Invacare Completes Sale of Medical Supplies Business to AssuraMed

ELYRIA, Ohio–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Invacare (NYSE: IVC) announced today that it has completed the sale of its Invacare Supply Group (ISG) medical supplies business to AssuraMed of Twinsburg, Ohio, a leader in wholesale and home-delivered medical supplies across the United States, for a purchase price of approximately $150.8 million in cash, which is subject to final post-closing adjustments. Invacare estimates net proceeds from the sale of approximately $146.6 million, net of expenses.

This transaction is consistent with Invacare’s globalization strategy, allowing the Company to focus on its core equipment product lines. In line with its prior announcement of the transaction, the Company intends to use the proceeds from the sale to reduce debt outstanding under its revolving credit facility. The Company expects that this will better position it to accelerate new product development with selective acquisitions after it has completed its previously announced quality systems remediation at its corporate and Taylor Street manufacturing facilities in Elyria, Ohio.

The Company expects to file a Form 8-K containing unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Tuesday, January 22, 2013, which will reflect the effects of the disposition of ISG.

About Invacare
Invacare (NYSE:IVC), headquartered in Elyria, Ohio, is the global leader in the manufacture and distribution of innovative home and long-term care medical products that promote recovery and active lifestyles. The Company has 6,000 associates and markets its products in approximately 80 countries around the world. For more information about Invacare and its products, visit Invacare’s website at www.invacare.com.

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