Whether you are the buyer or the seller of an ambulatory surgery center (ASC), it is important that you perform a thorough due diligence and valuation before closing your transaction. Experienced surgery center investors know that uncovering unexpected operational issues can crater an otherwise attractive acquisition. A review of financial statements does not give you the whole picture. Accountants and attorneys provide only a piece of the puzzle. It is critically important to know what is going on operationally so that you can accurately identify a Center’s true value and growth potential.

Our highly experienced staff, using our proprietary software tool, can quickly examine processes, find the causes of problems on the P&L, and uncover opportunities to improve the bottom line. Our years of direct experience in the ASC industry gives our team the background and knowledge to not just report numbers, but understands the issues behind them.

If you are considering an ASC sale, even of a minority interest, it is very smart business to perform your own independent due diligence of your business before someone else does. If issues are uncovered that would de-value your Center to a buyer, you will have the opportunity to correct them. And if your Center is operating well, we can provide you the justification for a higher purchase price. In addition, an examination of your facility we are able to give you clear idea of what your potential purchaser will be looking for when they perform their own due diligence.

If you are considering an ASC purchase, we save you time and resources that distract you from your core business. You only pay for our due diligence services after you identify a potential acquisition. Our experienced team and software tool give you a thorough review of the target quickly and completely; allowing you to offer a purchase price that accurately reflects the value of the target. Based on the findings we can also provide you an effective plan to improve the EBITDA post- closing. We know the issues that are important to you and what operational factors allow you to achieve the highest return on your investment. Capital is precious; do not waste it on an acquisition with limited value.

ASC Strategies’ knowledge of the surgery center industry provided a wonderful complement to our own due diligence efforts.  They were responsive and insightful; an excellent partner.

Ryan Craig
Bertram Capital Management