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March 31, 2026

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/PRNewswire/ -- LongueVue Capital ('LVC'), a New Orleans-based private equity firm, announced a strategic investment in Apex Dental Laboratory Group ('Apex' or the 'Company'), a leading dental laboratory platform serving dental practices across the United States. Swaney Group Capital ('SGC'), a Tampa-based private equity firm, partnered with LVC to consummate the transaction. .

/PRNewswire/ -- 总部位于新奥尔良的私募股权公司LongueVue Capital（“LVC”）宣布对领先的牙科实验室平台Apex Dental Laboratory Group（“Apex”或“公司”）进行战略投资，该公司为全美各地的牙科诊所提供服务。总部位于坦帕的私募股权公司Swaney Group Capital（“SGC”）与LVC合作完成了此次交易。

Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Waco, Texas, Apex operates a national network of 16 dental laboratories across 12 states and employs approximately 400 team members. The Company is rooted in exceptional customer service and innovation with a 100% U.S. manufactured end-to-end offering that includes crowns, bridges, full arches, dentures, veneers, aligners, surgical guides, implants, and products for complex dental restorations.

总部位于德克萨斯州韦科的Apex公司成立于2015年，该公司在美国12个州拥有由16家牙科实验室组成的全国网络，员工约400人。该公司以卓越的客户服务和创新为根基，提供100%美国制造的端到端产品，包括牙冠、牙桥、全牙弓、假牙、贴面、矫正器、手术导板、种植体以及用于复杂牙科修复的产品。

Paired with a differentiated portfolio of proprietary brands—including Kinder Krowns® (which introduced the first 3D printed pediatric crown to the market in 2024), Snap-On Smile®, Lumineers®, and SurgicalGuides.com—Apex offers a cutting-edge portfolio to customers driving strong loyalty and positioning the platform nationally across cosmetic, pediatric, and surgical dental categories..

搭配差异化的自有品牌组合——包括Kinder Krowns®（2024年向市场推出首款3D打印儿科牙冠）、Snap-On Smile®、Lumineers® 和 SurgicalGuides.com——Apex为客户提供尖端的产品组合，推动强烈的客户忠诚度，并在全国范围内将平台定位在美容、儿科和外科牙科领域。

'We are excited to add Apex to our expanding healthcare portfolio,' said Ryan Nagim, Managing Partner at LongueVue Capital and Head of Healthcare. 'Dental laboratories play a critical role in enabling high-quality care and improving patient outcomes. Apex's commitment to innovation, domestic manufacturing, and service excellence aligns well with our strategy of partnering with healthcare businesses that deliver meaningful value to both patients and providers.'.

“我们很高兴将Apex加入到我们不断扩展的医疗保健投资组合中，”LongueVue Capital的管理合伙人兼医疗保健主管Ryan Nagim表示，“牙科实验室在实现高质量护理和改善患者疗效方面发挥着关键作用。Apex对创新、国内制造和服务卓越的承诺与我们的战略非常契合，即与为患者和供应商提供有意义价值的医疗保健企业合作。”

'Apex has built a strong reputation for innovative high-quality products with a growing digital presence, exceptional service, and a culture centered around supporting dentists and their patients,' said Austin Rees, Partner at LongueVue Capital. 'Along with SGC, we are excited to partner Apex's highly respected management team with our dedicated Operating Partner, Bill Braun, who has a tremendous track record within the dental lab space.'.

“Apex凭借创新的高品质产品、不断增长的数字影响力、卓越的服务以及以支持牙医及其患者为核心的文化，建立了良好的声誉，”LongueVue Capital合伙人奥斯汀·里斯表示。“与SGC一起，我们很高兴能与Apex备受尊敬的管理团队合作，并由我们专注的运营合伙人比尔·布劳恩提供支持，他在牙科实验室领域有着卓越的业绩记录。”

Swaney Group Capital and Bill Braun will both be working alongside LVC and management to execute Apex's value creation plan.

斯旺尼集团资本和比尔·布劳恩将与LVC和管理层合作，执行Apex的价值创造计划。

'As both investors and operators, our team is designed to work shoulder-to-shoulder with management teams to drive sustainable performance improvement,' said Paul Swaney, Managing Partner at Swaney Group Capital. 'Apex is a compelling platform with significant opportunity to scale, both organically and through strategic acquisitions, drive efficiency through operational excellence and continued investments in technology and talent and enhance its reputable high-touch service model.'.

“作为投资者和运营者，我们的团队旨在与管理团队并肩合作，推动可持续的绩效提升，”斯旺尼集团资本的管理合伙人保罗·斯旺尼表示。“Apex 是一个极具吸引力的平台，拥有显著的扩展机会，无论是通过有机增长还是战略性收购，都能通过卓越的运营和持续的技术与人才投资提高效率，并增强其备受推崇的高接触服务模式。”

Bill Braun, a highly experienced dental laboratory executive, will serve as LVC's Operating Partner and Executive Chairman. Mr. Braun previously served as CEO and President of DDS Lab, one of the largest national dental laboratory platforms in the United States, and brings deep industry expertise in digital workflows, operational transformation, and commercial execution..

