Behind the Deal: Power Wellness
Thursday, October 15, 2026 | 11:00 AM MT | Virtual Roundtable
A great exit rarely comes down to one decision or moment. It’s the product of years of strategic decision-making, the right guidance, and a market that rewards a well-built company.
The recent M&A transaction between Power Wellness, one of the nation’s most trusted names in community health and fitness management, and The Sports Facilities Companies is an example of all three.
In this interactive session, Peter Bessone, the Class VI Director who led the deal, will take attendees behind the scenes. He will discuss:
- What made Power Wellness an attractive target. The characteristics that drew a national strategic to the table, and how the client leveraged “the buyer’s lens” to guide their positioning.
- What this deal tells us about the M&A market. The current dynamics shaping buyer appetite, valuations, and timing, and what they could mean for your exit.
- The Class VI process, end-to-end. How a company moves through the Pathfinder growth advisory program, the Investment Bank, and the Family Office, and why that continuity can change an outcome.
Featuring: Peter Bessone, Director | Investment Bank
Peter joined the Class VI team in 2018 and his primary responsibilities include executing and closing transactions involving the sale or financing of mid-market companies. Peter’s transaction experience spans a broad range of industries, supporting Class VI clients through capital planning, valuation, financial analysis and modeling, industry research, pre-market preparation, market interface, and due diligence management. Peter’s interests align with Class VI’s mission to Empower the Entrepreneurial Spirit and he has had a great time working with and learning from the firm’s clients since joining the team.