M&A Deal Summary

Cooper Equipment Rentals Acquires SMS Rents

On November 9, 2015, Cooper Equipment Rentals acquired retailer SMS Rents

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Cooper Equipment Rentals’ 1st transaction in the Retail sector.
  • This is Cooper Equipment Rentals’ 3rd transaction in Canada.
  • This is Cooper Equipment Rentals’ 3rd transaction in Ontario.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2015-11-09
Target SMS Rents
Sector Retail
Buyer(s) Cooper Equipment Rentals
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

SMS Rents

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
SMS Rents, Inc. is a provider of construction tools and equipment for rental services.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Cooper Equipment Rentals

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Category Company
Founded 1972
Sector Machinery
DESCRIPTION

Cooper Equipment Rentals is a full-service construction equipment rental company servicing contractors in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) with five offices and over eighty employees. Cooper Equipment Rentals was founded in 1972 and is based in Mississauga, Ontario.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 11
Sector (Retail) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 3 of 10
State (Ontario) 3 of 4
Country (Canada) 3 of 10
Year (2015) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2014-12-04 Albion Rentals

Bolton, Ontario, Canada

Albion Rentals serves equipment rental needs of the GTA for over 40 years. Albion Rental has developed a strong reputation for providing dependable equipment and outstanding customer service and support. Albion Rentals was founded in 1974 and is based in Bolton, Ontario.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-07-10 Alberta Lift and Equipment Rentals

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Alberta Lift and Equipment Rentals, Inc. is an equipment rental company focused on aerial equipment. Alberta Lift and Equipment Rentals, Inc. was established in 2012 and is headquartered in Calgary, Alberta.

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