Lutz M&A advises Focus Respiratory on its recent buyout by Valley Healthcare Group

Lutz M&A announced that it served as the exclusive financial advisor to Focus Respiratory, a home medical equipment company , in connection with its recent sale to Valley Healthcare Group. The transaction closed in October 2016
Focus Respiratory is a leading provider of respiratory equipment in the Omaha, Nebraska area. The Company was incorporated in 2001 by Chuck Greco and Craig Overman. Mr. Overman will continue his work with the Company’s new owners.
Valley Healthcare Group, through its subsidiaries, distributes specialty home medical equipment to patients with sleep apnea and other respiratory deficiencies. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona.
Mr. Overman stated, “The team from Lutz helped us through all the complex issues associated with selling the business and was an important part of our team throughout the years.”
Commenting on the transaction for Lutz M&A, Bill Kenedy said, “We welcomed the opportunity to represent Focus Respiratory on its recent sale. Combining the resources of these companies will only create continued success. We are pleased we could help transition this outstanding company into its next venture in business.”

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Bill Kenedy
Bill Kenedy, Consulting & M&A Shareholder, began his career in 1990. He established Lutz's M&A practice in 2015 and has led its growth since then while serving on both the firm's board of directors and the Lutz Financial board.
Specializing in mergers and acquisitions, Bill guides business owners through critical transition decisions. He provides comprehensive exit planning and transaction services, with specialized expertise in the construction industry. Bill values helping owners achieve optimal outcomes by developing strategic solutions tailored to their unique situations.
At Lutz, Bill says it straight, offering candid guidance that helps owners make informed decisions about their businesses' futures. His direct approach to setting realistic expectations, combined with his focused drive to get deals done, has made him the go-to advisor for business transitions. As a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), and Accredited Business Valuator (ABV), Bill brings technical expertise to every transaction. Under his leadership, the M&A practice has grown from a concept to a cornerstone of Lutz's service offerings.
Bill lives in Elkhorn, NE, with his wife, Angela. Outside the office, he spends time fishing, hunting, and following various sports teams.
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