Mazor Robotics Announces Closing Of The Third Tranche Equity Investment

CAESAREA, Israel--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mazor Robotics Ltd. (TASE:MZOR) (NASDAQGM:MZOR), a pioneer and a leader in the field of surgical guidance systems, today announced the closing of the third tranche equity investment by Medtronic pursuant to the executed agreement between the parties, as previously disclosed on August 30, 2017. Mazor issued 1.04 million American Depositary Shares (ADSs) at $38.46 per ADS, which is equal to the weighted average price of the ADSs for the trailing 20-day period ending on and including August 29, 2017, for an aggregate purchase price of $40 million. In addition, Mazor issued to Medtronic warrants to purchase an additional 1.21 million ADSs at an exercise price of $44.23 per ADS, which represents a 15% premium over the per share price for the $40 million equity investment. Medtronic has the right to exercise the warrants immediately in whole or in part, for cash, and they expire after 18 months from the issuance date.

Medtronic’s total investment in Mazor to date totals $72 million.

About Mazor
Mazor Robotics (TASE: MZOR; NASDAQGM: MZOR) believes in healing through innovation by developing and introducing revolutionary technologies and products aimed at redefining the gold standard of quality care. Mazor Robotics Guidance System enables surgeons to conduct spine and brain procedures in an accurate and secure manner. For more information, please visit www.MazorRobotics.com.

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