J.H. Whitney: PE-backed Aveanna to buy Premier Healthcare Services

Aveanna Healthcare, which is backed by Bain Capital and J.H. Whitney, has agreed to acquire Pasadena, California-based Premier Healthcare Services, a provider of pediatric services. No financial terms were disclosed. The deal is expected to close in mid-to-late June. Edge Healthcare Partners was financial adviser to Aveanna on the transaction while Lincoln International did likewise for Premier.