PE-backed Aveanna to buy Maxim’s home healthcare unit

Aveanna Healthcare, which is backed by Bain Capital and J.H. Whitney Capital Partners, has agreed to acquire Maxim Healthcare Services‘ home healthcare division. No financial terms were disclosed. The deal is expected to close in the second quarter of 2019. Edge Healthcare Partners, Barclays, BMO Capital Markets, Jefferies and Deutsche Bank provided financial advice to Aveanna on the transaction.

PRESS RELEASE

ATLANTA and COLUMBIA, Md., Feb. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Aveanna Healthcare (“Aveanna”), a leading home healthcare company, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the home healthcare division of Maxim Healthcare Services (“Maxim”). Maxim’s staffing services and population health and wellness divisions are not part of the agreement. The transaction, which is subject to the receipt of regulatory clearances and other customary closing conditions, is expected to close in the second quarter of 2019. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Rod Windley, executive chairman of Aveanna, said: “We are pleased to welcome Maxim’s home healthcare division to the Aveanna family. This transaction will enable us to more efficiently deliver high-quality care and will make an even greater difference in the lives of the patients and families we serve.”

Bill Butz, president and CEO of Maxim, said: “Our agreement with Aveanna represents a positive opportunity for Maxim and the patients and caregivers we serve. Our home healthcare division will benefit from a greater platform for growth and success in delivering quality, compassionate care, while allowing us to focus on our healthcare staffing and population health and wellness businesses.”

Devin O’Reilly, managing director at Bain Capital Private Equity, said: “Maxim represents a highly complementary addition that we believe will strengthen Aveanna’s business while expanding services and access to high quality care. We are pleased to support Aveanna’s transformative growth and commitment to having a lasting positive impact on the patients and families it serves.”

Bob Williams, senior managing director at J.H. Whitney Capital Partners, said: “Maxim’s home healthcare division is an ideal strategic fit for Aveanna, furthering the Company’s mission to provide home healthcare services of the highest quality. We look forward to the tremendous value this combination will unlock for patients and their families.”

Edge Healthcare Partners, Barclays, BMO Capital Markets, Jefferies, and Deutsche Bank served as Aveanna’s financial advisors. Barclays, along with BMO Capital Markets, Jefferies and Deutsche Bank, provided committed financing to support the transaction, and will lead the debt syndication. Greenberg Traurig, LLP served as Aveanna’s legal advisor. Dechert, LLP served as legal advisor to J.H. Whitney Capital Partners. Kirkland & Ellis, LLP served as legal advisor to Bain Capital Private Equity.
Foley & Lardner LLP served as Maxim’s legal advisor.

About Aveanna Healthcare
Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Aveanna Healthcare is a leading provider of home healthcare. A privately-owned company, Aveanna is dedicated to providing outstanding care with compassion, quality and clinical excellence. For more information, visit www.aveanna.com.

About Maxim Healthcare Services
Based in Columbia, Maryland, Maxim is a leading provider of home healthcare and healthcare staffing services. Its commitment to compassionate patient care and staffing experienced healthcare professionals has made a difference in the lives of patients, employees and caregivers nationwide for 30 years. For more information visit www.maximhealthcare.com.