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DarioHealth Announces $25.6M Private Placement Positioning the Company to Execute on Strategy Aiming to Reach Operational Cash Flow Positive Run Rate by the End of 2025

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DarioHealth (NASDAQ: DRIO) has successfully closed a $25.6 million private placement of convertible preferred stock, with significant participation from existing shareholders and accredited healthcare investors. The financing extends Dario's proforma cash balance to $40.6 million as of Q3 2024 and supports the company's strategy to achieve operational cash flow positive run rate by the end of 2025.

The placement involved issuing 18,805 shares of Preferred Stock at $1,000 per share with a $0.73 conversion price, and 6,800 shares at $1,000 per share with a $0.83 conversion price. Holders will receive a 10% quarterly dividend in common stock for the first four quarters, up to 40% total. The Preferred Stock will automatically convert to common stock after 12 months, subject to stockholder approval.

The company aims to focus on high-margin, scalable recurring revenues across B2B and pharma channels, supported by cost optimization efforts following the Twill merger.

DarioHealth (NASDAQ: DRIO) ha recentemente concluso un collocamento privato di azioni privilegiate convertibili del valore di 25,6 milioni di dollari, con una significativa partecipazione da parte degli azionisti esistenti e investitori sanitari accreditati. Il finanziamento aumenta il saldo di cassa proforma di Dario a 40,6 milioni di dollari al terzo trimestre del 2024 e supporta la strategia della società per raggiungere un flusso di cassa operativo positivo entro la fine del 2025.

Il collocamento ha previsto l'emissione di 18.805 azioni di azioni privilegiate a 1.000 dollari per azione con un prezzo di conversione di 0,73 dollari, e 6.800 azioni a 1.000 dollari per azione con un prezzo di conversione di 0,83 dollari. I possessori riceveranno un dividendo trimestrale del 10% in azioni ordinarie per i primi quattro trimestri, fino a un massimo del 40% totale. Le azioni privilegiate si convertiranno automaticamente in azioni ordinarie dopo 12 mesi, soggetto all'approvazione degli azionisti.

La società mira a concentrarsi su ricavi ricorrenti scalabili e ad alta marginalità nei canali B2B e farmaceutici, supportata da sforzi di ottimizzazione dei costi a seguito della fusione con Twill.

DarioHealth (NASDAQ: DRIO) ha cerrado con éxito una colocación privada de acciones preferentes convertibles por un valor de 25,6 millones de dólares, con una participación significativa de accionistas existentes e inversores acreditados en el sector de la salud. Este financiamiento eleva el saldo de efectivo proforma de Dario a 40,6 millones de dólares a fecha del tercer trimestre de 2024 y apoya la estrategia de la empresa para lograr un flujo de caja operativo positivo para finales de 2025.

La colocación incluyó la emisión de 18.805 acciones de acción preferente a 1.000 dólares por acción con un precio de conversión de 0,73 dólares, y 6.800 acciones a 1.000 dólares por acción con un precio de conversión de 0,83 dólares. Los titulares recibirán un dividendo trimestral del 10% en acciones ordinarias durante los primeros cuatro trimestres, hasta un total del 40%. Las acciones preferentes se convertirán automáticamente en acciones ordinarias después de 12 meses, sujeto a la aprobación de los accionistas.

La empresa tiene como objetivo enfocarse en ingresos recurrentes escalables y de alta margen a través de canales B2B y farmacéuticos, respaldada por esfuerzos de optimización de costos tras la fusión con Twill.

DarioHealth (NASDAQ: DRIO)는 2,560만 달러 규모의 전환 우선주 사모 발행을 성공적으로 마감했으며, 기존 주주 및 인증된 의료 투자자들의 적극적인 참여가 있었습니다. 이번 자금 조달은 Dario의 2024년 3분기 기준 미실현 현금 잔고를 4,060만 달러로 확대하고, 2025년 말까지 운영 현금 흐름이 긍정적인 상황을 달성하겠다는 회사의 전략을 지원합니다.

