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Bioventus Strengthens Balance Sheet and Launches Evercore‑Advised Strategic Review

The board created an independent committee to evaluate unsolicited acquisition interest and other options to seek the best outcome for shareholders.

Overview

  • Bioventus reported second‑quarter revenue of $153 million, a 4% rise, with adjusted EBITDA of $35 million and adjusted EPS of $0.22.
  • The company reaffirmed full‑year 2026 guidance of $600 million–$610 million in revenue and $0.75–$0.79 in adjusted EPS.
  • After the quarter the board formed an independent committee and retained Evercore to evaluate multiple expressions of interest including an unsolicited acquisition proposal, but offered no details or timeline.
  • Bioventus reduced debt by $24 million in the quarter, lowering net leverage to below two times and increasing flexibility to fund growth or enhance its attractiveness in a sale process.
  • Management said it will boost investment in platelet‑rich plasma, peripheral nerve stimulation, Ultrasonics and international expansion and expects those initiatives to accelerate revenue contributions in the second half of 2026.