Remedent and Den-Mat Holdings Sign Exclusive North American Distribution Agreement for FirstFit, a Revolutionary Solution for De
10 June 2009 - 5:09AM
Marketwired
Two leaders in cosmetic dentistry, Remedent, Inc. (OTCBB: REMI) and
Den-Mat Holdings, LLC, have signed an exclusive North American
distribution agreement for Remedent's new FirstFit(TM) technology.
FirstFit is a revolutionary patent-pending system for the
creation and placement of dental bridges and crowns, which was
announced by Remedent earlier today. California-based Den-Mat is
the world's largest producer of dental veneers, and is an
established marketing and technology partner of Remedent's.
The FirstFit system requires no temporary placements, creates
less mouth trauma and takes fewer office visits to complete. With
economic benefits for both patients and dentists, the new
technology addresses an expanding U.S. market for dental crowns and
bridges, and has the potential to change the way modern dentistry
is practiced.
"This agreement builds upon our partnership which began with
Lumineers and will significantly expand our presence in the North
American professional dental market," said Guy De Vreese, CEO of
Remedent. "We greatly value Den-Mat's substantial commitment of
resources to FirstFit, as we introduce the many revolutionary
features and benefits the new technology offers both dentists and
the consumer. This agreement reflects the tremendous potential we
both see with FirstFit."
The terms of the agreement grant Den-Mat an exclusive right to
market, license and sell FirstFit products in the United States,
Canada, and Mexico in consideration for a non-refundable $400,000
development fee and a non-refundable $600,000 license fee payable
to Remedent in installments, as well as certain royalty payments
based on the sales of the FirstFit products by Den-Mat (or its
sublicensees) and certain minimum royalty payments to maintain its
exclusivity under the agreement.
The agreement is subject to satisfaction or waiver of certain
closing conditions which includes, in addition to customary closing
conditions, due diligence completed to Den-Mat's satisfaction with
respect to the FirstFit products; delivery of legal opinion and
certain executed non-competition agreements; and delivery of the
development payment and first installment of the license
payment.
About Den-Mat Holdings, LLC
California-based Den-Mat Holdings, LLC is a leading manufacturer
and marketer of advanced cosmetic and restorative dental products
and laboratory services that allow a dentist to preserve, restore
and enhance their patient's teeth typically without the requirement
for anesthesia, extensive cutting, drilling and tooth removal. This
revolutionary type of dentistry not only focuses on superior
esthetic results, but on patient comfort and convenience as well.
Den-Mat's revolutionary LUMINEERS� BY CERINATE� are porcelain
veneers that offer a painless way to a permanently whiter and
perfectly aligned smile. LUMINEERS are the only porcelain laminates
that are strong, reversible, and have a proven record of over 20
years of clinical success. The dentist applies these contact
lens-thin veneers to teeth without the need for the shaving and
grinding down of sensitive tooth structure that is common with
traditional veneers. Den-Mat is a unit of DLJ Merchant Banking
Partners, a private equity investment affiliate of Credit Suisse.
For additional information, visit www.denmat.com.
About Credit Suisse
As one of the world's leading banks, Credit Suisse provides its
clients with investment banking, private banking and asset
management services worldwide. Credit Suisse offers advisory
services, comprehensive solutions and innovative products to
companies, institutional clients and high-net worth private clients
globally, as well as retail clients in Switzerland. Credit Suisse
is active in over 50 countries and employs approximately 40,000
people. Credit Suisse's parent company, Credit Suisse Group, is a
leading global financial services company headquartered in Zurich.
Credit Suisse Group's registered shares (CSGN) are listed in
Switzerland and, in the form of American Depositary Shares (CS), in
New York. Further information about Credit Suisse can be found at
www.creditsuisse.com.
About Remedent
Remedent, Inc. specializes in the research, development,
manufacturing and marketing of oral care and cosmetic dentistry
products. The company serves professional dental industry with
breakthrough technology for dental veneers, bridges and crowns
which are recognized worldwide for their technological superiority
and ease-of-application. These products are supported by a line of
professional veneer whitening and teeth sensitivity solutions.
Headquartered in Belgium, Remedent distributes its products to more
than 35 countries worldwide. For more information, go to
www.remedent.be.
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1995
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its annual report on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form
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Remedent Company Contacts: Stephen Ross Chief Financial Officer
Remedent, Inc. Tel 310-922-5685 Email Contact Remedent Investor
Relations: Ron Both Managing Director Liolios Group, Inc. Tel (949)
574-3860 Email Contact Den-Mat Contact Mike Beyer Sam Brown Inc.
Tel 773-463-4211 Email Contact
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