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Xtant Medical Holdings (XTNT) filed an 8-K announcing significant board changes effective 1 Aug 2025. Investment firm Nantahala Capital, now the beneficial owner of 49.1 % of XTNT’s outstanding shares, requested and secured the appointments of Abhinav “Abi� Jain and Tyler Lipschultz as independent directors. Jain joins the Compensation and Nominating & Governance Committees; Lipschultz joins the Audit and Compensation Committees.

Jain, an analyst at Nantahala since 2019, brings structured-credit and med-tech investment experience and currently sits on two NASDAQ-listed pharma boards. Lipschultz contributes 35 years of operating leadership in orthobiologics and spine (LocateBio, Orthofix, SeaSpine, NuVasive).

Concurrent with the additions, directors Robert McNamara and Lori Mitchell-Keller resigned; the company states the departures were not due to disagreements but reflected an oral understanding with Nantahala on board composition. Both new directors will receive standard non-employee director compensation and have executed XTNT’s customary indemnification agreement (Exhibit 10.1).

No other related-party transactions were disclosed beyond the previously reported April 2025 purchase by Nantahala of 57 m shares at $0.42 and associated shelf registration, effective 19 May 2025.

Xtant Medical Holdings (XTNT) ha presentato un modulo 8-K annunciando importanti cambiamenti nel consiglio di amministrazione a partire dal 1° agosto 2025. La società di investimento Nantahala Capital, ora proprietaria effettiva del 49,1% delle azioni in circolazione di XTNT, ha richiesto e ottenuto la nomina di Abhinav “Abi� Jain e Tyler Lipschultz come amministratori indipendenti. Jain entrerà a far parte dei comitati per la Retribuzione e per la Nomina e Governance; Lipschultz farà parte dei comitati per la Revisione Contabile e la Retribuzione.

Jain, analista presso Nantahala dal 2019, porta con sé esperienza negli investimenti in credito strutturato e tecnologia medica e attualmente siede in due consigli di amministrazione di aziende farmaceutiche quotate al NASDAQ. Lipschultz vanta 35 anni di esperienza nella leadership operativa nei settori ortobiologico e della colonna vertebrale (LocateBio, Orthofix, SeaSpine, NuVasive).

Contestualmente alle nuove nomine, i direttori Robert McNamara e Lori Mitchell-Keller si sono dimessi; la società ha dichiarato che le dimissioni non sono state causate da disaccordi, ma riflettono un accordo verbale con Nantahala sulla composizione del consiglio. Entrambi i nuovi amministratori riceveranno la consueta remunerazione per amministratori non esecutivi e hanno firmato il consueto accordo di indennizzo di XTNT (Allegato 10.1).

Non sono state rivelate altre transazioni con parti correlate oltre all’acquisto precedentemente annunciato da Nantahala di 57 milioni di azioni a 0,42 dollari ciascuna nell’aprile 2025 e alla relativa registrazione presso la SEC, efficace dal 19 maggio 2025.

Xtant Medical Holdings (XTNT) presentó un formulario 8-K anunciando cambios significativos en la junta directiva efectivos a partir del 1 de agosto de 2025. La firma de inversión Nantahala Capital, ahora propietaria beneficiaria del 49,1% de las acciones en circulación de XTNT, solicitó y logró la designación de Abhinav “Abi� Jain y Tyler Lipschultz como directores independientes. Jain se incorpora a los Comités de Compensación y de Nominaciones y Gobernanza; Lipschultz se une a los Comités de Auditoría y Compensación.

Jain, analista en Nantahala desde 2019, aporta experiencia en inversiones en crédito estructurado y tecnología médica, y actualmente forma parte de dos juntas directivas farmacéuticas cotizadas en NASDAQ. Lipschultz aporta 35 años de liderazgo operativo en ortobiología y columna vertebral (LocateBio, Orthofix, SeaSpine, NuVasive).

Simultáneamente a estas incorporaciones, los directores Robert McNamara y Lori Mitchell-Keller renunciaron; la empresa declaró que las salidas no se debieron a desacuerdos, sino que reflejaron un entendimiento verbal con Nantahala sobre la composición de la junta. Ambos nuevos directores recibirán la compensación estándar para directores no empleados y han firmado el acuerdo habitual de indemnización de XTNT (Anexo 10.1).

