Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corporation, a global leader in medical technology, announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Derma Sciences Inc. for a price of $7.00 per share of Derma Sciences common stock in cash.
“Derma Sciences’ amniotic tissue-based platform technology further broadens Integra’s regenerative technology capabilities and builds upon our 3×3 wound care strategy,” said Peter Arduini, Integra’s president and chief executive officer. “The addition of a complementary portfolio of wound care products, including an amniotic product with reimbursement in the wound care channel, allows us to further drive scale in the advanced wound care market.”
Under the agreement, Integra will commence a tender offer to purchase all of the outstanding shares of Derma Sciences common stock for $7.00 per share in cash. Integra will also offer to purchase the outstanding shares of Derma Sciences preferred stock for an amount equal to its liquidation preference per share. The tender offer will be followed by a merger of Derma Sciences with a newly formed subsidiary of Integra. The companies expect to complete the transaction at the end of the first quarter of 2017, subject to customary closing conditions, including U.S. antitrust clearance and the tender of a majority of outstanding shares of Derma Sciences common stock and preferred stock. Integra expects to use its existing credit facility to finance the transaction.
BofA Merrill Lynch acted as exclusive financial advisor and Latham & Watkins LLP acted as legal advisor to Integra.
Source: Integra
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