Teligent to Pursue Asset Sale through Voluntary Chapter 11 Process

BUENA, N.J., Oct. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Teligent, Inc. (Nasdaq: TLGT), a New Jersey-based specialty generic pharmaceutical company ("Teligent" or the "Company"), today announced that the Company has, together with certain of its affiliates, filed for voluntary protection under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware to pursue a sale process that is intended to maximize the value of the Company.

The Company began a marketing process ahead of the Chapter 11 filing to determine the level of market interest and is in ongoing discussions with several interested parties. The Company expects to consummate a sale of the entire business or its core assets by early 2022. Meanwhile, Teligent's Canadian affiliate, Teligent Canada, will be pursuing an out-of-court sale process.

In connection with the filing, Teligent has appointed Vladimir Kasparov, Managing Director at Portage Point Partners, as Chief Restructuring Officer. Mr. Kasparov will oversee the business and its restructuring process, working closely with the Teligent leadership team, including previously appointed interim Chief Financial Officer Alyssa Lozynski, and Board of Directors to execute the Company's business strategy and conduct a value-maximizing sale process. Mr. Kasparov brings deep experience in managing complex financial and operational restructurings, including providing interim management services and stepping into officer roles to preserve and maximize value during restructurings and operational turnarounds.

Furthermore, the Company appointed Bradley E. Scher to its Board of Directors, enhancing the Board's restructuring expertise. Mr. Scher is the Founder and Managing Member of Ocean Ridge Capital Advisors, LLC and has served in a variety of crisis and interim management roles. The Company also announced that Chief Executive Officer Tim Sawyer and Chief Legal Officer and Executive Vice President Philip Yachmetz resigned effective October 8, 2021.

"The entire Teligent team has worked diligently over the past year to address market trends, our debt structure, and operational hurdles that have challenged our business. While this is not the outcome we envisioned, we are confident that Teligent's business includes a strong portfolio of specialty generic prescription assets and believe a sale is the best opportunity to maximize value," said John Celentano, the Chairman of Teligent's Board of Directors. "On behalf of the entire Teligent Board of Directors, I'd like to thank Tim and Phil for their dedication and hard work on behalf of the Company throughout their tenures. We welcome Vlad, Alyssa, and Brad to the team and look forward to partnering with them as we pursue the Company's strategy and a value-maximizing sale."

The Company has filed various "First-Day" motions with the Bankruptcy Court requesting customary relief that will enable the Company to transition into Chapter 11 without disruption to its ordinary course operations. Teligent expects these motions to be approved within the first few days of the case.

In order to fund and preserve its operations during the Chapter 11 process, the Company is arranging $12 million in debtor-in-possession ("DIP") financing from its senior secured lenders. Upon approval by the Bankruptcy Court, the DIP financing will provide the Company with the necessary liquidity to operate in the normal course and cover administrative expenses throughout the Chapter 11 process as it pursues a value-maximizing sale process.

Additional Information

As previously disclosed, on April 9, 2021, Teligent received a notice from Nasdaq informing the Company that its common stock failed to meet the minimum required closing bid price for continued listing on The Nasdaq Global Select Market. The Company did not regain compliance by the October 6, 2021 deadline and does not intend to appeal for additional time or a hearing. Teligent's shares of common stock are scheduled for delisting at the opening of business on October 18, 2021, and may thereafter trade in the over-the-counter market.

More information regarding Teligent's Chapter 11 case can be found at https://dm.epiq11.com/Teligent or by calling (800) 781-1016 for U.S. calls or (503) 597-5535 for international calls.

Teligent is represented in this matter by Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP and K&L Gates LLP as legal advisors, Raymond James & Associates, Inc. as investment banker, and Portage Point Partners, LLC as financial advisor and provider of interim management services.

Forward-Looking Statements

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SOURCE Teligent, Inc.