Radius Health, Inc. announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Gurnet Point Capital (“Gurnet Point”) and Patient Square Capital (“Patient Square”) in a transaction valued at approximately $890 million, including the assumption of debt and assuming full payment of the CVR (Contingent Value Right). Debt financing for this transaction will be provided by OrbiMed Advisors, LLC.
Under the terms of the merger agreement, an entity jointly owned by Gurnet Point and Patient Square will initiate a tender offer to acquire all of the outstanding shares of Radius for $10.00 per share in cash plus a CVR of $1.00 per share payable upon TYMLOS® (abaloparatide) net sales reaching $300 million (inclusive of U.S. sales and Japan royalties or supply payments based on supply of TYMLOS for sale in Japan) during any consecutive 12-month period prior to December 31, 2025.
Including the CVR payment, Radius shareholders will receive up to an aggregate of $547 million in cash. The upfront payment at closing represents a premium of 45% over the 30-day volume-weighted average price (VWAP) of Radius’s common stock, and inclusive of the CVR payment, a 59% premium.
“The acquisition of Radius by Gurnet Point and Patient Square provides our shareholders with attractive, immediate value at a compelling premium, in addition to the potential future upside of TYMLOS through the CVR,” said Owen Hughes, Chairman of Radius Health. “Today’s announcement of the acquisition, which has been unanimously approved by the Radius Board, is the culmination of a thorough and rigorous strategic review process conducted over nine months by the Board and management with the assistance of external advisors. The extensive review included outreach to and interaction with multiple strategic parties and financial sponsors on all parts of our business. We are confident that this transaction maximizes value for shareholders and provides the clearest path forward for Radius.”
Kelly Martin, Chief Executive Officer of Radius, said, “This transaction provides shareholders with immediate value in addition to the potential future upside from the CVR. Over the past two years we have worked tirelessly to improve the business fundamentals of Radius. We are proud of what Radius and its dedicated employees have achieved to date.”
Travis Wilson, Partner at Gurnet Point, said, “We are delighted to be acquiring Radius and providing additional resources to the Company during this critical time. We fully believe in the value of the Company’s portfolio and are looking forward to working closely with the Company to deliver a positive impact for patients.”
Jim Momtazee, Managing Partner at Patient Square Capital, stated, “Our investment approach is centered on backing businesses that improve patient lives and consistent with that we are excited to work with Radius to expand access to an important therapeutic.”
Tender Offer and Transaction Details
Under the terms of the merger agreement, an entity jointly owned by Gurnet Point and Patient Square will promptly commence a tender offer for all outstanding shares of Radius common stock at a price of $10.00 per share in cash plus a CVR of $1.00 per share that is payable upon TYMLOS® (abaloparatide) net sales reaching $300 million (inclusive of U.S. sales and Japan royalties or supply payments based on supply of TYMLOS for sale in Japan) during any consecutive 12-month period prior to December 31, 2025. Radius’ Board of directors unanimously recommends that Radius shareholders tender their shares in the tender offer. Upon the successful completion of the tender offer, the acquisition subsidiary will be merged into Radius, and any remaining shares of common stock of Radius that were not tendered in the tender offer will be canceled and converted into the right to receive the same consideration payable in the tender offer.
The transaction, which has been unanimously approved by the members of the Radius Board, is expected to close in the third quarter of 2022, subject to customary closing conditions, including Radius shareholders tendering a minimum number of shares and receipt of regulatory approvals. The transaction is not subject to a financing condition.
Following completion, Radius will become a private company and will no longer be subject to the reporting requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, nor be traded on Nasdaq Global Market. The Company plans to maintain operations in the Boston, MA and Wayne, PA areas.
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