PRIME exits® Research
Advisory Approach
PRIME exits® is a boutique M&A advisory firm founded by Dr. Allen Nazeri, DDS, MBA, with a distinctive thesis centered on "protecting legacies and maximizing value." The firm operates as an affiliate of American Healthcare Capital (founded in 1989 by Jack Eskenazi), leveraging decades of transactional experience while maintaining a focused, founder-led approach to exits. The firm's philosophy is built on the premise that business owners deserve premium exits that reflect the vision, sacrifice, and dedication poured into building their companies.
Unlike many lower middle market advisors that rely on long-term retainers and binding contracts, PRIME exits® operates on a pure success-fee model with 30-day renewable agreements. This approach aligns the firm's incentives directly with client outcomes—if they don't deliver a successful transaction, they don't get paid. The firm emphasizes "engineering exits with precision" through global buyer networks, proven processes, and disciplined negotiations designed to deliver multiple offers, competitive valuations, and faster closings.
Sector Focus
PRIME exits® maintains a dual-focused practice:
Healthcare (Primary Focus): As an affiliate of American Healthcare Capital, the firm specializes in selling healthcare companies across 52 verticals—more than any other investment bank or intermediary. Their healthcare expertise spans behavioral health, hospice, home health, autism services (ABA therapy), dental support organizations, medical staffing, DME, pharmacy, and substance use treatment facilities. The firm's team includes former healthcare operators and clinicians who understand the regulatory nuances, reimbursement dynamics, and operational complexities specific to healthcare transactions.
EMRA (Engineering, Manufacturing, Robotics & Automation): A dedicated practice serving lower middle market companies in precision manufacturing, contract manufacturing, plastics injection molding, and industrial automation. This practice is led by Managing Directors with technical backgrounds and operational experience in engineered products.
Deal Track Record
PRIME exits® and its affiliate American Healthcare Capital have closed $7.5B+ in transactions since 1989. The firm maintains a database of 130,000+ buyer contacts and deploys 50+ in-house dealmakers to source buyers for each engagement.
Notable transactions include:
- 2026: Sale of a $12M revenue West Coast dental laboratory (7.3x EBITDA multiple) to an independent sponsor backed by private equity
- 2024: Sale of Chicago Telerad to Epic Staffing Group (owned by the billionaire Pritzker family)—transaction closed in under 75 days
- 2023: Sale of Maui Recovery, a luxury rehab facility in Hawaii, to Behavioral Health Acquisitions
- 2020-2021: Multiple behavioral health transactions including Second Chances Comprehensive Services and Simple Intervention to Seaside Healthcare, Heartwood Hospice to Charter Health Care Group, and Behavior Pioneers (ABA therapy) to Apara Autism Centers
Process & Fee Structure
PRIME exits® operates on a highly client-friendly engagement model:
- No Retainers: 100% success-fee based—no upfront fees, no monthly fees, no hidden costs
- 30-Day Renewable Agreements: No long-term contracts. Clients can terminate if unsatisfied, though the firm's performance-based model incentivizes results
- Proprietary Silent Auction Process: Captures highest value by showcasing each company's highlights to multiple qualified, pre-vetted buyers simultaneously
- Global Buyer Network: 130,000+ contacts including private equity firms, strategic buyers, family offices, and institutional investors across North America, Asia, and Europe
- Typical Timeline: Many transactions close within 60-90 days, with some completing in under 75 days
The firm's sell-side process includes comprehensive valuation analysis, buyer identification and outreach, management presentation preparation, deal structuring support, and due diligence management. They offer free valuations to owners considering partial or complete exits.
Buyer Network
PRIME exits® maintains deep relationships across buyer types:
- Private Equity: Independent sponsors, lower middle market PE firms, and family offices seeking platform acquisitions and add-ons
- Strategic Buyers: National healthcare providers, regional consolidators, and international buyers
- Family Offices: High-net-worth families and multi-generational wealth entities
- Institutional Investors: Public companies and strategic corporations
Recent transaction buyers include Epic Staffing Group (Pritzker family), Seaside Healthcare, Charter Health Care Group, Jet Health, Apara Autism Centers, Bristol Hospice, and independent sponsors backed by private equity capital.
Competitive Positioning
PRIME exits® differentiates through:
- Performance-Only Model: No retainers and 30-day renewable agreements—clients only pay when the firm delivers results
- Healthcare Specialization: 52 healthcare vertical expertise with operators-turned-advisors who understand clinical operations, reimbursement, and regulatory compliance
- Speed: Transactions routinely close in 60-90 days, with some completing in under 75 days
- Global Reach: Offices in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Bangkok, Vancouver BC, and Milan enable cross-border buyer access
- Founder Empathy: The team consists of former operators and entrepreneurs who understand the emotional and financial dimensions of exiting a legacy business
- Affiliate Network: As an affiliate of American Healthcare Capital (since 1989), PRIME exits® leverages three decades of transactional history while maintaining boutique firm agility
Not a Fit If
PRIME exits® typically declines:
- Businesses outside their focus sectors (healthcare, engineering, manufacturing, robotics, automation)
- Transactions requiring aggressive earn-out structures that misalign incentives
- Founders seeking "limited process" sales—their value proposition is in exhaustive buyer outreach
- Situations where seller ego undermines deal dynamics (the firm actively educates clients on this risk)
Team
Leadership:
- Dr. Allen Nazeri, DDS, MBA — Managing Partner, Master Certified M&A Intermediary (M&AMI). 30+ years as a healthcare entrepreneur. Author of "Value Engineering: Strategies to 10X the Value of Your Clinic" and "Selling Your Healthcare Company at a Premium." Holds MBA in M&A and Investment Banking from University of Bedfordshire.
- Dr. Paul Patrici — Senior Managing Director, PRIME exits®
- Shawn Songamnart — Managing Director (EMRA practice lead)
- Max Rahman, MBA — Managing Director (EMRA)
- Nuchy Yelum — Managing Partner
Affiliate Leadership (American Healthcare Capital):
- Jack Eskenazi — CEO & Founder, founded American Healthcare Capital in 1989
- David Feuer, Sam Fuhrer, Dr. Stephen Williams — Managing Directors with specialized healthcare vertical expertise
The firm employs 25+ Managing Directors and analysts across both organizations, with deep sector-specific expertise in behavioral health, hospice, home health, autism services, dental, DME, pharmacy, and manufacturing.
Geographic Coverage
Primary Locations: Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Bangkok (Thailand), Vancouver BC (Canada), Milan (Italy)
Transaction Footprint: National (U.S.) with international buyer network. The firm has completed transactions in California, Texas, Hawaii, Utah, Virginia, Florida, Georgia, Missouri, Nevada, and Illinois, with buyers located across North America, Asia, and Europe.