Masimo Corporation (“Masimo” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: MASI), a
global leader in noninvasive monitoring technologies and audio
products, today is sharing a summary of the core issues to consider
in this contest for control of the Masimo Board and urging
stockholders to vote “FOR” only Masimo’s Director Nominees, Joe
Kiani and Christopher Chavez, on the updated GOLD proxy
card.
“For more than 35 years, the team at Masimo has poured our heart
and soul into driving innovations for patients and value for
stockholders. We have internalized our stockholders’ feedback and
we are changing – some of those changes have already been
implemented and others are just around the corner, including the
separation of our consumer business and expansion of our Board.
This builds on the continued momentum we are driving across Masimo,
as demonstrated by our strong second quarter results and recently
announced strategic partnerships with companies such as Google and
Qualcomm,” said Joe Kiani, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of
Masimo.
“We urge you not to trust Quentin Koffey to control this company
– he is not qualified, he has no strategic plan, and he is not
worthy of being trusted with your investment. After Quentin Koffey
repeatedly sought to undermine Masimo’s progress, a federal court
has now held Quentin Koffey in contempt and publicly confirmed that
he has lied to stockholders and proxy advisory firms ISS and Glass
Lewis. We deeply appreciate all of the time stockholders have spent
with us to understand why this vote matters so much. There are just
nine months until our next Annual Meeting when you will get to vote
again on me and other non-Politan directors currently on the Board.
Our interests are aligned with our stockholders’, and we will not
let you down.”
Here is why stockholders should support Masimo’s
nominees:
MASIMO’S MANAGEMENT TEAM AND NON-POLITAN DIRECTORS HAVE THE
EXPERTISE NEEDED TO RUN THE BUSINESS AND DRIVE STOCKHOLDER
VALUE.
- Masimo delivered strong Q2 2024 earnings and raised 2024
guidance. Highlights of the Company’s strong Q2 2024 earnings
include achieving 22% growth in healthcare revenue year-over-year
and record-breaking levels of new hospital contracts for a second
consecutive quarter. Reflecting continued confidence in Masimo’s
business and strategy, the Company has materially raised its
full-year GAAP consolidated EPS guidance range to $1.74-$1.89, and
the non-GAAP consolidated EPS guidance range to $3.80-$4.001,
affirming that the Company remains on track to achieve its goal of
doubling EPS to $8 in the next five years.
- Masimo has announced a monumental partnership with Google to
develop a state-of-the-art reference platform for Wear OS by
Google™ smartwatches2. Masimo’s next generation biosensing
technologies, precision components and advanced signal processing
algorithms will serve as the foundation for Wear OS devices. As a
result, Masimo’s OEM business will be at the very center of the
Wear OS ecosystem as it grows and scales – and is well positioned
to help supercharge the future of high-performing, premium wearable
devices for consumers everywhere.
- The Company has 4,000 patents, including 900 that bear Joe
Kiani’s name. Masimo’s founder and CEO, Joe Kiani, is a driving
force behind the Company’s innovation and not only takes a hands-on
approach to R&D, but also motivates the team to solve the
“unsolvable” for patients around the world. Joe Kiani is a
well-known and well-respected leader in the industry, with numerous
medical professionals and third parties vouching for his
capabilities and achievements as a MedTech company CEO.
Stockholders are encouraged to view third party letters of support
and video testimonials on Masimo’s website at
https://protectmasimosfuture.com/testimonials-and-accomplishments.
- Masimo’s recent progress builds on decades of value
creation. Masimo has shown that it has the right leadership,
expertise and critical industry connections – resulting in a
35-year track record of delivering growth, stockholder value and
lifesaving and life-improving technologies. In fact, Masimo has
doubled its non-GAAP earnings since 2017 and beat consensus
earnings estimates 29 of the last 30 quarters.
CHANGE IS HAPPENING AT MASIMO, AND THE COMPANY WILL CONTINUE
LISTENING TO STOCKHOLDERS.
- Advanced discussions with JV partners are continuing.
Masimo is actively continuing its advanced discussions and
negotiations with partners for a potential joint venture
transaction in which Masimo would sell the majority stake of its
Consumer businesses to a joint venture (the “Potential JV”). The
potential partners with which Masimo is in very active discussions
include a large US-based technology company. Masimo is having near
daily communications with partners to the Potential JV and
management is optimistic that the partners will deliver a binding
term sheet offer for the Potential JV in the very near term for
Masimo Board of Directors approval. The Company and management
remain highly committed to engaging in a transaction that maximizes
stockholder value.
