March 18 (Reuters) - Elliott Investment Management has
built a significant stake in Align Technology Inc ( ALGN ), the
maker of Invisalign teeth-straightening products, Bloomberg News
reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.
The hedge fund plans to engage with Align to encourage
strategies for boosting its stock price, the report said, adding
that Elliott is now one of Align's largest investors.
Elliott and Align Technology ( ALGN ) did not immediately respond to
Reuters' request for comment.
Align's shares have fallen more than 75% since peaking in
2021 amid sluggish demand for dental products. Analysts expect
sector demand to stabilise in 2026, but remain cautious about a
full recovery in the broader market.