Inverness Graham-backed Innovia Medical Completes Two Strategic Acquisitions, Establishes Leading Manufacturer of ENT and Ophthalmic Surgical Products
WAYNE, Pa. — Inverness Graham, a Philadelphia-based buyout firm focused on acquiring innovative companies where technology is transforming traditional industry, announced today that its single-use surgical products manufacturer, Innovia Medical ('Innovia'), has closed on two strategic acquisitions in Grace Medical and Hurricane Medical. These transformative acquisitions accelerate Innovia's strategic vision of building a vertically integrated manufacturer of physician-preferred, consumable surgical products specializing in Ear, Nose and Throat ('ENT') and Ophthalmic procedures, as well as sterile processing systems.
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Based in Memphis, TN, Grace Medical is a leading manufacturer of single-use surgical implants, instruments and related consumable products for ENT procedures. The company's robust in-house manufacturing capabilities, deep physician relationships and proprietary product portfolio – supported by over 20 patents – position the combined business for sustained growth in its ENT activities.
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Based in Bradenton, FL, Hurricane Medical is a leading manufacturer of single-use ophthalmic surgical products and instruments used in virtually every type of ophthalmic surgery. With a purpose-built, automated production facility, Hurricane Medical adds significant scale, efficient manufacturing capabilities and potential for accelerated growth for Innovia's ophthalmology business.
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'The additions of Grace Medical and Hurricane Medical represent a truly exciting milestone in Innovia's journey and will be transformational to the growth of the combined business,' said Aliya Khaydarova, Managing Principal at Inverness Graham. 'Grace Medical and Hurricane Medical meaningfully expand Innovia's presence in the attractive ENT and ophthalmic markets, enhance the overall product portfolio and manufacturing capabilities, and unlock synergy opportunities with current and new customers. We look forward to supporting the combined team as they integrate and continue to drive accelerated growth.'
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'We are thrilled to welcome Grace Medical and Hurricane Medical to the Innovia family,' said Terry Meredith, CEO of Innovia Medical. 'Both companies bring clinically differentiated, trusted products and strong customer relationships that align with Innovia's focus on providing innovative, physician-preferred solutions. The combination of our three businesses is an exciting step forward as we enhance our offerings to ENT and ophthalmic surgeons around the world.'
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Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath served as legal counsel and Robert W. Baird as exclusive financial advisor to Inverness Graham. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
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is a Philadelphia based buyout firm that acquires innovative companies where technology is transforming traditional industry. The firm's Flagship strategy focuses on high-growth businesses in Healthcare, Tech-Enabled Services / Software and Advanced Manufacturing. The firm's Green Light strategy targets tech-enabled businesses where Environmental Sustainability is a key driver of accelerating growth. Inverness Graham executes a differentiated, repeatable model for value creation through its proprietary Strategic Platform Build approach. Founded by senior executives of the Graham Group, the firm builds upon a 60-year legacy of operational excellence, bringing substantial value creation resources and an innovative mindset to support its portfolio company partners.
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