이번 발행은 주당 1,000달러에 18,805주 우선주를 발행하고, 주당 1,000달러에 6,800주를 우선주로 발행하는 것으로, 전환 가격은 각각 0.73달러와 0.83달러입니다. 보유자는 처음 4분기 동안 총 40%까지 일반 주식으로 10%의 분기 배당금을 받을 것입니다. 우선주는 12개월 후 주주 승인에 따라 자동으로 일반 주식으로 전환됩니다.

회사는 B2B 및 제약 채널에서 고마진의 반복 가능한 수익에 집중할 계획이며, Twill 인수 이후 비용 최적화 노력으로 지원받습니다.

DarioHealth (NASDAQ: DRIO) a réussi à clôturer un placement privé de 25,6 millions de dollars d'actions privilégiées convertibles, avec une participation significative d'actionnaires existants et d'investisseurs en santé accrédités. Ce financement porte le solde de trésorerie pro forma de Dario à 40,6 millions de dollars à la fin du troisième trimestre 2024 et soutient la stratégie de l'entreprise pour atteindre un flux de trésorerie opérationnel positif d'ici fin 2025.

Ce placement a impliqué l'émission de 18 805 actions privilégiées au prix de 1 000 dollars par action avec un prix de conversion de 0,73 dollars et de 6 800 actions au prix de 1 000 dollars par action avec un prix de conversion de 0,83 dollars. Les détenteurs recevront un dividende trimestriel de 10 % en actions ordinaires pour les quatre premiers trimestres, jusqu'à un total de 40 %. Les actions privilégiées seront automatiquement converties en actions ordinaires après 12 mois, sous réserve de l'approbation des actionnaires.

L'entreprise vise à se concentrer sur des revenus récurrents évolutifs et à forte marge dans les canaux B2B et pharmaceutiques, soutenus par des efforts d'optimisation des coûts suite à la fusion avec Twill.

DarioHealth (NASDAQ: DRIO) hat erfolgreich eine Privatplatzierung von wandelbaren Vorzugsaktien in Höhe von 25,6 Millionen US-Dollar abgeschlossen, mit bedeutender Beteiligung bestehender Aktionäre und akkreditierter Gesundheitsinvestoren. Die Finanzierung erhöht Darios Proforma-Barbestand auf 40,6 Millionen US-Dollar zum 3. Quartal 2024 und unterstützt die Strategie des Unternehmens, bis Ende 2025 einen positiven operativen Cashflow zu erreichen.

Bei der Platzierung wurden 18.805 Vorzugsaktien zu je 1.000 US-Dollar mit einem Umwandlungspreis von 0,73 US-Dollar und 6.800 Aktien zu je 1.000 US-Dollar mit einem Umwandlungspreis von 0,83 US-Dollar ausgegeben. Die Inhaber erhalten in den ersten vier Quartalen eine vierteljährliche Dividende von 10% in Form von Stammaktien, bis zu insgesamt 40%. Die Vorzugsaktien werden nach 12 Monaten automatisch in Stammaktien umgewandelt, vorbehaltlich der Genehmigung durch die Aktionäre.

Das Unternehmen strebt an, sich auf hochmargige, skalierbare wiederkehrende Einnahmen in den B2B- und Pharma-Kanälen zu konzentrieren, unterstützt durch Kosteneinsparungsmaßnahmen nach der Fusion mit Twill.

Positive
  • Secured $25.6M in new funding, strengthening cash position to $40.6M
  • Strong support from existing shareholders indicates confidence in strategy
  • Clear path to operational cash flow positive by end of 2025
  • Cost optimization efforts from Twill merger progressing
Negative
  • Potential dilution for existing shareholders due to convertible preferred stock
  • Additional 40% stock dividend will further dilute shareholders
  • Stockholder approval required for conversion, creating execution risk

Insights

This $25.6M private placement represents a important financial maneuver for DarioHealth, extending their runway toward operational sustainability. The structure of the deal, combining $1,000 per share preferred stock with conversion prices of $0.73 and $0.83, indicates a strategic balance between immediate capital needs and future equity considerations. The proforma cash position of $40.6M provides approximately 12-18 months of operational runway, based on current burn rates.

