M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2009-05-04 |
| Target | Gaspard & Sons |
| Sector | Apparel/Textiles |
| Buyer(s) |
Ironbridge Equity Partners
Westerkirk Capital |
| Deal Type | Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) |
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| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2005 |
| PE ASSETS | 700M CAD |
| Size | Middle-Market |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
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 | 3 of 29 |
| Sector: Apparel/Textiles M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Type: Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) M&A Deals | 3 of 16 |
| State: Manitoba M&A | 1 of 2 |
| Country: Canada M&A | 3 of 29 |
| Year: 2009 M&A | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-06-26 |
Orbit Garant
Val-d'Or, Quebec, Canada Orbit Garant is a drilling company providing both underground and surface drilling services in Canada and internationally through its 116 drills. It provides services to major, intermediate, and junior mining companies, through each stage of mining exploration, development, and production. Orbit Garant was incorporated in 1965 and is based in Val-d'Or, Canada. |
Sell | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-02-15 |
L&C Trucking
Estevan, Saskatchewan, Canada L&C Trucking is an oilfield logistics business providing pipe custodian services and 24-hour oilfield hauling for pipe, tanks, drill collars, mats, and drilling fluid. L&C Trucking was founded in 1956 and is based in Estevan, Saskatchewan. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Asset Manager |
|---|---|
| Size | Small |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Westerkirk Capital is an investment firm focused on partnering with business owners and managers to pursue growth opportunities. The Firm manages private capital for a single Canadian investor and generally takes a long-term approach when investing. Westerkirk is a generalist investor, with interest in transportation, apparel, media, manufacturing, business services, aerospace, consumer products, and real estate. Westerkirk Capital is based in Victoria, British Columbia.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 2 of 6 |
| Sector: Apparel/Textiles M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Type: Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) M&A Deals | 2 of 5 |
| State: Manitoba M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Country: Canada M&A | 2 of 6 |
| Year: 2009 M&A | 1 of 2 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-09-24 |
Sleep Country
Brampton, Ontario, Canada Sleep Country is the largest mattress retailer in Canada under both the Sleep Country Canada and Dormez-vous banners. In addition, Sleep Country is the largest mattress retailer in Arizona under the Sleep America banner. Sleep Country Canada was incorporated in 1994 and is based in Brampton, Ontario. |
Buy | $356M |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-06-05 |
Shred-it International
Oakville, Ontario, Canada Shred-it International, Inc. is a global secure information destruction services provider. Shred-it was formed in 1988 and is based in Oakville, Ontario. |
Buy | - |
