M&A Deal Summary

Ridgemont Equity Partners, Vestar Capital Partners, LLM Capital Partners, DFW Capital Partners and Health Enterprise Partners Acquire Sheridan Healthcare

On May 1, 1999, private equity firm Ridgemont Equity Partners, private equity firm Vestar Capital Partners, growth capital firm LLM Capital Partners, private equity firm DFW Capital Partners and private equity firm Health Enterprise Partners acquired healthcare services company Sheridan Healthcare from TA Associates and Ridgemont Equity Partners for 155M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Ridgemont Equity Partners’ 3rd, Vestar Capital Partners’ 1st, LLM Capital Partners’ 1st, DFW Capital Partners’ 2nd and Health Enterprise Partners’ 1st transaction in the Healthcare Services sector.
  • This is Ridgemont Equity Partners’ 15th, Vestar Capital Partners’ 15th, LLM Capital Partners’ , DFW Capital Partners’ and Health Enterprise Partners’ 2nd largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Ridgemont Equity Partners’ 23rd, Vestar Capital Partners’ 27th, LLM Capital Partners’ 4th, DFW Capital Partners’ 3rd and Health Enterprise Partners’ 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Ridgemont Equity Partners’ 4th, Vestar Capital Partners’ 2nd, LLM Capital Partners’ 1st, DFW Capital Partners’ 2nd and Health Enterprise Partners’ 1st transaction in Florida.
Investment Fate
  • Sheridan Healthcare was sold to a consortium of financial buyers in 2004.
  • Sheridan Healthcare was sold to a consortium of financial buyers in 2007.
  • Sheridan Healthcare was sold to a publicly-traded strategic buyer in 2014 for 2.4B USD.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 1999-05-01
Target Sheridan Healthcare
Sector Healthcare Services
Buyer(s) Ridgemont Equity Partners
Vestar Capital Partners
LLM Capital Partners
DFW Capital Partners
Health Enterprise Partners
Sellers(s) TA Associates
Ridgemont Equity Partners
Deal Type Going Private
Deal Value 155M USD

Target

Sheridan Healthcare

Sunrise, Florida, United States
Sheridan Healthcare, Inc. is a multi-specialty physician practice management company that provides outsourced physician staffing services to hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers.

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Buyer(S) 5

Buyer

Ridgemont Equity Partners

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1993
PE ASSETS 7.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Ridgemont Equity Partners is an independent private equity firm specializing in middle-market buy-outs, corporate divestitures, recapitalizations and growth capital investments. The Firm targets to invest in companies located in North America, preferably in US and Canada. REP looks to invest up to $500 million in companies with EBIDTA of $5 - $50 million. The Firm seeks to hold both majority and minority equity interest in portfolio companies. Specific areas of interest include basin industries and services, energy, healthcare, telecommunications, media and technology. Ridgemont Equity Partners is a spun-off of Banc of America Capital Investors (BACI). Ridgemont Equity Partners was formed in August 2010 and is based in Charlotte, North Carolina.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 23 of 133
Sector (Healthcare Services) 3 of 16
Type (Going Private) 2 of 9
State (Florida) 4 of 7
Country (United States) 23 of 118
Year (1999) 5 of 6
Size (of disclosed) 15 of 20
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
1999-05-01 Bargo Energy

Houston, Texas, United States

Bargo Energy Company is an exploration and production company based in Houston, Texas that focused on the acquisition, divestiture, development and production of oil and gas properties in Texas, Louisiana, California and New Mexico.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
1999-05-27 Interact Commerce

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

Interact Commerce Corporation is a software developer and produces SalesLogix and Act, two client-management programs. The Company was formed in 1995 and is based in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Sell -
Buyer

Vestar Capital Partners

New York, New York, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1988
PE ASSETS 11.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Vestar Capital Partners is a private equity firm that targets management buyouts and growth capital investments across North America and Europe in the consumer, business services, and healthcare sectors. The Firm looks to invest $50 to $150 million in transactions valued up to $1 billion. Specific areas of interest include food, apparel, household goods, retail, consumer services, industrial services, information services, manufacturing, distribution, transportation, financial services, media/communications, digital health media, and medical technology. Vestar Capital Partners was formed in 1988 and is based in New York City.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 27 of 86
Sector (Healthcare Services) 1 of 6
Type (Going Private) 1 of 7
State (Florida) 2 of 3
Country (United States) 27 of 70
Year (1999) 2 of 5
Size (of disclosed) 15 of 16
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
1999-04-01 TransMontaigne Partners

Denver, Colorado, United States

TransMontaigne Partners is a provider of terminaling, storage, transportation, and related services to the energy industry. TransMontaigne Partners owns and operates a diversified network of midstream terminals located in strategic markets throughout the United States. TransMontaigne Partners is based in Denver, Colorado.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
1999-07-01 International AirParts

Seattle, Washington, United States

International Air Parts is a specialised supplier of engine and airframe spare parts, maintenance and aircraft sales and leasing. We support regional and commuter aircraft types including airframe and powerplant for Fokker 100/70, F27 and F50, and Bae Jetstream, HS748 and 146 aircraft.

Sell -
Buyer

LLM Capital Partners

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Category Growth Capital Firm
Founded 1991
Size Small
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

LLM Capital Partners LLC is a private equity firm that makes growth capital investments in mid-sized companies. The Firm's investment strategy is to provide $10 to $30 million of non-control growth funding to businesses with enterprise values between $15 and $250 million. Broad sectors of interest include healthcare services, business services and niche manufacturing. LLM Capital was formed in 1991 and has offices in Boston, Massachusetts and San Francisco, California.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 4 of 12
Sector (Healthcare Services) 1 of 2
Type (Going Private) 1 of 1
State (Florida) 1 of 4
Country (United States) 4 of 12
Year (1999) 3 of 5
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
1999-01-01 24 Hour Fitness

San Ramon, California, United States

24 Hour Fitness is a health club provider, involved in helping members change their lives and reach their individual fitness goals. 24 Hour Fitness offers fitness solutions for everyone including personal training services, group exercise classes and strength, cardio and functional training equipment.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
1999-09-28 Spectrum Clubs

El Segundo, California, United States

Spectrum Clubs, Inc. operates 23 upscale athletic clubs with 12 locations in the Los Angeles, CA market and 11 locations in San Antonio, TX.

