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Blank Rome Continues Expansion in Chicago with Addition of Litigation Team

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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As litigators, Daniel, Rachel, and Gabrielle represent clients in disputes related to class action litigation, privacy and biometrics, trade secrets litigation, technology and information security, and employment law.

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  • As litigators, Daniel, Rachel, and Gabrielle represent clients in disputes related to class action litigation, privacy and biometrics, trade secrets litigation, technology and information security, and employment law.
  • Blank Rome’s Chicago office opened in 2019 with four partners and, with the additions of Daniel, Rachel, and Gabrielle, now boasts 25 attorneys.
  • “We are very excited to welcome Daniel, Rachel, and Gabrielle to Blank Rome,” said Grant S. Palmer , Blank Rome’s Chair and Managing Partner.
  • “It is an exciting time to join Blank Rome in Chicago and the firm’s national, highly regarded litigation department.

Children's Minnesota Foundation Board of Directors adds six new members

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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MINNEAPOLIS and ST. PAUL, Minn., March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Children's Minnesota announced today the appointment of six new members to its Foundation board of directors.

Key Points: 
  • MINNEAPOLIS and ST. PAUL, Minn., March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Children's Minnesota announced today the appointment of six new members to its Foundation board of directors.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome such influential leaders from our community to the Foundation board of directors," said Jennifer Soderholm, senior vice president, chief development officer and president of the Children's Minnesota Foundation.
  • The newly appointed Foundation board of directors are:
    Chris Harrington, president and CEO, Ordway Center for the Performing Arts.
  • The following are the Children's Minnesota Foundation Board of Directors Officers and remaining members for 2024:
    Terry Clark, chief marketing officer, UnitedHealth Group; chief marketing and customer officer, Optum.

Avesi Partners Announces Investment in Visante

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Monday, February 12, 2024
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STAMFORD, Conn., Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Avesi Partners ("Avesi") announced that it has made an investment in Visante (or the "Company"), a leading provider of specialized tech-enabled consulting and advanced partnership services focused on helping health systems accelerate financial and operational performance through their pharmacy offerings.

Key Points: 
  • STAMFORD, Conn., Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Avesi Partners ("Avesi") announced that it has made an investment in Visante (or the "Company"), a leading provider of specialized tech-enabled consulting and advanced partnership services focused on helping health systems accelerate financial and operational performance through their pharmacy offerings.
  • Visante currently partners with over 130 health systems across 45 states leveraging the Company's unique combination of tech-enabled data analytics and assessment capabilities, financial acumen, implementation expertise, and ongoing operational support.
  • "Avesi is the perfect partner for us, as they understand the mission component of our business and the nuances that make Visante special.
  • Madeira Partners and Taft Stettinius & Hollister served as financial and legal advisor, respectively, to Visante.

AUA Private Equity Partners Announces Acquisition of Weaver Holdings, LLC

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Thursday, January 4, 2024
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AUA Private Equity Partners, LLC (“AUA Private Equity”) is pleased to announce the acquisition of Weaver Holdings, LLC (“Weaver Popcorn Manufacturing” or the “Company”), a fourth-generation family-owned manufacturer of popcorn and snacking products.

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  • AUA Private Equity Partners, LLC (“AUA Private Equity”) is pleased to announce the acquisition of Weaver Holdings, LLC (“Weaver Popcorn Manufacturing” or the “Company”), a fourth-generation family-owned manufacturer of popcorn and snacking products.
  • “Our partnership with the Weaver Family and Weaver Popcorn Manufacturing is emblematic of what AUA Private Equity does best – partnering with family-owned businesses to take them to the next level,” said Andy Unanue, Managing Partner of AUA Private Equity.
  • We are excited to join the AUA Private Equity family.”
    Will Weaver, shareholder and fourth-generation owner added, “AUA Private Equity is the right partner to build on Ira Weaver's original mission — to offer the world's highest quality, best-tasting popcorn at the lowest possible price.
  • McDermott Will & Emery served as legal advisor for AUA Private Equity Partners and Proterra Investment Partners provided the debt financing.

DQE Communications To Be Acquired by GI Partners

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023
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PITTSBURGH, Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GI Partners, a leading investor in data infrastructure businesses, announced today that it has signed an agreement to acquire DQE Communications ("DQE" or the "Company") from its parent company, Pittsburgh-based Duquesne Light Holdings Inc. ("DLH"). The transaction provides DQE with additional resources to expand as it continues to provide best-in-class connectivity services as a standalone fiber infrastructure provider.

Key Points: 
  • PITTSBURGH, Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GI Partners, a leading investor in data infrastructure businesses, announced today that it has signed an agreement to acquire DQE Communications ("DQE" or the "Company") from its parent company, Pittsburgh-based Duquesne Light Holdings Inc. ("DLH").
  • The investment by GI Partners uniquely positions DQE as a scaled and trusted strategic network provider," said Jim Morozzi, CEO of DQE Communications.
  • We are committed to continuing our investment into the growth of the DQE Communications business leading up to close.
  • TD Securities served as financial advisor, and Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP served as legal counsel to GI Partners.

