Danaher Corporation (NYSE: DHR) (“Danaher”) today announced that Envista Holdings Corporation (“Envista” or the “Company”) will be the name of the separate company Danaher intends to create and take public via an initial public offering in the second half of 2019. Envista will be comprised of three operating companies within Danaher’s Dental segment: Nobel Biocare Systems, KaVo Kerr, and Ormco. These businesses have significant positions in dental implants, orthodontics, dental equipment and consumables, and include brands such as Nobel Biocare, KaVo, Kerr, i-CAT, Dexis, Metrex, Pelton & Crane, Ormco, Implant Direct, and Orascoptic. Envista will be led by Amir Aghdaei, who will become President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Aghdaei currently serves as Danaher Group Executive with responsibility for the Dental segment.
Mr. Aghdaei stated, “Envista’s name is a combination of two Latin root words: ‘en’, a prefix meaning to be within, and ‘vista’, meaning a view. Our logo of concentric circles represents our ability to collaboratively achieve endless possibilities ahead. The Envista brand reflects the forward-looking energy that embodies our company culture.”
Aghdaei continued, “Envista’s culture will be built on four core values: ‘Better Choices, Better Outcomes,’ ‘Relationships Built on Trust,’ ‘Innovation in Action,’ and ‘Continuous Improvement as a Competitive Advantage.’ Our Danaher heritage helped us shape these values and serves as a strong foundation for our business. The Envista Business System, which will be based on the Danaher Business System, will be our common operating model.”
Envista intends to apply to list its common stock on the New York Stock Exchange. The stock symbol will be NVST.
Envista will employ 12,000 people worldwide. The company’s website is www.envistaco.com.
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