Bioventus Announces Divestiture of its Advanced Rehabilitation Business to Accelmed Partners

DURHAM, N.C., Oct. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bioventus Inc. (Nasdaq: BVS) (“Bioventus” or the “Company”), a global leader in innovations for active healing, announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to sell its Advanced Rehabilitation business of its subsidiary, Bioness, to Accelmed Partners (“Accelmed”), a private equity firm focused on acquiring and growing commercial-stage HealthTech companies. The transaction includes a total cash consideration of $45 million, including $25 million in cash at close (subject to a working capital adjustment) and up to $20 million in potential post-closing earn-out payments. At the time of closing, the Company expects to net approximately $20 million after fees and expenses, which will be used to repay existing debt.