The Theofilis Group

FAMILY-OWNED | LONG-TERM OWNER | ATLANTA, GEORGIA

About Us

ARILEX Holdings, LLC dba Theofilis Group is a private, family-owned holding company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Founded in 2016, we acquire well-established, profitable commercial service businesses throughout the Southeast.

Led by the father-and-son partnership of Gary Theofilis DO, MBA and Alexander P. Theofilis, Theofilis Group is a long-term owner and operator that follows a house of brands philosophy. We preserve the name, brand, reputation, culture, and identity of the businesses we acquire, honoring the legacy built by their founders while providing the resources and support needed for continued growth.

Backed by committed family capital and pre-qualified for SBA financing, we are in full acquisition mode and actively assessing acquisition opportunities that align with our long-term investment criteria.

2016

Founded

100%

Family Owned

Long-Term

Ownership

Southeast

Acquisition Focus

Leadership Profiles

The father-and-son duo behind Theofilis Group

Business owners deal directly with our principals, from the first phone call through closing and beyond.

Dr. Gary Theofilis, D.O., MBA

Principal & Executive Chairman

Dr. Gary Theofilis, D.O., MBA is a Greek-American business executive, physician, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. He has held senior executive positions, including Chief Executive Officer and Vice President roles, within private and publicly traded companies operating in more than 30 countries, across a career spanning healthcare, telecommunications, and technology.

A Board-Certified Pain Physician, fellowship-trained in Interventional Pain Management, Integrative Medicine, and Addiction Medicine, he is the Founder of ARILEX Medical Services, a physician-led medical services company. Throughout his career, he has combined medical expertise with executive leadership, building, operating, and advising businesses with a focus on innovation and long-term growth.

He is the Principal of ARILEX Holdings, LLC d/b/a Theofilis Group, a private, family-owned holding company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

Dr. Theofilis serves as President of the Theofilis Family Foundation, supporting charitable and cultural initiatives within the Greek Orthodox Church and the Fine Arts. He is also a Patron of the Atlanta Opera, reflecting his family's commitment to philanthropy and the performing arts.

Alexander P. Theofilis

Principal & Head of Acquisitions

Alexander Theofilis is a Greek-American businessman and philanthropist.

Alexander began his career in mergers and acquisitions at the age of 15, becoming one of the youngest M&A professionals in the United States by shadowing a $53 million acquisition in the television broadcasting industry. At 18, he was mentored by billionaire investor Jon Yarbrough, contributing to investment summaries while gaining firsthand exposure to private market investments.

Alexander has been directly involved in investment and acquisition opportunities representing more than $100 million in aggregate transaction value.

He is the Principal of ARILEX Holdings, LLC d/b/a Theofilis Group, a private, family-owned holding company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

Alexander serves as a Director of the Theofilis Family Foundation, supporting charitable and cultural initiatives within the Greek Orthodox Church and the Fine Arts. He is a Patron of the Atlanta Opera, reflecting his family's commitment to philanthropy and the performing arts. He is also a supporter of the Boy Scouts of America which he earned the rank of Eagle Scout in his youth.

Acquisition Criteria

What We Look For

We keep our criteria simple. If your business fits most of the profile below, we would welcome a confidential conversation.

Location: Southeast Targeting opportunities across the Southeast from our headquarters in Atlanta.
Revenue: $2M–$10M in Annual Revenue Businesses near this range are still encouraged to reach out.
Profitability: $500K–$2M in Annual Profit / Free Cash Flow Reasonable owner adjustments and add-backs are understood and accepted.
Sectors: Commercial Service Businesses with Recurring Revenue Simple commercial service businesses we understand, with recurring contract revenue.
Operating History: Minimum 5 Years in Business A proven track record and established reputation.
Structure: Full or Majority Acquisition We acquire 100% of the business or a majority stake if the owner prefers to retain equity alongside us.
Leadership Team: Established Team with a General Manager A capable team that can continue day-to-day operations after the owner steps back.

