Add-on Acquisition • Distribution

AYVA Educational Solutions Acquires Merlan Scientific

On April 10, 2024, AYVA Educational Solutions acquired distribution company Merlan Scientific from Lynx Equity

Acquisition Context
  • This is AYVA Educational Solutions’ 1st transaction in the Distribution sector.
  • This is AYVA Educational Solutions’ 1st transaction in Canada.
  • This is AYVA Educational Solutions’ 1st transaction in Ontario.

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M&A Deal Summary

Date April 10, 2024
Target Merlan Scientific
Sector Distribution
Buyer(s) AYVA Educational Solutions
Sellers(s) Lynx Equity
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target Company

Merlan Scientific

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Merlan Scientific is an independent distributor of engineering, science, and technology products to high schools, colleges, universities, and other educational institutions across Canada. Merlan Scientific was founded in 1970 and is based in Mississauga, Ontario.
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Buyer Overview 1

Buyer

AYVA Educational Solutions

Oakville, Ontario, Canada

Category Company
Founded 2008
Sector Distribution
DESCRIPTION

AYVA Educational Solutions is a distributor for PASCO Scientific. AYVA Educational Solutions was founded in 2008 and is based in Oakville, Ontario.


Deal Context for Buyer #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector: Distribution 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition 1 of 1
State: Ontario 1 of 1
Country: Canada 1 of 1
Year: 2024 1 of 1

Seller Profile 1

SELLER

Lynx Equity

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2007
Size Small
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Lynx Equity Limited is a Canadian private equity firm focused on acquiring small, profitable business with $1 to $5 million of EBITDA. The Firm does not have any sector preferences and will consider opportunities throughout North America. Lynx Equity Limited was formed in 2007 and is based in Toronto.


Deal Context for Seller #
Overall 5 of 5
Sector: Distribution 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition 2 of 2
State: Ontario 3 of 3
Country: Canada 4 of 4
Year: 2024 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-04-03 Dan Egtved

Egtved, Denmark

Dan Egtved is a manufacturer, distributer and installer of primarily steel-based farming equipment. The Company’s products include water troughs, mats, penning solutions and related stable gear designed to support animal care and barn operations. Dan Egtved was founded in 1922 and is based in Egtved, Denmark.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-10-30 Solar by Esmay

Lake Havasu City, Arizona, United States

Solar by Esmay provides solar energy system design and installation services for residential and commercial customers, focusing on custom photovoltaic and battery storage solutions that help properties reduce energy costs and increase energy independence. The Company handles project planning, permitting, installation, and maintenance using high-efficiency solar technologies from brands like Enphase, Tesla, and Maxeon, and serves clients primarily. Solar by Esmay was founded in 1979 and is based in Lake Havasu City, Arizona.

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