No se divulgaron otras transacciones con partes relacionadas más allá de la compra previamente reportada en abril de 2025 por parte de Nantahala de 57 millones de acciones a $0.42 y el registro asociado, efectivo desde el 19 de mayo de 2025.

Xtant Medical Holdings(XTNT)� 2025� 8� 1일부� 중요� 이사� 변� 사항� 발표하는 8-K 서류� 제출했습니다. 투자회사 Nantahala Capital은 현재 XTNT 발행 주식� 49.1%� 실질 소유하고 있으�, Abhinav “Abi� JainTyler Lipschultz� 독립 이사� 임명� 것을 요청하고 확보했습니다. Jain은 보상 위원회왶� 지� � 거버넌스 위원회에 참여하며, Lipschultz� 감사 위원회왶� 보상 위원회에 참여합니�.

2019년부� Nantahala에서 애널리스트로 일해� Jain은 구조� 신용 � 의료기술 투자 경험� 보유하고 있으� 현재 NASDAQ 상장 제약회사 � 곳의 이사회에 참여하고 있습니다. Lipschultz� LocateBio, Orthofix, SeaSpine, NuVasive 등에� 35년간 정형생물� � 척추 분야 운영 리더십을 제공해왔습니�.

� 이사 임명� 동시� Robert McNamaraLori Mitchell-Keller 이사가 사임했으�, 회사 측은 이들� 사임� 의견 차이 때문� 아니� Nantahala왶� 구두 합의� 따른 이사� 구성 변경임� 밝혔습니�. � 신임 이사� 표준 비임� 이사 보상� 받으� XTNT� 통상적인 면책 합의�(부� 10.1)� 체결했습니다.

2025� 4� Nantahala가 5,700� 주를 주당 0.42달러� 매입하고 2025� 5� 19일부� 효력� 발생� 관� 선반 등록 외에 다른 관� 당사� 거래� 공개되지 않았습니�.

Xtant Medical Holdings (XTNT) a déposé un formulaire 8-K annonçant des changements importants au sein du conseil d'administration effectifs au 1er août 2025. La société d'investissement Nantahala Capital, désormais propriétaire bénéficiaire de 49,1 % des actions en circulation de XTNT, a demandé et obtenu la nomination de Abhinav “Abi� Jain et Tyler Lipschultz en tant qu'administrateurs indépendants. Jain rejoint les comités de rémunération et de nomination & gouvernance ; Lipschultz intègre les comités d'audit et de rémunération.

Jain, analyste chez Nantahala depuis 2019, apporte une expérience en crédit structuré et en investissement dans la med-tech, et siège actuellement dans deux conseils d'administration pharmaceutiques cotés au NASDAQ. Lipschultz apporte 35 ans d'expérience en direction opérationnelle dans les domaines de l'orthobiologie et de la colonne vertébrale (LocateBio, Orthofix, SeaSpine, NuVasive).

Parallèlement à ces nominations, les administrateurs Robert McNamara et Lori Mitchell-Keller ont démissionné ; la société déclare que ces départs ne résultent pas de désaccords, mais reflètent un accord verbal avec Nantahala concernant la composition du conseil. Les deux nouveaux administrateurs recevront la rémunération standard des administrateurs non salariés et ont signé l'accord d'indemnisation habituel de XTNT (Annexe 10.1).

Aucune autre transaction avec des parties liées n'a été divulguée, hormis l'achat précédemment rapporté en avril 2025 par Nantahala de 57 millions d'actions à 0,42 $ et l'enregistrement associé, effectif depuis le 19 mai 2025.

Xtant Medical Holdings (XTNT) hat ein 8-K Formular eingereicht, das bedeutende Veränderungen im Vorstand mit Wirkung zum 1. August 2025 ankündigt. Die Investmentfirma Nantahala Capital, die nun 49,1 % der ausstehenden XTNT-Aktien besitzt, hat die Ernennung von Abhinav „Abi� Jain und Tyler Lipschultz als unabhängige Direktoren beantragt und durchgesetzt. Jain wird Mitglied der Vergütungs- sowie der Nominierungs- und Governance-Ausschüsse; Lipschultz wird Mitglied der Prüfungs- und Vergütungsausschüsse.