比尔·布劳恩（Bill Braun）是一位经验丰富的牙科实验室高管，将担任LVC的运营合伙人兼执行主席。布劳恩先生曾担任美国最大的全国性牙科实验室平台之一DDS Lab的首席执行官和总裁，他在数字工作流程、运营转型和商业执行方面拥有深厚的行业专业知识。

'Apex has assembled a strong foundation for growth with a talented team,' said Bill Braun. 'I look forward to partnering with management, LVC, and Swaney Group Capital to elevate the value proposition to our customers, accelerate growth, and further strengthen Apex's position as a leading national dental laboratory platform.'.

“Apex汇集了一支优秀的团队，为增长奠定了坚实的基础，”比尔·布劳恩表示。“我期待与管理层、LVC和Swaney Group Capital合作，提升我们为客户提供的价值主张，加速增长，并进一步巩固Apex作为全美领先的牙科实验室平台的地位。”

'We are thrilled to partner with LVC and SGC as Apex enters its next phase of growth. LVC and SGC are the ideal partners to help us achieve our long-term vision given their deep experience in healthcare manufacturing, collaborative, partnership-oriented approach, and strong track record of operational value creation,' said Kay Hayden, Apex Co-Founder and President.

“随着Apex进入下一个增长阶段，我们非常高兴能与LVC和SGC合作。鉴于他们在医疗制造领域的深厚经验、协作且以合作为导向的方式，以及在运营价值创造方面的出色记录，LVC和SGC是我们实现长期愿景的理想合作伙伴，”Apex联合创始人兼总裁凯·海登表示。

'We look forward to working together to build on Apex's momentum and further strengthen our customer experience and brand reputation as we execute on our strategic plan.'.

“我们期待共同努力，保持Apex的发展势头，并在执行战略计划的过程中进一步提升我们的客户体验和品牌声誉。”

LVC Vice President Baker Saslow, Senior Associate Hutton Johnston, and Associate Brennan Louviere worked alongside Operating Partner Bill Braun and Partner Austin Rees on the transaction.

LVC副总裁贝克·萨斯洛、高级助理赫顿·约翰斯顿和助理布伦南·卢维尔与运营合伙人比尔·布劳恩和合伙人奥斯汀·里斯共同参与了此次交易。

Abacus Finance provided senior debt financing. Norton Rose Fulbright LLP served as legal counsel to LVC. Brown Gibbons Lang & Company served as the financial advisor and Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP acted as legal advisor to Apex.

Abacus Finance提供了高级债务融资。Norton Rose Fulbright LLP担任LVC的法律顾问。Brown Gibbons Lang & Company担任财务顾问，Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP担任Apex的法律顾问。

About LongueVue Capital

关于LongueVue Capital

Founded in 2001, LongueVue Capital is a New Orleans-based equity investment firm focused on providing transformational growth capital to middle-market companies, drawing upon its successful 20+ year track record of partnering with entrepreneurs and management teams to drive value creation. With over $800 million of committed capital spanning five funds coupled with 150+ years of combined operating and investing experience, LVC is an ideal partner for middle-market companies at inflection points seeking to maximize value for all stakeholders..

LongueVue Capital 成立于2001年，是一家位于新奥尔良的股权投资公司，专注于为中型市场企业提供转型增长资本。该公司凭借其20多年与企业家和管理团队合作推动价值创造的成功经验，依托五支基金超过8亿美元的承诺资本以及累计150多年的运营和投资经验，成为处于拐点的中型市场企业实现利益相关者价值最大化的理想合作伙伴。

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About Swaney Group Capital

关于斯旺尼集团资本

Swaney Group Capital is a veteran-owned private equity firm focused on investing in and operating U.S.-based manufacturing and industrial businesses, with deep expertise in healthcare manufacturing. Operational excellence is central to Swaney Group Capital's investment strategy, leveraging a proven operating model to drive sustainable performance improvement alongside management teams..

斯旺尼集团资本是一家由退伍军人拥有的私募股权公司，专注于投资和运营美国本土的制造业和工业企业，在医疗制造领域拥有深厚的专业知识。运营卓越是斯旺尼集团资本投资战略的核心，依托经过验证的运营模式，与管理团队共同推动可持续的绩效提升。

To learn more about Swaney Group Capital, please visit

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About Apex Dental Laboratory Group

关于 Apex 牙科实验室集团

Apex Dental Laboratory Group is a national dental laboratory platform providing high-quality restorative, cosmetic, pediatric, and surgical dental solutions to dental practices across the United States. Apex is known for its commitment to craftsmanship, innovation, and exceptional customer service.

Apex牙科实验室集团是一家全国性的牙科实验室平台，为美国各地的牙科诊所提供高质量的修复、美容、儿科和外科牙科解决方案。Apex以其对工艺、创新和卓越客户服务的承诺而闻名。

To learn more about Apex Dental Laboratory Group, please visit

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www.apexlabgroup.com

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For more information, please visit

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www.lvcpartners.com

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SOURCE LongueVue Capital

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