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Quipt Home Medical Announces Voting Results From Special Meeting of Shareholders

MWN-AI** Summary

Quipt Home Medical Corp. (NASDAQ: QIPT; TSX: QIPT), a U.S.-based provider specializing in home medical equipment and respiratory care, recently held a special meeting of shareholders on March 3, 2026, in Sarasota, Florida. The meeting's primary focus was to approve a significant corporate maneuver involving the acquisition of Quipt by affiliates of Kingswood Capital Management, L.P. and Forager Capital Management, LLC. The proposed arrangement includes a cash buyout at a price of $3.65 per share.

To validate this arrangement, the resolution required endorsement from at least 66% of votes cast by shareholders present, either in person or by proxy. A notable majority participated, with 66.93% of outstanding shares represented. The outcome revealed overwhelming support with 98.9% of the votes in favor of the acquisition, and 98.7% approval when discounted for votes excluded under the regulations intended to protect minority shareholders.

The next critical step for Quipt involves obtaining a final order from the Supreme Court of British Columbia, expected on March 5, 2026. The successful conclusion of this arrangement hinges on various regulatory approvals and compliance with specific conditions.

As Quipt continues to advance its business model focused on comprehensive in-home monitoring and chronic disease management solutions, it remains committed to expanding its service offerings beyond respiratory care. The company aims to optimize patient experiences and bolster shareholder value through strategic market engagement.

In light of the acquisition proposal and the voting results, stakeholders are advised to review the definitive proxy information available on the company's website and regulatory profiles. As always, projections about the future, including this arrangement's success, come with inherent risks and uncertainties that could significantly influence actual outcomes.

MWN-AI** Analysis

Quipt Home Medical Corp.'s recent announcement regarding the approval of the Arrangement Resolution is a significant step forward for the company's strategic direction. The overwhelming shareholder approval—98.9% in favor—signals strong confidence in the acquisition proposition by Kingswood Capital and Forager Capital Management. At a cash consideration of $3.65 per share, this deal reflects a positive valuation as Quipt transitions to a new ownership structure, which may provide additional capital and resources crucial for further growth in the highly competitive home medical equipment sector.

Market participants should carefully consider the implications of this acquisition. A swift court approval on March 5, 2026, could catalyze positive momentum for Quipt’s share price, possibly driving it near the offered value of $3.65. Investors who have held onto their shares may benefit from this capital event, but potential buyers should be cautious; the stock may experience volatility leading up to the closing.

Quipt holds a critical position in the home medical equipment market, focusing on respiratory care—a sector anticipated to grow with aging populations and increasing chronic health conditions. This acquisition may help Quipt not only stabilize its market presence but also expand its service offerings in disease management, which is a strategic objective.

Given the forward-looking statements, potential risks remain, including regulatory hurdles and market conditions post-acquisition related to integration. Investors should remain vigilant regarding developments concerning the conditions outlined in the announcement.

In summary, for current shareholders, this acquisition offers a compelling exit at a favorable price, while new investors may wish to weigh the potential long-term benefits against immediate market risks before deciding to enter.

**MWN-AI Summary and Analysis is based on asking OpenAI to summarize and analyze this news release.

Source: GlobeNewswire

CINCINNATI, March 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Quipt Home Medical Corp. (the “Company”) (NASDAQ: QIPT; TSX: QIPT)?, a U.S. based home medical equipment provider, focused on end-to-end respiratory care, today announced the voting results from its special meeting of holders (the “Shareholders”) of common shares (the “Shares”) of the Company held on March 3, 2026 (the “Meeting”) in Sarasota, Florida. The Shareholders voted to approve the special resolution (the “Arrangement Resolution”) approving the plan of arrangement under the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia), involving, among other things, the acquisition by affiliates of Kingswood Capital Management, L.P. and Forager Capital Management, LLC of all of the issued and outstanding Shares (the “Arrangement”) for cash consideration of US$3.65 per Share.