Jain, Analyst bei Nantahala seit 2019, bringt Erfahrung in strukturierten Krediten und Medizintechnik-Investitionen mit und sitzt derzeit in zwei pharmazeutischen NASDAQ-Vorständen. Lipschultz verfügt über 35 Jahre operative Führungserfahrung im Bereich Orthobiologie und Wirbelsäule (LocateBio, Orthofix, SeaSpine, NuVasive).

Zeitgleich mit den Neuberufungen traten die Direktoren Robert McNamara und Lori Mitchell-Keller zurück; das Unternehmen erklärt, dass die Abgänge nicht auf Meinungsverschiedenheiten zurückzuführen seien, sondern eine mündliche Vereinbarung mit Nantahala über die Zusammensetzung des Vorstands widerspiegeln. Beide neuen Direktoren erhalten die übliche Vergütung für nicht angestellte Direktoren und haben die übliche Entschädigungsvereinbarung von XTNT unterzeichnet (Anlage 10.1).

Es wurden keine weiteren Geschäfte mit nahestehenden Parteien bekannt gegeben, außer dem bereits gemeldeten Kauf von 57 Mio. Aktien durch Nantahala im April 2025 zum Preis von 0,42 USD und der damit verbundenen Registrierung, die am 19. Mai 2025 wirksam wurde.

Positive
  • Addition of two directors with deep financial and orthobiologics expertise enhances board skill set.
  • Committee coverage strengthened as appointments immediately fill Audit, Compensation, and Governance roles.
Negative
  • Nantahala controls 49.1 % of shares and effectively installs two nominees, increasing concentration risk.
  • Resignations of two directors reduce legacy independent oversight and may signal shifting power dynamics.

Insights

TL;DR � Board refresh strengthens expertise but heightens single-shareholder influence.

The appointment of two highly qualified directors deepens audit, compensation and biotech domain skills. However, both nominees are tied to Nantahala, which now controls almost half the equity. While management asserts no formal governance agreement exists, effective influence shifts toward a single investor, raising potential minority-shareholder and independence concerns. The concurrent resignation of two incumbent directors maintains board size but reduces legacy oversight. Overall governance impact is mixed.

TL;DR � Operational know-how added; control risk roughly offsets benefit.

Lipschultz’s decades of spine-biologics operating experience could aid product strategy and M&A evaluation, which I view as a modest strategic positive. Jain offers capital-allocation insight aligned with the new 49 % holder. Yet Nantahala’s growing sway may limit strategic optionality for other shareholders. The 8-K contains no financial metrics; therefore near-term valuation impact should be limited, but governance perception could influence discount rate. I classify market impact as neutral.

Xtant Medical Holdings (XTNT) ha presentato un modulo 8-K annunciando importanti cambiamenti nel consiglio di amministrazione a partire dal 1° agosto 2025. La società di investimento Nantahala Capital, ora proprietaria effettiva del 49,1% delle azioni in circolazione di XTNT, ha richiesto e ottenuto la nomina di Abhinav “Abi� Jain e Tyler Lipschultz come amministratori indipendenti. Jain entrerà a far parte dei comitati per la Retribuzione e per la Nomina e Governance; Lipschultz farà parte dei comitati per la Revisione Contabile e la Retribuzione.

Jain, analista presso Nantahala dal 2019, porta con sé esperienza negli investimenti in credito strutturato e tecnologia medica e attualmente siede in due consigli di amministrazione di aziende farmaceutiche quotate al NASDAQ. Lipschultz vanta 35 anni di esperienza nella leadership operativa nei settori ortobiologico e della colonna vertebrale (LocateBio, Orthofix, SeaSpine, NuVasive).

Contestualmente alle nuove nomine, i direttori Robert McNamara e Lori Mitchell-Keller si sono dimessi; la società ha dichiarato che le dimissioni non sono state causate da disaccordi, ma riflettono un accordo verbale con Nantahala sulla composizione del consiglio. Entrambi i nuovi amministratori riceveranno la consueta remunerazione per amministratori non esecutivi e hanno firmato il consueto accordo di indennizzo di XTNT (Allegato 10.1).

