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Biotronic NeuroNetwork Acquires US Neuromonitoring
Introduction
GREENWICH, CT and ANN ARBOR, MI – Biotronic NeuroNetwork (“Biotronic”), a Great Point Partners I, L.P. (“GPP”) portfolio company and the leading intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring (“IONM”) company, today announced that it has acquired US Neuromonitoring, Inc, a premier regional IONM provider based in Chicago, IL.
Dr. Gene Balzer, Chief Executive Officer of Biotronic commented, “The US Neuromonitoring team has done a great job of providing high quality services to the hospitals, surgeons, and patients that they served. Our goal is to improve upon the solid foundation that was built. In addition, this is a great fit for Biotronic as this partnership allows us to strengthen our market presence in the Midwest and Chicago markets.”
The acquisition marks the fourth such transaction Biotronic has closed over the past three years and second in 2010. The acquisitions, and successful integrations, clearly demonstrate the Company’s ability to execute on its strategic plan. Adam B. Dolder, Chairman of Biotronic and Managing Director at Great Point Partners said, “This transaction demonstrates Biotronic’s continued ability to consolidate the fragmented IONM industry and is an important step for the Company as it deepens their market position in the Midwest and also deepens their already strong team. We are excited at the continued organic and acquisitive growth of Biotronic NeuroNetwork.”
IONM utilizes advanced electrophysiological modalities to monitor and record the functional integrity of critical neural structures (brain, nerves, and spinal cord) and organs in real-time during surgeries such as neurological, spinal, vascular, cardiothoracic, orthopedic and other complex procedures where these structures potentially could be at risk.
About Biotronic
Founded in 1978, Biotronic NeuroNetwork is headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan and currently employs over 225 administrative, support and clinical staff, including over 160 technicians throughout the country. Biotronic is the largest independent provider of intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring in the world, serving over 450 hospitals and 1,200 surgeons annually. www.biotronic.com
About Great Point Partners
GPP, based in Greenwich, Connecticut, is a leading health care investment firm with approximately $400 million of equity capital under management. The firm manages capital in public and private equity funds. Great Point Partners has provided growth equity, growth recapitalization, and management buyout financing to more than 100 health care companies. Both the private and public funds invest across all sectors of the health care industry including biotechnology and life sciences, consumer health, generic drugs, health care services, information technology, insurance, medical devices, specialty pharmaceuticals, and workers compensation. The firm pursues a proactive and proprietary approach to sourcing investments. Reach Great Point at 203-971-3300. www.gppfunds.com
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