The Arrangement Resolution required approval of: (i) at least 66?% of the votes cast by Shareholders, present in person or represented by proxy at the Meeting; and (ii) in accordance with Multilateral Instrument 61-101 - Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions (“MI 61-101”), a simple majority of votes cast by the Shareholders, present in person or represented by proxy and entitled to vote at the Meeting, excluding the votes in respect of Shares cast by any “interested party”, any “related party” of an “interested party” or any “joint actor” (as such terms are defined in MI 61-101). Shareholders holding 29,672,136 Shares, representing approximately 66.93% of the outstanding Shares, were represented in person or by proxy at the Meeting. The Arrangement Resolution was approved by: (i) Shareholders holding 98.9% of the Shares voted; and (ii) Shareholders holding 98.7% of the Shares voted, after excluding the votes cast by the Shareholders whose votes were required to be excluded in determining minority approval under MI 61-101.

The Company is scheduled to seek a final order of the Supreme Court of British Columbia approving the Arrangement on March 5, 2026. Assuming all other terms and conditions, including applicable stock exchange and regulatory approvals, to the Arrangement are satisfied, it is expected that the Arrangement will be completed in the near term. Further information about the Arrangement can be found in the Company’s definitive proxy statement and management information circular dated January 23, 2026 for the Meeting, which is available under the Company’s profile on SEDAR+ and on the Company’s website https://quipthomemedical.com., and has been filed with the SEC on the EDGAR website at www.sec.gov.

A Form 8-K in respect of the voting results has been filed with the SEC on the EDGAR website at www.sec.gov, on SEDAR+ under the Company’s issuer profile at www.sedarplus.com.

ABOUT QUIPT HOME MEDICAL CORP.?

The Company provides in-home monitoring and disease management services including end-to-end respiratory solutions for patients in the United States healthcare market. It seeks to continue to expand its offerings to include the management of several chronic disease states focusing on patients with heart or pulmonary disease, sleep disorders, reduced mobility, and other chronic health conditions. The primary business objective of the Company is to create shareholder value by offering a broader range of services to patients in need of in-home monitoring and chronic disease management. The Company’s organic growth strategy is to increase annual revenue per patient by offering multiple services to the same patient, consolidating the patient’s services, and making life easier for the patient.?

