M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 1995-08-01 |
| Target | Genus Medical Inc |
| Sector | Medical Products |
| Buyer(s) | Invacare |
| Sellers(s) | Whitecap Venture Partners |
| Deal Type | Add-on Acquisition |
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| Category | Company |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1885 |
| Sector | Medical Products |
| Employees | 3,000 |
| Revenue | 872M USD (2021) |
Invacare is an American manufacturer and distributor of non-acute medical equipment including wheelchairs, mobility scooters, walkers, pressure care and positioning, as well as respiratory products. Invacare was founded in 1885 and is based in Elyria, Ohio.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 1 of 6 |
| Sector (Medical Products) | 1 of 6 |
| Type (Add-on Acquisition) | 1 of 5 |
| State (Ontario) | 1 of 1 |
| Country (Canada) | 1 of 1 |
| Year (1995) | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-12-17 |
Suburban Ostomy Supply Co
Holliston, Massachusetts, United States Suburban Ostomy Supply Company, Inc. distributes disposable home healthcare products, primarily ostomy, urological, diabetic, and wound-care items. |
Buy | $135M |
| Category | Venture Capital Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1993 |
| PE ASSETS | 225M CAD |
| Size | Small |
| Type | Sector Focused |
Whitecastle Private Equity Partners (WPEP) is the private equity arm of Whitecastle Investments, a firm which also provides venture capital financing. WPEP looks to invest C$5 to C$25 million to help fund buyouts, acquisitions, expansions, and privatizations of companies valued up to C$75 million. Target industries include food services, recycling and waste management, technology, healthcare services and products, financial services, and manufacturing. Whitecastle Private Equity Partners was formed in 1958 and is based in Toronto, Ontario.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 1 of 11 |
| Sector (Medical Products) | 1 of 1 |
| Type (Add-on Acquisition) | 1 of 4 |
| State (Ontario) | 1 of 6 |
| Country (Canada) | 1 of 10 |
| Year (1995) | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-01-01 |
Positron Fiber Systems Corp
Montreal, Quebec, Canada Positron Fiber System Corporation rapidly grew to become a leading manufacturer of telecommunications equipment for high reliability and critical service applications. Established in 1995 under the name Positron Fiber System Corporation and its French version, Corporation Systems de Fibres Positron, we together with Quorum Growth Inc. and Innovatech, invested the first seed capital in the company in August 1995. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-01-01 |
Broadband Networks Inc
Winnipeg, Canada Broadband Networks Inc. was a leader in the design and manufacture of broadband wireless networks operating at frequencies of between 2 and 42 gigahertz (GHz). Founded in 1994, BNI skyrocketed in 3 short years in this expansive new market sector - deploying systems in Canada, U.S., Europe, Asia and Latin America. |
Buy | - |
