M&A Deal Summary

Ironbridge Equity Partners Acquires AV Gauge

On July 31, 2017, private equity firm Ironbridge Equity Partners acquired automotive company AV Gauge

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Ironbridge Equity Partners’ 3rd transaction in the Automotive sector.
  • This is Ironbridge Equity Partners’ 17th transaction in Canada.
  • This is Ironbridge Equity Partners’ 6th transaction in Ontario.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2017-07-31
Target AV Gauge
Sector Automotive
Buyer(s) Ironbridge Equity Partners
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target

AV Gauge

Oldcastle, Ontario, Canada
AV Gauge is a manufacturer of specialized gauging and checks fixture equipment for the automotive industry. AV Gauge was founded in 1985 and is based in Oldcastle, Ontario.

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Buyer

Ironbridge Equity Partners

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2005
PE ASSETS 700M CAD
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Ironbridge Equity Partners (IEP) is a private equity investor in middle-market Canadian companies. IEP targets profitable companies with motivated management, 'history of positive earnings strong competitive positions within industry niche, and opportunities growth (organic or through acquisitions). IEP looks to invest at least $15 million in transactions valued up to $50 million. Areas of interest include manufacturing, distribution, consumer products/services, and business services. The Firm will not invest in real estate, natural resources, and technology. Ironbridge Equity Partners was formed in 2005 and is based in Toronto.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 17 of 29
Sector (Automotive) 3 of 4
Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) 10 of 16
State (Ontario) 6 of 13
Country (Canada) 17 of 28
Year (2017) 3 of 4
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-06-30 Brooklin Concrete Products

Brooklin, Ontario, Canada

Brooklin Concrete Products is a manufacturer of precast landscaping and structural concrete building products, based in Brooklin, Ontario.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-12-07 Midland Appliance

Richmond, British Columbia, United Kingdom

Midland Appliance is a dealer of home appliances throughout Western Canada. The Company serves its network of developers, builders, designers, and architect customers. Midland Appliance was founded in 1984 and is based in Richmond, British Columbia.

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