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FOCUS Investment Banking Announces Merger of Physicians First to Enhance and Expand Healthcare Practice

May 10, 2021|Deals, Healthcare|

Washington, DC, (May 10, 2021) – FOCUS Investment Banking (“FOCUS”), a national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture and corporate finance services, announced today that Physicians First, a Nashville, Tennessee-based boutique investment banking firm focused on healthcare, has merged its practice into FOCUS. Physicians First founders Eric Yetter and Andy Snyder are joining FOCUS as Managing Directors. Yetter will lead the FOCUS Healthcare Team.

Behavioral Health Report – Q1 2021 Acquisition Activity and Outlook

Behavioral Health Report – Q1 2021 Acquisition Activity and Outlook

April 6, 2021|Behavioral Health, Healthcare|

Transaction Volume Continues to Increase Across Behavioral Health

The first quarter of 2021 delivered 38 reported behavioral health transactions, an increase over any quarter in 2020. We expect some of this activity reflects deals that were delayed due to COVID-19. However, we generally expect high deal flow throughout 2021, supported by increasing private equity interest, a favorable government, and a seller pool that is ready to transact.

Dermatology Report – Q1 2021 Acquisition Activity and Outlook

Dermatology Report – Q1 2021 Acquisition Activity and Outlook

April 6, 2021|Dermatology, Healthcare|

Core Dermatology Buyers Remain Active to Start 2021. Window of Opportunity May Be Starting to Close for Smaller Practices.

The first quarter of 2021 delivered five reported dermatology practice acquisitions. This activity decline may signal that the window of opportunity for small practice deals may be starting to close. Indeed, dermatology consolidation is now in its tenth year. However, Schweiger, Epiphany, and Anne Arundel continued to acquire smaller add-on practices and grow their platforms.

ENT & Allergy Report – Q1 2021 Acquisition Activity and Outlook

ENT & Allergy Report – Q1 2021 Acquisition Activity and Outlook

April 6, 2021|ENT & Allergy, Healthcare|

Private Equity Interest in ENT & Allergy Practices Accelerates. Expect Increasing Opportunity for Large Practice Sellers.

The first quarter of 2021 delivered five reported ENT practice acquisitions marking the most active three-month M&A period we have seen in the specialty. Notably, Audax Private Equity formally named its portfolio company “Elevate ENT” and expanded into Texas with the major acquisition of Texas ENT Specialists. While the next quarter may not produce as many deals, activity should remain high throughout this year.

White Paper: Private Equity Investment in Physician Owned Specialty Practices

White Paper: Private Equity Investment in Physician Owned Specialty Practices

January 7, 2021|Downloads, Healthcare, White Papers|

The FOCUS healthcare team represents medical practices and ancillary businesses in specialties where private equity-backed consolidation is occurring. We track activity in key verticals and maintain strong relationships with private equity firms and their portfolio companies.