An M&A Advisor Awards Healthcare Deal Finalist
Cascade Partners is proud to announce that the acquisition of First Care Medical by Excelsia Injury Care has been recognized as a Healthcare/Life Sciences Deal of the Year Finalist at the 24th Annual M&A Advisor Awards.
Cascade Partners served as the exclusive financial advisor to First Care Medical, supporting a transaction that strengthens Excelsia’s integrated care platform and broadens access to First Care Medical’s comprehensive personal injury healthcare services across key markets.
“Being named a finalist reflects our team’s deep healthcare expertise and commitment to delivering exceptional outcomes for our clients,” said Ron Reed, Managing Director at Cascade Partners. “This transaction aligned two complementary organizations while expanding access to coordinated, high-quality care for patients.”
The Deal Team
Cascade Partners congratulates the deal team — Ron Reed, Gary Sandhu, and David Thomas — for their outstanding execution and dedication to delivering lasting client value.
The M&A Advisor has announced finalists across multiple categories, including M&A, Private Equity, Corporate/Strategic, Cross-Border, Financing, Restructuring, and Sector Deals of the Year, as well as Firms and Professionals of the Year.
Additional Recognitions
Cascade Partners is also recognized in two additional categories announced earlier:
- Cross-Border Deal of the Year, honoring the team’s advisory role in the Xtreme Powerline Construction acquisition by Aecon, with deal team members Rajesh Kothari, David Thomas, Gary Sandhu, and Yuxin Lin.
- Emerging Leader Award, honoring Emerson Fisher, Director, for his exceptional impact and leadership within Cascade Partners and the broader business community.
Awards Gala
Winners will be announced at the Black-Tie Awards Gala, held during the 2025 Future of Dealmaking Summit, November 18–19 in New York City. As The M&A Advisor celebrates its 27th anniversary, this year’s finalists represent the pinnacle of achievement in the mergers and acquisitions industry for 2024–2025.
“These exceptional individuals and firms have truly distinguished themselves among a remarkable pool of candidates,” said Roger Aguinaldo, Founder and CEO of The M&A Advisor. “Given the challenges and volatility of the M&A landscape in recent years, we are proud to recognize those who exemplify the highest standards of excellence.”
For a complete list of award finalists and additional details on the 2025 Future of Dealmaking Summit, please visit MAAdvisor.com.