FONAR CORP to go private in $90M insider-led buyout at $19.00 per share

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FONAR CORP has entered into a definitive merger agreement to be acquired by an insider-led acquisition group for $19.00 per share in cash, leading to the company's delisting from Nasdaq.

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• Definitive Merger Agreement Signed

  FONAR CORP has entered into a definitive merger agreement with FONAR, LLC, an acquisition group led by CEO Timothy Damadian, to take the company private.

• Cash Acquisition at Premium

  Shareholders will receive $19.00 per share in cash for their common stock, which is a premium over the current trading price of $18.54 and above the 52-week high of $18.86.

• Insider-Led Buyout

  The acquisition group includes the CEO, COO, and other executives and directors, who will roll over their equity into the new private entity.

• Financing Secured

  The acquisition is supported by $35 million in bank debt, $10 million in subordinated notes, and $45 million in equity commitments, totaling $90 million.

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This Schedule 13D/A announces a definitive agreement for FONAR CORP to be taken private by an acquisition group led by its CEO, Timothy Damadian, and other insiders. The offer price of $19.00 per share in cash represents a premium to the current market price and is above the company's 52-week high, providing a favorable exit for public shareholders. The transaction is fully financed with a combination of debt and equity, indicating a high likelihood of completion. The company's stock will cease to be publicly traded, fundamentally altering the investment landscape for current shareholders. The unanimous recommendation by a special committee of independent directors and the disinterested members of the Board underscores the fairness of the transaction.