M&A
confidence high
sentiment neutral
materiality 0.75
Sonendo to acquire certain Biolase assets for $14M; files $59M patent claim
Sonendo, Inc.
- Sonendo signs asset purchase agreement to buy dental laser assets of bankrupt Biolase for $14M cash plus liability assumption.
- Sonendo designated as stalking horse bidder; sale subject to Bankruptcy Court approval and higher competing bids.
- Break-up fee of $420K plus expense reimbursement payable if Sellers accept a competing bid.
- Sonendo subsidiary files $59M proof of claim in Biolase bankruptcy for alleged patent infringement.
- Transaction expected to close by Dec 31, 2024; no assurances of successful acquisition.