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Case Study
San Diego Fertility
Overview
- San Diego Fertility Center is a world-class reproductive center with more than 70 years of collective experience diagnosing and treating infertility
- The five physician-owners are nationally recognized in In-Vitro Fertilization, reproductive endocrinology, and the diagnosis and treatment of infertility
- SDFC’s East and West Coast offices are not only conveniently located for domestic patients but are also accessible for the international community, making SDFC an exceptional destination for fertility tourism
- InTandem Capital (“ITC”) is a private equity firm that invests in and helps accelerate the growth of small to mid-sized companies in select health care and insurance services sectors
Situation
- SDFC’s five physician-owners, including Dr. L Michael Kettel, recognized that there would be consolidation in their industry and decided that a strategic partner could help them grow their business even more quickly
- ITC emerged as the front runner in a competitive selection process through a creative structure and valuation. SDFC recognized InTandem would be able to help them scale their practice into new geographies and create the preeminent name in reproductive medicine
Cascadia Process
- Cascadia acted as the exclusive financial advisor to San Diego Fertility Center
- Cascadia ran a broad process that included marketing to strategics and financial sponsors and resulted in several offers above seller expectations
