement is executed. The completion of the Proposed Transaction
is subject to, among other matters, the completion of due
diligence, the negotiation of a definitive agreement, obtaining
adequate financing, satisfaction of the conditions negotiated
therein, and approval of the Proposed Transaction by the board and
stockholders, as and when applicable. There can be no assurance
that a definitive agreement will be entered into or that the
Proposed Transaction will be consummated on the terms or timeframe
currently contemplated, or at all.
About NewGen
NewGen is a comprehensive fertility services provider in Asia
helping couples and individuals obtain access to fertility
treatments. With a mission to aid couples and individuals in
building families regardless of fertility challenges, NewGen has
dedicated itself to creating increased access to infertility
treatment and providing comprehensive fertility services for its
customers. NewGen’s management team collectively has over a decade
of experience in the fertility industry. NewGen’s clinics are
located in Thailand, Cambodia, and Kyrgyzstan, and present a full
suite of services for its patients, including comprehensive
infertility and assisted reproductive technology treatments, egg
and sperm donation, and surrogacy, in the appropriate
jurisdictions, respectively. To learn more, visit
www.newgenivf.com. The information contained on, or accessible
through, NewGen’s website is not incorporated by reference into
this press release, and you should not consider it a part of this
press release.
About European Wellness Investment Holdings
Limited
European Wellness Biomedical Group (EW Group) is an
international multi-award-winning European group renowned for its
pioneering developments in precursor stem cell therapeutics,
immunomodulation, biological and synthetic peptides,
nutraceuticals, cosmeceuticals and biological regenerative
medicine. EW Group owns a growing network of over 30 clinics and 4
hospitals worldwide and has over 600 exclusive trademark
products.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements. These
statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S.
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These
forward-looking statements generally are identified by the words
“believe,” “project,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “intend,”
“strategy,” “future,” “opportunity,” “plan,” “may,” “should,”
“will,” “would,” “will be,” “will continue,” “will likely result,”
and similar expressions. Without limiting the generality of the
foregoing, the forward-looking statements in this press release
include descriptions of the Company’s future commercial operations,
business strategy, and financial condition. Forward-looking
statements are predictions, projections and other statements about
future events that are based on current expectations and
assumptions and, as a result, are subject to risks and
uncertainties. Many factors could cause actual future events to
differ materially from the forward-looking statements in this press
release, such as the Company’s inability to implement its business
plans, identify and realize additional opportunities, meet or
exceed its financial projections and changes in the regulatory or
competitive environment in which the Company operates, agree on
definitive agreements with EWIHL, or realize the potential
synergies from the transaction with EWIHL. You should carefully
consider the foregoing factors and the other risks and
uncertainties described in the Company’s annual report on Form 20-F
and other documents filed or to be filed by the Company with the
SEC from time to time, which could cause actual events and results
to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking
statements. Copies of these documents are available on the SEC’s
website, www.sec.gov. All information provided herein is as of the
date of this press release, and the Company undertakes no
obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as
required under applicable law.
Investor Relations Contact
ICR, LLCRobin YangPhone: +1 (212)
537-4406Email: Newgenivf.IR@icrinc.com
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