Barry Sternlicht Issues Statement Announcing Resignation from Cano Health Board of Directors
Barry Sternlicht has resigned from the Board of Directors of Cano Health (NYSE: CANO), effective immediately. He cited a lack of progress in the company’s profitability and a troubling management approach as reasons for his departure. Despite investing $50 million in the company and supporting its mission, Sternlicht expressed concern over what he perceives as poor governance and management decisions leading to a significant decline in stock value—over 90% since debut. Sternlicht also indicated that he cannot align with the board's support for CEO Marlow Hernandez, believing it harms shareholder interests.
- Sternlicht invested $50 million in Cano, reflecting confidence in the company's mission.
- Concerns raised by Sternlicht may lead to potential governance changes.
- Company's stock price has dropped over 90% since its debut.
- No demonstrable improvement in core profitability noted.
- Sternlicht raised concerns about management's poor operating decisions.
- Cano Health is burdened with crippling debt.
I hereby give notice of my resignation from the Board of Directors of
As you all know, since
I have communicated my concerns to the Board and to
I remain extremely troubled by the poor operating decisions and performance, by what I consider the opacity and obfuscation of information furnished to the Board, and by the inability to forecast the Company's financial performance over which Marlow and his management team have presided. These factors have caused the Company's stock price to be decimated, dropping over
Instead of the Board calling the CEO to account, the majority of the Board has decided to continue to support the CEO and to continue to preside over the destruction of shareholder value. Over the past year and a half, some shareholders have called me to voice their concern over Marlow's stewardship and the Company's financial deterioration. I listened and conveyed their thoughts, which included these negative perceptions of our CEO, to the Board. The minority of the Board – myself,
As a steward of shareholder capital with fiduciary duties to stockholders, I cannot continue as a director under these circumstances.
Lest there be any doubt, I am tendering my resignation because I have a fundamental disagreement with management as set forth in Item 502(a) of Form 8-K.
Sincerely yours,
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