M&A Deal Summary

BC Partners Acquires Zest Dental Solutions

On February 8, 2018, private equity firm BC Partners acquired medical products company Zest Dental Solutions from Avista Healthcare Partners

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is BC Partners’ 1st transaction in the Medical Products sector.
  • This is BC Partners’ 13th transaction in the United States.
  • This is BC Partners’ 1st transaction in California.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2018-02-08
Target Zest Dental Solutions
Sector Medical Products
Buyer(s) BC Partners
Sellers(s) Avista Healthcare Partners
Deal Type Secondary Buyout
Advisor(s) Moelis & Co.
Credit Suisse Investment Banking (Financial)
Ropes & Gray (Legal)

Target

Zest Dental Solutions

Carlsbad, California, United States
Zest Dental Solutions is a provider of dental solutions across a continuum of patient care. Zest is widely known as the global leader in reliable, innovative restorative solutions for the treatment of edentulous patients. In recent years, Zest has strengthened its offering by expanding the breadth of its product portfolio, with acquisitions of restorative consumables and small equipment products. Zest Dental Solutions is headquartered in Carlsbad, California with operations in Anaheim and Escondido, California.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

BC Partners

London, United Kingdom

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1986
PE ASSETS 30.0B EUR
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

BC Partners is a large investment group focused on private equity, credit, real estate, and co-investment strategies. The Firm's private equity group looks to make control investments in European and North American businesses valued above €300 million. Sectors of interest include healthcare, directory publishing, media, industrial products, food, distribution, manufacturing, consumer services, business services, and communications. BC Partners was formed in 1986 and is based in London, England.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 77 of 96
Sector (Medical Products) 1 of 1
Type (Secondary Buyout) 30 of 40
State (California) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 13 of 18
Year (2018) 1 of 7
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-10-11 CeramTec Group

Plochingen, Germany

CeramTec Group is a manufacturer of high-performance ceramics and is specialized in the development, manufacturing, and sale of parts, components, and products made from a wide variety of ceramic materials. CeramTec Group was established in 1903 and is based in Plochingen, Germany.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-04-22 GFL Environmental

Vaughan, Ontario, Canada

GFL Environmental is a diversified environmental services company providing a comprehensive line of solid waste, infrastructure & soil remediation, and liquid waste management services through its platform of facilities across Canada and in Southeastern Michigan. GFL has a workforce of more than 5,000 employees and provides its broad range of environmental services to more than 60,000 commercial and industrial customers and its solid waste collection services to more than 2.5 million households. GFL Environmental was founded in 2007 and is based in Vaughan, Ontario.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Avista Healthcare Partners

New York, New York, United States

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2005
PE ASSETS 8.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Focused
DESCRIPTION

Avista Capital Partners is a private investment firm formed by a group of professionals with roots from DLJ Merchant Banking Partners. Avista makes controlling and minority investments in US based energy, healthcare, and media companies with revenues greater than $25 million. Typical transactions include leverage buyouts, build-ups, and growth capital financings. Avista Capital was formed in 2005 and is based in New York City with an additional office in Houston, Texas.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 23 of 30
Sector (Medical Products) 5 of 5
Type (Secondary Buyout) 3 of 4
State (California) 3 of 3
Country (United States) 20 of 24
Year (2018) 1 of 4
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-11-27 UBC

Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, United States

UBC engages in the biopharmaceutical market which provides integrated clinical, safety, and commercialization services. UBC brings together renowned scientific research and operations experts with innovative technologies, allowing for the best patient and healthcare provider experience. UBC was founded in 2003 and is based in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-04-11 Hansa Hydrocarbons

London, United Kingdom

Hansa Hydrocarbons is an exploration and production company, focused on the acquisition and development of oil and natural gas properties in the German and Dutch North Sea.

Sell -