M&A Deal Summary

Aqua Dermatology Acquires Water’s Edge Dermatology

On January 1, 2021, Aqua Dermatology acquired healthcare services company Water’s Edge Dermatology from Gryphon Investors

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Aqua Dermatology’s 2nd transaction in the Healthcare Services sector.
  • This is Aqua Dermatology’s 2nd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Aqua Dermatology’s 2nd transaction in Florida.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2021-01-01
Target Water’s Edge Dermatology
Sector Healthcare Services
Buyer(s) Aqua Dermatology
Sellers(s) Gryphon Investors
Deal Type Merger

Target

Water’s Edge Dermatology

Arcadia, Florida, United States
Water’s Edge Dermatology is a provider of comprehensive dermatology services in over 30 locations in Florida. The company treats patients of all ages suffering from skin diseases, acne, sun damage, skin cancer, vein health issues, as well as those seeking cosmetic and plastic surgery. Water’s Edge Dermatology was founded in 1998 and is based in Arcadia, Florida.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Aqua Dermatology

Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States

Category Company
Sector Healthcare Services
DESCRIPTION

Aqua Dermatology is a dermatology practice management business providing general, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology services along with related pathology lab services across locations in Florida and Georgia. Aqua Dermatology is based in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 2
Sector (Healthcare Services) 2 of 2
Type (Merger) 2 of 2
State (Florida) 2 of 2
Country (United States) 2 of 2
Year (2021) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-01-01 Riverchase Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery

Fort Myers, Florida, United States

Riverchase Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery is a provider of dermatology and cosmetic services, offering advanced treatment options for skin cancer, general dermatology, and cosmetic procedures. Riverchase Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery was established in 2000 and is headquartered in Fort Myers, Florida.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Gryphon Investors

San Francisco, California, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1995
PE ASSETS 9.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Gryphon Investors is a private equity firm focused on making $50 to $300 million of equity or equity-linked investments in middle-market companies. Target transaction situations include traditional buyouts, leveraged build-ups, and growth financings. Gryphon will consider both control and shared-control positions. Sectors of interest include business services, consumer, retail, automotive, chemicals, general manufacturing, healthcare, and hotels. Gryphon Investors was formed in 1997 and is based in San Francisco, California.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 31 of 40
Sector (Healthcare Services) 4 of 6
Type (Merger) 2 of 2
State (Florida) 3 of 3
Country (United States) 31 of 40
Year (2021) 1 of 4
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-01-01 Aqua Dermatology

Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States

Aqua Dermatology is a dermatology practice management business providing general, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology services along with related pathology lab services across locations in Florida and Georgia. Aqua Dermatology is based in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-04-26 Dessert Holdings

St. Paul, Minnesota, United States

Dessert Holdings is a dessert company, recognized for providing its retail and foodservice customers with chef-inspired innovative desserts made with real ingredients, a flexible and low-cost supply chain, and best-in-class service. It is an umbrella organization of three premium dessert companies and brands: The Original Cakerie, Lawler’s Desserts, and Atlanta Cheesecake Company. Together, the companies serve more than 250 customers in the United States, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, South America and Asia. Dessert Holdings was founded in 1979 and is based in St. Paul, Minnesota.

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