Sponsors circle Vohra Wound Physicians, Goli Nutrition sale process struggles

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Sept. 21, 2021

Trivest-backed Vohra enters second round of sale process, Rapid growth weighs on Goli's attempt to sell, Comvest backs Gen3 Marketing

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Private equity firms have shown a large appetite for vitamins, minerals and supplements companies, and perhaps even more so through the pandemic with health and nutrition top of mind. But not all sale processes in the category are going smoothly even as sales spike. Goli Nutrition recorded tremendous growth in a short span of time but buyers are hesitant to bet on the immunity-boosting supplements company because of fears of investing in a fad, according to three sources familiar with the process. The company, best known for its apple cider vinegar gummies, engaged Centerview Partners in late 2020 to explore a sale, only a year after its founding, sources said. Most strategics passed on the deal but the company remains in the market, according to one of the sources. Read Karishma Vanjani’s full report on PE Hub.

Healthcare: Another billion-dollar-plus healthcare deal is in the making, with Vohra Wound Physicians recently moving into the second round of its PE-only sale process, sources familiar with the process told me. Trivest Partners, which sources said owns a less than 10 percent stake in the company, is looking to exit; founder and CEO Dr. Vohra intends to sell a significant portion of his investment, following which a new incoming investor would assume majority control, they said. The company expects 2021 EBITDA to approach $100 million, up from around the ballpark of $40 million of EBITDA when Trivest backed Vohra in December 2016, sources said. High gross margins and other metrics present an attractive investment profile, but Vohra’s big exposure to skilled nursing facilities has deterred some who don’t like the end-market. Read my full report on PE Hub for all the deets.

That's it for me! Have a great day, everyone, and as always, write to me at springle@buyoutsinsider.com with any deal tips and people moves, or any other thoughts or feedback!

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