InMode acknowledges Steel Partners' $16.75/share takeover bid; CEO-led group extends rival offer to September 15
INMD sits 18% above its 52-week low of $12.72 on elevated volume (2.0× avg).
Summary
InMode's board confirmed receipt of Steel Partners' $16.75/share takeover bid and will review it alongside the existing $16.20 CEO-led proposal, which has been extended to September 15.
Key Events · M&A and Partnerships · INMD
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Steel Partners Bid Confirmed
InMode's board has officially received Steel Partners' unsolicited all-cash offer of $16.75 per share, representing a 3.4% premium over the CEO-led group's $16.20 bid.
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CEO-Led Group Extends Offer
M.N. Business Strategy Ltd., the CEO-led group, extended the expiration date of its $16.20 per share proposal to September 15, 2026, keeping its bid alive.
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Special Committee Review Underway
The independent Special Committee, supported by legal and financial advisors, will evaluate both proposals consistent with its fiduciary duties, with no further comment expected until a decision is reached.
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Competing Bids Create Shareholder Upside
The emergence of a higher competing bid increases the likelihood of a sweetened offer, potentially benefiting shareholders as the board weighs both proposals.
Analysis · INMD · Industrial Applications And Services
The board of InMode has officially acknowledged Steel Partners' unsolicited all-cash offer of $16.75 per share, which tops the existing $16.20 proposal from a CEO-led group. A Special Committee will now review both bids. Meanwhile, the CEO-led group has extended its offer deadline to September 15, signaling that the contest is far from over. With two competing bids on the table, shareholders stand to benefit from a potential bidding war, though the board's fiduciary review and the CEO's involvement add complexity.
At the time of this filing, INMD was trading at $15.00 on NASDAQ in the Industrial Applications And Services sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $862.8M. The 52-week trading range was $12.72 to $16.74. This filing was assessed with positive market sentiment and an importance score of 9 out of 10.