M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2016-11-22 |
| Target | Demers Ambulances |
| Sector | Automotive |
| Buyer(s) |
Clearspring Capital Partners
CDPQ |
| Sellers(s) |
Westerkirk Capital
Ironbridge Equity Partners |
| Deal Type | Secondary Buyout |
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| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2002 |
| PE ASSETS | 600M CAD |
| Size | Middle-Market |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Callisto Capital is a private equity firm focused on ownership/control investments and minority interests in both private and public companies. In addition to equity, Callisto also provides 'near equity' capital including sub-debt with warrants and convertible debt. Callisto's target investment size is between $20 and $50 million. Callisto Capital is based in Toronto, Canada.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 6 of 10 |
| Sector (Automotive) | 1 of 1 |
| Type (Secondary Buyout) | 1 of 2 |
| State (Quebec) | 1 of 5 |
| Country (Canada) | 6 of 10 |
| Year (2016) | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-11-02 |
DME Brewing Solutions
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada DME Brewing Solutions Ltd. engages in the craft brewing industry, and supplier of equipment to craft brewing customers around the world. DME prides itself on being a customer’s best resource for the planning, design, fabrication, management, and successful execution for each unique brewery project. DME Brewing Solutions Ltd. was founded in 1991 and is based in Charlottetown, Canada. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-07-14 |
Telecon
Montreal, Quebec, Canada Telecon is the largest telecommunications network, service provider. Telecon delivers a large variety of industry-leading design, infrastructure, and connectivity solutions to the country’s most notable telecommunication companies, with portfolios in wireline, wireless, cable television, data, internet, IPTV, information, and communication technology. |
Buy | - |
CDPQ is a global asset management firm focused on a variety of investing strategies including fixed income, real estate, infrastructure, private equity, venture capital, and public equities. Within private equity, CDPQ looks to acquire significant minority stakes in businesses operating in a variety of sectors and seeks to commit $250 million to $1 billion per transaction. CDPQ was established in 1965 and is headquartered in Montreal, Quebec.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 27 of 98 |
| Sector (Automotive) | 2 of 2 |
| Type (Secondary Buyout) | 6 of 19 |
| State (Quebec) | 14 of 42 |
| Country (Canada) | 14 of 45 |
| Year (2016) | 13 of 14 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-11-07 |
AlixPartners
New York, New York, United States AlixPartners is a performance improvement, corporate turnaround and financial advisory services firm. The AlixPartners' 'one-stop-shop' suite of services range from financial restructuring and operational performance improvement across all major corporate disciplines (manufacturing, supply chain, IT, sales & marketing, working capital, etc.), to financial advisory services (including financial reporting, corporate governance and investigations) to technology-enabled restructuring and claims management. AlixPartners was founded in 1981 and is based in New York. |
Buy | $2.5B |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-12-15 |
Hopper
Montreal, Quebec, Canada Hopper white-label travel portals for companies that aspire to sell travel with a differentiated consumer experience and offering. Hopper’s B2B initiative, Hopper Cloud, any travel provider airlines, hotels, online travel agencies, meta-search companies, travel agencies, etc. – can integrate and seamlessly distribute Hopper’s fintech or travel agency content which will now include tours and activities. Hopper is based in Montreal, Quebec. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Asset Manager |
|---|---|
| Size | Small |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Westerkirk Capital is an investment firm focused on partnering with business owners and managers to pursue growth opportunities. The Firm manages private capital for a single Canadian investor and generally takes a long-term approach when investing. Westerkirk is a generalist investor, with interest in transportation, apparel, media, manufacturing, business services, aerospace, consumer products, and real estate. Westerkirk Capital is based in Victoria, British Columbia.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 5 of 5 |
| Sector (Automotive) | 1 of 1 |
| Type (Secondary Buyout) | 2 of 2 |
| State (Quebec) | 1 of 1 |
| Country (Canada) | 5 of 5 |
| Year (2016) | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-12-07 |
Array Marketing
Toronto, Ontario, Canada Array Marketing is a provider of in-store marketing services for the retailers and brand manufacturers. |
Sell | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2005 |
| PE ASSETS | 700M CAD |
| Size | Middle-Market |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Ironbridge Equity Partners (IEP) is a private equity investor in middle-market Canadian companies. IEP targets profitable companies with motivated management, 'history of positive earnings strong competitive positions within industry niche, and opportunities growth (organic or through acquisitions). IEP looks to invest at least $15 million in transactions valued up to $50 million. Areas of interest include manufacturing, distribution, consumer products/services, and business services. The Firm will not invest in real estate, natural resources, and technology. Ironbridge Equity Partners was formed in 2005 and is based in Toronto.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 5 of 11 |
| Sector (Automotive) | 1 of 2 |
| Type (Secondary Buyout) | 3 of 5 |
| State (Quebec) | 2 of 2 |
| Country (Canada) | 5 of 11 |
| Year (2016) | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-03-14 |
Thermogenics
Aurora, Ontario, Canada Thermogenics is a manufacturer of coil-tube steam and hot-water boilers and related equipment used in industrial, commercial, and institutional applications in the North American market. Thermogenics was founded in 1975 and is based in Aurora, Ontario. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-06-01 |
Avena Foods
Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada Avena Foods is a provider of gluten-free oat and pulse ingredients to the North American market. Avena Foods is based in Regina, Saskatchewan. |
Buy | - |
