Citadel Consulting Group, LLL acquired Opis
- Background: Opis Management Resources, LLC and Gabriel Living Centers, LLC (“Opis”), founded in 2003 and based in Tampa, FL, is one of Florida’s leading providers of long-term and post-acute care, comprised of 10 skilled nursing facilities and an assisted living facility offering comprehensive rehabilitation, advanced practitioner, and community-based services throughout Central Florida.
- Cassel Salpeter:
- Served as financial advisor to the Company
- Conducted a robust sales process, identifying and contacting over 100 strategic and financial parties
- Successfully identified a strategic buyer interested in expanding its operations in Florida
- Challenges:
- Facilities impacted by COVID-19 pandemic
- Completed sales, marketing, and closing virtually
- Outcome: In January 2021, Opis was acquired by Citadel Consulting Group, LLC, who owns and operates multiple nursing homes and care centers in Florida, as well as in other parts of the U.S., and has an extensive track record of providing a high standard of care.
Alta Equipment Company acquired Flagler
- Background: FlaglerCE Holdings, LLC (“Flagler”), founded in 2008 and based in Tampa, FL, engages in the sale, rental, and servicing of heavy construction equipment. Flagler has the exclusive rights to distribute Volvo Construction Equipment in the state of Florida. Flagler operates six main branches across Florida.
- Cassel Salpeter:
- Served as financial advisor to the Company
- Ran a competitive bidding process amongst a select group of potential buyers, maximizing proceeds for Flagler’s stakeholders
- Provided assistance throughout all phases of the sale process
- Challenges:
- Distressed operations with short timeline to close the deal
- Multi-constituent transaction that required the successful funding of a Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC)
- Outcome: On February 14, 2020, Alta Equipment Company acquired Flagler.
- Alta Equipment Group Inc. owns and operates integrated equipment dealership platforms in the U.S. Alta Equipment Company merged with B. Riley Principal Merger Corp., a SPAC, and changed its name to Alta Equipment Group Inc.
