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Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD)

Woodland Hills, United Statescenterforautism.com1expert edge

Leading provider of autism behavioral health services with 265+ clinics. Acquired by Blackstone in 2018 for $600–700M but filed bankruptcy in 2023 due to operational challenges under PE ownership.

Why interesting to a deal team

Anthony Kilgore served as CEO 2019–early 2022 under Blackstone. CARD represents significant behavioral health platform; reorganization potential relevant to acquisition strategy.

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Anthony Kilgore

Chief Executive Officer

Behavioral Health Group

FounderPlano

A four-time healthcare CEO with a track record scaling PE-backed, multi-site platforms — now running BHG, making him the direct operator relationship for any behavioral-health-rollup diligence or add-on conversation.

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