UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

SCHEDULE 13D

Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

(Amendment No. 7)*

 

 

Invacare Holdings Corporation

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share

(Title of Class of Securities)

46124A101

(CUSIP Number)

Steven H. Rosen

Azurite Management LLC

25101 Chagrin Boulevard, Suite 350

Cleveland, OH 44122

(216) 292-4535

(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)

May 7, 2024

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of This Statement)

 

 

If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of Rule 13d-1(e), Rule 13d-1(f) or Rule 13d-1(g), check the following box. ☐

 

 

Note: Schedules filed in paper format shall include a signed original and five copies of the schedule, including all exhibits. See Rule 13d-7(b) for other parties to whom copies are to be sent.

 

 

 

*

The remainder of this cover page shall be filled out for a reporting person’s initial filing on this form with respect to the subject class of securities, and for any subsequent amendment containing information which would alter disclosures provided in a prior cover page.

The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).

 

 

 


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Explanatory Note

This Amendment No. 7 to Schedule 13D (this “Amendment No. 7”) amends and supplements the Schedule 13D originally filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission on May 2, 2022, as amended to date (the “Schedule 13D”). Capitalized terms used herein without definition shall have the meaning set forth in the Schedule 13D.

 

Item 4.

Purpose of Transaction.

Item 4 of the Schedule 13D is hereby amended and supplemented as follows.

May 2024 Indication of Interest

On May 7, 2024, Azurite Management, LLC (“Azurite”) delivered a letter (the “May 2024 Indication of Interest”) to the bord of directors (the “Board”) of Invacare Holdings Corporation, a Delaware corporation (the “Issuer”), in which Azurite offered to acquire 100% of the stock of certain North American subsidiaries of the Issuer. This preliminary offer is subject to completion of strategic, financial, operational, quality, regulatory, and legal due diligence of the Issuer.

The foregoing description of the May 2024 Indication of Interest does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the May 2024 Indication of Interest, which is filed as an exhibit to this Schedule 13D and incorporated herein by reference.

General

In connection with the delivery of the May 2024 Indication of Interest, the Reporting Persons have discussed and explored, and expect to continue to discuss and explore, various potential alternatives with respect to their investment in the Issuer. The Reporting Persons discussions with the Issuer regarding the May 2024 Indication of Interest could lead to one or more subsequent revised or alternative proposals.

The Reporting Persons may, at the same time or subsequently, also explore other strategic alternatives, including but not limited to: different kinds of corporate transactions involving the Issuer and its securities, such as sales or acquisitions of shares, assets or businesses of the Issuer, including sales to affiliates of the Reporting Persons; engaging with third parties to pursue other strategic transactions, including, but not limited to, the acquisition of all or substantially all of the outstanding capital stock of the Issuer or other transactions that leads to a de-listing or de-registration of the Common Stock; or other business combination transactions such as a merger, reorganization, or other material transaction. However, there can be no guarantee that any such proposal will be accepted by the Issuer or successfully consummated.

To facilitate their consideration of such matters, the Reporting Persons have retained consultants and advisors and may enter into discussions with potential sources of capital and other third parties. The Reporting Persons may exchange information with any such persons pursuant to appropriate confidentiality or similar agreements. The Reporting Persons will likely take some or all of the foregoing steps at preliminary stages in their consideration of various possible courses of action before forming any intention to pursue any particular plan or direction.


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The Reporting Persons intend to engage in communications, discussions and negotiations with members of management and of the Board, and their legal, financial, accounting and other advisors; potential partners and counterparties in any transaction; current or prospective stockholders of the Issuer; and other relevant parties, regarding the various alternatives that may from time to time be under consideration by the Reporting Persons and/or their affiliates.

The Reporting Persons intend to review their investments in the Issuer on a continuing basis. Any actions the Reporting Persons might undertake will be dependent upon the Reporting Persons’ review of numerous factors, including, but not limited to: an ongoing evaluation of the Issuer’s management, business, financial condition, operations and prospects; price levels of the Issuer’s securities; general market, industry and economic conditions; the relative attractiveness of alternative business and investment opportunities; and other future developments.

Other than as described above, none of the Reporting Persons currently have any plans or proposals that relate to, or would result in, any of the matters listed in Items 4(a)–(j) of Schedule 13D, although, depending on the factors discussed herein, the Reporting Persons may change their purpose or formulate different plans or proposals with respect thereto at any time.


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Item 7.

Materials to be Filed as Exhibits

 

Exhibit
Number
  

Description

6*   

May 2024 Indication of Interest, dated May 7, 2024.

 

*

Certain portions of this exhibit have been omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission under a confidential treatment request pursuant to Rule 24b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.


