S&P 500   4,967.23
DOW   37,986.40
QQQ   414.65
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Stock market today: Tumbling tech stocks drag Wall Street to the finish line of another losing week
American Express profits jump 34%, helped by jump in new customers, higher spending
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S&P 500   4,967.23
DOW   37,986.40
QQQ   414.65
How major US stock indexes fared Friday, 4/19/2024
Stock market today: Tumbling tech stocks drag Wall Street to the finish line of another losing week
American Express profits jump 34%, helped by jump in new customers, higher spending
American Express, Fifth Third rise; Netflix, PPG Industries fall, Friday, 4/19/2024
Intuitive Surgical Stock Can Trend Much Higher This Year 
3 Magnificent Seven Stocks Outperforming the Rest
Bargain Hunting: 3 Stocks With RSIs That Scream Oversold
S&P 500   4,967.23
DOW   37,986.40
QQQ   414.65
How major US stock indexes fared Friday, 4/19/2024
Stock market today: Tumbling tech stocks drag Wall Street to the finish line of another losing week
American Express profits jump 34%, helped by jump in new customers, higher spending
American Express, Fifth Third rise; Netflix, PPG Industries fall, Friday, 4/19/2024
Intuitive Surgical Stock Can Trend Much Higher This Year 
3 Magnificent Seven Stocks Outperforming the Rest
Bargain Hunting: 3 Stocks With RSIs That Scream Oversold
S&P 500   4,967.23
DOW   37,986.40
QQQ   414.65
How major US stock indexes fared Friday, 4/19/2024
Stock market today: Tumbling tech stocks drag Wall Street to the finish line of another losing week
American Express profits jump 34%, helped by jump in new customers, higher spending
American Express, Fifth Third rise; Netflix, PPG Industries fall, Friday, 4/19/2024
Intuitive Surgical Stock Can Trend Much Higher This Year 
3 Magnificent Seven Stocks Outperforming the Rest
Bargain Hunting: 3 Stocks With RSIs That Scream Oversold

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Comparative Price Performance Over Time

Compare Stocks - Price & Volume

CompanyCurrent Price50-Day Moving Average52-Week RangeMarket CapBetaAvg. VolumeToday's Volume
Alphatec Holdings, Inc. stock logo
ATEC
Alphatec
$12.54
+1.6%
$13.95
$8.66
$19.14
$1.73B1.551.63 million shs1.33 million shs
GenMark Diagnostics, Inc. stock logo
GNMK
GenMark Diagnostics
$24.04
$24.02
$8.42
$24.25
$1.76B3.022.70 million shsN/A
Pulse Biosciences, Inc. stock logo
PLSE
Pulse Biosciences
$7.19
-2.3%
$8.87
$3.78
$13.62
$397.03M1.67184,443 shs180,937 shs
Utah Medical Products, Inc. stock logo
UTMD
Utah Medical Products
$68.58
+2.0%
$70.17
$66.90
$100.59
$246.20M0.1226,907 shs42,931 shs
The Westaim Co. stock logo
WEDXF
Westaim
$2.70
+1.1%
$2.67
$2.13
$2.99
$348.22M0.4630,224 shs1,500 shs
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Price Performance

Company1-Day Performance7-Day Performance30-Day Performance90-Day Performance1-Year Performance
Alphatec Holdings, Inc. stock logo
ATEC
Alphatec
-1.36%-10.45%-12.79%-20.08%-24.66%
GenMark Diagnostics, Inc. stock logo
GNMK
GenMark Diagnostics
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
Pulse Biosciences, Inc. stock logo
PLSE
Pulse Biosciences
-1.47%+1.38%-21.03%-11.11%+27.56%
Utah Medical Products, Inc. stock logo
UTMD
Utah Medical Products
-0.58%-4.18%-2.41%-17.81%-29.23%
The Westaim Co. stock logo
WEDXF
Westaim
-0.37%+1.16%-2.91%-1.48%+21.92%

MarketRank™

CompanyOverall ScoreAnalyst's OpinionShort Interest ScoreDividend StrengthESG ScoreNews and Social Media SentimentCompany OwnershipEarnings & Valuation
Alphatec Holdings, Inc. stock logo
ATEC
Alphatec
4.1081 of 5 stars
3.51.00.03.32.35.00.6
GenMark Diagnostics, Inc. stock logo
GNMK
GenMark Diagnostics
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Pulse Biosciences, Inc. stock logo
PLSE
Pulse Biosciences
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Utah Medical Products, Inc. stock logo
UTMD
Utah Medical Products
3.2188 of 5 stars
0.05.01.74.22.51.71.3
The Westaim Co. stock logo
WEDXF
Westaim
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A

Analyst Ratings

CompanyConsensus Rating ScoreConsensus RatingConsensus Price Target% Upside from Current Price
Alphatec Holdings, Inc. stock logo
ATEC
Alphatec
3.00
Buy$23.6388.40% Upside
GenMark Diagnostics, Inc. stock logo
GNMK
GenMark Diagnostics
N/AN/AN/AN/A
Pulse Biosciences, Inc. stock logo
PLSE
Pulse Biosciences
N/AN/AN/AN/A
Utah Medical Products, Inc. stock logo
UTMD
Utah Medical Products
N/AN/AN/AN/A
The Westaim Co. stock logo
WEDXF
Westaim
N/AN/AN/AN/A

Current Analyst Ratings

Latest GNMK, ATEC, UTMD, PLSE, and WEDXF Analyst Ratings

DateCompanyBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
3/28/2024
Alphatec Holdings, Inc. stock logo
ATEC
Alphatec
Needham & Company LLC
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Boost Price TargetBuy ➝ Buy$22.00 ➝ $23.00
3/20/2024
Alphatec Holdings, Inc. stock logo
ATEC
Alphatec
Canaccord Genuity Group
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Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$25.00
3/20/2024
Alphatec Holdings, Inc. stock logo
ATEC
Alphatec
Needham & Company LLC
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Boost Price TargetBuy ➝ Buy$19.00 ➝ $22.00
3/4/2024
Alphatec Holdings, Inc. stock logo
ATEC
Alphatec
HC Wainwright
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Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$20.00
2/28/2024
Alphatec Holdings, Inc. stock logo
ATEC
Alphatec
Needham & Company LLC
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Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$19.00
2/9/2024
Alphatec Holdings, Inc. stock logo
ATEC
Alphatec
Wells Fargo & Company
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Initiated CoverageOverweight$26.00
(Data available from 4/19/2021 forward. View 10+ years of historical ratings with our analyst ratings screener.)

Sales & Book Value

CompanyAnnual RevenuePrice/SalesCashflowPrice/CashBook ValuePrice/Book
Alphatec Holdings, Inc. stock logo
ATEC
Alphatec
$482.26M3.59N/AN/A$0.57 per share22.00
GenMark Diagnostics, Inc. stock logo
GNMK
GenMark Diagnostics
$88.02M19.96N/AN/A$0.21 per share114.48
Pulse Biosciences, Inc. stock logo
PLSE
Pulse Biosciences
$700K567.19N/AN/A$0.81 per share8.88
Utah Medical Products, Inc. stock logo
UTMD
Utah Medical Products
$50.22M4.90$6.43 per share10.67$35.35 per share1.94
The Westaim Co. stock logo
WEDXF
Westaim
$8.63M40.35$1.41 per share1.91$3.95 per share0.68

Profitability & Earnings

CompanyNet IncomeEPSTrailing P/E RatioForward P/E RatioP/E GrowthNet MarginsReturn on Equity (ROE)Return on Assets (ROA)Next Earnings Date
Alphatec Holdings, Inc. stock logo
ATEC
Alphatec
-$186.64M-$1.55N/AN/AN/A-38.70%N/A-27.93%5/7/2024 (Confirmed)
GenMark Diagnostics, Inc. stock logo
GNMK
GenMark Diagnostics
-$47.35M-$0.82N/AN/AN/A-16.95%-39.36%-13.02%N/A
Pulse Biosciences, Inc. stock logo
PLSE
Pulse Biosciences
-$42.21M-$0.89N/AN/AN/A-112.74%-61.09%5/9/2024 (Estimated)
Utah Medical Products, Inc. stock logo
UTMD
Utah Medical Products
$16.64M$4.5715.01N/A33.12%13.53%12.68%4/23/2024 (Estimated)
The Westaim Co. stock logo
WEDXF
Westaim
$183.98M$1.302.08N/A2,132.63%37.84%34.98%5/14/2024 (Estimated)

