Stryker Completes Orthovita Tender - Analyst Blog
28 Junio 2011 - 1:33PM
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Orthopedic devices major Stryker Corp (SYK)
reported the
successful completion of its $3.85 per share tender offer for its
previously-announced acquisition of Pennsylvania-based
orthobiologic and biosurgery products maker
Orthovita Inc (VITA).
The offer, which was launched in May 2011 through the
Michigan-based devices maker’s indirect wholly owned subsidiary Owl
Acquisition Corporation, expired at midnight June 24, 2011.
Shareholders holding roughly 87.6% of Orthovita’s outstanding
shares have reportedly tendered their shares. The shares
not
tendered in the offer will be canceled and converted into
the right to receive $3.85 in cash per share.
With the majority of the outstanding shares of Orthovita have
been tendered, Stryker now aims to promptly complete the
acquisition through the merger of Owl Acquisition Corporation with
Orthovita. Following the acquisition, Orthovita will become an
indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Stryker.
Stryker inked a deal on May 16, 2011, to buy Orthovita for $316
million in cash. Per the agreement, shareholders of Orthovita will
receive $3.85 for each share they hold, representing roughly 41%
premium over Orthovita’s closing price of $2.73 on May 13. The deal
value (of $316 million) includes the assumption of $12 million in
Orthovita debt.
Orthovita, with annual sales of $95 million, is a leader in
synthetic bone grafts and competes in the $5 billion orthobiologics
(substances that help heal injuries) market. The company’s
orthobiologic product range includes the Vitoss bone graft
substitute and the Cortoss bone augmentation material. Moreover,
its Biosurgery business offers hemostasis products including the
Vitagel surgical hemostat.
The acquisition is a strategic fit for Stryker, strongly
complementing its existing orthobiologics offering
while strengthening its competitive position. Upon completion, the
deal is expected to be neutral to the company’s adjusted
earnings per share for 2011.
We believe that Stryker is poised for growth driven by new
product launches, acquisitions and an improving hospital capital
spending environment. However, the company remains exposed to
pricing and procedure volume pressure on its hip, knee and spine
products. Our long-term Neutral recommendation on the stock is
backed by a short-term Zacks #3 Rank (Hold).
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