M&A Deal Summary

Equicapita Acquires Master Mechanic

On April 9, 2019, private equity firm Equicapita acquired franchising company Master Mechanic

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Equicapita’s 3rd transaction in the Franchising sector.
  • This is Equicapita’s 11th transaction in Canada.
  • This is Equicapita’s 2nd transaction in Ontario.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2019-04-09
Target Master Mechanic
Sector Franchising
Buyer(s) Equicapita
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target

Master Mechanic

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Master Mechanic is a franchisor of aftermarket automotive maintenance and repair service centers in Ontario with 39 locations located throughout Ontario. Master Mechanic was founded in 1982 and is based in Mississauga, Ontario.

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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 11 of 14
Sector (Franchising) 3 of 4
Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) 11 of 14
State (Ontario) 2 of 3
Country (Canada) 11 of 14
Year (2019) 1 of 2
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