Latest GNMK, ATEC, UTMD, PLSE, and WEDXF Earnings

DateQuarterCompanyConsensus EstimateReported EPSBeat/MissGap EPSRevenue EstimateActual RevenueDetails
5/7/2024N/A
Alphatec Holdings, Inc. stock logo
ATEC
Alphatec
-$0.33N/A+$0.33N/AN/AN/A  
2/27/2024Q4 2023
Alphatec Holdings, Inc. stock logo
ATEC
Alphatec
-$0.28-$0.37-$0.09-$0.37$131.90 million$138.00 million    
1/30/2024Q4 2023
Utah Medical Products, Inc. stock logo
UTMD
Utah Medical Products
N/A$1.18+$1.18$1.18N/A$12.33 million

Dividends

CompanyAnnual PayoutDividend Yield3-Year Dividend GrowthPayout RatioYears of Consecutive Growth
Alphatec Holdings, Inc. stock logo
ATEC
Alphatec
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
GenMark Diagnostics, Inc. stock logo
GNMK
GenMark Diagnostics
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Pulse Biosciences, Inc. stock logo
PLSE
Pulse Biosciences
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Utah Medical Products, Inc. stock logo
UTMD
Utah Medical Products
$1.201.75%+1.75%26.26%2 Years
The Westaim Co. stock logo
WEDXF
Westaim
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A

Latest GNMK, ATEC, UTMD, PLSE, and WEDXF Dividends

AnnouncementCompanyPeriodAmountYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
2/6/2024
Utah Medical Products, Inc. stock logo
UTMD
Utah Medical Products
quarterly$0.301.6%3/14/20243/15/20244/3/2024
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)

Debt

CompanyDebt-to-Equity RatioCurrent RatioQuick Ratio
Alphatec Holdings, Inc. stock logo
ATEC
Alphatec
6.54
2.86
1.99
GenMark Diagnostics, Inc. stock logo
GNMK
GenMark Diagnostics
0.75
4.33
3.84
Pulse Biosciences, Inc. stock logo
PLSE
Pulse Biosciences
N/A
6.76
6.76
Utah Medical Products, Inc. stock logo
UTMD
Utah Medical Products
N/A
22.56
20.53
The Westaim Co. stock logo
WEDXF
Westaim
N/A
4.23
4.23

Ownership

Institutional Ownership

CompanyInstitutional Ownership
Alphatec Holdings, Inc. stock logo
ATEC
Alphatec
66.35%
GenMark Diagnostics, Inc. stock logo
GNMK
GenMark Diagnostics
96.94%
Pulse Biosciences, Inc. stock logo
PLSE
Pulse Biosciences
76.95%
Utah Medical Products, Inc. stock logo
UTMD
Utah Medical Products
69.60%
The Westaim Co. stock logo
WEDXF
Westaim
N/A

Insider Ownership

CompanyInsider Ownership
Alphatec Holdings, Inc. stock logo
ATEC
Alphatec
29.12%
GenMark Diagnostics, Inc. stock logo
GNMK
GenMark Diagnostics
3.25%
Pulse Biosciences, Inc. stock logo
PLSE
Pulse Biosciences
69.70%
Utah Medical Products, Inc. stock logo
UTMD
Utah Medical Products
6.50%
The Westaim Co. stock logo
WEDXF
Westaim
4.21%

