Ortho Organizers, Inc. Announces Change in Ownership
CARLSBAD, CA,, August 5, 2005 – Ortho Organizers, Inc. (“Ortho” or the “Company”)
announced today that it has been acquired by an investor group that includes Ampersand
Ventures (“Ampersand”), Celerity Partners and a new executive team. Headquartered in San
Marcos, CA, the Company provides a wide range of orthodontic products to the worldwide
dental market. The Company sells directly to US practitioners under its own branded catalogue
and through an established network of independent dealers in international markets. The
Company has enjoyed consistent revenue growth and profitability throughout its thirty year
history.
George Guttroff, who joined the Company as President and CEO as part of the transaction,
commented: “Ortho Organizers has a solid core business and is well positioned for strong, future
growth. The Company’s current products are highly respected in the marketplace with a long
history of innovation. The backing of our equity partners will enable us to build on this strong
foundation by making important investments in sales, marketing and research activities in order
to seize key market opportunities.”
David Parker, a General Partner at Ampersand Ventures added, “Ampersand is very pleased to
have the opportunity to invest in Ortho Organizers, which has a strong brand name, well-
established operations, loyal customers and a dedicated team of employees. These elements
provide a strong platform for growth through new products, enhanced sales and marketing, and
external initiatives.”
Lindsay Brehm, founder of Ortho, will remain with the Company as a consultant. He
commented, “I am excited for the future of Ortho Organizers and all of our employees,
customers and clinical instructors. The infusion of additional capital and management expertise
will drive the organization to new heights and provide greater opportunities for everyone who
helped build this company”.
Also joining the Company’s management team will be Robert Rile