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Duff & Phelps, A Kroll Business, Advised New Age Medical on Its Recapitalization With Compass Group Equity Partners

In June 2021, St. Louis-based Compass Group Equity Partners (“Compass Group”) announced a strategic partnership with New Age Medical LLC (“New Age Medical” or the “Company”), a leading value-add distributor of spinal implants and orthopedic products to ambulatory surgery centers, hospitals and hospital systems throughout the Midwest.

The Healthcare M&A practice of Duff & Phelps, A Kroll Business, served as an exclusive financial advisor to New Age Medical in connection with the transaction.

About New Age Medical LLC.
New Age Medical LLC. (“New Age Medical” or the “Company”), is a leading provider of spinal implants and related orthopedic products to hospitals, health systems, and ambulatory surgery centers in 12 states in the broader Midwest and Southeast region. The Company has distribution agreements with over 25 different original equipment manufacturers (“OEMs”) and sells its products to orthopedic and neurosurgeons for treatment of spinal deformity, spinal trauma, or spinal degeneration. New Age Medical provides a unique solution to its diverse customer base through a single-vendor solution, consolidating purchasing power and increasing supply chain efficiencies through a singular point of contact. The Company was founded in 2012 and is based in Chesterfield, Missouri. Lathrop GPM served as legal counsel to New Age Medical LLC.

About Compass Group Equity Partners
Compass Group Equity Partners (“Compass”) is a private equity firm focusing on making long-term investments in middle-market companies across many sectors, including niche manufacturing, business and consumer services and value-added distribution. Compass was founded in 2015 and is based in St. Louis, Missouri. McGuireWoods LLP served as legal counsel to Compass Group Equity Partners.



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