Zynex Resolves Federal Fraud Investigation with Non-Prosecution Agreement, Paving Way for Chapter 11 Exit

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Zynex has entered into a non-prosecution agreement with the U.S. Attorney's Office, resolving a federal investigation into past fraud and setting the stage for the company's emergence from Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

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• Non-Prosecution Agreement Reached

  Zynex and its subsidiary entered into a non-prosecution agreement (NPA) with the U.S. Attorney's Office, resolving a federal investigation into health care and securities fraud under prior management from 2017 to August 2025.

• Significant Financial Penalties and Forfeitures

  The company agreed to pay a criminal monetary penalty of $5 million to $12.5 million, payable quarterly from 2029 based on EBITDA performance, and to forfeit $98 million in unpaid claims from TRICARE and other payors related to past fraudulent billings.

• Extensive Compliance Overhaul Implemented

  Under new management, Zynex has undertaken a comprehensive overhaul of its operational, regulatory, billing, and governance systems, including redesigned supply replenishment, order intake, and marketing practices, which contributed to the government's decision not to require an independent compliance monitor.

• Critical Step for Chapter 11 Reorganization

  The NPA's effectiveness is conditioned on U.S. Bankruptcy Court approval and Zynex's emergence from Chapter 11, with the company expecting to exit financial restructuring in the next few months. This resolution is a key milestone in the bankruptcy process.

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This filing marks a critical turning point for Zynex, as it resolves a significant federal criminal investigation into extensive healthcare and securities fraud under prior management. The non-prosecution agreement (NPA) removes a major legal and financial overhang that contributed to the company's Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing. While the company admits responsibility for past criminal acts and faces a substantial monetary penalty (between $5 million and $12.5 million, deferred and performance-based) and forfeiture of $98 million in fraudulent claims, the resolution allows Zynex to move forward with its reorganization. The government's decision not to prosecute and not to require an independent compliance monitor, in light of the new management's comprehensive compliance overhaul, signals a path toward operational integrity. This development is a crucial step for Zynex to emerge from Chapter 11, although current equity holders are explicitly warned of a significant loss on their investment.