CloudMD to Acquire MindBeacon, One of North America’s Leading Clinically-Validated iCBT Solutions

Rhea-AI Summary

CloudMD Software & Services is acquiring MindBeacon Holdings for approximately $116 million. This strategic move aims to create one of North America's leading integrated health platforms, enhancing access to mental and physical care. The deal includes $4.78 per MindBeacon share, reflecting a 49% premium based on recent trading. The combined entity is projected to have annualized revenues of about $185 million and a gross margin of 35%. The acquisition positions CloudMD for aggressive U.S. expansion and adds significant synergies with a network of over 5 million lives covered.

Positive

• Projected annualized revenue of $185 million post-acquisition, up 19% from $155 million.
• Improved gross margin expected at 35%.
• Expansion into the U.S. market, leveraging MindBeacon's recent acquisition of a U.S.-based mental health provider.
• Immediate cost synergies identified exceeding $2 million.

Negative

• None.

• Combined digital health platform will be one of North America’s leading fully-integrated health offerings, with a clinically-validated, broad continuum of care to address mild, moderate, acute and chronic mental and physical care
• CloudMD’s already established mental health platform offering assessment and navigation paired with MindBeacon’s clinically-proven iCBT and other solutions provide users with streamlined access to effective stepped care
• CloudMD’s Digital Health Services division and network of over 20,000 regulated healthcare professionals complements and accelerates the adoption of MindBeacon’s “Beacon in a Box” white label internet-based cognitive behavioural therapy (“iCBT”) SaaS offering
• Accelerates U.S. expansion through additional capabilities, modalities, cross selling synergies and MindBeacon’s recent acquisition of a U.S.-based mental health provider
• One of the fastest growing healthcare segments, the global behavioural healthcare market is expected to grow to US$242 billion by 2027, with CAGR growth of 5.02% between 2020 and 2027¹
• Adds scale and strengthens CloudMD’s financial profile – combined company will have annualized revenues of approximately $185 million (a 19% increase from CloudMD’s current revenue run rate of $155 million), as well as improved gross margin of 35%
• CloudMD to offer $4.78 in cash and share consideration per MindBeacon share, resulting in an implied purchase price of $116 million
• The implied transaction enterprise value is approximately $62 million, representing an enterprise value to 2022 expected revenue multiple of 1.9x
• CloudMD is projected to have cash on hand exceeding $60 million, post-close
  

VANCOUVER, British Columbia and TORONTO, Nov. 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CloudMD Software & Services Inc. (TSXV: DOC, OTCQB: DOCRF, Frankfurt: 6PH) (“CloudMD”) and MindBeacon Holdings Inc. (TSX:MBCN) (“MindBeacon”), jointly announce they have entered into a definitive arrangement agreement (the “Arrangement Agreement”) under which CloudMD will acquire all of MindBeacon’s issued and outstanding common shares for a combination of cash and shares valued at approximately $116 million. Under the terms of the Arrangement Agreement, each common share of MindBeacon will be exchanged for $1.22 of cash and 2.285 common shares of CloudMD (the “Exchange Ratio”). The implied offer price of $4.78 and premium of 49% is based on the 7-day volume weighted average price (“VWAP”) of the common shares of MindBeacon as of November 12, 2021.

MindBeacon is a leading digital mental healthcare platform that provides a continuum of care, focusing on iCBT, which is an effective therapy provided through a computer or a mobile device. iCBT has become a fast-growing intervention channel compared to conventional psychotherapy. MindBeacon’s platform provides a cost-effective, stigma-reducing avenue to deliver mental health therapy that complements CloudMD’s holistic, integrated offering. MindBeacon has established relationships across a broad spectrum of B2C and B2B distribution channels, including healthcare providers, employers and governments. MindBeacon delivers positive outcomes, with 82% of iCBT clients reporting self-improvement in mental health, and 67% reporting clinically significant improvement.

The addition of MindBeacon to CloudMD is expected to be immediately synergistic for a number of key reasons:

• Combined digital health platform expected to be one of North America’s leading fully-integrated health offerings, with a clinically-validated, broad continuum of care to address mild, moderate, acute and chronic mental and physical care.
• MindBeacon’s mental health services will be integrated into CloudMD’s Comprehensive Integrated Health Services Platform, which is expected to amplify the reach and expand the breadth of interactive technologies and tool sets within behavioural health to support clients with longitudinal multi-dimensional care, and data interoperability is expected to provide additional data around healthcare outcomes and improve network effects.
• Significant cross selling opportunities through a combined network of 5,500 corporate clients, over 5 million lives, and extensive government contracts.
• Drives U.S. expansion potential through additional capabilities, modalities, cross selling synergies and MindBeacon’s recent acquisition of a U.S.-based mental health provider.
• Leverage CloudMD’s Digital Health Services division and network of over 20,000 regulated healthcare professionals to promote MindBeacon’s “Beacon in a Box” white label iCBT SaaS offering.
• On a consolidated basis, CloudMD expected to have an annualized revenue run rate of $185 million and gross margin of approximately 35%.
• Identified immediate cost synergies exceeding $2 million.
  

