Alphatec Spine, Inc. is one of the largest independent developers and manufacturers of implants for the surgical treatment of spine disorders. The company is primarily focused on the aging spine which allows it to use its broad product portfolio and pipeline to addresses one of the highest growth sectors in the orthopedics and spine industry. Alphatec’s product offering includes cervical, thoracolumbar, intervertebral, minimally invasive, vertebral compression fracture and allograft implants. In addition to its U.S. operations, Alphatec markets a range of spine and orthopedic products in Asia through its subsidiary, Alphatec Pacific, Inc. and in Europe through a distribution network. Since the firm's March 2005 acquisition, Alphatec has attracted world-class management talent, expanded its infrastructure and manufacturing capabilities and grown revenues organically by a factor of seven from $17Mto $130M. In June 2006, Alphatec completed an $84 million initial public offering, and the Company raised an additional $32 million through a subsequent public offering in September 2007 and $10million in June 2009 through a PIPE offering.

On March 26, 2010, Scient’x was acquired by Alphatec Spine, Inc. creating the third-largest independent spinal company.

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http://www.alphatecspine.com

BioHorizons is one of the fastest growing oral reconstructive device companies in the world as a result of their commitment to providing the most comprehensive line of evidence-based, scientifically-proven dental implants and tissue regeneration solutions. BioHorizons has continued to provide clinicians unique products supported by university-based research. The company’s innovative products include Tapered Internal Dental Implants incorporating Laser-Lok® microchannel technology. BioHorizons is headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama and has over 20 facilities worldwide.

http://www.biohorizons.com

Headquartered in Dublin, California, DTI is a full-service laboratory network with 15 sites throughout North America. DTI's labs are service-oriented, with dedicated teams providing product, technical and case support, all of which are staffed with highly-trained and experienced technicians. DTI's restorations are fabricated from the best materials and provide a highly aesthetic and reliable fit. The company is leading the way for digital dentistry by adopting innovative processes and championing the use of the latest and most reliable automation systems which are designed to provide our clients with a world-class product and service levels unmatched in the industry.

http://www.dtidental.com

Based near Paris, France, Scient'x is a medical device company that designs, develops and manufactures spinal implants and instrumentation. Scient'x was founded in 1988 and offers today a full range of implants for spinal fusions and posterior semi-rigid stabilization and a cervical total disc replacement device. Its international distribution network consists of a direct sales force in France and the U.K., a hybrid of direct sales force and distributors in Italy as well as exclusive and non-exclusive distributors in more than 50 countries including the United States. The Scient'x surgeon education and training network augments its international distribution capabilities.

Scient'x key products include the Isobar(TM) TTL and Isobar Evolution(TM) rods, a semi-rigid rod technology used in spinal fusion surgeries, as well as an offering of cervical and lumbar implants also used predominantly in spine fusion surgeries. Outside of the United States, Scient'x markets a unique and proprietary ceramic-on-ceramic cervical total disc replacement device, DiscoCerv(R), which has been implanted in over 3,000 patients since its initial launch.

On March 26, 2010, Scient’x was acquired by Alphatec Spine, Inc. creating the third-largest independent spinal company.

http://www.scientx.com

Nexa Orthopedics, Inc. was founded in 2004 by HealthpointCapital to create the pre-eminent company in extremities surgery through a program of business investments, technology in-licensing, internal development and acquisition. The investment opportunity in the highly fragmented market was based on consolidation and scale, and driven by differentiated technology. In February 2005, Nexa acquired Futura Biomedical, LLC. Futura manufactured and distributed the only complete line of forefoot arthroplasty products and was a leading innovator of implants for the correction of flexible flatfoot deformities. In the summer of 2005, Nexa acquired the StayFuse product line from Pioneer Surgical. Nexa also partnered with OsteoBiologics, Inc. for US distribution of OBI products in hand, foot and ankle surgery. In November 2005, Nexa acquired BioProfile S.A., a French manufacturer of orthopedic extremity products utilizing its novel pyrocarbon. In September 2006, Nexa acquired Axiom Orthopaedics, Inc., a leading innovator in the shoulder arthroplasty market.

HealthpointCapital Partners sold Nexa Orthopedics, Inc. to Tornier in February 2007. The sale of Nexa provided HealthpointCapital Partners, L.P. a 75% internal rate of return on its investment.

http://www.nexaortho.com/