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Certain statements contained in this press release constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 or “forward-looking information” as such term is defined in applicable Canadian securities legislation (collectively, “forward-looking statements”). The words “may”, “would”, “could”, “should”, “potential”, “will”, “seek”, “intend”, “plan”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “estimate”, “postulate”, “expect”, “outlook”, or the negatives thereof or variations of such words, and similar expressions as they relate to the Company are intended to identify forward-looking statements, including: the proposed Arrangement and terms thereof; and the anticipated completion of the Arrangement, including receipt of court and regulatory approval and satisfaction of closing conditions; and other statements that are not historical fact. All statements other than statements of historical fact, including those that express, or involve discussions as to, expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, assumptions or future events or performance are not historical facts and may be forward-looking statements and may involve estimates, assumptions and uncertainties that could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements. Such statements reflect the Company’s current views and intentions with respect to future events, and current information available to the Company, and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including, without limitation: the ability to obtain the necessary regulatory, court, and other third party approvals for the Arrangement, the timing of obtaining such approvals and the risk that such approvals may not be obtained in a timely manner or at all, and the risk that such approvals may be obtained on conditions that are not anticipated; the timing of closing of the Arrangement; the risk that the conditions to the Arrangement are not satisfied on a timely basis or at all and the failure of the Arrangement to close for any other reason; the delisting of the Shares from the TSX and NASDAQ; the Company ceasing to be a reporting issuer under Canadian and U.S. federal securities laws and the timing thereof; the abilities of the parties to satisfy, in a timely manner, the other conditions to the closing of the Arrangement; the failure of the Arrangement to close for any other reason; and the ability to achieve the expected benefits of the Arrangement. Many factors could cause the actual results, performance or achievements that may be expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements to vary from those described herein should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize. Examples of such risk factors include, without limitation: risks related to credit, market (including equity, commodity, foreign exchange and interest rate), liquidity, operational (including technology and infrastructure), reputational, insurance, strategic, regulatory, legal, environmental, and capital adequacy; the general business and economic conditions in the regions in which the Company operates; the ability of the Company to execute on key priorities, including the successful completion of acquisitions, business retention, and strategic plans and to attract, develop and retain key executives; difficulty integrating newly acquired businesses; the ability to implement business strategies and pursue business opportunities; low profit market segments; disruptions in or attacks (including cyber-attacks) on the Company’s information technology, internet, network access or other voice or data communications systems or services; the evolution of various types of fraud or other criminal behavior to which the Company is exposed; the failure of third parties to comply with their obligations to the Company or its affiliates; the impact of new and changes to, or application of, current laws and regulations; decline of reimbursement rates; dependence on few payors; possible new drug discoveries; a novel business model; dependence on key suppliers; granting of permits and licenses in a highly regulated business; legal proceedings and litigation, including as it relates to the civil investigative demand received from the Department of Justice; increased competition; changes in foreign currency rates; the imposition of trade restrictions such as tariffs and retaliatory counter measures; increased funding costs and market volatility due to market illiquidity and competition for funding; the availability of funds and resources to pursue operations; critical accounting estimates and changes to accounting standards, policies, and methods used by the Company; the Company’s status as an emerging growth company and a smaller reporting company; the occurrence of natural and unnatural catastrophic events or health epidemics or concerns; as well as those risk factors discussed or referred to in the Company’s disclosure documents filed with the SEC and available on EDGAR at www.sec.gov, including the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and with the securities regulatory authorities in certain provinces of Canada and available at www.sedarplus.ca. Should any factor affect the Company in an unexpected manner, or should assumptions underlying the forward-looking statement prove incorrect, the actual results or events may differ materially from the results or events predicted. Any such forward-looking statements are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. Moreover, the Company does not assume responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements included in this press release are made as of the date of this press release and the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, other than as required by applicable law.

For further information please visit our website at www.quipthomemedical.com, or contact:?
Cole Stevens
VP of Corporate Development
Quipt Home Medical Corp.
?859-300-6455
cole.stevens@myquipt.com

Gregory Crawford
Chief Executive Officer
Quipt Home Medical Corp.
?859-300-6455
investorinfo@myquipt.com


FAQ**

What are the key reasons behind the approval of the Arrangement Resolution for Quipt Home Medical Corp. (QIPT) to be acquired by affiliates of Kingswood Capital Management and Forager Capital Management?

The Arrangement Resolution for Quipt Home Medical Corp. was approved primarily due to anticipated benefits from enhanced capital resources, strategic synergies, and growth opportunities fostered by the expertise of Kingswood Capital Management and Forager Capital Management.

How will the acquisition of Quipt Home Medical Corp. (QIPT) for US$3.65 per Share impact the company’s long-term growth strategy and service offerings in the respiratory care market?

The acquisition of Quipt Home Medical Corp. for US$3.65 per share is expected to enhance the company's long-term growth strategy by expanding its service offerings in the respiratory care market, increasing market share, and bolstering innovation and operational capabilities.

What regulatory challenges does Quipt Home Medical Corp. (QIPT) anticipate in finalizing the Arrangement, and how might these challenges affect shareholder value?

Quipt Home Medical Corp. anticipates potential regulatory challenges related to compliance with healthcare regulations and obtaining necessary approvals, which could delay the Arrangement process and potentially impact shareholder value by introducing uncertainty and reducing investor confidence.

Can you detail the steps Quipt Home Medical Corp. (QIPT) plans to take post-acquisition to enhance in-home monitoring and chronic disease management services for patients in the U.S. healthcare market?

Quipt Home Medical Corp. plans to integrate advanced technology solutions, expand its service offerings, enhance partnerships with healthcare providers, and invest in patient education to improve in-home monitoring and chronic disease management for patients in the U.S. healthcare market.

**MWN-AI FAQ is based on asking OpenAI questions about Quipt Home Medical Corp. (NASDAQ: QIPT).

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