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BGL Announces the Simultaneous Recapitalizations of Grandview Surgery Center and North East Surgery Center

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On August 19, 2020, Brown Gibbons Lang & Company announced the recapitalizations of Grandview Surgery Center and North East Surgery Center (NESC) by Surgical Care Affiliates (SCA) and Geisinger Health. SCA has become the majority owner of Grandview, while Geisinger has taken majority ownership of NESC. Specific financial terms were not disclosed. These transactions underscore BGL's leadership in advising healthcare systems and related services.

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  • Strengthens Geisinger's position in outpatient surgery with majority ownership of NESC.
  • Consolidates SCA's influence in the surgical facility market through majority ownership of Grandview.
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CHICAGO, Aug. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Brown Gibbons Lang & Company ("BGL") is pleased to announce the simultaneous recapitalizations of Grandview Surgery Center and North East Surgery Center ("NESC") by Surgical Care Affiliates ("SCA") and Geisinger Health, respectively. SCA and Geisinger each formerly owned equity in both Grandview and NESC; SCA now owns the majority of Grandview, and Geisinger is now majority owner of NESC. BGL's Healthcare & Life Sciences team served as the exclusive financial advisor to Geisinger on both transactions; the specific terms were not disclosed. 

Grandview Surgery Center is a freestanding outpatient surgery facility with operating rooms specially designed for same-day procedures, while North East Surgery Center is an independent ambulatory surgery center. These transactions build upon BGL's market leadership position in advising healthcare systems and related ancillary services.

Geisinger is a leading provider of healthcare services based in Danville, Pennsylvania committed to making health easier for more than 1.5 million consumers. Founded more than 100 years ago, the system now includes 13 hospital campuses, a 540,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. Geisinger has more than 32,000 employees and 1,800 employed physicians.

SCA, a portfolio company of Optum, is a leader in outpatient surgery, partnering with health plans, medical groups, and health systems across the country to develop and optimize surgical facilities. SCA operates more than 200 surgical facilities, including ambulatory surgery centers and surgical hospitals, in partnership with approximately 3,000 physicians. Optum, part of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH), is a leading information and technology-enabled health services business with more than 100,000 people worldwide.

About Brown Gibbons Lang & Company
Brown Gibbons Lang & Company (BGL) is a leading independent investment bank and financial advisory firm focused on the global middle market. The firm advises private and public corporations and private equity groups on mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, capital markets, financial restructurings, valuations and opinions, and other strategic matters. BGL has investment banking offices in Chicago, Cleveland, and Philadelphia, and real estate offices in Chicago, Cleveland, Denver, and San Antonio. The firm is also a founding member of Global M&A Partners, enabling BGL to service clients in more than 30 countries around the world. Securities transactions are conducted through Brown, Gibbons, Lang & Company Securities, Inc., an affiliate of Brown Gibbons Lang & Company LLC and a registered broker-dealer and member of FINRA and SIPC. For more information, please visit www.bglco.com.

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FAQ

What are the recent recapitalization transactions involving UNH?

On August 19, 2020, SCA and Geisinger Health recapitalized Grandview Surgery Center and North East Surgery Center, respectively.

Which companies are involved in the recapitalizations of Grandview and NESC?

Surgical Care Affiliates and Geisinger Health are the companies involved in the recapitalizations.

What does SCA now own after the recapitalization?

SCA is now the majority owner of Grandview Surgery Center.

What does Geisinger Health now own after the recapitalization?

Geisinger Health is now the majority owner of North East Surgery Center (NESC).

Who was the financial advisor for the recapitalization transactions?

Brown Gibbons Lang & Company served as the exclusive financial advisor to Geisinger on the transactions.

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