Miscellaneous

CompanyEmployeesShares OutstandingFree FloatOptionable
Alphatec Holdings, Inc. stock logo
ATEC
Alphatec
839137.98 million97.80 millionOptionable
GenMark Diagnostics, Inc. stock logo
GNMK
GenMark Diagnostics
61873.09 millionN/AOptionable
Pulse Biosciences, Inc. stock logo
PLSE
Pulse Biosciences
6155.22 million16.73 millionOptionable
Utah Medical Products, Inc. stock logo
UTMD
Utah Medical Products
1693.59 million3.36 millionNot Optionable
The Westaim Co. stock logo
WEDXF
Westaim
7128.97 million123.54 millionNot Optionable

GNMK, ATEC, UTMD, PLSE, and WEDXF Headlines

SourceHeadline
The Westaim Corporation Reports Q4 and Full Year 2023 ResultsThe Westaim Corporation Reports Q4 and Full Year 2023 Results
businesswire.com - March 27 at 4:25 PM
The Westaim Corporation Recognized on the TSX Venture 50 ListThe Westaim Corporation Recognized on the TSX Venture 50 List
businesswire.com - February 21 at 8:28 AM
Westaim Corp.Westaim Corp.
wsj.com - February 17 at 2:53 PM
DCK ELEVATES BILL BROWN TO PRESIDENTDCK ELEVATES BILL BROWN TO PRESIDENT
finance.yahoo.com - January 17 at 12:21 PM
Westaim (WEDXF) Price Target Increased by 6.07% to 3.93Westaim (WEDXF) Price Target Increased by 6.07% to 3.93
msn.com - November 27 at 5:22 PM
The Westaim GAAP EPS of $0.16The Westaim GAAP EPS of $0.16
seekingalpha.com - November 15 at 12:57 PM
The Westaim Corporation Reports Q3 2023 ResultsThe Westaim Corporation Reports Q3 2023 Results
finance.yahoo.com - November 14 at 4:56 PM
The Westaim GAAP EPS of $0.22, revenue of $35.9MThe Westaim GAAP EPS of $0.22, revenue of $35.9M
seekingalpha.com - August 15 at 9:22 PM
Westaim (WEDXF) Price Target Increased by 15.87% to 3.88Westaim (WEDXF) Price Target Increased by 15.87% to 3.88
msn.com - August 1 at 6:00 PM
Closing Bell: The Westaim Corp flat on Friday (WED)Closing Bell: The Westaim Corp flat on Friday (WED)
theglobeandmail.com - June 24 at 2:58 AM
Westaim Announces Pricing of Secondary Offering of Skyward Specialtys Common StockWestaim Announces Pricing of Secondary Offering of Skyward Specialty's Common Stock
technews.tmcnet.com - June 8 at 1:16 AM
Skyward Announces Pricing Of Secondary Offering Of 3.85 Mln Of Its Stock By Westaim At $23/shrSkyward Announces Pricing Of Secondary Offering Of 3.85 Mln Of Its Stock By Westaim At $23/shr
markets.businessinsider.com - June 8 at 1:16 AM
Westaim Announces Director ResignationWestaim Announces Director Resignation
technews.tmcnet.com - April 25 at 8:25 AM
Closing Bell: The Westaim Corp flat on Monday (WED)Closing Bell: The Westaim Corp flat on Monday (WED)
theglobeandmail.com - April 17 at 8:08 PM
The Westaim Corporation Recognized as Top Sector Performer with TSX Venture 50The Westaim Corporation Recognized as Top Sector Performer with TSX Venture 50
technews.tmcnet.com - February 21 at 9:55 AM
Westaim Third Quarter 2022 Earnings: US$0.12 loss per share (vs US$0.011 profit in 3Q 2021)Westaim Third Quarter 2022 Earnings: US$0.12 loss per share (vs US$0.011 profit in 3Q 2021)
nz.finance.yahoo.com - November 13 at 4:45 PM
WEDXF The Westaim CorporationWEDXF The Westaim Corporation
seekingalpha.com - October 1 at 5:43 PM
Is Westaim Corp (WEDXF) Stock a Good Investment?Is Westaim Corp (WEDXF) Stock a Good Investment?
aaii.com - September 6 at 10:24 AM
WEDXF.PK - Westaim Corp | Stock Price & Latest News | ReutersWEDXF.PK - Westaim Corp | Stock Price & Latest News | Reuters
reuters.com - September 3 at 9:42 PM
The Westaim Corporation Reports Q2 2022 ResultsThe Westaim Corporation Reports Q2 2022 Results
apnews.com - August 11 at 3:35 PM
The Westaim Corporation Reports Q1 2022 ResultsThe Westaim Corporation Reports Q1 2022 Results
finance.yahoo.com - May 17 at 11:18 AM
The Westaim Corporation Announces Dates for Q1 2022 Results, AGM, and Investor DayThe Westaim Corporation Announces Dates for Q1 2022 Results, AGM, and Investor Day
finance.yahoo.com - May 3 at 6:13 PM
Westaim earnings preview: what Wall Street is expectingWestaim earnings preview: what Wall Street is expecting
markets.businessinsider.com - April 14 at 10:42 AM
Heres what Wall Street expects from Westaims earnings reportHere's what Wall Street expects from Westaim's earnings report
markets.businessinsider.com - April 6 at 12:30 PM

