M&A Deal Summary

FFL Partners Acquires Autism Learning Partners

On January 4, 2018, private equity firm FFL Partners acquired consumer services company Autism Learning Partners from Great Point Partners

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is FFL Partners’ 1st transaction in the Consumer Services sector.
  • This is FFL Partners’ 37th transaction in the United States.
  • This is FFL Partners’ 7th transaction in California.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2018-01-04
Target Autism Learning Partners
Sector Consumer Services
Buyer(s) FFL Partners
Sellers(s) Great Point Partners
Deal Type Secondary Buyout

Target

Autism Learning Partners

Monrovia, California, United States
Autism Learning Partners is a provider of therapy to children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. ALP’s services include ABA, speech, occupational, and physical therapies. The Company utilizes custom-tailored treatment programs, licensed professionals, and experienced staff to address the unique treatment needs of children with ASD. Autism Learning Partners is based in Monrovia, California.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

FFL Partners

San Francisco, California, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1997
PE ASSETS 5.4B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Focused
DESCRIPTION

FFL Partners (formerly known as Friedman Fleischer & Lowe) is a private equity group focused on majority and minority investments in North American middle-market companies. Prospective businesses generally have revenues of $30 to $400 million and are valued between $50 and $300 million. Target situations include ownership restructurings in closely-held and family-owned companies, management buyouts, PIPEs, growth equity fundings, take privates, special situations, and recapitalizations. Sectors of interest include outsourced business services, education and training, marketing and media, consumer products, healthcare, and financial services. FFL Partners was formed in 1997 and is based in San Francisco.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 40 of 53
Sector (Consumer Services) 1 of 2
Type (Secondary Buyout) 13 of 16
State (California) 7 of 9
Country (United States) 37 of 49
Year (2018) 2 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-01-01 Laurel Solutions

San Francisco, California, United States

Laurel Solutions provides commercial and industrial hardware, software, and connectivity solutions that improve productivity, safety, and environmental performance. Laurel Solutions was founded in 2017 and is based in San Francisco, California.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-03-01 Benevis

Marietta, Georgia, United States

Benevis provides various non-clinical services to group dental practices, including providing dental facilities, support staff, and other business services. Kool Smiles and Resolution Dental are the firm’s two major clients. Kool Smiles is a nationally-branded provider of dental care focused primarily on children enrolled in Medicaid and State Children's Health Insurance Programs. The limited access to care for children on Medicaid/SCHIP plans provides an attractive growth opportunity for Kool Smiles as it continues to expand offices with a mission to provide quality care to this underserved population. Benevis was founded in 2002 and is based in Marietta, Georgia.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Great Point Partners

Greenwich, Connecticut, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2003
PE ASSETS 1.7B USD
Size Large
Type Sector Focused
DESCRIPTION

Great Point Partners is a private investment firm focused on investing in private and public healthcare companies. Great Point's private equity practice invests $10 to $100 million of growth capital in private, growing companies. Specific areas of interest within the healthcare sector includes biotechnology and life sciences, consumer health, generic drugs, health care services, information technology, insurance, medical devices, specialty pharmaceuticals, and worker compensation companies. Great Point Partners was formed in 2003 and is based in Greenwich, Connecticut.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 10 of 18
Sector (Consumer Services) 1 of 1
Type (Secondary Buyout) 3 of 5
State (California) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 9 of 14
Year (2018) 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-08-16 Valenz

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Valenz simplifies the complexities of self-insurance for employers through a steadfast commitment to data transparency and decision enablement powered by its Healthcare Ecosystem Optimization Platform. Offering a strong foundation with deep roots in clinical and member advocacy, alongside decades of expertise in the validation, integrity, and accuracy of claims, and a suite of risk affinity solutions, the company optimizes healthcare for the provider, payer, plan, and member. By leveraging data transparency and delivering an omnichannel approach across the healthcare journey, it improves cost, quality, and outcomes for employers and their members engaging early and often for smarter, better, faster healthcare. Valenz was formed in 2004 and is based in Phoenix, Arizona.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-09-27 Clinical Supplies Management

Fargo, North Dakota, United States

Clinical Supplies Management, Inc. is a provider of innovative solutions to meet the complex clinical supply challenges pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies face. CSM manages the clinical supply chain for hundreds of satisfied clients worldwide, providing services that keep clinical trials on time and on budget. CSM offers a full suite of cGMP-compliant services, continually delivering quality supplies to clinical sites and patients around the world. Clinical Supplies Management, Inc. was founded in 1997 and is based in Fargo, North Dakota.

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