Investment Summary

Ontario Teachers Pension Plan, British Columbia Investment Management and IFM Investors Private Equity Invest In GCT Global Container Terminals

On June 7, 2018, pension Ontario Teachers Pension Plan, asset manager British Columbia Investment Management and private equity firm IFM Investors Private Equity invested in infrastructure company GCT Global Container Terminals

Investment Highlights
  • This is Ontario Teachers Pension Plan’s 8th, British Columbia Investment Management’s 1st and IFM Investors Private Equity’s 1st transaction in the Infrastructure sector.
  • This is Ontario Teachers Pension Plan’s 20th, British Columbia Investment Management’s 3rd and IFM Investors Private Equity’s 1st transaction in Canada.
  • This is Ontario Teachers Pension Plan’s 2nd, British Columbia Investment Management’s 2nd and IFM Investors Private Equity’s 1st transaction in British Columbia.

Investment Summary

Date 2018-06-07
Target GCT Global Container Terminals
Sector Infrastructure
Investor(s) Ontario Teachers Pension Plan
British Columbia Investment Management
IFM Investors Private Equity
Deal Type Stake Purchase

Target

GCT Global Container Terminals

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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GCT Global Container Terminals operates four container terminals strategically located in the Ports of Vancouver, New York and New Jersey. GCT Global Container Terminals is based in Vancouver, British Columbia.

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Investor(S) 3

Investor

Ontario Teachers Pension Plan

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

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Category Pension
Founded 1990
PE ASSETS 242.5B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Teachers' Private Capital is the direct investment arm of the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan. Teachers' Private Capital considers both private equity and venture related investments in North America, Europe, and Asia. Teachers' can support direct private equity investments between $100 million and $3 billion. Target sectors include business services, consumer products, retail, diversified industrials, financial services, technology, media, and communications. Teachers' Private Capital also makes private equity fund investments between $50 million and $750 million. Teachers' Private Capital was formed in 1991 and is based in Toronto, with additional offices in London and New York.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 117 of 175
Sector (Infrastructure) 8 of 12
Type (Stake Purchase) 10 of 17
State (British Columbia) 2 of 2
Country (Canada) 20 of 26
Year (2018) 3 of 6
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-05-25 Techem

Eschborn, Germany

Techem caters to a global client base of real estate operators and private home owners from its 150 branches in more than 20 countries. Its principal Energy Services business provides services and devices for the metering and billing of energy and water, plus device sales, hire and maintenance. In addition, its Energy Contracting business delivers heat, cooling, flow energy and light, as well as the planning, set-up, financing and operation of energy systems and energy monitoring and controlling services. Techem is the market leader in Germany, the largest sub-metering market in the world, as well as in an additional 13 European markets. Techem solutions today account for 6.9 million tons of CO2 emission savings per year, thus contributing to global climate protection objectives. Techem was founded in 1952 and is based in Eschborn, Germany.

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2018-07-19 Zuoyebang

Guangzhou, China

Zuoyebang is the largest online K-12 platform in China. It allows students to take a picture of their questions, search for answers and seek mentoring. Zuoyebang is based in Guangzhou, China.

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DESCRIPTION

British Columbia Investment Management Corp. (BCI) is large asset manager focused on providing investment management services to British Columbia’s public sector. The Firm looks to invest in a range of asset categories and will consider opportunities globally. BCI's private equity practice was established in 1995 and seeks leverage buyout and growth equity opportunities that include market leading companies with tangible downside protection. Portfolio companies have a sustainable competitive advantage, offer value-added products and services, and are led by talented management teams. British Columbia Investment Management Corp. is headquartered in Victoria, British Columbia.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 7 of 18
Sector (Infrastructure) 1 of 1
Type (Stake Purchase) 1 of 1
State (British Columbia) 2 of 2
Country (Canada) 3 of 3
Year (2018) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-04-24 Springs Window Fashions

Montgomery, Pennsylvania, United States

Springs Window Fashions is a manufacturer and marketer of custom and stock window coverings and drapery hardware to retail and commercial customers, as well as independent designers, franchisors, and decorators. Springs Window Fashions was founded in 1939 and is based in Montgomery, Pennsylvania.

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DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-06-05 BMS Group

London, United Kingdom

BMS Group is an independent and employee-owned, specialist (re)insurance broking group which provides clients with local service and global solutions. BMS Group was founded in 1980 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

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DESCRIPTION

IFM Investors Private Equity is the private equity arm of global investment manager IFM Investors. IFM Investors Private Equity looks to acquire and invest in mid-sized Australian and New Zealand companies focused on growth. The Group is sector agnostic with a preference for healthcare, consumer brands, technology/media, and business services companies. IFM Investors Private Equity is based in Melbourne.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 4 of 9
Sector (Infrastructure) 1 of 1
Type (Stake Purchase) 1 of 2
State (British Columbia) 1 of 1
Country (Canada) 1 of 2
Year (2018) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-04-20 Genie Solutions

Fortitude, Australia

Genie Solutions provider of practice and clinical software to Australian specialist medical practices, including the software that integrates clinical management, appointments, and billing and operates at over 3,500 sites. Genie Solutions is based in Fortitude, Australia.

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DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-05-10 Buckeye Partners

Houston, Texas, United States

Buckeye Partners L.P. owns and operates a diversified network of integrated assets providing midstream logistic solutions, primarily consisting of the transportation, storage and marketing of liquid petroleum products. Buckeye Partners is one of the largest independent liquid petroleum products pipeline operators in the United States in terms of volumes delivered, with approximately 6,000 miles of pipeline. Buckeye also uses its expertise to operate and/or maintain third party pipelines and perform certain engineering and construction services for our customers. Buckeye Partners was originally established in 1886 and is based in Houston, Texas.

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