- Declassification of the Masimo Board has already started and
will be complete at the 2026 Annual Meeting. Since the 2023
Annual Meeting, and in accordance with stockholder feedback, the
Company began the process of declassifying the Board. Consequently,
stockholders will have the opportunity to hold Joe Kiani and other
non-Politan directors accountable for the Board’s progress in just
nine months at the 2025 Annual Meeting.
- Masimo will expand the Board to 9 to 11 members. Masimo
has also committed to expanding the Board to 9 to 11 Board members
with highly qualified, additive independent directors. As part of
this process, Joe Kiani will not recommend any potential candidates
to the Nominating, Compliance and Corporate Governance
Committee.
ISS AND GLASS LEWIS BASED RECOMMENDATIONS ON POLITAN’S LIES;
EGAN-JONES SUPPORTS MANAGEMENT IN ONLY PROXY ADVISORY FIRM
RECOMMENDATION MADE AFTER MULTIPLE CORRECTIVE DISCLOSURES BY
POLITAN AND QUENTIN KOFFEY.
- Importantly, the Court found that Politan’s false statements
improperly influenced the recommendations made to stockholders by
ISS and Glass Lewis.3 Notably, Egan-Jones, the sole proxy
advisory firm to issue its recommendation following access to and
review of post-litigation discovery facts and Politan’s
corrections, has recommended that stockholders vote in favor of
only Masimo’s director nominees – Joe Kiani and Christopher Chavez.
In summarizing its position, Egan-Jones stated:
- “Joe Kiani’s track record in driving innovation and securing IP
rights is critical to Masimo’s future success.”
- “A dissident win could result in an abrupt and destabilizing
management change, hindering Masimo's growth trajectory.”
- “The current management team is well-positioned to continue
leveraging Masimo's patents and product pipeline for long-term
shareholder value.”
INTEGRITY, CHARACTER AND EXPERTISE MATTER.
- Politan and Quentin Koffey were held in contempt of
court. On September 13, the U.S. District Court for the Central
District of California (“the Court”) found Politan and Quentin
Koffey in contempt of court in connection with their September 12,
2024 violation of a court order.
- The full Court order can be found here:
https://protectmasimosfuture.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Order-Regarding-Contempt-Proceeding.pdf
- Politan and Quentin Koffey abused Koffey’s Board
position. The evidence shows that Politan made secret payments
to access recently separated Masimo employees and a top executive
at Masimo’s largest competitor in an effort to dig up information
damaging to Masimo for the proxy contest. Politan and Quentin
Koffey only disclosed these payments after they were caught doing
so during the litigation.
- A federal Judge affirmed that Politan and Quentin Koffey
lied to Masimo stockholders. In its September 13 order, the
Court also found that Politan and Quentin Koffey had actively and
repeatedly disseminated materially false and misleading statements
to Masimo stockholders – confirming that Quentin Koffey and Politan
have been dishonest with stockholders. The appendix at the end of
this release sets forth some of the Court’s most relevant
statements.
- Politan and Quentin Koffey Lied About the Spin-off. Quentin
Koffey falsely claimed that the Special Committee had unanimously
rejected the term sheet he had previously agreed upon with Joe
Kiani. In fact, Politan’s corrective disclosures revealed that
Quentin Koffey never shared the agreed upon term sheet with any
other member of the Special Committee.
- Politan and Quentin Koffey Lied About the Board’s Role in the
Sale Process. Quentin Koffey falsely claimed that the Board
authorized Joe Kiani to carry out a sale of the Company without
further Board oversight. In fact, Politan’s corrective disclosures
revealed that Quentin Koffey knew this not to be true.
- Politan and Quentin Koffey Lied About the Outcome of the Sale
Process. Quentin Koffey falsely implied that Joe Kiani unilaterally
rejected offers for Masimo because those offers didn’t satisfy Joe
Kiani personally. In fact, Politan’s corrective disclosures
revealed that Quentin Koffey knew that Masimo had not received or
rejected any offers.
- The full Court order can be found here:
https://protectmasimosfuture.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Order-Regarding-Motion-for-Preliminary-Injunction.pdf
- Politan and Quentin Koffey’s prior investments have
underperformed. While Politan claims to have experience
overseeing companies to the benefit of stockholders, the facts show
that Politan actually has a very poor track record in this regard.
Centene and Azenta, two other Politan targets, have failed to
realize an increase in stockholder value since Politan’s
intervention.