Primary Acquisition Territory: Southeast, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia — Our primary acquisition territory spans the Southeast, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia — a diverse regional economy with a strong base of commercial service businesses.

Not sure whether your business fits? The only way to know is a conversation, and ours are always confidential and without obligation.

Why Theofilis

Why Theofilis Group?

Direct Access to the Owners

Owners work directly with the owners making the decisions. You receive clear answers, straightforward communication, and no unnecessary layers.

Confidential and Respectful Process

We understand the sensitivity of considering a sale. Every conversation is handled discreetly, professionally, and with respect for what you have built.

Certainty and Follow-Through

We bring our own capital, committed financing, and our team of experienced advisors to help ensure an agreed transaction reaches closing.

Practical Due Diligence

Our diligence is organized, focused, and proportionate to the business. We work to understand the company without creating unnecessary disruption or paperwork.

Flexible Transition

Whether you want a clean exit or prefer to remain involved for a period of time, we structure the transition around your goals and the needs of the business.

Long-Term Growth and Continuity

We acquire businesses to build and grow for the long term. Our goal is to preserve the company’s name, employees, customer relationships, reputation, and operating legacy.

Acquisition Process Timeline

A clear path from hello to handshake

Selling a business you spent a lifetime building shouldn't be a mystery. Here is exactly how our process works.

Introduction
Initial Outreach

A call or email from Alexander Theofilis or one of our Associates to ascertain seller interest, assess fit, and schedule a first meeting by phone, video, or in person, whichever is most convenient for the seller.
First Meeting
Sign NDA & Submit Financials

A mutual NDA protects the seller's confidentiality from day one. Our initial data request follows within 24 hours, so you know exactly what we need.
48 Hours
Initial Review Complete

We complete our initial review within 48 hours of receiving materials and respond with a clear answer. No seller is left waiting for weeks to hear where they stand.
~7 Days
Offer Sent

A written LOI with clear terms covering price, structure, and transition expectations, issued within approximately 7 days of complete materials.
60 Days
Due Diligence

A targeted financial, legal, and operational review that is organized, proportionate to the deal, and conducted discreetly so the business runs uninterrupted.
60–90 Days
Close

Full close within 60–90 days from signed LOI, subject to approvals. With financing already pre-qualified, funding doesn't hold up the closing.

What Happens After the Sale?

The day after closing looks a lot like the day before

For most buyers, closing day is the finish line. For us, it's the start of a long-term commitment to you, your people, and the business you built.

6–12 Month Seller Transition: You won't hand over the keys and walk away overnight. We work alongside you for 6–12 months after closing, on a schedule you help set, to ensure a smooth transition and continuity for your business.
Your Brand Lives On: The name on the door doesn't change. We preserve your company's name, brand, and identity, so your customers see the same trusted business they've always known.
Your Team Stays: Your existing management and staff are retained. The people who helped you build the business keep their jobs, their roles, and their home.
Operations Continue: Day-to-day operations continue without disruption: same crews, same service, same relationships your customers count on.
Growth Resources Added: The Theofilis Group brings capital and strategic support behind the business, with resources to fuel the growth you may not have had the bandwidth to pursue alone.
Your Legacy Protected: We steward what you built for the long term. Your reputation keeps growing under a family committed to owning it for good.

If you are a business owner considering retirement, succession, or simply exploring your options, we welcome the opportunity to have a confidential, no-obligation conversation.

Every transaction starts
with a conversation.

Contact Alexander P. Theofilis, Principal & Head of Acquisitions, at (470) 330-9601 or alexander@arilexholdings.com.

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Theofilis Group

Transaction Inquiries

Alexander P. Theofilis
alexander@arilexholdings.com
(470) 330-9601

Dr. Gary Theofilis
drtheofilis@arilexholdings.com
(412) 477-4493

Theofilis, The Theofilis Group, an ARILEX Holdings company