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Company Descriptions

Alphatec logo

Alphatec

NASDAQ:ATEC
Alphatec Holdings, Inc., a medical technology company, designs, develops, and advances technologies for the surgical treatment of spinal disorders in the United States and internationally. It manufactures and sells implants and instruments through third-party suppliers. The company offers Alpha InformatiX product platform, including EOS imaging system that provides full-body imaging; VEA alignment mobile application, which leverages EOS technology to more quickly quantify alignment parameters on a mobile device; SafeOp Neural InformatiX System that automates electromyographic and somatosensory evoked potential monitoring; and Valence, an intra-operative system that integrates navigation and robotics into spine procedures, as well as Sigma Prone TransPsoas (PTP) Access and PTP Patient Positioning Systems. It also provides split-blade retractors; Sigma-ALIF Access System, a procedure-specific access system; spinal implants and fixation systems comprising NanoTec surface modifications, Calibrate PSX, and Invictus, as well as various standalone implants for height restoration and stabilization. In addition, the company provides biologics comprising 3D ProFuse Osteoconductive Bioscaffold for ease of handling and better endplate-to-endplate contact; AlphaGRAFT Demineralized Bone Matrix (DBM) comprising demineralized human tissues; AlphaGRAFT DBM Fibers comprising demineralized fibers; AlphaGRAFT Cellular Bone Matrix (CBM), a growth factor-enriched cellular bone matrix; AlphaGRAFT CBM that is delivered in granular, fiber, or structural form; BioCORE Moldable Bioactive Graft, a synthetic mineral-collagen composite matrix that can be molded to fit the bone defect; and Amnioshield Amniotic Tissue Barrier, an allograft for spinal surgical barrier applications. The company sells its products through a network of independent sales agents and direct sales representatives. Alphatec Holdings, Inc. was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Carlsbad, California.
GenMark Diagnostics logo

GenMark Diagnostics

NASDAQ:GNMK
GenMark Diagnostics, Inc., a molecular diagnostics company, engages in the developing and commercializing molecular panels based on its proprietary eSensor electrochemical detection technology. It provides ePlex instrument and respiratory pathogen panel, which integrates automated nucleic acid extraction and amplification with its eSensor technology to enable operators using ePlex system to place patient sample directly into its test cartridge and obtain results. The company also offers Blood Culture Identification Gram-Positive and Negative panel, Blood Culture Identification Fungal Pathogen panel, and ePlex Gastrointestinal Pathogen Panel. In addition, it provides XT-8 instrument, and related diagnostic and research tests, as well as certain custom manufactured reagents to support a range of molecular tests with a workstation and disposable test cartridges. Further, the company offers diagnostic tests for use with its XT-8 system that includes respiratory viral panel, cystic fibrosis genotyping test, warfarin sensitivity test, thrombophilia risk test, and hepatitis C virus genotyping test and associated custom manufactured reagents, as well as 2C19 genotyping test and eSensor SARS-CoV-2 Test. GenMark Diagnostics, Inc. sells its products through direct sales and technically specialized service organization in the United States, Europe, and internationally. The company was incorporated in 2010 and is headquartered in Carlsbad, California.
Pulse Biosciences logo