The Board believes, and analysts, industry experts, Egan-Jones
and other third parties have affirmed, that a takeover by Politan
and Quentin Koffey would destroy Masimo’s innovation engine,
credibility, growth and stock price. The September 19, 2024
Annual Meeting is fast approaching, and stockholders’ votes
matter. The Company urges stockholders to vote “FOR” Masimo’s
director nominees, Joe Kiani and Christopher Chavez, on the updated
GOLD proxy card to protect Masimo’s future and your
investment.
For more information on how to protect the value of your
investment at Masimo, visit www.ProtectMasimosFuture.com.
Your Vote Is Important, Please
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Today!
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About Masimo
Masimo (NASDAQ: MASI) is a global medical technology company
that develops and produces a wide array of industry-leading
monitoring technologies, including innovative measurements,
sensors, patient monitors, and automation and connectivity
solutions. In addition, Masimo Consumer Audio is home to eight
legendary audio brands, including Bowers & Wilkins, Denon,
Marantz, and Polk Audio. Our mission is to improve life, improve
patient outcomes, and reduce the cost of care. Masimo SET ®
Measure-through Motion and Low Perfusion ™ pulse oximetry,
introduced in 1995, has been shown in over 100 independent and
objective studies to outperform other pulse oximetry technologies.
1 Masimo SET ® has also been shown to help clinicians reduce severe
retinopathy of prematurity in neonates, 2 improve CCHD screening in
newborns 3 and, when used for continuous monitoring with Masimo
Patient SafetyNet ™ in post-surgical wards, reduce rapid response
team activations, ICU transfers, and costs. 4-5 Masimo SET ® is
estimated to be used on more than 200 million patients in leading
hospitals and other healthcare settings around the world, 6 and is
the primary pulse oximetry at all 10 top U.S. hospitals as ranked
in the 2024 Newsweek World’s Best Hospitals listing. 7 In 2005,
Masimo introduced rainbow ® Pulse CO-Oximetry technology, allowing
noninvasive and continuous monitoring of blood constituents that
previously could only be measured invasively, including total
hemoglobin (SpHb ® ), oxygen content (SpOC ™ ), carboxyhemoglobin
(SpCO ® ), methemoglobin (SpMet ® ), Pleth Variability Index (PVi ®
), RPVi ™ (rainbow ® PVi), and Oxygen Reserve Index (ORi ™ ). In
2013, Masimo introduced the Root ® Patient Monitoring and
Connectivity Platform, built from the ground up to be as flexible
and expandable as possible to facilitate the addition of other
Masimo and third-party monitoring technologies; key Masimo
additions include Next Generation SedLine ® Brain Function
Monitoring, O3 ® Regional Oximetry, and ISA ™ Capnography with
NomoLine ® sampling lines. Masimo’s family of continuous and
spot-check monitoring Pulse CO-Oximeters ® includes devices
designed for use in a variety of clinical and non-clinical
scenarios, including tetherless, wearable technology, such as
Radius-7 ® , Radius PPG ® , and Radius VSM ™ , portable devices
like Rad-67 ® , fingertip pulse oximeters like MightySat ® Rx, and
devices available for use both in the hospital and at home, such as
Rad-97 ® and the Masimo W1 ® medical watch. Masimo hospital and
home automation and connectivity solutions are centered around the
Masimo Hospital Automation ™ platform, and include Iris ® Gateway,
iSirona ™ , Patient SafetyNet, Replica ® , Halo ION ® , UniView ® ,
UniView :60 ™ , and Masimo SafetyNet ® . Its growing portfolio of
health and wellness solutions includes Radius Tº ® , Masimo W1
Sport, and Masimo Stork ™ . Additional information about Masimo and
its products may be found at www.masimo.com . Published clinical
studies on Masimo products can be found at
https://professional.masimo.com/evidence/featured-studies/feature/.
References
- Published clinical studies on pulse oximetry and the benefits
of Masimo SET ® can be found on our website at www.masimo.com.
Comparative studies include independent and objective studies which
are comprised of abstracts presented at scientific meetings and
peer-reviewed journal articles.
- Castillo A et al. Prevention of Retinopathy of Prematurity in
Preterm Infants through Changes in Clinical Practice and SpO2
Technology. Acta Paediatr. 2011 Feb;100(2):188-92.
- de-Wahl Granelli A et al. Impact of pulse oximetry screening on
the detection of duct dependent congenital heart disease: a Swedish
prospective screening study in 39,821 newborns. BMJ. 2009;Jan
8;338.
