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AdvancedMD to be Acquired by Marlin Equity Partners


Largest cloud EHR and practice management ecosystem dedicated to independent physicians

South Jordan, UT – August 6, 2015 – AdvancedMD®, a division of ADP® (NASDAQ: ADP) and the pioneer in cloud technology for physician practices, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by global investment firm Marlin Equity Partners. AdvancedMD is one of the most comprehensive technology ecosystems designed for private practices and serves an expansive national footprint of more than 17,500 practitioners and 500 medical billing companies. AdvancedMD includes fully-integrated electronic health records, practice management,patient relationship management, as well as big data reporting and business intelligence tools designed to automate and optimize workflow in all areas of the practice. AdvancedMD solutions are proven to accelerate revenue capture, streamline workflow and productivity, and facilitate improved patient health and satisfaction.

Raul Villar, ADP AdvancedMD president, will continue as CEO of the independent company following a 26-year career with ADP as a corporate vice president. “We are thrilled to take the next step in our extraordinary journey of providing medical practices the freedom to remain independent,” commented Raul Villar. “AdvancedMD was the pioneer in cloud solutions for medical practices and today we are the largest provider of clinical and financial solutions to small, independent medical practices. Marlin Equity Partners is a perfect fit for AdvancedMD as Marlin is committed to our vision of enabling medical practices to increase cash flow, reduce administrative burden and improve patient care. Under Marlin ownership we are well positioned to accelerate product investment and will continue to deliver best-in-class implementation and service to our loyal clients and partners.”

“AdvancedMD cloud-based technology along with its unmatched sales, marketing and implementation model provides a scalable platform to execute several growth initiatives already underway,” said Michael Anderson, a principal at Marlin. “We believe that AdvancedMD is poised to continue its impressive growth and we look forward to providing financial and operational support to help expand and enhance the company’s product solutions to meet the evolving needs of the rapidly changing healthcare IT market.”

Closing of the transaction is expected in the third or fourth quarter of calendar 2015 and is subject to customary closing conditions, including the expiration of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act.

About Marlin Equity Partners

Marlin Equity Partners is a global investment firm with over $3 billion of capital under management. The firm is focused on providing corporate parents, shareholders and other stakeholders with tailored solutions that meet their business and liquidity needs. Marlin invests in businesses across multiple industries where its capital base, industry relationships and extensive network of operational resources significantly strengthens a company’s outlook and enhances value. Since its inception, Marlin, through its group of funds and related companies, has successfully completed over 90 acquisitions. The firm is headquartered in Los Angeles, California with an additional office in London. For more information, please visit www.marlinequity.com.

About AdvancedMD

AdvancedMD is a leading provider of cloud-based PM, EHR and RCM solutions focused on the independent physician practice market. The company’s comprehensive portfolio allows physicians to drive additional revenue and reduce administrative burden by automating medical practice processes, optimizing patient schedules and encounters, streamlining insurance claim creation, managing prescription and order processes, and tracking and analyzing financial performance. AdvancedMD is widely recognized as a leader in its industry, and has earned the #1 ranking from KLAS, the leading independent industry analyst, in a number of categories including product quality, functionality and integration. For more information, please visit www.advancedmd.com.

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