M&A Deal Summary

Equicapita Acquires I-XL

On December 14, 2018, private equity firm Equicapita acquired distribution company I-XL

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Equicapita’s 2nd transaction in the Distribution sector.
  • This is Equicapita’s 9th transaction in Canada.
  • This is Equicapita’s 3rd transaction in British Columbia.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2018-12-14
Target I-XL
Sector Distribution
Buyer(s) Equicapita
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target

I-XL

Surrey, British Columbia, Canada
I-XL is an importer and distributor of brick, stone, and building products in Canada with roots dating back to 1912. With a focus on premier products from around the world, I-XL offers customers one of the most comprehensive selections of building envelope products available. I-XL was founded in 1983 and is based in Surrey, British Columbia.

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Buyer

Equicapita

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2013
PE ASSETS 300M CAD
Size Small
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Equicapita is a private equity firm focused on acquiring lower middle-market companies throughout Canada. The Firm targets smaller businesses valued between $5 and $50 million and generally looks to partner with management when making an acquisition with a long-term approach. Broad areas of interest include industrials, healthcare, and distribution. Equicapita was established in 2013 and is headquartered in Calgary, Alberta.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 9 of 14
Sector (Distribution) 2 of 2
Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) 9 of 14
State (British Columbia) 3 of 4
Country (Canada) 9 of 14
Year (2018) 3 of 4
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-07-09 ESP Salon Sales

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

ESP Salon Sales is a wholesale distributor of hair and beauty products to professional stylists and salons across five provinces. ESP has developed a long-term sustainable business model with over four thousand active customers, best in class suppliers, and approximately 100 top tier employees. ESP Salon Sales was founded in 1990 and is based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-12-20 Shaw Lab Group

North York, Ontario, Canada

Shaw Lab Group is an operator of networks of dental laboratories in Ontario, with locations in Toronto, London, Ottawa, Kingston, and Brampton. Shaw Group, whose diverse customer base includes over 1,500 dentists, has an established reputation for technical leadership and outstanding customer service. Shaw Lab Group was founded in 1944 and is based in North York, Ontario.

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