ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA — Intricon Corporation (NASDAQ: IIN), an international joint development manufacturer engaged in designing, developing, engineering, manufacturing, and packaging miniature interventional, implantable and body-worn medical devices, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement whereby an affiliate of Altaris Capital Partners, LLC, an investment firm focused exclusively on the healthcare industry, will acquire the company.
Under the terms of the agreement, Altaris will acquire all outstanding shares of Intricon for $24.25 per share in a transaction that values Intricon at an equity value of approximately $241 million. The purchase price represents a meaningful premium of approximately 39% to Intricon’s closing stock price on February 25, 2022.
“We are excited to enter into this transaction with Altaris, which will deliver a compelling valuation to our shareholders and enable us to accelerate the advancement of our joint development manufacturing capabilities in micromedical technology across a broad range of high growth markets. Our team has done an outstanding job of establishing Intricon as the partner of choice for companies that are bringing truly advanced technology to medical devices. As we enter the next chapter for our company, we believe that Altaris is the ideal partner to help us further advance our mission.”
–Scott Longval, President and Chief Executive Officer
Transaction Details
Under the terms of the agreement, Intricon shareholders will receive $24.25 in cash for each share of Intricon common stock they own. The transaction has fully committed financing from funds affiliated with Altaris.
Intricon’s Board of Directors has unanimously approved the merger agreement with Altaris and recommends that Intricon shareholders approve the proposed merger and merger agreement. Intricon expects to hold a Special Meeting of Shareholders to consider and vote on the proposed merger and the merger agreement as soon as practicable after the mailing of the proxy statement to its shareholders.
The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2022, subject to customary closing conditions, including approval by Intricon shareholders and receipt of regulatory approvals. Upon completion of the transaction, Intricon will become a private company and Intricon shares will no longer be listed on any public market.
Under the terms of the merger agreement, Intricon may solicit superior proposals from third parties for a period of 35 days continuing through April 3, 2022, and in certain cases for a period of 45 days continuing through April 13, 2022. In accordance with the merger agreement, Intricon’s Board of Directors, with the assistance of its advisors, intends to solicit superior proposals during this period. In addition, Intricon may, at any time, subject to the provisions of the merger agreement, respond to unsolicited proposals that are reasonably likely to result in a superior proposal. Intricon will have the right to terminate the merger agreement with Altaris to enter into a superior proposal subject to the terms and conditions of such agreement. There can be no assurance that the solicitation process will result in a superior proposal or that any other transaction will be approved or completed. Intricon does not intend to disclose developments with respect to this solicitation process unless and until its Board of Directors determines such disclosure is appropriate or is otherwise required.
Transaction Advisors
Piper Sandler & Co. is serving as exclusive financial advisor to Intricon and Blank Rome is acting as legal counsel. Schiff Hardin LLP and Linklaters LLP are acting as legal counsel to Altaris.
About Altaris Capital Partners, LLC
Altaris is a healthcare investment firm with an exclusive focus on building companies that deliver value to the healthcare system through innovation and efficiency. Altaris’ operating companies are addressing some of the most complex problems in the healthcare industry, with the ultimate goal of improving access and outcomes for patients. Since inception in 2003, Altaris has invested in more than 45 healthcare companies that have contributed to advancements in the industry and generated significant value appreciation for investors. Altaris is headquartered in New York City and manages $6.0 billion of equity capital. For more information, please visit www.altariscap.com.
About Intricon Corporation
Intricon is a Joint Development Manufacturer that integrates components and assemblies to advance micro-medical technology across a range of device platforms for global customers. Intricon approaches each engagement with an all-in commitment, working with customers every step of the way- from the earliest idea stages to ongoing production – in order to advance program performance and deliver results. With a focus on key device platforms, Intricon helps advance clinical outcomes by always looking ahead with proactive support and resources through integration of its core competencies. Intricon has facilities in the United States, Asia and Europe. The company’s common stock trades under the symbol “IIN” on the NASDAQ Global Market.
Source: Intricon
