Nautilus, Inc. and Sherborne Investors LP reported Monday that the voting results from the December 18, 2007 special meeting of shareholders confirmed that all four Sherborne Investors nominees have been elected to the company's Board of Directors. The final voting results, which were certified by IVS Associates, also showed that all of Sherborne Investors' other proposals were passed.


Effective immediately, Edward Bramson, Gerard Eastman, Michael Stein and Richard Horn will join incumbent directors Robert Falcone, Ronald Badie and Marvin Siegert on the company's Board. Mr. Bramson was elected as chairman at a meeting of the Board on Monday and Mr. Falcone will remain as president and CEO.  Mr. Siegert will remain as Audit Committee chairman, Mr. Stein will be chairman of the Compensation Committee and Mr. Horn will be chairman of the Nominating and Governance Committee. Mr. Badie will remain as Lead Independent Director.


Edward Bramson said, “We appreciate the support of our fellow shareholders and look forward to working with the new Board and management to implement an effective strategy at Nautilus to return it to profitability and establish a platform for future growth.”


“I look forward to working with our newly reconstituted Board of Directors,” said Bob Falcone. “I believe very strongly in the future of this Company and am committed to implementing the necessary actions to restore it to sustainable growth.”


In other Nautilus news, the company has signed a commitment letter with Bank of America, N.A. to replace its current debt facility with an underwritten 5-year, $100 million asset-based loan with an accordion feature to increase to $125 million. The agreement is expected to close January 14, 2008. The loan will be syndicated by Bank of America prior to or after closing. In the interim, the company has negotiated a forbearance on its existing debt facility.

 

“Our new line of credit is expected to provide sufficient liquidity to support our business strategy and the interests of our shareholders,” said Bob Falcone, president and CEO of Nautilus, Inc.