Non sono state rivelate altre transazioni con parti correlate oltre all’acquisto precedentemente annunciato da Nantahala di 57 milioni di azioni a 0,42 dollari ciascuna nell’aprile 2025 e alla relativa registrazione presso la SEC, efficace dal 19 maggio 2025.

Xtant Medical Holdings (XTNT) presentó un formulario 8-K anunciando cambios significativos en la junta directiva efectivos a partir del 1 de agosto de 2025. La firma de inversión Nantahala Capital, ahora propietaria beneficiaria del 49,1% de las acciones en circulación de XTNT, solicitó y logró la designación de Abhinav “Abi� Jain y Tyler Lipschultz como directores independientes. Jain se incorpora a los Comités de Compensación y de Nominaciones y Gobernanza; Lipschultz se une a los Comités de Auditoría y Compensación.

Jain, analista en Nantahala desde 2019, aporta experiencia en inversiones en crédito estructurado y tecnología médica, y actualmente forma parte de dos juntas directivas farmacéuticas cotizadas en NASDAQ. Lipschultz aporta 35 años de liderazgo operativo en ortobiología y columna vertebral (LocateBio, Orthofix, SeaSpine, NuVasive).

Simultáneamente a estas incorporaciones, los directores Robert McNamara y Lori Mitchell-Keller renunciaron; la empresa declaró que las salidas no se debieron a desacuerdos, sino que reflejaron un entendimiento verbal con Nantahala sobre la composición de la junta. Ambos nuevos directores recibirán la compensación estándar para directores no empleados y han firmado el acuerdo habitual de indemnización de XTNT (Anexo 10.1).

No se divulgaron otras transacciones con partes relacionadas más allá de la compra previamente reportada en abril de 2025 por parte de Nantahala de 57 millones de acciones a $0.42 y el registro asociado, efectivo desde el 19 de mayo de 2025.

Xtant Medical Holdings(XTNT)� 2025� 8� 1일부� 중요� 이사� 변� 사항� 발표하는 8-K 서류� 제출했습니다. 투자회사 Nantahala Capital은 현재 XTNT 발행 주식� 49.1%� 실질 소유하고 있으�, Abhinav “Abi� JainTyler Lipschultz� 독립 이사� 임명� 것을 요청하고 확보했습니다. Jain은 보상 위원회왶� 지� � 거버넌스 위원회에 참여하며, Lipschultz� 감사 위원회왶� 보상 위원회에 참여합니�.

2019년부� Nantahala에서 애널리스트로 일해� Jain은 구조� 신용 � 의료기술 투자 경험� 보유하고 있으� 현재 NASDAQ 상장 제약회사 � 곳의 이사회에 참여하고 있습니다. Lipschultz� LocateBio, Orthofix, SeaSpine, NuVasive 등에� 35년간 정형생물� � 척추 분야 운영 리더십을 제공해왔습니�.

� 이사 임명� 동시� Robert McNamaraLori Mitchell-Keller 이사가 사임했으�, 회사 측은 이들� 사임� 의견 차이 때문� 아니� Nantahala왶� 구두 합의� 따른 이사� 구성 변경임� 밝혔습니�. � 신임 이사� 표준 비임� 이사 보상� 받으� XTNT� 통상적인 면책 합의�(부� 10.1)� 체결했습니다.

2025� 4� Nantahala가 5,700� 주를 주당 0.42달러� 매입하고 2025� 5� 19일부� 효력� 발생� 관� 선반 등록 외에 다른 관� 당사� 거래� 공개되지 않았습니�.

Xtant Medical Holdings (XTNT) a déposé un formulaire 8-K annonçant des changements importants au sein du conseil d'administration effectifs au 1er août 2025. La société d'investissement Nantahala Capital, désormais propriétaire bénéficiaire de 49,1 % des actions en circulation de XTNT, a demandé et obtenu la nomination de Abhinav “Abi� Jain et Tyler Lipschultz en tant qu'administrateurs indépendants. Jain rejoint les comités de rémunération et de nomination & gouvernance ; Lipschultz intègre les comités d'audit et de rémunération.

