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Paradigm Oral Health Announces Acquisition by BlackRock Long Term Private Capital

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BlackRock Long Term Private Capital has agreed to acquire a majority interest in Paradigm Oral Health from InTandem Capital Partners. Paradigm, founded in 2018, focuses on providing quality oral health care and dental implant surgery, partnering with elite surgeons across the U.S. to enhance patient care. With over 100 surgeons and 75 facilities, Paradigm utilizes advanced practice management technology, Paragon, for improved performance. This acquisition represents BlackRock's sixth investment, signaling strong growth prospects for Paradigm.

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LINCOLN, Neb. & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Paradigm Oral Health (“Paradigm”), a leading oral surgery and digital dentistry platform, today announced that BlackRock Long Term Private Capital (“LTPC”) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a majority interest in the company from shareholders including InTandem Capital Partners. LTPC will partner with Paradigm’s executive leadership team, led by founder and CEO Dr. David Rallis, to support the company’s continued expansion and strategic growth plans.

Founded in 2018, Paradigm has developed an industry-leading model designed to attract and retain best-in-class surgeons focused on delivering the highest quality of oral health care and dental implant surgery while fostering a medically-driven, patient-friendly culture of excellence. The company partners with leading oral surgery groups in markets across the United States, allowing them to maintain their unique brand identity while operating on the same platform. Paradigm’s proprietary practice management technology, Paragon, utilizes cutting-edge technology and data analytics to provide and store proprietary information and intelligence generated by the business, leading to enhanced performance as well as increased patient and provider satisfaction. Today, Paradigm and its team of over 100 surgeon partners provide patient care in 75 state-of-the-art facilities throughout the United States.

Colm Lanigan, Head of BlackRock LTPC, Americas, commented, “We are pleased to invest in Paradigm, which has established itself as an industry defining platform for the development and delivery of next-generation oral health solutions. Through its focus on providing superior clinical care, advanced technology, and continued training and education to its surgeon partners, the company is well positioned for long-term growth. We look forward to partnering with Dr. David Rallis and the entire Paradigm team.”

David Rallis, DDS, MD, and CEO of Paradigm Oral Health, commented, “Paradigm is advancing oral surgical outcomes and patient experience through a culture that places the needs of the patient first. At Paradigm, we validate our clinical performance through a proprietary data ecosystem and use data to reinforce our culture of excellence and accountability. Through innovation, and the rapid adoption of technology, we continue to set the standard for dental implant surgery. Aligning our company with world-class partners, first InTandem Capital and now BlackRock LTPC, has allowed Paradigm to emerge as a leader. We are humbled by the opportunity to partner with BlackRock LTPC, and excited to work with Colm Lanigan and his team as we continue to advance Paradigm as the global leader in oral surgery.”

Elliot Cooperstone, Managing Partner of InTandem Capital Partners, Paradigm’s financial sponsor since 2019, commented, “InTandem Capital invests in healthcare companies that are local leaders with the ambition and potential to become a national powerhouse. Dr. David Rallis and the leadership team at Paradigm embraced our playbook for accelerated growth with amazing skill and dedication. Our deep trust in each other has allowed our partnership to flourish. My colleagues and I wish David and the Paradigm team the very best as they build on their well-deserved position as the country’s leading oral health company.”

Paradigm is BlackRock LTPC’s sixth investment to date and its fourth investment in North America.

Houlihan Lokey acted as financial advisor and Goodwin Procter acted as legal advisor to Paradigm. Simpson Thacher acted as legal advisor to Blackrock LTPC.

About Paradigm Oral Health

Paradigm Oral Health is the preeminent provider of oral surgery. Paradigm’s uniqueness comes from their ability to hire the most elite oral surgeons in the country and train them on their proprietary platform of excellence. Paradigm Oral Health continues to revolutionize and reinvent implant surgery through their ongoing technology and digital work-flow advancements. With a passion for excellence, Paradigm embraces every opportunity to meet the needs of their patients and referring dentists. To learn more about Paradigm Oral Health, visit www.ParadigmOralHealth.com.

About BlackRock LTPC

BlackRock LTPC is an innovative private equity strategy focused on investing in high-quality businesses and value creation through active collaboration with management teams. The strategy's flexible duration and prudent approach to leverage preserve optionality for growth and help enable compounded capital appreciation. LTPC's team of 23 professionals are based in New York and London and invest across North America and Western Europe. LTPC is backed by BlackRock, Inc., which manages $320 billion in alternative investments and commitments on behalf of clients worldwide as of June 30, 2022. For additional information on BlackRock LTPC, please visit https://www.blackrock.com/institutions/en-us/strategies/alternatives/long-term-private-capital.

About InTandem Capital Partners

InTandem Capital Partners is a private equity firm that invests in and helps accelerate the growth of select healthcare services companies. Its goal is to build excellent businesses of significant value working collaboratively with its management team partners. InTandem is comprised of former business executives and experienced investors, and is uniquely qualified to provide strategic, acquisition and operating expertise to help companies significantly increase their value over time. InTandem provides active support to the management of its portfolio companies directly and leverages its network of industry executives to augment its capabilities. For further information, please visit: www.intandemcapital.com.

Paradigm Oral Health

Kirsten Smith

+1 (308) 379-3319

Kirsten.Smith@ParadigmOralHealth.com



BlackRock

Christopher Beattie

+1 (646) 231-8518

christopher.beattie@blackrock.com



InTandem Capital Partners

FGS Global

+1 (212) 687-8080

InTandem-SVC@sardverb.com

Source: BlackRock

FAQ

What is the recent acquisition involving BlackRock and Paradigm Oral Health?

BlackRock Long Term Private Capital has acquired a majority interest in Paradigm Oral Health from InTandem Capital Partners.

How will the acquisition impact Paradigm Oral Health and its operations?

The acquisition is expected to enhance Paradigm's growth and operational capabilities through strategic support from BlackRock.

When was Paradigm Oral Health founded?

Paradigm Oral Health was founded in 2018.

What technology does Paradigm Oral Health use for practice management?

Paradigm uses proprietary practice management technology called Paragon to enhance performance and patient satisfaction.

How many facilities does Paradigm Oral Health operate in the U.S.?

Paradigm Oral Health operates in 75 state-of-the-art facilities across the U.S.

How many surgeons are partnered with Paradigm Oral Health?

Paradigm has over 100 surgeon partners.

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