MEC - Ownership and Business Overview

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MEC Ownership

Who owns MEC?

MEC is owned by Kingswood Capital Management. It was acquired on September 15, 2020.

Is MEC PE-backed?

Yes. MEC is owned by private equity investor Kingswood Capital Management.

MEC Business Overview

Where is MEC headquartered?

MEC is headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia.

What sector is MEC in?

MEC is a retail company.

When was MEC founded?

MEC was founded in 1971.

Retail M&A Summary in 2020

Out of 60 sectors in the Mergr database, retail ranked 20 in number of deals in 2020. The largest retail acquisition in 2020 was Speedway - which was acquired by Seven & i Holdings for $21.0B.

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MEC

Mountain Equipment Co. Ltd.

1077 Great Northern Way,
Vancouver, British Columbia V5T 1E1
Canada,
(604) 707-3300
www.mec.ca

MEC is a retailer that sells gear and clothing for outdoor adventures exclusively to members. The company outfits members for every outdoor adventure: from climbing, hiking, and camping to snow sports, water sports, cycling, and yoga. MEC was formed in 1971 and is based in Vancouver, British Columbia.


Company Summary

SECTOR

Retail

Established

1971

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