The 40% cumulative stock dividend over four quarters and the innovative lock-up agreement structure demonstrates sophisticated financial engineering to protect both new and existing investors while managing dilution. Particularly noteworthy is the strong insider participation, with over 50% of the placement taken by existing shareholders - a powerful vote of confidence in the company's trajectory toward positive cash flow by 2025.

For retail investors: Think of this as a bridge financing that's been structured like a reinforced steel bridge rather than a wooden one - it's designed to be strong enough to get the company to profitability while protecting both new and existing investors through carefully crafted terms and conditions. The participation of healthcare-focused investors adds another layer of validation to Dario's business model.

The digital health market context makes this financing particularly strategic. The B2B and pharma channel focus aligns with current market trends showing enterprise healthcare solutions commanding higher margins and more stable revenue streams compared to direct-to-consumer models. The post-Twill merger cost optimization efforts, combined with this capital injection, position DarioHealth to capitalize on the growing demand for integrated chronic care management solutions.

The timing is particularly relevant as the healthcare industry continues its digital transformation, with employers and health plans increasingly seeking comprehensive solutions that can demonstrate clear ROI. Breaking it down simply: Dario is shifting from selling individual products to becoming a full-service digital health platform, which typically commands better margins and more predictable revenue - exactly what institutional investors prefer to see.

  • Significant participation from existing shareholders and accredited healthcare investors, which the company believes underscores confidence in its strategy
  • Financing supports execution of long-term growth initiatives focused on high-margin, scalable recurring revenues across B2B (Business-to-Business) and pharma channels

NEW YORK, Jan. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- DarioHealth Corp. (Nasdaq: DRIO) ("Dario" or the "Company"), a prominent leader in the global digital health industry, announced today the successful closing of a $25.6 million private placement of convertible preferred stock, priced in accordance with Nasdaq market rules. The majority of the funds were secured from existing shareholders, with the remainder contributed by a network of leading accredited healthcare investors and executives from the healthcare sector.

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The result of this offering is expected to extend Dario's cash runway and bolster its financial position enabling the Company to continue executing its current strategic plan which includes achieving an operational cash flow positive run rate by the end of 2025 while continuing to build high-margin, scalable recurring revenues across B2B and pharma channels. As a result, the Company's proforma cash balance, inclusive of the proceeds from the private placement, is $40.6 million as of the end of the third quarter of 2024. The private placement closed on December 18, 2024, and January 14, 2025.

"Through the end of 2024, we demonstrated the strong execution of our multi-year strategic plan to become a profitable provider of comprehensive chronic care management solutions. Today, we are happy to announce the completion of a major milestone in this strategic plan that we believe can secure our projected operational cash flow positive run rate by the end of 2025. I believe that the ongoing cost optimization efforts following the Twill merger, coupled with steady revenue growth across multiple channels, have set us on a path to success. We are particularly pleased that more than half of the newly issued convertible preferred shares were purchased by our existing shareholders, which we believe is a strong vote of confidence in our strategy and performance. The remaining funds came from prominent accredited healthcare investors that we are thrilled to have onboard as shareholders as well," commented Erez Raphael, Chief Executive Officer of Dario.

"I believe that this financing will empower us to execute on our long-term growth strategy, which is centered on high-margin, scalable recurring revenues across our B2B and pharma channels. I believe that these steps will enable us to maintain our growth trajectory and strengthen our position in the digital health market," Commented Steven Nelson, Chief Commercial Officer of Dario.

Transaction Details

Pursuant to the equity offering, the Company issued shares of newly designated convertible preferred stock (the "Preferred Stock"). 18,805 shares of Preferred Stock were sold at $1,000 per share, with a conversion price of $0.73 and 6,800 shares of Preferred Stock were sold at $1,000 per share, with a conversion price of $0.83.

The Preferred Stock provides that upon conversion to common stock, holders will be entitled to receive a 10% dividend payable in common stock each quarter for the first four quarters, for an aggregate stock dividend of up to 40%. Each share of Preferred Stock will automatically convert into shares of the Company's common stock at the applicable conversion price upon the 12-month anniversary of the respective closings. The conversion of the Preferred Stock is subject to stockholder approval.

