Medicus Partners

Jan 20, 2016

Pinterest × As used in this document, "Deloitte" means Deloitte LLP. Please see www.deloitte.com/us/about for a detailed description of the legal structure of Deloitte LLP and its subsidiaries. Certain services may not be available to attest clients under the rules and regulations of public accounting. CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 20, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --  Deloitte Corporate Finance LLC (DCF) acted as exclusive financial advisor to The Medicus Firm, LLC, a leading provider of physician recruitment services, in its sale to M3 USA (M3), a subsidiary of M3, Inc. The sale closed on Dec. 31, 2015. The Medicus Firm is a Texas-based permanent physician-staffing practice that services hospitals and health systems across the United States with over 80 employees. The Medicus Firm has rapidly expanded its market presence over the last decade. "The Deloitte Corporate Finance team was invaluable in helping us navigate a successful transaction with M3. Their collective knowledge of the staffing and recruitment services industry, transactional experience in the health care provider space and international reach were key to the process," said Jim Stone, president, The Medicus Firm. "With the demand for health care services on the rise and the pool of qualified health care talent trying to keep up, employers are relying heavily on recruiting firms like The Medicus Firm to manage the challenge. Helping The Medicus Firm partner with M3 to further address the demands of the industry was a rewarding experience," said Phil Colaco , managing director and business services group lead, Deloitte Corporate Finance LLC. About The Medicus Firm, LLC Based in Dallas, Texas, The Medicus Firm has been providing physician staffing solutions since 2001. In 2009, a merger between Medicus Partners and The MD Firm created what is today The Medicus Firm. The company provides individualized, consultative permanent placement physician recruiting solutions to hospitals, health systems, academic medical centers, and medical groups nationwide. For more information, visit www.themedicusfirm.com . About M3 USA M3 USA is a subsidiary of M3, Inc. ("M3"), a publicly traded company in the Tokyo Stock Exchange. M3 USA, named to represent Medicine, Media, and Metamorphosis, was founded with the goal of changing the world of medicine through full use of the power of the Internet. M3 provides physicians and other healthcare professionals with clinical education, the opportunity to participate in market research projects, and new career opportunities. M3 provides the life science industry with highly targeted interactive marketing, education, content, hiring, and research solutions. In 2006, M3 started service in the United States through the acquisition of MDLinx, now the nation's leading specialty physician portal and provider of online marketing solutions to the life sciences industry. Through these means, M3 helps healthcare professionals provide the best care by enabling them to stay current on the ever-evolving practice of medicine. For hospitals and health systems, M3 provides a wide range of tools and resources to help find the perfect physician for any career opportunity. For more information, visit www.usa.m3.com . About Deloitte Corporate Finance LLC Deloitte Corporate Finance LLC (DCF) provides strategic advisory services and M&A advice that help corporate, entrepreneurial and private equity clients create and act upon opportunities for liquidity, growth and long-term advantage. With an in-depth understanding of the marketplace and access to a global network of investment bankers, we help clients confidently pursue strategic transactions in both domestic and global markets. DCF, together with the Corporate Finance Advisory practices within the Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited network of member firms, include in excess of 1,900 professionals, who work collaboratively across 150 international locations. With our significant experience providing investment banking services across key industries, we are able to offer our clients solutions that help them to achieve their strategic objectives. For more information, visit www.investmentbanking.deloitte.com . For media inquiries, please contact: