SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 13, 2021
OptimizeRx Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Nevada | 001-38543 | 26-1265381 | ||
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
| 400 Water Street, Suite 200, Rochester, MI | 48307 | |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 248.651.6568
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
| Title of each class | Trading symbol | Name of each exchange on which registered | ||
| Common Stock | OPRX | Nasdaq Capital Market |
SECTION 8 – Other Events
| Item 8.01 | Other Events |
On April 13, 2021, we issued a press release announcing that we have received the ranking of #277 by the Financial Times (FT) list of The Americas’ Fastest Growing Companies 2021. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
The information in Item 8.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K (including Exhibit 99.1) shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.
SECTION 9 – Financial Statements and Exhibits
| Item 9.01 | Financial Statements and Exhibits |
| 99.1 | Press release, dated April 13, 2021 |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
OptimizeRx Corporation
/s/ Douglas Baker
Douglas Baker
Chief Financial Officer
Date: April 13, 2021
Exhibit 99.1
OptimizeRx Named to Financial Times ―The Americas’ Fastest-Growing Companies List for the Second Consecutive Year
Ranked #277, highlighting the growth potential and convergence between technology and healthcare
ROCHESTER, Mich. – April 13, 2021 – OptimizeRx Corp. (Nasdaq: OPRX), a leading provider of digital health solutions for life science companies, physicians, and patients, has received the ranking of #277 by the Financial Times (FT) list of The Americas’ Fastest Growing Companies 2021. This recognition is presented by the FT and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider.
The FT Americas’ Fastest Growing Companies list ranks companies with the strongest compounded annual revenue growth between 2016 and 2019. OptimizeRx grew more than 46% during that period, showing its strongest growth to date in 2020 with full year revenue up 76% year-over-year. Out of the millions of active companies in North and South America, only the top 500 firms are named to the list.
“We are thrilled to be part of the FT Americas’ Fastest Growing Companies ranking, and proud to see our team’s efforts and continuous drive to innovate being recognized for the second year in a row by one of the world's most widely read and respected business publications,” said William Febbo, CEO of OptimizeRx. “Our platform enhancements over the past year included two critical point-of-care solutions: the integration of AI-powered real-world evidence, and the launch of TelaRepTM – a digital solution that gives prescribers a direct line of communication to the right pharma contact when they need it.
“We believe both patients and providers deserve access to actionable and accurate information about prescription medications. As such, we will continue working on solutions and partnerships to improve drug affordability, access, and adherence. OptmizeRx’s offerings are transformational to physician-patient engagement and define the new modicum of streamlined communications in an increasingly digital-first world. Additionally, we have only just started to touch on the many possible ways of assisting the healthcare industry overcome customer engagement challenges. Looking ahead, we look forward to making operational progress through the remainder of the year and expect to continue seeing record growth,” concluded Mr. Febbo.
About the Financial Times
The Financial Times (FT) is one of the world’s leading business news organizations, recognized internationally for its authority, integrity, and accuracy. The FT has a paying readership of more than a million worldwide, three-quarters of which are digital subscriptions. FT is part of Nikkei Inc., which provides a broad range of information, news, and services for the global business community. For more information, visit www.ft.com.
About OptimizeRx
OptimizeRx is a digital health company that provides communications solutions for life science companies, physicians, and patients. Connecting over half of healthcare providers in the U.S. and millions of patients through a proprietary network, the OptimizeRx digital health platform helps patients afford and stay on medications. The platform unlocks new patient and physician touchpoints for life science companies along the patient journey, from point-of-care, to retail pharmacy, through mobile patient engagement.
For more information, follow the company on Twitter, LinkedIn or visit www.optimizerx.com.
Important Cautions Regarding Forward
Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the definition of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended,
and such as in section 21E of the Securities Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements should not be used to make an
investment decision. The words 'estimate,' 'possible' and 'seeking' and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements, which
speak only as to the date the statement was made. The company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking
statements, whether because of new information, future events, or otherwise. Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks
and uncertainties, some of which cannot be predicted, or quantified. Future events and actual results could differ materially from those
set forth in, contemplated by, or underlying the forward-looking statements. The risks and uncertainties to which forward-looking statements
are subject include, but are not limited to, the effect of government regulation, competition, and other material risks.
OptimizeRx Contact
Doug Baker, CFO
Tel (248) 651-6568 (x807)
dbaker@optimizerx.com
Media Relations Contact
Maira Alejandra, Media Relations Manager
Tel (754) 245-7070
malejandra@optimizerx.com