“We continue to rapidly execute on our product roadmap through strategic acquisitions to build a leading North American healthcare and wellness offering. MindBeacon’s mental health services and iCBT platform adds another important capability to our robust healthcare ecosystem and further positions us with a leading, clinically-validated mental health solution,” said Dr. Essam Hamza, CEO of CloudMD. “Our proprietary, integrated end-to-end healthcare offering focuses on whole-person care that addresses the comorbidities between mental and physical care. By uniting traditionally siloed care, we are able to better leverage data to inform and provide improved patient outcomes. As a doctor, I’m heartened by the fact that we are realizing one of CloudMD’s founding principals of have a full tech-enabled patient-centric ecosystem that is already demonstrating measurable improved outcomes for patients.”

Karen Adams, President of CloudMD further commented, “Mental health and the variety of treatments available represent a large market and access to care is a global concern.  It is widely recognized that obtaining assessment and coordinated care supports access to care. CloudMD has developed a comprehensive health and wellness platform focused on health outcomes that provides access to treatment options from subclinical to clinical mental health needs and acquiring a leading iCBT platform helps provide a spectrum of treatment options. MindBeacon’s iCBT is synergistic to our patented, Comprehensive Integrated Health Services Platform and our EFAP HumanaCare program that is available throughout North America. This will give users the ability to utilize iCBT, will encourage engagement by reducing stigma based on the discreet nature of iCBT and ultimately will create a more efficient, valuable solution for patients, providers, payors, and governments.”

“The need for mental health treatment is accelerating daily. Further, its impact on physical health and chronic conditions is also well known. Unfortunately, traditional methods of care are ineffective due to restrictive access, exorbitant costs, and ingrained stigma. Governments and employers are looking for an end-to-end solution that treats the whole person,” said Dan Clark, CEO of MindBeacon. “MindBeacon’s proven effectiveness in leveraging technology, data science and personalized, multi-modal treatment to improve mental health outcomes has set us apart. Now, combined with CloudMD’s, end-to-end, whole-person care, our integrated solutions are truly unique and world-class. I’m excited about our future together and believe CloudMD is the ideal partner for our collective patients, customers and shareholders.”

Terms of the Transaction

CloudMD will acquire 100% of the issued and outstanding common shares of MindBeacon, including its cash on hand of $53.9 million as at September 30, 2021. The total transaction consideration is comprised of approximately $29.5 million in cash and 55.5 million common shares of CloudMD. Under the terms of the Arrangement Agreement, each common share of MindBeacon will be exchanged for $1.22 of cash plus 2.285 common shares of CloudMD. Based on the 7-day VWAP of the common shares of CloudMD as at November 12, 2021, the implied purchase price is approximately $116 million or $4.78 per share. The offer price represents a premium of 49% to MindBeacon’s 7-day VWAP as at November 12, 2021.

The transaction will be carried out by way of a court-approved plan of arrangement under the Canada Business Corporations Act. On completion of the transaction, shareholders of MindBeacon will hold approximately 18.8% of pro forma CloudMD.

Completion of the transaction is subject to a number of customary conditions, including approval by at least two-thirds of the votes cast at a special meeting of MindBeacon shareholders. In addition to shareholder and court approvals, the transaction is also subject to the satisfaction of certain other closing conditions customary in transactions of this nature, including TSX Venture Exchange approval. The transaction is not subject to any financing condition. The Arrangement Agreement contains customary provisions, including non-solicitation, “fiduciary out” and “right to match” provisions, as well as a $4.1 million termination fee payable to CloudMD under certain circumstances. The Arrangement Agreement, which describes the full particulars of the transaction, will be made available on SEDAR under the issuer profiles of CloudMD and MindBeacon at www.sedar.com.

TD Securities Inc. has provided an opinion to the Board of Directors of MindBeacon to the effect that, as of the date thereof, and based upon and subject to the assumptions, limitations and qualifications set out in such opinion, the consideration to be received by MindBeacon shareholders under the transaction is fair, from a financial point of view, to such shareholders.

The transaction has been unanimously approved by the Boards of Directors of both companies. MindBeacon’s Board of Directors unanimously recommends that MindBeacon shareholders vote in favour of the transaction.

The directors, officers and certain shareholders of MindBeacon, collectively holding approximately 28% of its issued and outstanding common shares, have entered into voting support agreements under which they have agreed to support and vote in favour of the transaction.

Echelon Capital Markets is acting as an exclusive financial advisor to CloudMD in connection with the transaction. Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP is acting as a legal advisor to CloudMD. TD Securities Inc. is acting as a financial advisor to MindBeacon, and Credit Suisse is acting as a strategic advisor to MindBeacon, each in connection with the transaction. Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP is acting as a legal advisor to MindBeacon.

Full details of the transaction will be included in the MindBeacon information circular, which is expected to be mailed to shareholders and made available on SEDAR under the issuer profile of MindBeacon at www.sedar.com in due course. The shareholder meeting is expected to be held in January 2022 and the transaction is expected to close shortly thereafter.

