Gemini is pleased to announce a new platform investment and the sale of a portfolio company.
In May, Gemini completed its investment in Gold Coast Baking Company, a manufacturer of fresh and frozen baked goods including sourdough, challah, pretzel buns, and a variety of sliced breads. Gold Coast Baking Company manufactures baked goods utilizing a primarily private label model for leading national discount grocers, big box retailers, and traditional grocery stores across most of the United States. For more information, please visit goldcoastbakery.com.
In October, Gemini completed the sale of portfolio company, Always Best Care (“ABC”), a franchisor of in-home care and assisted living placement services. Gemini’s original investment in ABC was in April 2016 and post-transaction, Gemini retained an ongoing minority interest. For more information, please visit alwaysbestcare.com.
ABOUT GEMINI INVESTORS
Founded in 1993, Gemini Investors is an investor in smaller middle market private companies, with offices in Massachusetts and Florida. Since inception, we have invested $900 million in 190 companies throughout the U.S., generally providing $3 to $8 million per portfolio investment, to acquire both control and minority positions.
Gemini offers a flexible investment approach. We can provide a wide range of financing structures, which include subordinated debt with warrants, preferred stock, and common equity. Our firm has extensive experience in structuring and leading transactions as well as co-investing with other private equity firms and independent deal sponsors.
Currently investing our seventh institutional equity fund, we seek to partner with established businesses and experienced management teams that have solid operating histories and significant growth potential. Our target portfolio companies have revenues of $5 to $50 million and EBITDA of $1 million or more.
For more information about Gemini Investors or to discuss a new investment opportunity, please contact Chris Hughes at chughes@gemini-investors.com.
The M&A market for healthcare companies continues to build on STRATEGIC opportunities and a fragmented market. Consolidations along with unprecedented demand are driving scale across the continuum of care. The strategic corporate buyers and private equity investors remain committed to acquiring strong businesses that are well prepared for a transaction. Across the continuum of care, these buyers and investors are looking for well established, profitable businesses and offering prime valuations and options for management.
Do you know the current market value of your business? We do! We are here to help you plan, prepare, explore and succeed in executing your strategic options.
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