Angel Medical Systems Signs Distribution Agreement for Asia Pacific Region

EATONTOWN, N.J., June 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Angel Medical Systems, Inc. (AngelMed) is pleased to announce that the company has entered into a long-term distribution agreement with Jasper Capital, Ltd. of Singapore, already a major investor in the company, for the Guardian System, the world's first FDA-approved implantable cardiac monitor and patient alerting system for acute coronary syndromes (ACS).    

The multi-year distribution agreement covers Australia, Japan, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, India, and Turkey. These countries represent a combined population of nearly 2 billion people where cardiovascular disease (including heart attacks) is the number one killer.

The terms call for minimum sales of more than 35,000 devices to be sold by Jasper over the life of the Agreement.  Angel Medical Systems CEO Dr. David Fischell released the following statement: "This distribution agreement will have a significant positive impact on the future of AngelMed. We are so excited to begin the process of introducing the Guardian System to the people around the world who are suffering with advanced cardiovascular disease." 

The agreement also contains a commitment by Jasper Capital and its affiliates to bear the costs associated with obtaining regulatory approvals, reimbursement, and supporting product sales in the target countries.

As part of the agreement, Jasper has committed to lead a significant investment in AngelMed.  AngelMed and Jasper have already begun the process to initiate the first Asia Pacific implants by early 2020.

About Angel Medical Systems, Inc.

Angel Medical Systems, Inc. was founded in 2001 by Drs. Robert, Tim and David Fischell, active serial entrepreneurs and inventors of medical devices.  It has developed the AngelMed Guardian, the world's first implantable cardiac monitor and alerting system capable of prompting patients to seek medical attention for Acute Coronary Syndrome Events including heart attacks.  The AngelMed Guardian System was approved by the US FDA in 2018 after completing the 1,000 patient ALERTS clinical study and submitting a PMA and PMA Amendment.  The Guardian is indicated for implant in patients with a prior ACS event or heart attack at high risk for another.  It is the only FDA approved device for alerting patients to ACS events and heart attacks that have no symptoms.

About Jasper Capital, Ltd

Jasper Capital, Ltd is a unique private equity firm that has generated $4B+ in shareholder value to date. It has a strong track record in M&A, operations, and company re-structuring, public and private. With its strong presence spanning Silicon Valley, US, Asia, and Australia, it is in a unique position to bring hyper-growth to its portfolio companies.

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