KNR Therapy (backed by Shields Capital) Merges with The Autism Learning Center
January 31, 2022
KNR Therapy, supported by Shields Capital, has merged with The Autism Learning Center (ALC), a founder-led ABA therapy provider based in Columbus, Georgia. The combination expands KNR's geographic footprint across Georgia and Alabama and brings ALC's clinic- and school-based ABA services and team into the KNR platform.
- Buyers
- Shields Capital, KNR Therapy
- Targets
- The Autism Learning Center
- Sellers
- Nicole Hilmes
- Platforms
- KNR Therapy
- Industry
- Healthcare Services
- Location
- Georgia, United States
- Transaction Type
- Addon
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