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SIGNATURES

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

Date: May 9, 2024

 

Steven H. Rosen

/s/ Steven H. Rosen

Azurite Management LLC
By:  

/s/ Steven H. Rosen

Name:

 

Steven H. Rosen

Title:

 

Manager

Exhibit 6

[***] INDICATES MATERIAL THAT WAS OMITTED AND FOR WHICH CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT WAS REQUESTED. ALL SUCH OMITTED MATERIAL WAS FILED SEPARATELY WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION PURSUANT TO RULE 24b-2 PROMULGATED UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, AS AMENDED.

Azurite Management, LLC

25101 Chagrin Blvd. Suite 330

Cleveland, OH 44122

216-292-0200

May 7, 2024

Invacare Holdings Corporation

Worldwide Headquarters,

1 Invacare Way

Elyria, Ohio 44305

United States

Invacare Directors:

Marec Edgar

Abraham Han

Samuel Brill

Jame Donath

J. Carney Hawks

Geoffrey Purtill

Dear Invacare Directors:

Azurite Management, LLC (“Azurite”) appreciates the valuable time the Board of Directors and the management team have invested in Invacare Holdings Corporation (the “Company” or “Invacare”) over the past several months and towards sustaining the business.

Over the long term with significant new equity investment, we maintain a positive outlook for the company and the Company’s future prospects. This is based on our familiarity with the Invacare North American operations, our extensive experience in the industry and our successful track record of consistently creating value over time with troubled businesses.

Azurite maintains an appreciation for the Company’s brand, customer base and impressive design and distribution capabilities. We share Geoffrey’s and the broader management team’s strategic vision for North America and believe there are multiple avenues, organically and inorganically, to further strengthen and expand the business.

Given Azurite’s familiarity with the Invacare North American business and our unique capabilities, we believe we are uniquely qualified to serve as the preferred partner to Invacare North America in its next chapter of growth.

As such, Azurite is pleased to present you with this non-binding indication of interest, which describes the general terms and conditions of our proposal.

 

Azurite Management LLC    25101 Chagrin Blvd. Suite 330    Cleveland, OH 44122


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Preliminary Valuation

Based on the information reviewed to date, Azurite is prepared to acquire 100% of the stock of certain North American subsidiaries of Invacare, as set forth in more detail in Appendix A (collectively, the “Entities”) for a purchase price of [***] plus the assumption of certain supplier trade payables, not to exceed [***]. [***]. This preliminary valuation assumes the transaction would be structured on a cash-free and debt-free basis and would include, or adjust for, a mutually agreed upon level of net working capital. [***]. Azurite will provide an equity line of credit for incremental needs of the North American operations. This preliminary valuation is subject to our satisfactory completion of strategic, financial, operational, quality, regulatory, and legal due diligence of the Company.

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, Azurite’s 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 quarter ended March 31, 2024, and the latest set of financial projections. Our internal and external 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 30 to 60 days subjected to timely receipt of requested diligence information.

External Advisors

Azurite intends to engage third-party professionals such as attorneys, accountants and insurance and benefits professionals to assist us in our evaluation of the risks and opportunities.

 

Azurite Management LLC    25101 Chagrin Blvd. Suite 330    Cleveland, OH 44122


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Process and Timing

In order to expedite the process, Azurite and its investment partner requests the opportunity to coordinate site visits at the Company’s Toronto and Mexico facilities, followed by visits to other facilities as required. In connection with such visits, Azurite is requesting reasonable information on the facilities prior to any such facility visit. We also request the opportunity to meet with the Company’s 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 requests) and reasonable access to management and the facilities, we would anticipate completing our confirmatory due diligence investigation within 30 days from when we initiate the process (subject to timely receipt of requested diligence information), executing a binding letter of intent between Azurite and the Company and signing a definitive purchase agreement within 45 days (or within 15 days from substantial completion of our diligence), and closing the transaction within a total of 60 days, subject only to any required regulatory or legal approvals or consents.

Azurite does not require any external approvals or consents to invest its equity capital and would obtain all internal investment committee approvals prior to a letter of intent being executed.

Non-Binding

This indication of interest is a non-binding proposal that sets forth the general terms and conditions of a potential transaction with the Company and is not legally binding in any way on any party, except for the confidentiality obligations set forth immediately below. A binding agreement with respect to the proposed transaction will result only upon the negotiation and execution by the parties of one or more separate definitive agreements.

About Azurite Management LLC

Azurite Management is a private investment firm focused on investing primarily in U.S. companies. Azurite seeks to invest in deeply undervalued companies that are hard to replicate with attractive cash flow potential, and actively engage with management teams and boards of directors to identify and execute on opportunities to unlock value for the benefit of all stakeholders.

 

Azurite Management LLC    25101 Chagrin Blvd. Suite 330    Cleveland, OH 44122


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Summary

We are excited about this investment opportunity and appreciate having the opportunity to review the Company’s information and to have our offer considered for a potential transaction. If you have any questions or comments, please contact me by telephone at [REDACTED] or by email at [REDACTED].

Very Truly Yours,

Azurite Management LLC

 

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Steve Rosen

 

Azurite Management LLC    25101 Chagrin Blvd. Suite 330    Cleveland, OH 44122

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