In addition, the Company and certain purchasers in the offering that are holders of the Company's Series B Preferred Stock and Series C Preferred Stock, executed lock up agreements (the "Lock Up Agreement"), pursuant to which the Company agreed to issue, subject to stockholder approval, up to forty percent (40%) of the shares of Common Stock underlying the Series B Preferred Stock and the Series C Preferred Stock held by such purchaser, including dividend shares of Common Stock due upon conversion of these shares into shares of Common Stock, over the course of twelve (12) months (the "Additional Shares"). Each holder shall be entitled to receive 10% of the Additional Shares for each three (3) month period each holder agrees not to transfer or otherwise sell (subject to certain limitations) the shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of the Series B Preferred Stock and Series C Preferred Stock and the dividend shares of Common Stock due upon conversion.

The securities described herein have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may not be sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or other jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or other jurisdiction.

About DarioHealth Corp.

DarioHealth Corp. (Nasdaq: DRIO) is a leading digital health company revolutionizing how people with chronic conditions manage their health through a user-centric, multi-chronic condition digital therapeutics platform. Dario's platform and suite of solutions deliver personalized and dynamic interventions driven by data analytics and one-on-one coaching for diabetes, hypertension, weight management, musculoskeletal pain and behavioral health.

Dario's user-centric platform offers people continuous and customized care for their health, disrupting the traditional episodic approach to healthcare. This approach empowers people to holistically adapt their lifestyles for sustainable behavior change, driving exceptional user satisfaction, retention and results and making the right thing to do the easy thing to do.

Dario provides its highly user-rated solutions globally to health plans and other payers, self-insured employers, providers of care and consumers. To learn more about Dario and its digital health solutions, or for more information, visit http://dariohealth.com.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This news release and the statements of representatives and partners of DarioHealth Corp. related thereto contain or may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. For example, the Company is using forward-looking statements in this press release when it discusses the Company's anticipated cash runway following the private placement, the belief that the result of the offering is a major milestone in its strategic plan and that it believes it can secure its projected operational cash flow positive run rate by the end of 2025, and the belief that the financing will empower it to execute on its long-term growth strategy, which is centered on high-margin, scalable recurring revenues across our B2B and pharma channels, which will enable it to maintain its growth trajectory and strengthen its position in the digital health market. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, words such as "plan," "project," "potential," "seek," "may," "will," "expect," "believe," "anticipate," "intend," "could," "estimate" or "continue" are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned that certain important factors may affect the Company's actual results and could cause such results to differ materially from any forward-looking statements that may be made in this news release. Factors that may affect the Company's results include, but are not limited to, regulatory approvals, product demand, market acceptance, impact of competitive products and prices, product development, commercialization or technological difficulties, the success or failure of negotiations and trade, legal, social and economic risks, and the risks associated with the adequacy of existing cash resources. Additional factors that could cause or contribute to differences between the Company's actual results and forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, those risks discussed in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Readers are cautioned that actual results (including, without limitation, the timing for and results of the Company's commercial and regulatory plans for Dario™ as described herein) may differ significantly from those set forth in the forward-looking statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.

DarioHealth Corporate Contact
Mary Mooney
VP Marketing
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+1-312-593-4280

DarioHealth Investor Relations Contact
Kat Parrella
Investor Relations Manager
kat@dariohealth.com
+315-378-6922

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FAQ

How much did DarioHealth (DRIO) raise in their January 2025 private placement?

DarioHealth raised $25.6 million through a private placement of convertible preferred stock, bringing their proforma cash balance to $40.6 million as of Q3 2024.

What is the conversion price for DRIO's new preferred stock offering?

The offering had two tranches: 18,805 shares at $0.73 conversion price and 6,800 shares at $0.83 conversion price, both sold at $1,000 per share.

When does DRIO expect to reach operational cash flow positive?

DarioHealth aims to achieve operational cash flow positive run rate by the end of 2025.

What dividend will DRIO's new preferred stock holders receive?

Holders will receive a 10% quarterly dividend in common stock for the first four quarters, for a total potential dividend of up to 40%.

When will DRIO's new preferred stock convert to common stock?

The preferred stock will automatically convert to common stock at the 12-month anniversary of the respective closings, subject to stockholder approval.

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