Wednesday, August 29, 2018

Wright Medical Does A Deal Both Opportunistic And Defensive

For a company that many investors are certain that the CEO is going to sell at some point in the not-so-distant future, Wright Medical (WMGI) continues to show that it is very focused on building its business. To that end, the company announced Monday morning that it would be acquiring privately-held ortho implant company Cartiva for $435 million in cash. Although Wright is paying a high price for Cartiva, the valuation isn’t unreasonable relative to the growth and Wright is adding an uncommonly profitable product with meaningful growth potential.

Given the price Wright Medical is paying, executing on this transaction is essential. While the acquisitiveness of Wright could, perhaps, prompt some investors to question the real underlying health of the company’s portfolio, I think Cartiva was a rare opportunity for Wright Medical to meaningfully augment its growth potential.

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Wright Medical Does A Deal Both Opportunistic And Defensive

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