M&A Deal Summary

KL Outdoor Acquires GSC Technology

On April 11, 2017, KL Outdoor acquired consumer products company GSC Technology

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is KL Outdoor’s 1st transaction in the Consumer Products sector.
  • This is KL Outdoor’s 1st transaction in Canada.
  • This is KL Outdoor’s 1st transaction in Quebec.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2017-04-11
Target GSC Technology
Sector Consumer Products
Buyer(s) KL Outdoor
Deal Type Merger
Advisor(s) Houlihan Lokey (Financial)

Target

GSC Technology

Saint-Jean-Sur-Richelieu, Quebec, Canada
GSC Technology Corp. is a manufacturer of kayaks and watersports equipment, as well as storage and outdoor furniture products. GSC features the Future Beach brand, as well as other paddle sports brands, including Equinox, Patriot, Heritage, and Viper. Additionally, GSC produces branded storage and outdoor furniture products. Company production facilities include a combination of company-owned and -operated manufacturing locations and outsourced manufacturing partners across the U.S. and Canada. The company was founded in 1982 and is based in Saint-Jean-Sur-Richelieu, Canada.

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Buyer

KL Outdoor

Muskegon, Michigan, United States
Category Company
Founded 1982
Sector Marine
DESCRIPTION

KL Outdoor LLC is a manufacturer, designer, and marketer of branded outdoor lifestyle/recreational and outdoor events products. KL Outdoor LLC was established in 1982 and is based in Muskegon, Michigan.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector (Consumer Products) 1 of 1
Type (Merger) 1 of 1
State (Quebec) 1 of 1
Country (Canada) 1 of 1
Year (2017) 1 of 1
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