Linden Adds to Dental Platform

Following its October, 2012 acquisition of Northwestern Management Services, LLC, Chicago-based Linden Capital Partners continues investments in the oral care industry.

Young Innovations, a St. Louis-based dental supplies manufacturer signed an agreement to be acquired by the private equity firm - the closing expected in the first quarter of 2013.  Young experienced healthy demand of its consumable products and growth of its new diagnostic line (panoramic x-ray machines and related supplies) generating a 4.8% Q3 increase in income.     >>Read more

Northwestern Management Services LLC provides management and administrative services for Gentle Dental Group.  Gentle Dental, is an upscale retail-based organization with 21 offices in Southeast Florida. 

Physical Therapy News...

Drayer Physical Therapy Institute                 Gets New Owner 

GS Capital Partners acquired Drayer, a leading care provider in the outpatient rehabilitation market, from Linden Capital Partners.

Based in Hummelstown, PA, Drayer owns or manages 80+ clinics that primarily treat sports-related injuries and orthopedic disorders.  Clinics, located across 14 states, are in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Southeast and Northwest U.S.  With its new partner, Drayer's management will continue to focus on company growth, their patient-first culture and commitment to employees.