- McGrath S et al. Surveillance Monitoring Management for General
Care Units: Strategy, Design, and Implementation. The Joint
Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety. 2016
Jul;42(7):293-302.
- McGrath S et al. Inpatient Respiratory Arrest Associated With
Sedative and Analgesic Medications: Impact of Continuous Monitoring
on Patient Mortality and Severe Morbidity. J Patient Saf. 2021;
17(8):557-561.
- Estimate: Masimo data on file.
- As ranked in the 2024 Newsweek World’s Best Hospitals listing,
available at
https://www.newsweek.com/rankings/worlds-best-hospitals-2024/united-states.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes forward-looking statements as
defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended,
and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended,
in connection with the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of
1995. These forward-looking statements include, among others,
statements regarding the 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the
“2024 Annual Meeting”) of Masimo and the potential stockholder
approval of the Board’s nominees; changes to Masimo’s governance,
including the composition of Masimo’s Board of Directors and
Masimo’s plans to expand the Board; and the proposed separation of
Masimo’s consumer business, including the status of ongoing
discussions between Masimo and the other Potential JV parties, the
proposed terms and structure of the Potential JV, the status of
ongoing discussions between Masimo and other parties to the
Potential JV, the ability of the parties to enter into a potential
transaction, the terms of a potential transaction with such other
parties to the JV and expectations around timing for receiving any
term sheet and the potential binding nature of any such term sheet,
the expectation that the Potential JV will maximize stockholder
value or be the best path for success; and Masimo’s EPS targets and
guidance. These forward-looking statements are based on current
expectations about future events affecting Masimo and are subject
to risks and uncertainties, all of which are difficult to predict
and many of which are beyond Masimo’s control and could cause its
actual results to differ materially and adversely from those
expressed in its forward-looking statements as a result of various
risk factors, including, but not limited to (i) uncertainties
regarding future actions that may be taken by Politan in
furtherance of its nomination of director candidates for election
at the 2024 Annual Meeting, (ii) the potential cost and management
distraction attendant to Politan’s nomination of director nominees
at the 2024 Annual Meeting, (iii) the risk that the Potential JV
may not be entered into or completed in a timely manner or at all;
(iv) the failure to receive, on a timely basis or otherwise, any
required approvals of the Potential JV by Masimo’s Board of
Directors and/or regulatory authorities, (v) factors discussed in
the “Risk Factors” section of Masimo’s most recent periodic reports
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), which
may be obtained for free at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.
Although Masimo believes that the expectations reflected in its
forward-looking statements are reasonable, the Company does not
know whether its expectations will prove correct. All
forward-looking statements included in this press release are
expressly qualified in their entirety by the foregoing cautionary
statements. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these
forward-looking statements, which speak only as of today’s date.
Masimo does not undertake any obligation to update, amend or
clarify these statements or the “Risk Factors” contained in the
Company’s most recent reports filed with the SEC, whether as a
result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as
may be required under the applicable securities laws.
Non-GAAP Financial Measure
This communication discusses the Company’s non-GAAP consolidated
EPS for the year ending December 28, 2024, which is a supplement to
the corresponding measure prepared in accordance with GAAP.
Management believes non-GAAP consolidated EPS is an important
measure in the evaluation of the Company’s performance and uses
this measure to better understand and evaluate its business.
Non-GAAP consolidated EPS reflects adjustment for certain items
that are described in the Company’s earnings press release for the
quarter ended June 29, 2024, which was furnished on a Current
Report on Form 8-K filed by the Company on August 6, 2024, and is
available here:
https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/937556/000093755624000062/masi-20240806xex991.htm
(the “Q2 Earnings Release”). Management believes that adjustments
for these items assist investors in making comparisons of
period-to-period operating results. Furthermore, management also
believes that these items are not indicative of the Company’s
on-going operating performance. This non-GAAP financial measure has
certain limitations in that it does not reflect all of the costs
associated with the operations of the Company’s business as
determined in accordance with GAAP. Therefore, investors should
consider non-GAAP financial measures in addition to, and not as a
substitute for, or as superior to, measures of financial
performance prepared in accordance with GAAP. The non-GAAP
financial measure presented by the Company may be different from
the non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies.