Buy $49M
Buyer

DFW Capital Partners

New York, New Jersey, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1983
PE ASSETS 600M USD
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

DFW Capital Partners is a private equity firm that invests in high-growth middle-market service companies generating revenues up to $200 million. Specific service areas of interest include business services, industrial services, and healthcare services. Prospective transactions include growth capital financing, acquisition financing, management buyouts, and recapitalization. DFW will not invest in start-ups, real estate, or pure R&D companies. DFW Capital Partners was formed in 1983 and is based in Teaneck, New Jersey.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 38
Sector (Healthcare Services) 2 of 5
Type (Going Private) 1 of 1
State (Florida) 2 of 2
Country (United States) 3 of 38
Year (1999) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
1998-01-01 ConsoliDent

Miami Gardens, Florida, United States

ConsoliDent, Inc. a dental practice management company with operations in Florida and Michigan providing a full range of general dentistry services and specialty dental services in orthodontics, oral surgery, endodontics, and periodontics.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
1999-08-02 Patriot Sensors & Controls

Clawson, Michigan, United States

Patriot Sensors is a leading designer and manufacturer of position sensing and liquid level sensing applications. The Company's products are used within the fabrication and assembly, high speed assembly and web processing, material handling automation and mill and heavy industry automation sectors. Patriot Sensors has operations in Michigan and California.

Sell $70M
Buyer
DESCRIPTION

Health Enterprise Partners is a private equity firm focused on the healthcare technology, tech-enabled services, and healthcare services. Specific areas of interest include behavioral health IT, consumer engagement platforms, data security, genomics data analytics, payor services, tech-enabled substance abuse management, social determinants of health, and virtual care. The Firm generally pursues growth equity investments and small buy-and-builds. Health Enterprise Partners was formed in 2007 and is headquartered in New York City.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 32
Sector (Healthcare Services) 1 of 14
Type (Going Private) 1 of 1
State (Florida) 1 of 5
Country (United States) 1 of 32
Year (1999) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 2 of 3
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2000-03-01 Caremedic Systems

St. Petersburg, Florida, United States

CareMedic provides enterprise class solutions that streamline cash flow and speed the reimbursement process for hospitals and health systems, helping customers manage the complexity of the revenue cycle to increase their bottom lines. In 1997, CareMedic launched its flagship product, providing its customers with real-time direct entry to Medicare.

Buy -

Seller(S) 2

SELLER

TA Associates

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1968
PE ASSETS 65.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

TA Associates is a private equity firm that targets investments in middle-market and large companies around the world. TA will consider control or minority investments in profitable companies and looks to commit between $70 and $500 million per transaction. TA proactively reaches out to companies directly in sourcing potential investment opportunities. Prospective businesses are generally valued between $100 million and $3 billion. Areas of interest include technology, software, communications, financial services, healthcare, business services, semiconductors/electronics, and consumer products/services. In addition to investing equity capital, TA also makes subordinated debt investments. TA's geographic preference is North America, Asia/Pacific, and Europe. TA Associates was formed in 1968 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 52 of 255
Sector (Healthcare Services) 3 of 18
Type (Going Private) 1 of 1
State (Florida) 2 of 10
Country (United States) 49 of 206
Year (1999) 3 of 11
Size (of disclosed) 53 of 67
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
1999-03-03 Expert Software

Coral Gables, Florida, United States

Expert Software, Inc. is a publisher of high-quality, value-priced consumer software that addresses a broad range of consumer interests and everyday tasks. Expert Software sells over 50 products in the productivity, lifestyle, small office/home office and entertainment market categories.

Sell -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
1999-06-01 SBA Communications

Boca Raton, Florida, United States

SBA Communications is an owner and operator of wireless communications infrastructure. SBA Communications is based in Boca Raton, Florida.

Sell -
SELLER

Ridgemont Equity Partners

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1993
PE ASSETS 7.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Ridgemont Equity Partners is an independent private equity firm specializing in middle-market buy-outs, corporate divestitures, recapitalizations and growth capital investments. The Firm targets to invest in companies located in North America, preferably in US and Canada. REP looks to invest up to $500 million in companies with EBIDTA of $5 - $50 million. The Firm seeks to hold both majority and minority equity interest in portfolio companies. Specific areas of interest include basin industries and services, energy, healthcare, telecommunications, media and technology. Ridgemont Equity Partners is a spun-off of Banc of America Capital Investors (BACI). Ridgemont Equity Partners was formed in August 2010 and is based in Charlotte, North Carolina.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 91
Sector (Healthcare Services) 1 of 7
Type (Going Private) 1 of 1
State (Florida) 2 of 6
Country (United States) 3 of 80
Year (1999) 1 of 3
Size (of disclosed) 20 of 23
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
1999-05-01 Bargo Energy

Houston, Texas, United States

Bargo Energy Company is an exploration and production company based in Houston, Texas that focused on the acquisition, divestiture, development and production of oil and gas properties in Texas, Louisiana, California and New Mexico.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
1999-05-27 Interact Commerce

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

Interact Commerce Corporation is a software developer and produces SalesLogix and Act, two client-management programs. The Company was formed in 1995 and is based in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Sell -