Agape Care Group has been acquired by Ridgemont Equity Partners

Overview

Deal Type Mergers & Acquisitions
Client & Transactional Partners Agape Care Group
Vistria
Ridgemont Equity Partners
Our Role Sell-Side Advisor

Summary

Cain Brothers, a division of KeyBanc Capital Markets served as co-financial advisor to Agape Care Group, a portfolio company of The Vistria Group on its sale to Ridgemont Equity Partners.

As a regional leader in hospice and palliative care, Agape Care Group proudly serves more than 2,100 patients across South Carolina and Georgia. The Company’s ~1,000 employees are committed to serving those touched by an advanced illness, providing comfort and support through compassionate care and meaningful experiences. Agape offers hospice and palliative services across multiple settings and is renowned for its superior patient-family experience and expertly trained professionals.

The Vistria Group is a purpose-driven private investment firm focused on investing in middle market companies in the healthcare, education, and financial services sectors. Vistria's team is comprised of highly experienced operating partners and private equity executives with proven track records of working with management teams in building innovative, market-leading companies.

Ridgemont Equity Partners is a Charlotte-based middle market buyout and growth equity investor. Since 1993, the principals of Ridgemont have invested over $5.5 billion. The firm focuses on equity investments up to $250 million and utilizes a proven, industry-focused investment approach and repeatable value creation strategies. Ridgemont’s most recent flagship fund, REP III, was formed in 2018 and has $1.65 billion of committed capital.

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