Healthcare Linen Services Group acquired by The Sterling Group
Overview
| Deal Type |
Mergers & Acquisitions |
|---|---|
| Client & Transactional Partners |
Healthcare Linen Services Group York Capital Management The Sterling Group |
| Our Role |
Sell-Side Advisor |
Summary
Cain Brothers, a division of KeyBanc Capital Markets, served as financial advisor to Healthcare Linen Services Group, a portfolio of York Capital Management, in its sale to The Sterling Group.
Cain Brothers was engaged based on our extensive knowledge of the healthcare and hospital end market and connectivity with buyers who would value HLSG’s infrastructure-oriented service model. This transaction continues Cain Brothers’ strong track record of representing healthcare distribution and logistics solutions. Terms were not disclosed.
HLSG is a leader in linen management services for the healthcare and hospitality industries. Since its founding over 100 years ago, the Company has grown to include six premier regional brands, 20 state-of-the-art laundry process facilities, nearly 2,000 employees, and serves leading institutions across 19 states in the central U.S.
York Capital Management is a New York-based global alternative investment firm founded in 1991 by James Dinan. The firm specializes in event-driven, multi-strategy, and special situation investing across public and private markets. York manages roughly $19 billion in assets.
The Sterling Group acquires and builds industrial and business services companies. Sterling brings significant experience to route-based, multi-site and logistics-heavy businesses and has targeted the healthcare linen services sector. Sterling’s interest in HLSG reflects the platform’s mission critical role, its modernized infrastructure, and the stability of outsourced linen management.
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