Levine Leichtman Capital Partners invests in SEV Laser
Context
Structured as a structured private equity partnership, this investment by Levine Leichtman Capital Partners secures a platform investment in SEV alongside founder and Chief Executive Officer Sevana Petrosian. Announced in Los Angeles on June 21, 2023, the transaction establishes SEV as the tenth platform investment completed through the investment vehicle Levine Leichtman Capital Partners VI, L.P. Corporate governance under the recapitalized structure maintains operational leadership continuity with Sevana Petrosian and the existing executive and clinical management teams directing daily branch operations. The transaction establishes an institutional foundation to finance SEV's territorial multi-unit expansion through greenfield office openings, same-store sales acceleration, and the rollout of new aesthetic service lines across target regional markets. The partnership aligns with Levine Leichtman Capital Partners' investment mandate targeting multi-unit consumer healthcare concepts and service models. To execute the transaction, Levine Leichtman Capital Partners mandated Kirkland & Ellis LLP and Polsinelli LLP to serve as legal counsel. Sell-side advisory execution was coordinated exclusively by investment bank North Point, which acted as the exclusive financial advisor to SEV, while legal representation for SEV was managed by Buchalter, a Professional Corporation.
SEV Laser, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2023, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of , representing a to the average currently observed in the Healthcare & Pharma sector (14.5x).
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Target
Founded in 2010 in Burbank, California, by Sevana Petrosian, SEV functions as a manager and operator of medical spas specializing in aesthetic clinical treatments. The company's service portfolio centers on delivering laser hair removal, cosmetic injectables, body contouring, and advanced medical aesthetic procedures directly to consumers at an accessible price point. Operational oversight is coordinated under the ongoing leadership of founder and Chief Executive Officer Sevana Petrosian alongside dedicated in-house clinical teams. From an infrastructure standpoint, the aesthetic healthcare platform operates and manages a network of 27 clinical offices distributed across seven states. The operating format relies on standardized medical protocol execution and specialized aesthetic equipment deployed within retail-oriented clinical settings to address client demands for non-invasive cosmetic dermatology treatments.
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Valuation range: EV 300M - 700M USD
Revenue range: 25M - 50M USD
EBITDA range: 5M - 25M USD
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Target: sev laser
Acquirer: levine leichtman capital partners