Jain, analyste chez Nantahala depuis 2019, apporte une expérience en crédit structuré et en investissement dans la med-tech, et siège actuellement dans deux conseils d'administration pharmaceutiques cotés au NASDAQ. Lipschultz apporte 35 ans d'expérience en direction opérationnelle dans les domaines de l'orthobiologie et de la colonne vertébrale (LocateBio, Orthofix, SeaSpine, NuVasive).

Parallèlement à ces nominations, les administrateurs Robert McNamara et Lori Mitchell-Keller ont démissionné ; la société déclare que ces départs ne résultent pas de désaccords, mais reflètent un accord verbal avec Nantahala concernant la composition du conseil. Les deux nouveaux administrateurs recevront la rémunération standard des administrateurs non salariés et ont signé l'accord d'indemnisation habituel de XTNT (Annexe 10.1).

Aucune autre transaction avec des parties liées n'a été divulguée, hormis l'achat précédemment rapporté en avril 2025 par Nantahala de 57 millions d'actions à 0,42 $ et l'enregistrement associé, effectif depuis le 19 mai 2025.

Xtant Medical Holdings (XTNT) hat ein 8-K Formular eingereicht, das bedeutende Veränderungen im Vorstand mit Wirkung zum 1. August 2025 ankündigt. Die Investmentfirma Nantahala Capital, die nun 49,1 % der ausstehenden XTNT-Aktien besitzt, hat die Ernennung von Abhinav „Abi� Jain und Tyler Lipschultz als unabhängige Direktoren beantragt und durchgesetzt. Jain wird Mitglied der Vergütungs- sowie der Nominierungs- und Governance-Ausschüsse; Lipschultz wird Mitglied der Prüfungs- und Vergütungsausschüsse.

Jain, Analyst bei Nantahala seit 2019, bringt Erfahrung in strukturierten Krediten und Medizintechnik-Investitionen mit und sitzt derzeit in zwei pharmazeutischen NASDAQ-Vorständen. Lipschultz verfügt über 35 Jahre operative Führungserfahrung im Bereich Orthobiologie und Wirbelsäule (LocateBio, Orthofix, SeaSpine, NuVasive).

Zeitgleich mit den Neuberufungen traten die Direktoren Robert McNamara und Lori Mitchell-Keller zurück; das Unternehmen erklärt, dass die Abgänge nicht auf Meinungsverschiedenheiten zurückzuführen seien, sondern eine mündliche Vereinbarung mit Nantahala über die Zusammensetzung des Vorstands widerspiegeln. Beide neuen Direktoren erhalten die übliche Vergütung für nicht angestellte Direktoren und haben die übliche Entschädigungsvereinbarung von XTNT unterzeichnet (Anlage 10.1).

Es wurden keine weiteren Geschäfte mit nahestehenden Parteien bekannt gegeben, außer dem bereits gemeldeten Kauf von 57 Mio. Aktien durch Nantahala im April 2025 zum Preis von 0,42 USD und der damit verbundenen Registrierung, die am 19. Mai 2025 wirksam wurde.

SEC Form 4
FORM 4 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

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Titterton Lewis H jr

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C/O ANIXA BIOSCIENCES, INC.
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FAQ

What board changes did XTNT announce on 1 Aug 2025?

The company elected Abhinav Jain and Tyler Lipschultz as directors and accepted the resignations of Robert McNamara and Lori Mitchell-Keller.

Which committees will the new XTNT directors join?

Jain joins the Compensation and Nominating & Governance Committees; Lipschultz joins the Audit and Compensation Committees.

How much XTNT stock does Nantahala own?

Funds affiliated with Nantahala hold approximately 49.1 % of outstanding common shares after purchasing 57 m shares in April 2025.

Did the resigning XTNT directors cite disagreements?

No. XTNT states their resignations were not due to disagreements but aligned with an understanding on board composition.

Is there a formal agreement granting Nantahala governance rights?

XTNT says there is no agreement on board composition beyond the informal understanding noted in the filing.

What indemnification agreements were executed?

Each new director signed XTNT’s standard indemnification agreement, referenced as Exhibit 10.1.
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