Hammond, Kennedy, Whitney & Company Recapitalizes GMD Distribution and Ophthalmic Direct
March 24, 2015
Hammond, Kennedy, Whitney & Company, Inc. (HKW) completed a recapitalization of GMD Distribution Inc. and Ophthalmic Direct LP on March 24, 2015. GMD, based in Oakville, Ontario, is a distributor of specialty ophthalmic pharmaceuticals to Canadian clinics and pharmacies; the transaction was supported by management and the company was represented by NewPoint Capital Partners and CCC Investment Banking.
- Buyers
- Hammond, Kennedy, Whitney & Company, Inc. (HKW)
- Targets
- GMD Distribution Inc., Ophthalmic Direct LP
- Sellers
- GMD shareholders
- Industry
- Healthcare Services
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
- Transaction Type
- Recapitalization
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