J.D. Costa Partner

Experience

• Representation of private-equity-backed multi-site behavioral health services provider in multiple add-on acquisitions.
• Representation of private equity sponsor in acquisition of an administrative services provider to a multi-site dermatology practice.
• Representation of private equity sponsor in sale of a multi-state dental services organization.
• Representation of private equity sponsor in acquisition of an administrative services provider to a multi-site allergy and ENT practice and subsequent add-on acquisitions.
• Representation of provider of software solutions to retail pharmacies in its sale to a private-equity backed acquirer.
• Representation of a private equity group in its ESOP-based acquisition of a chain of compounding pharmacies.
• Representation of provider and manager or Medicare Advantage plans for senior living facilities in connection with growth equity financing.
• Representation of an independent sponsor in its sale of its emergency and non-emergency medical transportation portfolio company to a private equity group.
• Representation of private equity group in its acquisition of manufacturer of pharmaceutical packaging equipment.
• Represent manufacturer of premium fly-fishing reels in its acquisition of U.K.-based fly-line manufacturer.
• Representation of opportunity zone driven venture capital fund in connection with its investment in a holding company owning multiple outdoor consumer brands.
• Representation of a private equity group in its ESOP-based acquisition of a chain of pet boarding, grooming and daycare facilities.
• Representation of a private equity group in its ESOP-based acquisition of a provider of barricade and large-format graphics to the retail industry.
• Representation of large multinational manufacturer of appliances in connection with its divestiture of its consumer vacuum businesses.
• Representation of a private equity group in its acquisition of a leading manufacturer of spices, seasonings and condiments.
• Representation of a family office in its acquisition of a large equipment manufacturer.
• Representation of a private equity group in its sale of a specialty chemical business.
• Representation of a private equity group in its acquisition of a business unit of a leading global document storage and destruction company in connection with the mandated divestiture of that business unit.
• Representation of family office in its acquisition of manufacturer of industrial strapping and webbing.
• Representation of three private equity groups in their club acquisition of a leading school uniform company.
• Representation of an independent sponsor in its acquisition of a waterpark.
• Representation of a private equity group in leveraged buyout and subsequent sale of aftermarket automotive warranty sales group.
• Representation of private equity group in its minority investment in pet food distributor.
• Representation of a publicly traded supermarket chain in its sale by merger to publicly traded supermarket conglomerate.
• Represent start-up engine development company in its receipt of Series A venture financing.
• Represent start-up specialty materials manufacturer company in its receipt of Series A venture financing.
• Representation of a Charlotte-based supermarket chain in its acquisition of stores from a South Carolina-based supermarket chain.
• Representation of a Charlotte-based supermarket chain in its acquisition and exchange of stores with another North Carolina-based supermarket chain.
• Representation of a private equity group in its sale of its portfolio company that manufactures industrial clutches, brakes and drive shafts to a publicly traded company.
• Representation of a leading North American manufacturer of air filters and related products in its sale by merger to private equity group.
• Representation of distributor of e-cigarettes to publicly traded tobacco company.
• Representation of independent sponsor in its acquisition of laboratory refrigeration equipment manufacturer.
• Representation of a Charlotte-area leading plastics manufacturer in the acquisition of another plastics manufacturer.
• Representation of a major healthcare facilities management company in its acquisition by merger of another leading facilities management services company.