Lifeward Closes Oramed Acquisition, Issues Highly Dilutive Equity & Notes, Reshapes Board

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Lifeward Ltd. completed its strategic acquisition of Oratech Pharma from Oramed Pharmaceuticals, issuing a substantial amount of new equity and convertible notes, and significantly restructuring its board of directors.

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• Acquisition Completed

  Lifeward finalized the acquisition of Oratech Pharma, Inc. from Oramed Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a strategic partnership previously approved by shareholders.

• Significant Dilutive Financing

  The company issued 2,256,476 ordinary shares, pre-funded warrants, 1,296,296 transaction warrants, and $10 million in senior secured convertible notes with accompanying warrants. This represents substantial dilution for existing shareholders.

• Board Restructuring

  Two directors resigned, and the board was expanded from five to eight members with the appointment of three new directors, including Oramed's CEO, and new committee compositions. This addresses recent Nasdaq audit committee compliance concerns.

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This 8-K confirms the closing of Lifeward's previously announced and shareholder-approved acquisition of Oratech Pharma from Oramed Pharmaceuticals. While the acquisition is a critical strategic move, especially given Lifeward's recent "going concern" warning, the financing terms are extremely dilutive for existing shareholders. The company issued 2,256,476 ordinary shares and $10 million in senior secured convertible notes with accompanying warrants, representing a massive increase in potential outstanding shares relative to the current market capitalization. Additionally, the board was expanded, with two directors resigning and three new directors appointed, including Oramed's CEO, which addresses recent Nasdaq compliance issues regarding the audit committee. Investors should be aware of the significant dilution, which, while necessary for the company's survival and strategic growth, will heavily impact per-share value.