Additional Information Regarding the 2024 Annual Meeting of
Stockholders and Where to Find It
On August 15, 2024, the Company filed a revised version of its
2024 proxy statement (the “Revised Proxy Statement”) and has mailed
the Revised Proxy Statement to its stockholders of record as of the
new August 12, 2024 record date for the 2024 Annual Meeting. Any
votes submitted by Masimo stockholders in connection with the 2024
Annual Meeting prior to the filing of the Revised Proxy Statement
will not be counted and previous proxies submitted will be
disregarded, and therefore, all stockholders will need to resubmit
their votes, even if they have previously voted. The Company filed
a revised version of the Revised Proxy Statement with the SEC on
August 22, 2024, which amended, superseded and replaced in its
entirety the Revised Proxy Statement (the “Amended Revised Proxy
Statement”). THE COMPANY’S STOCKHOLDERS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO
READ THE AMENDED REVISED PROXY STATEMENT (AND ANY AMENDMENTS AND
SUPPLEMENTS THERETO) AND ACCOMPANYING UPDATED GOLD PROXY CARD AS
THEY CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION. Stockholders may obtain the
Amended Revised Proxy Statement and any amendments or supplements
thereto and other documents as and when filed by the Company with
the SEC without charge from the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.
Certain Information Regarding Participants
The Company, its directors and certain of its executive officers
and employees may be deemed to be participants in connection with
the solicitation of proxies from the Company’s stockholders in
connection with the matters to be considered at the 2024 Annual
Meeting. Information regarding the direct and indirect interests,
by security holdings or otherwise, of the Company’s directors and
executive officers in the Company is included in the Amended
Revised Proxy Statement, which can be found through the SEC’s
website at
https://www.sec.gov/ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/937556/000121390024071554/ea0206756-07.htm,
and any changes thereto may be found in any amendments or
supplements to the Amended Revised Proxy Statement and other
documents as and when filed by the Company with the SEC, which can
be found through the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.
Disclaimer
The Company has neither sought nor obtained the consent from any
third party to use any statements or information contained in this
press release that have been obtained or derived from statements
made or published by such third parties. Any such statements or
information should not be viewed as indicating the support of such
third parties for the views expressed herein.
APPENDIX
“For example, Masimo alleges that “Glass Lewis and ISS,
[shareholder advisory firms], have already recommended Masimo
stockholders vote their proxies in favor of the Politan slate,
citing Defendants’ lies as the truth.” (FAC 262.) The evidence
supports this allegation. (See e.g., ISS Report at 22, 33; Ex. 111
(“Glass Lewis Report”), at 12.) As these reports are tools for
shareholders to use when deciding how to cast their vote, Masimo
has shown, with particularity, how Politan’s false or misleading
statements are likely to be an “essential link” in the
accomplishment of Politan’s proposed transaction, the election of
its Nominees. See Desaigoudar, 223 F.3d at 1022.”
“I think the fact that the Court has held the defendants in
contempt is likely a factor that a reasonable shareholder would
consider in considering the positions of the parties and evaluating
their respective arguments in the shareholder fight.”
“The Court agrees with Masimo that it has pleaded particular
facts that give rise to a strong inference of negligence. See §
78u-4(b)(2)(A). For example, Masimo alleges Politan’s proxy
materials claim that Masimo’s Board delegated authority to Kiani
and management to sell Masimo without approval of the Board. (FAC
236.) It then cites the proxy materials discussed in Section
III.B.1.f.i where Politan made these claims. (Id. 237.) As
mentioned above, Politan’s statement was misleading as it does not
accurately reflect the June 24, 2024 Board meeting minutes and
insinuates Kiani was overstepping his authority. Supra Section
III.B.1.f.i. As Defendants evidently relied on the minutes from the
June 24 Board meeting when making this statement, (see Opp’n at 28
), their inclusion of the additional language stating the Kiani
could sell Masimo without Board approval demonstrates, if not
intent to mislead, at least a strong inference that they conducted
a negligent review of the source material.”
“As the shareholder vote is only days away and this case is
unlikely to produce a final decision on the merits until well after
that time, it is likely that an irreparable harm will occur to
Masimo if an uninformed vote takes place. See Allergan, 2014 WL
5604539, at *16. Accordingly, the Court finds that Masimo has
established that it is likely to suffer irreparable harm in the
absence of preliminary relief. Winter, 555 U.S. at 20.”
“Unquestionably, “effective enforcement of federal securities
laws promotes the public interest.” Taseko Mines Ltd. v. Raging
River Cap., 185 F. Supp. 3d 87, 94 (D.D.C. 2016) (citation
omitted). Masimo has shown Defendants included at least some false
or misleading statements in Politan’s proxy materials.”
