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Topspin LBO and AUA Private Equity Invest in Brighter Dental Care


MAY 11, 2012 - 17:14 ET

FOR: TOPSPIN PARTNERS LBO

 

ROSLYN HEIGHTS, NY--(Marketwire - May 11, 2012) - Topspin LBO and AUA Private Equity announced that they have invested in Brighter Dental Care ("BDC" or the "Company"), a leading regional dental practice management company that operates and manages seven affiliated dental practices in New Jersey. Topspin LBO led the investment in BDC.

BDC's affiliated dental practices provide comprehensive, multi-specialty dental care from routine dental visits to the most complicated of dental procedures, including orthodontic, periodontic, endodontic and oral surgery procedures.

Topspin and AUA partnered with the existing owner-operators of the Company, brothers Scott and Todd Singer, who will continue to manage the Company going forward. Mr. Scott Singer will run all non-clinical aspects of the business in his capacity as Chief Executive Officer. Dr. Todd Singer will run the clinical side of the Company, serving as Chief Clinical Officer. Mr. Scott Singer stated, "We are excited to have Topspin and AUA as our partners. Dr. Singer and I have built this Company successfully over many years, and wanted to team with like-minded partners to help drive its continued growth."

Leigh Randall, Managing Director at Topspin LBO, said, "This is a great addition to our portfolio. Brighter Dental has a recognizable brand name and an outstanding reputation in the New Jersey market. The Company has significant growth opportunities as it opens new locations for managed practices and the right team to capitalize on them."

David Benyaminy, Partner at AUA Private Equity Partners, added, "Brighter Dental is a unique opportunity to partner with a well-respected management team with a proven business model, and we look forward to teaming with management and Topspin to grow it."

Topspin LBO
Topspin LBO is a Long Island, NY-based private equity fund that makes control investments in profitable and established lower middle-market businesses. The firm often invests in sectors such as consumer products, business services, food/beverage, retail, media and security. The team at Topspin LBO has considerable operational expertise and has partnered with management teams in building businesses of varying stages and sizes, both at Topspin as well as prior firms. Additional information on Topspin LBO can be found at www.topspinlbo.com.

AUA Private Equity Partners
AUA Private Equity Partners, based in New York, is an operationally-focused, private equity firm that makes control and significant minority equity investments in companies in the consumer, media, and business services sectors. The firm also targets Hispanic-oriented companies and family-owned businesses located in the United States. Additional information on AUA can be found at www.auaequity.com.

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Contact:
Grace Cipriano
Topspin Partners LBO
Phone: (516) 625-9400 x0
E-Mail: gcipriano@topspinpartners.com