Targeting Raise of Up to $15 million

SUWANEE, Ga., March 12, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Digirad Corporation (NASDAQ: DRAD) (“Digirad”, “DRAD”, or “the Company”) announced today that it plans to file a preliminary registration statement on Form S-1 with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a potential offering of nonconvertible preferred stock.  The Company is targeting a capital raise of up to $15 million.  The initial use of proceeds will be for working capital and for other general corporate purposes, including to facilitate Digirad’s diversified holding company structure.

As disclosed in a press release issued by the Company on September 10, 2018, Digirad’s Board of Directors approved the conversion of Digirad into a diversified holding company (“HoldCo”).  Digirad believes that converting into a diversified holding company with a shared services center will create tremendous value for Digirad stockholders, both immediately and over the long-term.  As part of this new strategy, DRAD has begun to look at acquisition opportunities, which could be bolt-on acquisitions for its existing business, or private or public companies that fit well with the HoldCo model.

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About Digirad

Digirad delivers convenient, effective, and efficient healthcare solutions on an as needed, when needed, and where needed basis.  Digirad’s diverse portfolio of mobile healthcare solutions and diagnostic imaging equipment and services, provides hospitals, physician practices, and imaging centers through the United States access to technology and services necessary to provide exceptional patient care in the rapidly changing healthcare environment.  For more information, please visit www.digirad.com.

Forward-Looking Statements & Use of Non-GAAP Measures

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