MSP Recovery, Inc. - LIFW STOCK NEWS

LifeWallet (NASDAQ: LIFW) reported Q3 2024 financial results with revenue of $3.7 million, up from $0.4 million in Q3 2023. The company posted an operating loss of $129.9 million and a net loss of $190.4 million. Key developments include new settlements with P&C insurers totaling $5.2 million, a pharmaceutical antitrust settlement of $3.1 million, and acquisition of recovery rights for Medicare claims exceeding $10.6 billion in paid amounts. The company continues cost reduction initiatives but faces substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern without raising additional funds.

LifeWallet (NASDAQ: LIFW) has announced a 1-for-25 reverse stock split effective November 15, 2024, at 11:59 PM, to regain compliance with Nasdaq's minimum $1.00 bid price requirement. The company's common stock will begin trading on a split-adjusted basis on November 18, 2024, under the same symbol 'LIFW' but with a new CUSIP number: 553745-30-8. Following the reverse split, every 25 shares will be converted into one share, resulting in approximately 1.6 million shares of Class A common stock outstanding.

LifeWallet (NASDAQ: LIFW) announces new settlements totaling over $5.9 million, including a $760,000 medical device settlement and two property & casualty (P&C) settlements worth $5.2 million. The P&C settlements include 10-year agreements for data sharing and cooperative claim resolution. The company is advancing its clearinghouse solution, built with Palantir Technologies, to address Medicare's $31.2 billion in improper payments. The clearinghouse utilizes AI tools and machine learning to enhance healthcare data management and payment systems.

LifeWallet (NASDAQ: LIFW) has acquired recovery rights to additional Medicare Secondary Payer claims, encompassing over 450,000 Medicare members with an estimated total claims paid amount exceeding $10.6 billion. This acquisition strengthens LifeWallet's position in healthcare claims recovery and improper payment identification.

The company will process these claims using its LifeWallet Palantir clearinghouse system, a sophisticated data analytics platform developed in partnership with Palantir Technologies. This system enhances LifeWallet's ability to identify improper payments and enforce Primary Payer obligations.

Additionally, LifeWallet secured waivers from Hazel Partners Holdings and Virage Capital Partners on acceleration clauses in their respective loan agreements. These waivers apply in the event of a negative going concern opinion for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, providing LifeWallet with financial flexibility.

LifeWallet (NASDAQ: LIFW) has launched an initiative to secure new agreements with health plans, providers, insurers, and attorneys, aiming to generate revenue through fees on savings from unnecessary Medicare secondary payments. The company continues to enhance its 'Chase to Pay' model in partnership with Palantir Technologies, utilizing advanced data management and machine learning capabilities.

LifeWallet has reached settlements with multiple Property and Casualty (P&C) insurers, demonstrating the viability of its approach. These agreements include historical data sharing, long-term cooperative resolution of Medicare claims, and recognition of LifeWallet's rights to collect against third parties.

The company is implementing cost-cutting measures and has secured a waiver of acceleration based on a negative going concern from its largest creditor, Virage Capital Partners. LifeWallet is in advanced negotiations for a similar waiver with its second-largest creditor.

LifeWallet (NASDAQ: LIFW) has announced a $3.1 million pharmaceutical antitrust settlement, expected to be collected in Q3 2024. The company is also implementing a drive to secure agreements with health plans, insurers, attorneys, and healthcare providers, aiming to generate revenue through fees on savings from unnecessary Medicare secondary payments. This initiative is part of LifeWallet's clearinghouse system, developed in partnership with Palantir Technologies.

The clearinghouse solution utilizes Palantir's Foundry platform, AI tools, and machine learning to capture and manage healthcare data. LifeWallet is currently negotiating with multiple property & casualty insurers and product manufacturers to resolve claims. The company's CEO, John H. Ruiz, emphasized the importance of these projects in providing a steady stream of revenue alongside their litigation model.

LifeWallet (NASDAQ: LIFW) has announced a new comprehensive settlement with a group of affiliated P&C insurers, following two previous settlements in the past five months. This agreement aims to resolve improperly paid claims affecting the Medicare Trust Fund. Key aspects include:

1. P&C Insurers will provide 10 years of historical data and future claims data.
2. Implementation of LifeWallet's coordination of benefits clearinghouse solution.
3. A 10-year agreement for cooperative resolution of Medicare claims.
4. Cash payment to settle existing historical claims.

Additionally, LifeWallet has completed the first version of its clearinghouse solution through its partnership with Palantir Technologies, enhancing its Chase to Pay model and data analytics capabilities.

MSP Recovery, operating as LifeWallet (NASDAQ: LIFW), will hold its 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on June 26, 2024, at 10am Eastern Time. The meeting will discuss key company issues and strategic directions. As a leader in Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial payer reimbursement recovery technology, LifeWallet aims to provide updates on its business performance and future plans during this gathering.

LifeWallet's proprietary data analytics system played a important role in securing class certification in a case against USAA Property and Casualty Insurance Company and USAA General Indemnity Company. The Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court of Florida recognized LifeWallet's system for its ability to demonstrate systematic issues in USAA's handling of healthcare claims. The case benefits LifeWallet's clients and other Medicare and Medicaid payers in Florida. The court noted LifeWallet's unique capability in managing and analyzing data to expose USAA's failure to properly coordinate benefits. The court action follows LifeWallet's recent successful quarter, marked by two significant settlements with other insurers, aiming to establish a process for resolving future claims efficiently.