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TAMPA, Fla., July 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Intelident Solutions, Inc. ("Intelident") today announced that it has submitted a proposal to the Board of Directors of Zila, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZILA) to acquire all of the common stock of Zila for $0.42 per share, and the preferred stock for $0.48 per share, or a total of approximately $4.4 million.

The proposal represents a premium for common stockholders of more than $418,000, or 10.5%, over the agreement with TOLMAR Holding, Inc. ("Tolmar"), and a premium of 31.3% over Zila's closing common stock price on June 24, 2009. The proposal would also include the purchase of the preferred shares of Zila at a premium of 9.1% over Tolmar's proposal.

"The proposed transaction will create a major dental company in the United States, combining Intelident's leadership in dental practice management with Zila's strength and experience in the prevention, detection, and treatment of oral cancer and periodontal disease," said Intelident CEO Thomas Marler. "This partnership will allow us to introduce a number of new and innovative products while accelerating the growth of the combined enterprise."

Marler continued, "The proposed transaction allows Zila's employees to join a company that is dedicated to advancements in oral care and disease prevention and has a well established reputation in the industry. As one of Zila's largest customers with a unique position as one of the largest dental practice management companies in the United States, we believe we can bring substantial strategic and tactical insight to expanding the sales of Zila's core product lines."

Intelident anticipates the transaction will close in September if its proposal is accepted.

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