Exhibit 99.1
Thorne HealthTech, Inc. Enters into Definitive Agreement
to be Acquired by L Catterton for $10.20 Per Share in Cash
L Catterton to Commence a Tender Offer for all of Thorne’s Outstanding Shares of Common Stock
Thorne Stockholders to Receive $10.20 per Share in Cash, Representing a 94% Premium to the Unaffected Price
Independent Special Committee and Thorne Board of Directors Unanimously Approve Transaction and Recommend that All Stockholders Tender Their Shares in the Tender Offer
NEW YORK, N.Y., August 28, 2023 — Thorne HealthTech, Inc. (“Thorne” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: THRN), a leader in delivering innovative solutions for a personalized approach to health and wellness, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement under which L Catterton, a leading global consumer-focused investment firm, will commence a tender offer to acquire all outstanding shares of common stock of Thorne for $10.20 per share in cash through a tender offer. The transaction value of approximately $680 million represents a 94% premium to the unaffected closing share price on July 20, 2023, and a 113% premium to the 30-day volume weighted average price as of the unaffected date of July 20, 2023. Thorne’s independent Special Committee and Board of Directors have each unanimously approved the agreement and recommend that all stockholders tender their shares in the tender offer.
“We are very pleased to have reached an agreement with L Catterton, which offers immediate liquidity at a significant premium to our stockholders,” said Sarah Kauss, a member of Thorne’s Board of Directors and Chair of the Special Committee of Thorne’s Board of Directors. “The transaction is the result of a thorough process overseen and directed by an independent Special Committee of the Board of Directors and is a wonderful outcome for Thorne and its stockholders. The transaction is possible due to the hard work and dedication of Thorne’s world-class team and, on behalf of the Special Committee and the whole Board of Directors, I’d like to thank the entire management team for everything they’ve done to build Thorne into a leading science-driven wellness company that empowers consumers with the support, education, and solutions they need to live a healthier life.”
“This transaction is an excellent outcome for all of our stakeholders and marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for Thorne,” said Paul Jacobson, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Thorne. “For over a decade, we have worked tirelessly to deliver on our mission to bring science-based solutions to the prevention space and empower consumers to live healthier lives longer. L Catterton has an impressive track record of fostering the growth and success of leading global consumer brands. Together with their deep expertise in the health and wellness industry, global reach, and extensive operational capabilities, I am confident L Catterton is the right partner to fuel Thorne’s long-term growth.”
“We have admired Thorne for many years given its uncompromising approach to science and innovation as well as its commitment to transforming consumers’ lives and approach to health and wellness,” said Marc Magliacano, a Managing Partner in L Catterton’s Flagship Fund. “As one of the pioneers of the wellness movement, Thorne continues to lead by example and is on the precipice of breakthrough products and technologies that will allow consumers to significantly extend their healthspans through personalized wellness programs developed by Thorne’s proprietary dataset and protocols.”
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