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M&A / Property

Quipt Home holders OK acquisition by Kingswood, Forager

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Executive Summary

  • Quipt Home Medical Corp. announced the voting results from its Special Meeting of Shareholders held on March 3, 2026, confirming the approval of a plan of arrangement to acquire all outstanding shares for cash.
  • The acquisition is led by affiliates of Kingswood Capital Management LP and Forager Capital Management LLC, with a cash consideration of $3.65 (U.S.) per share.
  • The transaction received overwhelming shareholder support, with 98.9% of votes cast in favor, and the company is scheduled to seek a final court order from the Supreme Court of British Columbia on March 5, 2026.

Key Details

  • Transaction Structure: Plan of arrangement under the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia) involving the acquisition of all issued and outstanding shares for cash consideration.
  • Acquirers: Affiliates of Kingswood Capital Management LP and Forager Capital Management LLC.
  • Consideration: $3.65 (U.S.) per share.
  • Voting Thresholds:
    • Required: At least 66-2/3% of votes cast by shareholders present/represented.
    • Required: Simple majority of votes cast by disinterested shareholders (excluding interested/related parties/joint actors per MI 61-101).
  • Voting Results:
    • Attendance: Shareholders holding 29,672,136 shares (approx. 66.93% of outstanding shares) were represented in person or by proxy.
    • Arrangement Resolution Approval: Approved by shareholders holding 98.9% of the shares voted.
    • Minority Approval: Approved by shareholders holding 98.7% of the shares voted (excluding votes from interested parties/related parties/joint actors).
  • Next Steps: The company is scheduled to seek a final order of the Supreme Court of British Columbia approving the arrangement on March 5, 2026.
  • Completion Timeline: Expected to be completed in the near term, subject to satisfaction of all terms and conditions, including stock exchange and regulatory approvals.
  • Regulatory Filings: A Form 8-K regarding the voting results has been filed with the SEC on EDGAR and on SEDAR+. Definitive proxy statement and management information circular dated Jan. 23, 2026, are available on SEDAR+ and the company website.

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