M&A Deal Summary

Ironbridge Equity Partners Acquires North American Produce Buyers

On October 26, 2022, private equity firm Ironbridge Equity Partners acquired distribution company North American Produce Buyers

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Ironbridge Equity Partners’ 3rd transaction in the Distribution sector.
  • This is Ironbridge Equity Partners’ 25th transaction in Canada.
  • This is Ironbridge Equity Partners’ 11th transaction in Ontario.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2022-10-26
Target North American Produce Buyers
Sector Distribution
Buyer(s) Ironbridge Equity Partners
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target

North American Produce Buyers

Toronto, Ontario, Canada
North American Produce Buyers is an importer and distributor of premium fruit including table grapes, stone fruit, citrus fruit, and berries serving retailers and grocers across Canada. North American Produce Buyers is based in Toronto, 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 26 of 29
Sector (Distribution) 3 of 4
Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) 15 of 16
State (Ontario) 11 of 13
Country (Canada) 25 of 28
Year (2022) 3 of 4
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-09-15 Back in Motion Rehab

Surrey, British Columbia, Canada

Back in Motion Rehab is a provider of employment, rehabilitation, and physiotherapy services. Back in Motion Rehab was founded in 1993 and is based in Surrey, British Columbia.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-11-15 King’s Pastry

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

King’s Pastry is a manufacturer of sweet and indulgent bakery products. King’s Pastry manufactures cakes, pastries, and other desserts for grocery, club, mass merchant, and food service distribution clients throughout Canada and the United States. King’s Pastry is based in Mississauga, Ontario.

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