Merger • Consumer Products

KL Outdoor Acquires GSC Technology

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

Acquisition Context

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.

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

Target Company

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 Context for Buyer	#
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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