CloudMD Acquisition of MindBeacon Conference Call

Investors are invited to participate in a live webinar with CloudMD and MindBeacon’s management to discuss the acquisition.

CONFERENCE CALL DETAILS
DATE:	Monday, November 15, 2021
TIME:	8:30 a.m. Eastern Time
DIAL-IN NUMBER:	North American Toll Free: 888-390-0605, Toronto: 416-764-8609
WEBCAST LINK:	https://produceredition.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1513071&tp_key=f350454138
TAPED REPLAY:	Dial-In Number: 888-390-0541, Replay Code: 373317 #

About CloudMD Software & Services

CloudMD is transforming the delivery of healthcare using technology and by providing a patient-centric approach, with an emphasis on continuity of care. By leveraging healthcare technology, the Company is building one, connected platform that addresses all points of a patient’s healthcare journey and provides better access to care and improved outcomes. Through CloudMD’s proprietary technology, the Company delivers quality healthcare through a holistic offering including hybrid primary care clinics, specialist care, telemedicine, mental health support, healthcare navigation, educational resources, and artificial intelligence (AI). CloudMD’s Enterprise Health Solutions Division includes the leading Student Assistance Program and one of the top 4 Employee Assistance Programs in Canada and offers one comprehensive, digitally connected platform for educational institutions, corporations, insurers, and advisors to better manage the health and wellness of their students, employees, and customers.

CloudMD currently services a combined ecosystem of over 7,000 psychiatrists, approximately 4,500 therapists and counsellors, approximately 4,000 psychologists, over 22,000 family physicians, over 34,000 medical specialists, over 1,500 allied health professionals, over 500 clinics, and over 5 million individuals across North America. For more information visit: https://investors.cloudmd.ca.

About MindBeacon Holdings Inc.

MindBeacon provides a continuum of mental healthcare that includes self-guided psychoeducational and wellness content, Peer-to-Peer Support, Therapist Guided Programs and Live Therapy Sessions all offered virtually through its secure and private platform. As one of the first commercially available, digitally-native platforms to offer therapist-assisted internet-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in Canada, MindBeacon's professional service is designed around end users – their health, their way. Working with employers, insurance carriers and government ministries, MindBeacon offers services that are accessible, available, affordable and, most importantly, proven to be effective. MindBeacon is changing the therapy landscape by making professional care available to every person, no matter when, where and how they choose to access it.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

“Dr. Essam Hamza, MD"
Chief Executive Officer

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT:

Julia Becker
VP, Investor Relations
julia@cloudmd.ca
(604)785-0850

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” and “forward‐looking information” within the meaning of Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking statements in this press release include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to the impact and benefits of the transaction, the mailing of the information circular, anticipated timing for completion of the transaction and receiving the required regulatory, court and shareholder approvals. These statements are based upon information currently available to CloudMD and MindBeacon. All information that is not clearly historical in nature may constitute forward‐looking statements. In some cases, forward‐looking statements may be identified by the use of terms such as “forecast”, “assumption” and other similar expressions or future or conditional terms such as “anticipate”, “believe”, “could”, “estimate”, “expect”, “intend”, “may”, “plan”, “predict”, “project”, “will”, “would”, and “should”. Forward-looking statements contained in this press release are based on certain factors and assumptions made by management of CloudMD and MindBeacon based on their current expectations, estimates, projections, assumptions and beliefs regarding their respective businesses and neither CloudMD nor MindBeacon provides any assurance that actual results will meet management’s expectations. While they consider these assumptions to be reasonable based on information currently available to them, they may prove to be incorrect. Such forward‐looking statements are not guarantees of future events or performance and by their nature involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, including those risks described in the respective Management’s Discussion and Analysis and Annual Information Form of CloudMD and MindBeacon (each of which have been filed under the respective issuer profile on SEDAR and can be accessed at www.sedar.com), that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward‐looking statements. Although CloudMD and MindBeacon have attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in forward‐looking statements, other factors may cause actions, events or results to be different than anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate as actual results and future events could vary or differ materially from those anticipated in such forward‐looking statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward‐looking information. CloudMD and MindBeacon do not undertake to update any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information or future events or otherwise, except as may be required by applicable securities laws.

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¹ https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2021/01/06/2154290/0/en/Behavioral-Health-Market-to-Garner-Growth-at-5-02-by-2027.html

FAQ

What is the acquisition value of CloudMD's purchase of MindBeacon?

CloudMD is acquiring MindBeacon for approximately $116 million.

What is the expected annual revenue of the combined company after the acquisition?

The combined company is projected to have annualized revenues of approximately $185 million.

What is the cash and share consideration offered for MindBeacon shareholders?

MindBeacon shareholders will receive $1.22 in cash and 2.285 common shares of CloudMD for each share.

When is the shareholder meeting for MindBeacon to approve the acquisition?

The shareholder meeting for MindBeacon is expected to be held in January 2022.

What percentage of CloudMD will MindBeacon shareholders hold after the acquisition?

MindBeacon shareholders will hold approximately 18.8% of pro forma CloudMD.