Ex-MiMedx CEO Petit mounts proxy war

MiMedx (NSDQ:MDXG) is facing a proxy battle being led by former CEO Parker Petit, who was ousted last July “for cause”, according to a recently posted SEC filing. The ex chief-exec nominated himself alongside former Pulte Home Corp tax director David Furstenburger and George & Lorenson partner Shawn George as candidates for the company’s board of directors, set to be elected at an upcoming shareholder’s meeting. Petit said that he believes that the current MiMedx board has “failed shareholders with disappointing performance, failure to ensure competent leadership and lack of engagement with MiMedx shareholders.” He added that he “felt compelled to launch a contest seeking changes on the board,” according to the filing. “In my opinion, the current board has done a major disservice to MiMedx’s shareholders and there is no sign the board has the ability, judgment or commitment to return MiMedx to its former growth and profitability as a NASDAQ listed company. Shareholders have been left in the dark while the company’s value has significantly dropped. I could no longer sit on the sidelines. Together with Shawn and David, we, if elected, will bring a wealth of experience working on and resolving expeditiously highly contentious and complicated matters. I believe that our slate of candidates will instill the much needed accountability and reason in the boardroom that MiMedx is now lacking, while supporting its v...
Source: Mass Device - Category: Medical Devices Authors: Tags: Business/Financial News Featured Wall Street Beat MiMedx Group Inc. Source Type: news