M&A Deal Summary

Ironbridge Equity Partners Acquires Avena Foods

On June 1, 2017, private equity firm Ironbridge Equity Partners acquired food company Avena Foods

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Ironbridge Equity Partners’ 1st transaction in the Food sector.
  • This is Ironbridge Equity Partners’ 15th transaction in Canada.
  • This is Ironbridge Equity Partners’ 5th transaction in Saskatchewan.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2017-06-01
Target Avena Foods
Sector Food
Buyer(s) Ironbridge Equity Partners
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)
Advisor(s) Origin Merchant Partners (Financial)

Target

Avena Foods

Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
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Avena Foods is a provider of gluten-free oat and pulse ingredients to the North American market. Avena Foods is based in Regina, Saskatchewan.

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Buyer

Ironbridge Equity Partners

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2005
PE ASSETS 700M CAD
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

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 15 of 29
Sector (Food) 1 of 3
Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) 9 of 16
State (Saskatchewan) 5 of 5
Country (Canada) 15 of 28
Year (2017) 1 of 4
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-11-22 Demers Ambulances

Beloeil, Quebec, Canada

Demers Ambulances is the second largest ambulance manufacturer in North America. Demers Ambulances is accredited by Transport Canada and is recognized as a "Qualified Vehicles Modification" (QVM) by Ford, holds the US National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) Member Verification Program (MVP) certification, and holds the BNQ1013 certification from the Bureau de Normalization du Québec (BNQ). Demers Ambulances was founded in 1960 and is based in Beloeil, Quebec.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-06-30 Brooklin Concrete Products

Brooklin, Ontario, Canada

Brooklin Concrete Products is a manufacturer of precast landscaping and structural concrete building products, based in Brooklin, Ontario.

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