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The art of the deal.
The science of mergers and acquisitions.

Ponder & Co. specializes in mergers, acquisitions and divestitures for not-for-profit healthcare providers, including joint ventures and specialty healthcare services. The providers we serve include:


CASE STUDY: Health Midwest
When this organization determined it was best to sell its business, Ponder designed and managed a process that resulted in a highly successful transaction - the largest "conversion" in history.
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Dave Atchison
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Eb LeMaster
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Duane Waugh
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  • Hospitals and hospital systems
  • Long term acute care hospitals
  • Ambulatory surgery centers
  • Behavioral health facilities
  • Home health services
The cornerstone of our business is providing knowledge-based advice to clients. We participate in change-of-control transactions on a purely advisory basis; where investment banks often face conflicts of interest, our structure allows Ponder & Co. to operate free of conflict and distraction. We have been entrusted by boards of directors and special committees to engage in the challenging and sensitive assignments regarding fundamental change-of-control transactions.

Our services include: