M&A Deal Summary

Dentsply Sirona Acquires Astra Tech AB

On August 31, 2011, Dentsply Sirona acquired medical products company Astra Tech AB from AstraZeneca

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Dentsply Sirona’s 3rd transaction in the Medical Products sector.
  • This is Dentsply Sirona’s 1st transaction in Sweden.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2011-08-31
Target Astra Tech AB
Sector Medical Products
Buyer(s) Dentsply Sirona
Sellers(s) AstraZeneca
Deal Type Divestiture

Target

Astra Tech AB

Molndal, Sweden
Astra Tech AB is a provider of dental implants, customized implant abutments, and urology and surgery products.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Dentsply Sirona

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Category Company
Founded 1877
Sector Medical Products
Employees15,000
Revenue 4.0B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION

Dentsply Sirona is a manufacturer and distributor of dental and other consumable healthcare products. Company broad global product platform helps dental professionals serve patients' oral health care for a lifetime, from preventive services to tooth replacement. DENTSPLY oral health products range from general dental consumables and laboratory products to products supporting the dental specialty markets of orthodontics, endodontics, and implants. Dentsply Sirona was founded in 1877 and is based in Charlotte, North Carolina.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 10
Sector (Medical Products) 3 of 7
Type (Divestiture) 1 of 1
Country (Sweden) 1 of 1
Year (2011) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2000-07-11 Midwest Orthodontic Manufacturing

Columbus, Indiana, United States

Midwest Orthodontic Manufacturing (MOM) produces a broad array of ancillary materials used in orthodontia from their ISO 9002 certified Indiana facility, including elastics, retainer cases and springs.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2013-11-22 Dentsply

Katikati, New Zealand

Triodent was founded in 2003 by dentist and inventor Simon McDonald with the aim of manufacturing products that made the dentist’s job easier, with better outcomes for the patient. Dr McDonald’s first product was the Tri-Clip. He followed this in 2005 with the V-Ring – the first retainer ring with V-shaped tines and the first made from nickel-titanium. The V-Ring was named Top Matrix System by The Dental Advisor in 2008.

Buy -

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

AstraZeneca

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Category Company
Founded 1992
Sector Life Science
Employees83,100
Revenue 45.8B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION
Main office on AstraZeneca's campus in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Main office on AstraZeneca's campus in Waltham, Massachusetts.

AstraZeneca is a global biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialization of prescription medicines in several major disease areas, including oncology, cardiovascular, renal & metabolism, and respiratory & immunology. The Company's aim is to improve the health and quality of life of patients around the world through medicines, treatment solutions, and accessibility to healthcare. AstraZeneca is involved in both the research and development (R&D) and manufacturing of drugs to address critical areas of unmet medical need. AstraZeneca was founded in 1992 and is based in Cambridge, United Kingdom.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 11
Sector (Medical Products) 1 of 3
Type (Divestiture) 2 of 11
Country (Sweden) 2 of 2
Year (2011) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2008-11-17 AstraZeneca - Biotech Laboratory

Södertälje, Sweden

AstraZeneca - Biotech Laboratory engages in research of proteins produced by disease genes.

Sell -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-06-19 Ardea Biosciences

Lafayette, California, United States

Ardea Biosciences, Inc. in a reverse merger transaction. IntraBiotics Pharmaceuticals, Inc. does not have significant operations.

Buy $1.3B