"We are thrilled to add Helix's unique technology and information assets to our innovative de-identified patient health data and analytics platform. We have created the nation's only HIPAA compliant, Real World Evidence platform integrating cannabis and de-identified healthcare data designed to support SaaS based business performance analytics, product safety and efficacy surveillance solutions, and evidence-based health outcomes research. Our
"As Helix has grown into one of the leading global providers of software used in the cannabis industry, we have prioritized value-added solutions, innovation, and outstanding execution at every opportunity. With today's important announcement, this commitment is being taken to the next level. Joining with MOR adds a completely new and critical dimension to Helix's capabilities that will further advance the commercial success of customers using our BioTrack and Cannalytics technology suites," said Helix's CEO
MOR Analytics was founded by WebMD alumni
Strategic Rationale
MOR Analytics and Helix believe there are significant synergistic opportunities to create value by combining Helix's operating software business and proprietary data assets with MOR's proprietary data and proven experience in data architecture, technology, and analytics. Specifically, the merger will create the largest proprietary, integrated, HIPAA-compliant
- Deliver evidence-based insight into the safety and efficacy of ethical pharmaceuticals and cannabis products to equip physicians, caregivers, cannabis stakeholders, and patients with credible evidence to improve patient care and health outcomes through access to observational research.
- Provide a SaaS-based platform serving multiple verticals including life sciences, government, payers, providers and cannabis dispensaries, manufacturers and cultivators with the information and intelligence to better understand their products, customers, and the dynamics of a rapidly changing marketplace to drive commercial performance across segments.
- Empower regulators to more granularly assess the safety, health, social and economic outcomes associated with all therapeutic options as the cannabis market scales and cannabinoid-based therapies are adopted as mainstream therapeutic alternatives.
- Deliver the most advanced data management, software and analytics products to power the business performance of Helix's large and growing, installed customer base.
Management, Governance and Headquarters
The combined company expects to maintain headquarters in
Approvals and Time to Close
The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals and approval by Helix's shareholders, and is expected to close in the first quarter 2021. Forian expects to apply and be listed on the
Advisors
Helix's legal advisors are
About
Helix's industry-leading compliance and point of sale technologies are tailored to the unique needs of the quickly evolving cannabis industry, offering customers seamless compliance management solutions and earning government contracts in this rapidly growing market. The BioTrack cutting-edge platform is designed to scale alongside the cannabis industry. The Helix's leadership team has deep experience in entrepreneurship, mergers, and acquisitions, technology and security. With headquarters in
About
MOR Analytics, founded in 2019, is an innovative and evolving private company developing a Real World Evidence ("RWE") and Software as a Service ("SaaS") analytics platform designed to support the information requirements of constituents across the healthcare industry. The platform will enable life science companies, payers, providers, and regulators to better understand the value and efficacy of healthcare products and services while providing mission critical business insights into clients' products, services, customers and the dynamics of a rapidly changing marketplace. Management, administrators, physicians, patients and caregivers can, in turn, use the information to make informed business decisions and guide healthcare decision making. MOR has assembled one of the largest proprietary, de-identified patient-level RWE databases in the
The members of MOR Analytics have operated seven public healthcare companies (the most recent being WebMD and the largest being Medco), which collectively generated over approximately
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Important Information About the Transaction and Where to Find It
In connection with the proposed transaction, Helix and Forian will be filing documents with the
Participants in the Solicitation
Helix, MOR Analytics and certain of their respective directors, executive officers, and employees may be deemed to be "participants" in the solicitation of proxies in respect of the proposed transaction and related matters. Information regarding Helix directors and executive officers, including a description of their direct interests, by security holdings or otherwise, is contained in Helix's Form 10-K for the year ended
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This communication is not intended to and shall not constitute a solicitation of a proxy, consent or authorization with respect to any securities or in respect of the proposed transaction. This communication is not intended to and shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. No offer of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or an exemption therefrom.sed healthcare and cannabis clients can leverage data-driven insights to achieve improved patient health outcomes and business performance. We are excited to welcome the Helix platform and recognize the top-tier results produced by Zachary and his team over the last several years," said MOR Analytics Chief Executive Officer,
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