SmileDirectClub Files For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Just Four Years After $1.35 Billion IPO
Portfolio Pulse from Bibhu Pattnaik
SmileDirectClub Inc. (NASDAQ:SDC) has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, just a few years after its $1.35 billion IPO. The company's founders plan to invest at least $20 million back into the business as part of a revival plan. SmileDirectClub, which introduced plastic aligners as an affordable alternative to braces, has faced stiff competition from brands like Invisalign (owned by Align Technology, Inc (NASDAQ:ALGN)), Candid, Byte (owned by Dentsply Sirona Inc (NASDAQ:XRAY)), NewSmile, and ALIGERNCO.
September 30, 2023 | 7:06 pm
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Align Technology, owner of Invisalign, is a competitor of SmileDirectClub. The bankruptcy of SmileDirectClub could potentially benefit Align Technology.
With SmileDirectClub facing financial difficulties, customers may turn to its competitors, potentially benefiting Align Technology.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 50
RELEVANCE 50
POSITIVE IMPACT
Dentsply Sirona, owner of Byte, is a competitor of SmileDirectClub. The bankruptcy of SmileDirectClub could potentially benefit Dentsply Sirona.
With SmileDirectClub facing financial difficulties, customers may turn to its competitors, potentially benefiting Dentsply Sirona.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 50
RELEVANCE 50
NEGATIVE IMPACT
SmileDirectClub has filed for bankruptcy and its stock price is likely to be negatively affected in the short term.
The company's bankruptcy filing indicates financial distress, which is likely to negatively impact investor confidence and lead to a decrease in the stock price.
CONFIDENCE 100
IMPORTANCE 100
RELEVANCE 100