Children’s Behavioral Health Provider Stepping Stones Reportedly Set for Sale

Stepping Stones Group, which is a multi-state provider of services to children with autism and other behavioral needs, is reportedly up for sale. PE Hub reported Thursday that the organization’s parent company, Five Arrows Capital Partners, has recently initiated a competitive sale process for the provider that is aimed exclusively at private equity buyers. Investment […]

Behavioral Health M&A Dips in Q3, But On Track for Record in 2021

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) among behavioral health providers dipped a bit in the third quarter (Q3), but the sector is still poised to close out 2021 on a high note. Across the behavioral health care spectrum, 25 transactions occurred in Q3 2021, according to a report released by M&A advisory firm Mertz Taggart. The number […]

Transactions: Amwell Doubles Down on Behavioral with New Purchases; Cerberus Officially Invests in Lighthouse

Amwell acquires two virtual health care companies After hinting last year at its intentions of acquiring a behavioral health startup, Amwell (NYSE: AMWL) has acquired two virtual care providers, one of which specializes in mental health. The Boston-based telehealth company announced that it has purchased SilverCloud Health and Conversa Health for a combined $320 million. […]

Cerberus Reportedly Buying Lighthouse for $400M in Autism’s First Platform Deal Since Early 2020

Cerberus Capital Management has agreed to buy Lighthouse Autism Center from Abry Partners for a reported value of more than $400 million, according to PE Hub. In reporting the news, the publication cited four sources with knowledge of the deal, which it said is nearing completion. Based near South Bend, Indiana, Lighthouse provides center-based applied […]