M&A Deal Summary

Equicapita Acquires Nutters Everyday Naturals

On November 14, 2016, private equity firm Equicapita acquired franchising company Nutters Everyday Naturals

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Equicapita’s 1st transaction in the Franchising sector.
  • This is Equicapita’s 6th transaction in Canada.
  • This is Equicapita’s 4th transaction in Alberta.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2016-11-14
Target Nutters Everyday Naturals
Sector Franchising
Buyer(s) Equicapita
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target

Nutters Everyday Naturals

Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Nutters Everyday Naturals is a retailer, franchisor, and packager of vitamins, minerals, and natural, gluten-free, and bulk foods. With 23 stores (11 corporate and 12 franchised) located throughout Western Canada. Nutters Everyday Naturals was founded in 1982 and is based in Medicine Hat, Alberta.

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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 6 of 14
Sector (Franchising) 1 of 4
Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) 6 of 14
State (Alberta) 4 of 6
Country (Canada) 6 of 14
Year (2016) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-03-23 Metro Testing + Engineering

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

Metro Testing + Engineering is an engineering and materials testing company that provides materials testing, materials engineering, geotechnical engineering, concrete restoration, environmental engineering, and total quality management. Metro Testing + Engineering was founded in 1987 and is based in Burnaby, British Columbia.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-04-16 Smitty s

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Smitty's is an operator of restaurant chains with 85 locations across Canada (80 franchise locations and 5 corporate locations),. Smitty's developed a long-term sustainable business model that attracts customers, entrepreneurial franchisees, and has a strong supplier and franchise support system. Smitty's was founded in 1960 and is based in Calgary, Alberta.

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