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PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. - ZimVie Inc. (NASDAQ:ZIMV), a dental and spine products manufacturer with annual revenue of $443.55 million and a market capitalization of $528.2 million, announced Wednesday a strategic distribution agreement with Osstem Implant Co., Ltd. to expand its presence in the Chinese dental implant market, which is estimated at more than 10 million units annually.
Under the agreement, Osstem Implant, the market-leading provider of dental implants in China, will have exclusive commercial responsibility for ZimVie implant systems within the Chinese market.
Osstem Implant has established distribution channels in over 90 Chinese cities since entering the market in 2006 and conducts nearly 500 clinical training sessions annually.
"Partnering with Osstem, a respected leader known for exceptional service and a strong portfolio of high-quality products, presents a superior opportunity for ZimVie to expand and grow in the Chinese market," said Vafa Jamali, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of ZimVie. The company’s stock has shown remarkable momentum, with a 114% return over the past week, though InvestingPro analysis suggests the stock is currently trading above its Fair Value.
Michael Kim, Head of Osstem Implant’s China operations, stated, "This collaboration allows us to offer more choices to our dental customers and patients."
The agreement aims to leverage Osstem’s established distribution network and ZimVie’s premium implant products, which are designed for precision, esthetics, and durability.
ZimVie, headquartered in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, develops and manufactures dental implants and related products, maintaining a healthy gross profit margin of 64.83% and strong liquidity with a current ratio of 2.14. Want deeper insights? InvestingPro offers exclusive access to 12 additional ProTips and comprehensive financial analysis for ZIMV. Osstem Implant, founded in South Korea in 1997, has grown to become the world’s largest dental implant manufacturer with presence in 33 countries.
The information in this article is based on a company press release.
In other recent news, ZimVie Inc. has entered into a merger agreement with healthcare investment firm ARCHIMED in a transaction valued at approximately $730 million. Under the terms of the agreement, ZimVie stockholders will receive $19.00 in cash per share, marking a 99% premium to the company’s 90-day volume-weighted average price. This acquisition, unanimously approved by ZimVie’s Board of Directors, is expected to close by the end of 2025, pending stockholder and regulatory approvals. Barclays has responded to this development by upgrading ZimVie’s stock rating from Underweight to Equalweight, significantly raising its price target to $19.00 from $9.00. Conversely, UBS has adjusted its outlook by cutting the price target from $16.00 to $10.00, while maintaining a Neutral rating. Needham has maintained its Hold rating on ZimVie following the company’s first-quarter results, which showed mixed performance. ZimVie reported revenue below market expectations, though its adjusted EBITDA exceeded forecasts. The company highlighted strength in its digital segment and noted a modest increase in biomaterials sales, despite a slight decline in implant sales.
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