Pulse Biosciences

NASDAQ:PLSE
Pulse Biosciences, Inc. operates as a novel bioelectric medicine company. The company offers CellFX System, a tunable, software-enabled, and console-based platform that delivers nano second duration pulses of electrical energy to non-thermally clear targeted cells while sparing adjacent non-cellular tissue to treat a various medical condition by using its Nano-Pulse Stimulation technology. The company was formerly known as Electroblate, Inc. and changed its name to Pulse Biosciences, Inc. in December 2015. Pulse Biosciences, Inc. was incorporated in 2014 and is headquartered in Hayward, California.
Utah Medical Products logo

Utah Medical Products

NASDAQ:UTMD
Utah Medical Products, Inc. develops, manufactures, and distributes medical devices for the healthcare industry worldwide. It offers fetal monitoring accessories, vacuum-assisted delivery systems, and other labor and delivery tools; DISPOSA-HOOD infant respiratory hoods; and DELTRAN PLUS blood pressure monitoring systems. It also provides GESCO, an umbilical vessel catheters, including DIALY-NATE disposable peritoneal dialysis sets; PALA-NATE silicone oral protection devices; URI-CATH urinary drainage systems; NUTRI-CATH\NUTRI-LOK feeding device; PICC-NATE, a percutaneous intraepithelial central venous catheter; MYELO-NATE lumbar sampling kits; HEMO-NATE disposable filters; and catheterization procedure tray of instruments and supplies. In addition, the company offers LETZ system to excise cervical intraepithelial neoplasia and other lower genital tract lesions; loop, ball, and needle electrodes; FILTRESSE evacuators; other specialty electrodes and supplies, and gynecologic tools; Femcare trocars, cannulae, laparoscopic instruments, and accessories; and EPITOME and OptiMicro electrosurgical devices. Further, it provides Filshie Clip female surgical contraception devices; PATHFINDER PLUS, an endoscopic irrigation devices; suprapubic catheterization; LIBERTY, an urinary incontinence treatment and control systems; ENDOCURETTE, a curette for uterine endometrial tissue sampling; TVUS/HSG-Cath to assess abnormal or dysfunctional uterine bleeding and other abnormalities of uterus; and LUMIN, a tool to manipulate the uterus in laparoscopic procedures. Additionally, it offers DELTRAN, a disposable pressure transducer; high-pressure and piezo-resistive transducer assemblies; and pressure monitoring accessories, components, and other molded parts. It serves neonatal intensive care units, labor and delivery departments, women's health centers in hospitals, outpatient clinics, and physician's offices. The company was incorporated in 1978 and is headquartered in Midvale, Utah.
Westaim logo

Westaim

OTCMKTS:WEDXF
The Westaim Corporation is a private equity firm specializing in direct and indirect investments through acquisitions, joint ventures, secondary investments both direct and indirect, fund of fund investments, and other arrangements. For direct investments, the firm invests in early venture, mid venture, late venture, middle market, later stage, mature, emerging growth, PIPEs, and buyout transactions. For fund of fund investments, it seeks to invest in private equity funds, venture capital funds, and hedge funds. The firm seeks to provide long term capital to businesses operating in the global financial services industry. It typically acquires controlling interests in businesses. The firm seeks to acquire debt, equity, or derivative securities of both public and private companies. It invests with the objective of providing its shareholders with capital appreciation and real wealth preservation. The firm seeks to provide its portfolio companies with advisory services including, but not limited to, advice on capital allocation, financing strategy, performance measurement and merger and acquisition support. It also seeks to partner with like-minded providers of third party capital to help supplement the firm's own capital, when completing acquisitions. The firm generally seeks to hold its investments for seven to 15 years. The Westaim Corporation was founded in 1996 and is based in Toronto, Canada.