Foley Guides Ultradent in Acquisition by Mitsui Chemicals
Foley & Lardner LLP served as legal advisor to Ultradent Products Inc., a leading global developer and manufacturer of high-tech dental materials, devices, and instruments, in its agreement to be acquired by Mitsui Chemicals.
The transaction will establish a long-term platform for growth by uniting Mitsui Chemicals’ scale and research capabilities, including its existing oral care business, Kulzer, with Ultradent’s deep clinical insight and innovative culture to deliver comprehensive dental solutions worldwide.
Ultradent, based in South Jordan, Utah, is a leading developer and manufacturer of high-tech dental materials, devices, and instruments with a vision to improve global oral health. Ultradent also works to improve the quality of life and health of individuals through financial and charitable programs.
Foley’s transactions team was led by partner Blake Tengberg with support from associates Brandon King, Courtney Chaplin, Sean Aguirre, Kenna Pierce, and Christian Borders.
Additional subject matter guidance was provided by partner Benjamin Dryden and associates Richard Lee and Jacqueline Beveridge (Antitrust & Competition), partner Kathleen Bardunias and associates Iris Grossman and Cullen Werwie (Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation), partner Bobby Brown (Real Estate), partner Jennifer Urban and associates Sarah Waste and Lauren Hudon (Technology Transactions, Cybersecurity, and Privacy), partner Dorothy Watson and senior counsel Nick Johnson (Environmental), partner Christopher Swift (International Trade), partner Nathan Beaver (FDA Regulatory), partner Lawrence Vernaglia, senior counsel Evan Hellman, and associate Jessa Boubker (Health Care), partner David Morris and associate Kevin Hilton (Tax), of counsel Sophie Lignier (EU), partner Matthew An (Finance), and senior counsel Katelynn Williams and associate Tori Breese (Labor & Employment).