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Aibo Medical, China's Leading Ophthalmic Device Maker, Acquires Majority Stake in Demei Medical, a Top Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Company

Jan 21, 2026 18:21 CST Updated 18:21
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Recently, Eyebright MedicalAnnouncement Release,The company plans to acquire no less than 51% of Delta Medical's equity and gain control, broadening its layout in the medical and health field.

Specifically, Eyebright Medical signed the "Letter of Investment Intent" on January 20, 2026, with Delta Medical (Chongqing) Medical Technology Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Delta Medical" or "Target Company"), as well as with Li Jianbo, the founder, largest shareholder, chairman, general manager, and legal representative of Delta Medical.The company plans to acquire no less than 51% of the equity of the target company and obtain control through a combination of acquisition loans and its own funds.

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Eyebright MedicalThe overall valuation of the target company for this proposed acquisition is estimated to be no more than 1 billion RMB.And stated that this transaction does not constitute a related party transaction, nor does it constitute a major asset restructuring as defined by the Measures for the Administration of Major Asset Restructuring of Listed Companies.


Data shows,Eyebright Medical holds a leading position in the ophthalmic device field.BuiltIntraocular Lens,Orthokeratology Lenses,Contact Lenses and Optometric ProductsThree major product systems, includingIntraocular LensByThe industry widely recognizes it as the leading Chinese-produced brand.


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Acquisition of 51% Equity

Layout Sports Medicine


As the first major acquisition in China's medical device sector in 2026, this acquisition, from the perspective of its core transaction elements,Control and valuation are the two major focuses of this acquisition.Eyebright Medical explicitly proposed to acquire no less than 51% equity, aiming to achieve absolute control over the target company. The funding will adopt a combination model of acquisition loans and own funds. The overall valuation cap is locked at 1 billion yuan, and the final transaction price will be determined through negotiation based on subsequent due diligence, audit, and asset evaluation results.


This valuation level echoes the performance growth trend of Delta Medical.Its operating revenue increased from 178 million yuan to 286 million yuan between 2023 and 2025, while its adjusted net profit surged from -7.08 million yuan to 23.6 million yuan, achieving a leapfrog growth from losses to profitability over the three-year period.


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It is worth mentioning that this transaction has set strict performance commitments and reward and punishment mechanisms. The announcement shows,Delta Medical needs to achieve a cumulative net profit of no less than 165 million yuan from 2026 to 2028.The annual targets are 45 million yuan, 55 million yuan, and 65 million yuan.If the target is not met, founder Li Jianbo will transfer the corresponding equity compensation at zero cost.If exceeded, cash rewards will be given to the core team.


At the same time, the two parties agreed on a six-month exclusivity period, during which Delta Medical shall not negotiate equity transactions with any third party, providing assurance for the transaction to proceed.


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Leading Enterprise in Sports Medicine
Full-chain Layout Builds Barriers


The announcement information shows that Delta Medical was established on July 12, 2016, with a registered capital of over 12.14 million yuan. Li Jianbo serves as the company's legal representative, chairman, and general manager, holding 14.7994% of the shares directly. His spouse, Pu Xiaolu, holds 5.8011% of the shares directly. Through direct and indirect shareholding, plus a voting agreement signed with some shareholders, Li Jianbo and Pu Xiaolu jointly own 43.3825% of the company’s control, making them the actual controllers of the company.


As an international medical technology group, Delta Medical focuses on the full-field layout of sports health.The business scope covers the entire process of preoperative prevention, surgical treatment, and postoperative rehabilitation, with a core focus on sports medicine implants, surgical tools, arthroscopic equipment, and sports rehabilitation devices and equipment.Forming a complete industry chain integrating R&D, production, sales, and service.Industry Chain, CurrentlyHas grown into a national high-tech enterprise and a "specialized, refined, novel" little giant enterprise.


