Even if its related to the spinoff, that doesnt change the fact that Certain R&D is used for acquiring IPR&D projects from third parties. In relation to Zimvie, that just means the IP is spine or dental related. And so yes the 2.5m paid in 2017 was likely paid to Missouri S&T for work Sonny was doing there. Which company do you think submitted the arthroplasty device using Si3N4? Because if it was Zimmer, that means that the hip implant Sonny was designing at Missouri S&T was for them. Sintx is only making components for Hip implants according to the 10k. I doubt its knee related as I havent seen any studies pertaining to it.
During the year ended December 31, 2021, we entered into certain agreements to gain access to or acquire third-party IPR&D projects.