Autism, Mergers and Acquisitions, and You Dexter Braff Speaking: Monday, January 14 | 2:15 PM Perhaps the worst kept secret in health care mergers and acquisitions is that the market for autism service providers is positively scalding. But why? What market forces have converged to push market valuations to levels typically reserved for the
Beacon Specialized Living Services, Inc. (“Beacon”), a portfolio company of Pharos Capital Group, announced today it has acquired Owakihi, Inc., (“Owakihi” or “the Company”). Founded in 1978, Owakihi is a leading Minnesota provider of home and community-based support services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and mental health needs, focusing on personalized
The Current State of Substance Use Disorder Mergers & Acquisitions Dexter Braff Speaking: Monday, December 10 | 3:30 PM PST Drawing from a decade of proprietary substance use disorder M&A transaction data, the presentation will tease out the latest trends and developments in sector consolidation. Has interest in high-end residential treatment finally given
Clearview Capital Fund III, LP (“Fund III”) announced today the acquisitions of Premier Care and Maintenance and Recovery Services (“MARS”), two providers of medication-assisted treatment for patients suffering with opioid use disorder, by its portfolio company, Community Medical Services (“CMS”). The transactions closed on November 1, 2018. The Braff Group originated the transaction and
Based in California, Xcite Steps provides Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) to children, adolescents, and adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and intellectual and developmental disabilities. Invo Healthcare, a national provider of school and community behavioral health and other therapeutic services to individuals with special needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder, acquired the company. This acquisition will build out Invo's
Pennsylvania-based Pyramid Healthcare announced an expansion into Maryland with the acquisition of WaldenSierra, which provides residential, outpatient, and recovery support services in the state. Pyramid Healthcare currently operates around 80 behavioral health facilities and 6 autism schools in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and North Carolina. The Braff Group originated the transaction and served as the
PITTSBURGH, October 15, 2018 — Lighthouse Autism Center (“Lighthouse” or the “Company”), a leading provider of center-based, Applied Behavioral Analysis (“ABA”) therapy, today announced a strategic investment from Abry Partners, a Boston-based private equity firm. The transaction closed in early October. Terms were not disclosed. The Braff Group originated the transaction and served as
BrightSpring Health Services recently acquired Gateway Pediatric Therapy, located in the Great Lakes Region. Gateway is a provider of center-based, in-home and community-based applied behavior analytic (ABA) services to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The Braff Group provided exclusive advisory services to Gateway. Completed Transactions Behavioral Health Experts Ted
