Kain Capital has announced it has acquired Hospice Care of America (HCA).
HCA, founded in 2004 and based in Kansas City, operates a group of affiliated hospices in Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma and Colorado.
Kain, based in New York and founded in 2014, is a private equity firm focused on investments in healthcare services and…
On Oct. 28, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit vacated and remanded for reconsideration a district court order certifying a class of mortgage borrowers. The decision, which relies on the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in TransUnion LLC v. Ramirez, provides further ammunition for the argument that all putative class members must…
Accelmed Partners has announced it has invested $35 million in SKNV.
SKNV, based in Pompano Beach, Fla., develops medications and skincare solutions for dermatology practices. Founded in 2016 and formerly Sincerus Pharmaceuticals and Prescriber’s Choice, SKNV states it produces medicines for the 12 most common dermatological diagnoses.
Accelmed, based in Aventura, Fla., is a…
The Vistria Group and GHO Capital Partners will acquire a controlling interest in Alcami Corp. from Madison Dearborn Partners (MDP) and Ampersand Capital Partners, according to a news release.
Alcami, based in Wilmington, N.C., is a contract development, testing and manufacturing organization for pharma and biotech companies. Founded in 1979, the company provides…
GTCR has announced it has acquired Biocoat Holdings.
Biocoat, based in Horsham, Pa., is a provider of medical coatings products and services for medical devices in the interventional sector. Founded in 1991, the company specializes in biocompatible hydrophilic coatings.
GTCR, based in Chicago, pursues a wide range of investments in several industries, including healthcare.…
Avista Capital Partners has announced its acquisition of Taconic Biosciences from H.I.G. Capital.
Taconic, based in Rensselaer, N.Y., is a provider of genetically engineered research models and related services. Founded in 1952, the company specializes in murine models for use in drug discovery research and non-clinical safety testing.
Avista, based in New York,…
RC Capital (RCC) has announced it has closed a growth and recapitalization investment in Cognitive Research Corporation (CRC).
CRC, based in St. Petersburg, Fla., is contract research organization that specializes in central nervous system product development. Founded in 2006, the company sells to pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, biotechnology and medical device companies.
RCC, based in Cincinnati, Ohio,…
Notable litigation for October includes: (1) Karvounides, et al. v. Antonas, et al.; (2) Capital Providers of Cambridge Sarano, LLC, et al. v. Robl, et al.; (3) Investors in Friends of Production Capital LLC v. Friends of Production Capital LLC; and (4) Orrico, et al. v. ABC Capital Investments, LLC.
McGuireWoods has long been an avid supporter of the advancement of professional women. As part of our initiative seeking to expand the leadership of women in private equity, we are continuing our series of profiling women leaders in private equity. We are hopeful that this series will serve to inspire other women to pursue their…
Ridgemont Equity Partners has announced the closing of its latest fund, Ridgemont Equity Partners IV, with $2.35 billion.
The fund exceeded its initial target of $2.0 billion.
Ridgemont Equity Partners, based in Charlotte, N.C., is focused on investing in middle market companies to secure majority ownership or be the lead minority investor. Founded in…