“Defendants are missing the point. Politan’s proxy materials
state not only that the Board granted Kiani the authority to pursue
a sale of Masimo, but that he was delegated the authority to “carry
out a sale of the entire Company without any obligation to provide
process updates to the Board.” (Swartz Decl., Ex. 86, at 6
(emphasis added).) It is Kiani’s ability to execute the sale of
company that Masimo alleges is misleading. (Suppl. to Mot. at 24.)
That statement implies Kiani’s power swept far broader then merely
seeking a potential buyer or hiring advisors and potentially
creates a false impression that the Board would have no say in
Masimo’s sale. But the minutes from the June 24 Board meeting show
that statement is false. It is true that the Board did not
explicitly require Kiani to provide updates on Masimo’s efforts to
solicit a buyer or to retain financial advisors, (Swartz Decl., Ex.
94, at 2), but Politan goes one step farther when it claimed Kiani
could sell Masimo on his own, (Swartz Decl., Ex. 86, at 6). Nothing
in the evidence Defendants cite supports that statement.”
“The statement is also material because Kiani and the Board’s
leadership, especially its deference to Kiani, is directly at issue
in the present proxy fight. (See, e.g., ISS Report, at 1 (“Instead
of using last year’s proxy contest as a chance to break with the
past, the board has continued to bow to Kiani, including by
allowing him to exercise inappropriate influence over the
refreshment process.”); id. at 33 (“[T]he nature of the CEO’s role
in board refreshment over the past year was inappropriate due to
[Masimo’s] corporate governance track record, and the board has
again adopted defensive rhetoric that reflects indifference to
shareholders. This is strong evidence in support of a case for
further change.”). Therefore, it is apparent to the Court that a
“reasonable shareholder” preparing to vote would see this falsehood
about Kiani’s power over the Board as “important.” See TSC Indus.,
426 U.S. at 449. Learning that Politan’s statement in fact falsely
portrays Kiani’s power has the potential to influence that
“reasonable shareholders” perspective about the Board and Kiani’s
management of the Masimo. Accordingly, Masimo did show that
Politan’s statement about Kiani’s power would have sufficiently
satisfied the first element of its Section 14(a) claim. See N.Y.C.
Emps.’ Ret. Sys., 593 F.3d at 1022.”
“Defendants further dispute that Politan’s assertion that Kiani
“was unable to find a deal on what he considered to be satisfactory
terms” is misleading. (Opp’n at 29.) Instead, they argue there is
no “material difference” between not receiving an offer and not
finding a deal on satisfactory terms. (Id.) The Court disagrees. As
discussed above, Kiani’s power over Masimo’s Board is one of the
main lines of attack being made by Politan and promulgated to
shareholders in this proxy fight. (See, e.g., ISS Report at 1, 33.)
Politan’s statement insinuates that Kiani made the decision on his
own to reject offers to buy Masimo. Thus, the Court finds it
material and substantially likely that Politan’s false statement
would have “assumed actual significance in the deliberations of the
reasonable shareholder.” See TSC Indus., 426 U.S. at 449.
Consequently, Masimo did show this statement sufficiently would
have satisfied the first element of its Section 14(a) claim. See
N.Y.C. Emps.’ Ret. Sys., 593 F.3d at 1022.”
“The parties agreed at the hearing that the Court’s ruling
itself would be material to an investor’s vote decision in the
proxy fight. Politan’s disclosure gave it an unfair advantage in
the proxy fight because, so long as Masimo was bound by the sealing
order, it could not meaningfully reply to Politan’s press release.
Therefore, the Court finds, by clear and convincing evidence, see
In re Dual-Deck Video, 10 F.3d at 695, that it is highly probable
Politan and Koffey violated the Court’s Order when they issued the
disclosure. Accordingly, the Court finds there is no “fair ground
of doubt as to the wrongfulness of” Politan and Koffey’s conduct.
See Taggart, 587 U.S. at 561 (citation omitted).”
__________________ 1 Represents a non-GAAP financial measure.
Refer to the heading “Non-GAAP Financial Measure” below for
additional detail. 2 Google and Wear OS by Google are trademarks of
Google LLC. 3 Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction, Masimo
Corp. v Politan Cap. Mgmt. LP, et al., Case No. 24-cv-1568, (C.D.
Cal. July 15, 2024) (September 11, 2024) at 43.
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