CITIC Capital Partners Completes Acquisition of US Dental

To Business Editors
For Immediate Release
CITIC Capital Partners Completes Acquisition of US Dental Laboratory DDS LAB
(2 July, 2014, New York) An international fund advised by CITIC Capital Partners is pleased
to announce that the acquisition of DDS LAB, LLC (“DDS” or “the Company”) in the United
States is completed.
DDS is a leading National Board Certified full-service dental laboratory that sells custom
dental prosthetic appliances to dental service organizations, mid-size group practices and
sole practitioner dentists across the United States. DDS’ comprehensive offering of over 400
products includes crown and bridge cases, dentures, partials, implant restorations,
attachments and orthodontic appliances. The Company is headquartered in Tampa, Florida,
and has additional distribution facilities in El Segundo, California, and Dallas, Texas.
CITIC Capital Partners has partnered with Blue Sea Capital and DDS’ management team to
acquire the business. The acquisition is sponsored by CITIC Capital International Partners
III, L.P, the third international fund of CITIC Capital Partners.
“This partnership represents an important milestone in DDS’ future growth plan,” said Amy
CERESA, President of DDS LAB, LLC. “We are excited to be partnering with CITIC Capital
Partners and Blue Sea Capital, who bring global capabilities, financial resources and
industry expertise that will help us continue to expand the business and better serve our
customers.”
Hanxi ZHAO, Managing Director of CITIC Capital Partners, said: “We are delighted to
partner with DDS’ talented management team and Blue Sea Capital to deliver best-in-class
products and services to its existing and future customers, and to capitalize upon the
increasing trend toward better dental care globally. Amy and her team have done a
tremendous job in growing DDS and we are committed to assisting DDS in accelerating its
next stage of growth.”
Moelis & Company served as exclusive financial advisor to DDS. Terms of the transaction
are not disclosed.
28/F, CITIC Tower, 1 Tim Mei Avenue, Central, Hong Kong
香港中環添美道 1 號中信大廈 28 樓
Tel 電話: +852 3710 6888 ︱ Fax 傳真: +852 2523 8312
www.citiccapital.com ︱ [email protected]
About DDS LAB
DDS LAB is a leading National Board Certified full-service dental laboratory based in
Tampa, Florida. Founded in 2005, DDS LAB specializes in crown and bridge cases, dentures,
partials, implant restorations, attachments and orthodontic appliances, serving dental
service organizations, mid-size group practices and sole practitioner dentists across the
United States. With more than 26 years of industry experience per technician, DDS LAB’s
quality craftsmanship, brand name products and commitment to service have made DDS
LAB the growing choice for dentists nationwide. For more information, please visit
www.ddslab.com.
About CITIC Capital Partners
CITIC Capital Partners, the private equity arm of CITIC Capital Holdings Limited, operates
in China, the United States and Japan, and currently manages USD2.6 billion of committed
capital on behalf of over 50 international investors. CITIC Capital Partners’ dedicated
international fund invests globally and works with management teams to help companies
realize their full potential. For more information, please visit www.citiccapital.com.
About Blue Sea Capital
Blue Sea Capital is a private equity firm based in Palm Beach, Florida, and with an office in
El Segundo, California, that invests in growth-oriented lower middle market companies
valued up to USD200 million. The firm has USD327 million in assets under management
and invests across three industry verticals: aerospace & defense, healthcare and industrial
growth. Blue Sea Capital’s strategy is to partner with talented managers and differentiated
companies, typically as the first or second institutional investor, and deliver strategic and
operational value-add that drives growth acceleration, industry outperformance and
business transformation. For more information, please visit www.blueseacapital.com.
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For media enquiries, please kindly contact:
Cindy TAM
Director, Corporate Relations
CITIC Capital Holdings Limited
Tel: +852 3710 6813
Fax: +852 2169 3636
Email: [email protected]
28/F, CITIC Tower, 1 Tim Mei Avenue, Central, Hong Kong
香港中環添美道 1 號中信大廈 28 樓
Tel 電話: +852 3710 6888 ︱ Fax 傳真: +852 2523 8312
www.citiccapital.com ︱ [email protected]

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