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“We are here to close deals for our clients. We assist them in acquiring or selling companies, in a timely and efficient manner and in the best possible conditions. Our main corporate value is “clients first”. We devote all our energy, experience and intellect to reach our clients' transaction objectives. That is what we are here for.”

Mergium Advisors offer services in Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) and Capital Raising (equity and debt) and other advisory services.

Our clients include large, middle and small corporations, institutional investors, and families.

Services

• Sell side - Selling of business, entities, divisions and assets
• Buy side - Acquisition of business, entities, divisions and assets
• Capital raising - Debt and equity financing

Mergium also offers a portfolio of other advisory services:

• Valuations: Business valuations / appraisals and valuations of intangible assets
• Joint ventures / transaction alliances
• Business capitalization plans
• Detailed financial modeling

Industry Focus

Mergium has the capabilities to execute transactions in any industry. We currently focus on the Healthcare Services and the Knowledge / Education industries.

Focus on the Healthcare Services industry:

• Behavioral Health Companies - Applied Behavioral Analysis practices
• Pediatric Therapy Services - Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy Clinics
• Physician Practices
• Healthcare Staffing Companies
• Others

Focus on the Knowledge and Education industries:

• PreK-12 schools
• Early Childhood: Preschools and Childcare Centers
• Colleges & Universities
• Continuing Education & Training
• Education Technology
• Language Training and Tutoring
• Publishing & Instructional Materials
• Special Education
• Others

Securities related transactions

Securities transactions conducted through StillPoint Capital, member FINRA/SiPC., Tampa, FL. Certain members of Mergium are Registered Representatives of the broker dealer StillPoint Capital, LLC. Mergium and StillPoint Capital LLC, are not affiliated entities. For more information on registered Representatives or Broker Dealers pease visit FINRA Broker Check.

Mergium closes on sale of pediatric therapy firm Bright Light Behavioral and Developmental Services to Sevita

Mergium Advisors Inc. (“Mergium”) is pleased to announce that it was the exclusive M&A advisor to Bright Light Behavioral and Developmental Services LLC, in its sale to Sevita (formerly known as the Mentor Network), a portfolio company of Centerbridge and The Vistria Group. This acquisition will allow Sevita to expand its applied behavior analysis offerings in South Carolina and Georgia.

Caitlin Harvey, Managing Member of Bright Light, said "I am very satisfied with the services provided by Mergium Advisors. Luis made the process seamless and ensured success during the entire process. He provided his services throughtout the sale of my company and provided an honest and accurate representation of the value our company held. He ensured buyers in our market were presented with the best information to entice potential buyers to see the value of my company. Luis is very detailed oriented and was steadfast in finding a quality fit for my selling process. I am pleased with the results and would recommend his services".

“We are pleased to have acted as exclusive M&A advisor to Bright Light in this transaction. A central tenet of Mergium’s strategy is our ability to provide quality M&A transactional services to our clients. This transaction increases our presence and experience in the pediatric therapy practices field, which is going through a phase of consolidation. We look forward to assisting owners of these professional practices in their sale processes. We bring deal management experience and value add, while owners focus on the day-to-day operations of their practices.” said Luis F. Lopez, President of Mergium.

About Bright Light Behavioral and Developmental Services, LLC

Bright Light Behavioral and Developmental Services, LLC provides applied behavior analysis in South Carolina and Georgia. The Company offers services to children diagnosed with the autism spectrum disorder between the ages of 0-20 years. Services are provided at its outpatient pediatric therapy clinics or in the child's natural environment (home, day-care, or preschool). Further information on Bright Light is available at www.brightlightbehavioral.com.

About Sevita

Sevita (formerly The MENTOR Network) is a leading provider of home and community-based specialty health care, with 40,000 employees serving over 50,000 individuals. Sevita serves adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities, individuals with complex care needs, people recovering from brain injury, seniors in need of everyday support, children in foster care, adults and children with autism spectrum disorders, and other individuals who may require care across a lifetime. Further information on Sevita is available at https://sevitahealth.com/

Featured Transaction:

Kids SPOT, a pediatric therapy company that provides speech (ST), occupational (OT), physical (PT) and ABA (applied behavior analysis) therapies and a portfolio company of Pine Tree Equity Partners, acquired Speech Works Pediatric Therapy. Speech Works provides OT, PT, and ST for children at their six outpatient clinics and at the child's natural environment (home, daycare, and preschool). Mergium Advisors served as exclusive M&A advisor for Speech Works.

Testimonial from the managing member of Speech Works Pediatric Therapy - Ms. Karen Horton:

"Luis and I worked together on the sale of my pediatric therapy practice. I found him to be honest, knowledgeable, and attentive to the needs of both the buyer and myself as the seller. Luis brings incredible value to both sides of the transaction, and I always felt comfortable with every step in the sale process. I often felt that on many occasions he was an advocate and a teacher since this process can be emotional and overwhelming. Having the unique experience of working with Luis, I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone who is considering selling their business."

Articles and Industry newsletters:

How to sell your ABA Practice / Pediatric Therapy Company (OT, PT, ST)

We have been assisting owners of pediatric therapy companies (including ABA practices) to sale their companies. In this article we talk about several aspects that potential sellers should take into consideration before they start the sale process.

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EBITDA multiples for autism practices and pediatric therapy businesses (OT, PT, and ST)

We are frequently asked by sellers and buyers what are the EBITDA multiples for autism practices and for pediatric therapy practices. In this article we explain how to use this metric and provide some information about the multiples we see today in the marketplace. Finally, we argue that EBITDA multiples are only one indicator to value a pediatric therapy business. There is a more precise method.

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Trends and Recent M&A Activity in the Early Childhood Education Market - Spring 2021

This newsletter presents information about M&A and valuations for schools, preschools, childcares, and K-12 schools, and what today's investors in schools are looking for. It also takes a look at private equity investment in private schools.

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M&A and Private Equity Investments in the Autism Therapy Market (ABA therapy practice) - Summer 2021

This newsletter presents the latest trends in M&A in the autism therapy (ABA therapy practice) segment and what today's autism therapy investors (including private equity firms) are looking for. If you are selling an autism practice (ABA therapy practice) or selling a pediatric therapy practice, you should read this newsletter and the others in our Research section.

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Other Newsletters

For newsletters about M&A and valuation for schools, preschools, childcares, K-12 schools, or M&A and private equity investments in autism therapy, pediatric therapy, gastroenterology, and dermatology practices, visit our Research page.