Big Apple Group Joins RMA Companies

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
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RMA Companies (“RMA”) today announced the addition of Big Apple Group (“Big Apple”), a leading testing and inspection services firm based in New York, to its family of companies.

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  • RMA Companies (“RMA”) today announced the addition of Big Apple Group (“Big Apple”), a leading testing and inspection services firm based in New York, to its family of companies.
  • Big Apple will operate as a business unit of RMA and continue providing exceptional service to its clients.
  • Big Apple also supports our geographic expansion strategy by solidifying RMA’s growing presence in key markets.”
    “I am excited to work with RMA during this next chapter of growth for Big Apple,” said Joe Lowy.
  • Raymond James & Associates, Inc. served as financial advisor, and Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP served as legal advisor to Big Apple.

ESP Associates Announces Acquisition of CivilCorp and Ditesco, Accelerating its Expansion in Texas and Colorado Markets

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Monday, September 25, 2023
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“We are excited to welcome CivilCorp and Ditesco to the ESP family,” said ESP President, Joe Hendrick.

Key Points: 
  • “We are excited to welcome CivilCorp and Ditesco to the ESP family,” said ESP President, Joe Hendrick.
  • The addition of CivilCorp and Ditesco enhances the platform’s capabilities in critical infrastructure markets – transportation, water resources and public utilities – while expanding our reach in the rapidly growing Texas and Colorado regions.
  • “From top-to-bottom, the professionalism, technical expertise and entrepreneurial-spirit of the CivilCorp and Ditesco teams made them a natural fit with ESP.
  • Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP acted as legal counsel and Stifel acted as exclusive debt placement agent to ESP.

Varsity Forms United Aesthetics Alliance To Consolidate Cosmetic Surgery, Medical Spa Category and Completes Initial Platform Investment in Edina Plastic Surgery

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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Varsity Healthcare Partners (“VHP,” “Varsity” or “the Firm”), a lower middle market healthcare services private equity investment firm, today announced the formation of a new investment platform, United Aesthetics Alliance (“UAA”, or “the Company”), a holding company created to consolidate market-leading, clinically differentiated cosmetic surgery practices and affiliated medical spa service providers.

Key Points: 
  • Varsity Healthcare Partners (“VHP,” “Varsity” or “the Firm”), a lower middle market healthcare services private equity investment firm, today announced the formation of a new investment platform, United Aesthetics Alliance (“UAA”, or “the Company”), a holding company created to consolidate market-leading, clinically differentiated cosmetic surgery practices and affiliated medical spa service providers.
  • Simultaneous with the creation of UAA, Varsity announced that the Company had completed its initial platform investment, a recapitalization and growth capital partnership with Edina Plastic Surgery, Edina Surgery Center, and Skin Artisans (collectively, “EPS” or “the Practice”), a leading provider of cosmetic surgery and medical spa services in the Minneapolis/St.
  • “In Varsity, we have found a partner who fully supports our vision to build a premier platform.
  • Madeira Partners acted as the exclusive investment banking advisor to Edina Plastic Surgery and Skin Artisans in the transaction with Taft Stettinius & Hollister providing legal counsel.

Lawyers Leading PFAS Litigation Nationwide Announce Significant Progress Toward Implementing Largest Drinking Water Settlements in History

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023
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Together, these settlements represent the largest drinking water settlements in US history.

Key Points: 
  • Together, these settlements represent the largest drinking water settlements in US history.
  • On August 23, 2023, a new website for the DuPont and 3M settlements was published, available at www.PFASWaterProviderSettlement.com .
  • Lawyers at the Levin Papantonio law firm also have been key members of this national PFAS litigation team for more than a decade.
  • Kevin Madonna and lawyers at SL Environmental have also been instrumental members of the national PFAS litigation team for years.

Evantic, a Portfolio Company of Edgewater Capital Partners, Acquires Plastic Distributors and Fabricators, LLC

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023
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HOUSTON, July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Evantic, a portfolio company of Edgewater Capital Partners, in continuing its strategy as an advanced materials and design engineered components platform, has acquired Plastic Distributors and Fabricators, LLC ("PDF").

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  • HOUSTON, July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Evantic, a portfolio company of Edgewater Capital Partners, in continuing its strategy as an advanced materials and design engineered components platform, has acquired Plastic Distributors and Fabricators, LLC ("PDF").
  • PDF is a manufacturer and fabricator of high-precision, difficult to machine plastic components.
  • PDF joins Evantic's existing portfolio of innovative providers of high-performance engineered solutions, Altamira Material Solutions, Precision Fluorocarbon and Vertec Polymers.
  • "Our strong prototyping, fabrication, advanced machining capabilities and additional capacity will complement Evantic's existing portfolio of competencies," stated Mark Abare, President of Plastic Distributors and Fabricators.