M&A Deal Summary

Alcumus Acquires Cognibox

On June 30, 2022, Alcumus acquired software company Cognibox from BDC Capital

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Alcumus’ 3rd transaction in the Software sector.
  • This is Alcumus’ 3rd transaction in Canada.
  • This is Alcumus’ 1st transaction in Quebec.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2022-06-30
Target Cognibox
Sector Software
Buyer(s) Alcumus
Sellers(s) BDC Capital
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Cognibox

Shawinigan, Quebec, Canada
Cognibox is a provider of risk management and contractor compliance software. Cognibox compiles health and safety, sustainable development, quality, and procurement data for more than 8,000 contractors performing work for over 250 hiring organizations. Cognibox was founded in 1972 and is based in Shawinigan, Quebec.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Alcumus

Cardiff, United Kingdom
Category Company
Founded 1979
Sector Business Services
DESCRIPTION

Alcumus is a provider of technology-led supply chain management and EHS risk management solutions, providing an ecosystem of solutions that allow seamless interactions between enterprises and their contractors and suppliers. Alcumus was founded in 1979 and is based in Cardiff, United Kingdom.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 8 of 8
Sector (Software) 3 of 3
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 7 of 7
State (Quebec) 1 of 1
Country (Canada) 3 of 3
Year (2022) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-06-30 ContractorCheck

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

ContractorCheck is a health and safety compliance company. The company assess and accredit contractors across the country to legislative and client requirements, and provide clients with a contractor management tool to maintain compliance and reduce risk. ContractorCheck was formed in 2011 and is based in Toronto, Ontario.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-01-23 Alcumus - Health & Safety software business

Cardiff, United Kingdom

Alcumus' Health & Safety software business creates a truly global EHSQ technology leader supporting 10,000 customers with best-in-class EHSQ software solutions. Alcumus' Health & Safety software business is based in Cardiff, United Kingdom.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

BDC Capital

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Growth Capital Firm
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

BDC Capital is the direct investment arm of financial services firm BDC. BDC Capital looks to invest in and provide financing to venture and growth-stage Canadian companies. The Firm's growth-stage investment unit looks to commit $3 to $35 million for minority positions in mid-market companies focused on growth. The Group does not have any sector preferences but does prefer to invest in profitable companies. BDC Capital is headquartered in Montreal.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 8 of 10
Sector (Software) 2 of 2
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 5 of 6
State (Quebec) 4 of 5
Country (Canada) 7 of 9
Year (2022) 2 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-06-03 Resolute Health

Bedford, Nova Scotia, Canada

Resolute Health is a healthcare services business specializing in the testing and treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (“OSA”). Resolute Health was founded in 2005 and is based in Bedford, Nova Scotia.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-09-30 Monarch Industries

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Monarch Industries is an integrated manufacturer and distributor of hydraulic cylinders and custom iron castings. Monarch serves the mobile agricultural, construction and industrial equipment markets. The Company’s products are sold primarily in North America, with a small but growing portion of sales in emerging markets. Customers include the major industrial equipment manufacturers. Monarch Industries was founded in 1935 and is based in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

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