CHICAGO, May 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Thurston Group ('Thurston'), a leading private equity firm specializing in healthcare investments, is pleased to announce its portfolio company, Gen4 Dental Partners ('Gen4'), has closed on a $315 million credit facility. The financing which was used to refinance existing indebtedness and fund acquisitions under LOI, was significantly oversubscribed and led by Man Varagon..

芝加哥，2024年5月21日/PRNewswire/-Thurston Group（“Thurston”）是一家专注于医疗保健投资的领先私人股本公司，很高兴宣布其投资组合公司Gen4 Dental Partners（“Gen4”）已关闭3.15亿美元的信贷。根据意向书，用于对现有债务进行再融资和为收购提供资金的融资被大量超额认购，并由Man Varagon主导。。

Founded in 2021 and headquartered in Tempe, Arizona, Gen4 is a next generation dental service organization focused on doctor-centered mentorship and operational excellence. The Company's highly innovative and unique operational model consists of ~110 offices across 14 states and is supported by a highly aligned base of 190+ doctors and 100+ doctor partners.

Gen4成立于2021年，总部位于亚利桑那州坦佩，是一家专注于以医生为中心的指导和卓越运营的下一代牙科服务组织。该公司高度创新和独特的运营模式由14个州的约110个办事处组成，并由190多名医生和100多名医生合作伙伴组成的高度一致的基础提供支持。

Through its demonstrated integration framework, Gen4 has completed 45+ acquisitions since 2021 and maintains a robust acquisition pipeline with actionable and proprietary opportunities in key markets. This transaction aims to provide Gen4 with enhanced flexibility and resources to further expand its footprint, invest in advanced technologies, and continue delivering best-in-class dental care to communities across the United States..

通过其展示的集成框架，Gen4自2021年以来已经完成了45多次收购，并在关键市场保持了强大的收购渠道，拥有可操作和专有的机会。这项交易旨在为Gen4提供增强的灵活性和资源，以进一步扩大其足迹，投资先进技术，并继续为美国各地的社区提供一流的牙科护理。。

Lamonte Jensen, CEO of Gen4, expressed his enthusiasm about the deal, stating, 'This refinancing represents a significant milestone for Gen4 and underscores the confidence that the market has in our business model and growth prospects. With this new facility, we are well-positioned to accelerate our expansion initiatives, enhance our service offerings, and continue providing exceptional dental care to our patients.'.

Gen4首席执行官拉蒙特·延森（LamonteJensen）对这笔交易表示了热情，他表示，“这项再融资对Gen4来说是一个重要的里程碑，并强调了市场对我们的商业模式和增长前景的信心。有了这家新设施，我们有能力加速我们的扩张计划，增强我们的服务产品，并继续为患者提供卓越的牙科护理。”。

Dan Davis, Managing Partner at Thurston Group, commented on the transaction, saying, 'We are thrilled to have completed this refinancing for Gen4. It reflects our commitment to our strategic objectives and growth ambitions. Gen4 has established itself as a leader in the dental space, and we are confident that this new debt facility led by our partners at Man Varagon will further propel its growth trajectory.'.

瑟斯顿集团（ThurstonGroup）管理合伙人丹·戴维斯（DanDavis）对这笔交易发表评论说，“我们很高兴完成了Gen4的再融资。它反映了我们对战略目标和增长雄心的承诺。Gen4已成为牙科领域的领导者，我们相信，由我们在曼瓦拉贡的合作伙伴领导的这项新债务融资将进一步推动其增长轨迹。”。

Houlihan Lokey and Raymond James served as placement agents and Willkie Farr & Gallagher served as legal advisor to Gen4. Man Varagon served as Administrative Agent, Joint Lead Arranger, and Sole Bookrunner on this transaction.

Houlihan Lokey和Raymond James担任配售代理，Willkie Farr＆Gallagher担任Gen4的法律顾问。Man Varagon担任本次交易的行政代理人、联合牵头安排行和唯一账簿管理人。

About Thurston Group:Thurston Group is a private equity firm that focuses on building industry-leading companies in the healthcare services sector. With a 38-year history, Thurston Group has returned more than $4B of invested capital. Thurston has an extensive track record of partnering with physicians and building fast-growing businesses, including Smile Doctors, U.S.

关于瑟斯顿集团：瑟斯顿集团是一家私人股本公司，专注于在医疗保健服务领域建立行业领先的公司。拥有38年历史的瑟斯顿集团已返还了40多亿美元的投资资本。瑟斯顿在与医生合作和建立快速增长的业务方面有着广泛的记录，包括美国的Smile医生。

Endodontics Partners, US Oral Surgery Management, SGA Dental Partners, U.S. Orthopaedic Partners, Gen4 Dental Partners, ARC Health, Options Medical Weight Loss, Alpha Aesthetics Partners, and Modis Dental Partners, among others..

牙髓学合作伙伴、美国口腔外科管理公司、SGA牙科合作伙伴、美国骨科合作伙伴、Gen4牙科合作伙伴、ARC Health、Options Medical Weight Loss、Alpha美学合作伙伴和Modis牙科合作伙伴等。。

About Gen4 Dental Partners:Gen4 Dental Partners is a leading dental service organization committed to providing comprehensive practice support services to dental practices across the United States. With a focus on innovation, quality, and patient-centric care, Gen4 Dental Partners empowers dental professionals to thrive in a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape..

关于Gen4牙科合作伙伴：Gen4牙科合作伙伴是一家领先的牙科服务组织，致力于为美国各地的牙科实践提供全面的实践支持服务。Gen4牙科合作伙伴专注于创新、质量和以患者为中心的护理，使牙科专业人员能够在快速发展的医疗保健领域茁壮成长。。

CONTACT: Dana Hayes III, dchayes@thurstongroup.com

联系人：Dana Hayes III，dchayes@thurstongroup.com

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