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Currently,Delta Medical has established modern production bases and R&D centers in multiple locations such as Beijing, Chongqing, and Sichuan, with its technical research and industrialization layout taking initial shape.As of the date of this announcement, Delta Medical has been authorized with 276 patents and possesses a complete system of medical device product registration qualifications, including 34 Class III registration certificates, 48 Class II registration certificates, and 63 Class I registration certificates. The compliance and professional level of its technology and products rank among the top in the industry.


It is worth mentioning that,Delta Medical was successfully selected for the fourth batch of China's national high-value medical consumables procurement Group A, firmly ranking among the top tier in the industry.It not only has abundant clinical expert resources, but its sales network covers all over China and extends to overseas regions such as Southeast Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, and Europe, showing significant results in global layout.


Moreover, in terms of R&D innovation, smart manufacturing capabilities, and the layout of sales channels both domestically and internationally, Delta Medical and Eyebright Medical have significant potential for business synergy.


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Performance Under Pressure
Acquisition Broadens Industrial Layout


As the acquirer,Eyebright Medical's core competitiveness once focused on the high-end ophthalmic device sector, where it held a leading position in the ophthalmic device field.Focusing on the research and development of biomedical materials,It has builtIntraocular Lens,Orthokeratology Lenses,Contact Lenses and Optometric ProductsThree Major Product Systems,But after 2024, this business pattern faced severe challenges, and the performance pressure continued to be released.

In May 2024, the national centralized procurement policy for intraocular lenses was implemented, becoming the "first straw" weighing on Eyebright Medical's performance. As the core business contributing over half of the company's profits, intraocular lenses achieved revenue of 588 million yuan in 2024, a year-on-year increase of 17.66%.But the sales volume growth rate (44.93%) far exceeded the revenue growth rate, highlighting the severe drag caused by price reductions.

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In the first quarter of 2025, this impact became more pronounced as the company's net profit attributable to shareholders dropped by 10.05% year-on-year, marking the first negative growth in quarterly profits since its listing, causing the stock price to plummet. By the third quarter of 2025, the intraocular lens business was significantly affected by both centralized procurement and adjustments in local medical insurance expenditures.Both revenue and sales volume declined year-over-year, becoming the core factor pressuring profits.

More alarmingly, the proportion of intraocular lenses in total revenue has increased fromDropped from 81.79% in 2020 to 41.68% in 2024, the "stabilizing role" of the core business continues to weaken.; although its orthokeratology lens product achieved 236 million yuan in revenue in 2024,An increase of 16.76% year-on-year, but the growth contribution significantly weakened due to increased competition forcing a reduction in ex-factory prices.

Despite Eyebright Medical achieving a doubling of growth in its related business through the layout of defocus lenses, the new business has yet to achieve scale effects. In 2024, revenue from other myopia prevention and control products accounted for only 6.89%, making it difficult to offset the sluggish growth of orthokeratology lenses.

Thus,Regarding this acquisition of Delta Medical, Eyebright Medical stated that its core business focuses on the research and commercialization of biomedical materials and high-end medical devices.Through the acquisition of a controlling stake in the target company,The company broadens its layout in the medical and health field, synergizing with the target company in R&D, manufacturing, sales channels, etc., to further enhance the company's performance and shareholder return levels.

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This acquisition holds profound strategic significance for Eyebright Medical, marking a critical step in the company's transformation from a "single-track champion" to a platform-based enterprise, helping to alleviate performance pressures. In terms of business layout, the acquisition enables dual drivers in ophthalmology and sports medicine, fundamentally diversifying operational risks; meanwhile,The integration of resources in R&D, channels, and other aspects by both parties can accelerate value release and alleviate short-term performance pressure.


However, there are still risk points in the three-year performance bet of this transaction. If the performance is not completed, it will further drag down.Eyebright Medical's Future Profitability. In this regard, some viewpoints have pointed out:Compared to the risk of continued performance pressure, this acquisition remains the optimal solution for Eyebright Medical.


So, Eyebright Medical’s 10-billion-yuan cross-border acquisition from ophthalmology to sports medicineWhether it can ultimately solve the problem of performance pressure remains to be seen. Instrument Family will continue to follow up.





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