M&A Deal Summary

Lynx Equity Limited Acquires WSI Sign Systems

On January 1, 2010, private equity firm Lynx Equity Limited acquired manufacturer WSI Sign Systems

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Lynx Equity Limited’s 2nd transaction in the Manufacturing sector.
  • This is Lynx Equity Limited’s 10th transaction in Canada.
  • This is Lynx Equity Limited’s 10th transaction in Ontario.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2010-01-01
Target WSI Sign Systems
Sector Manufacturing
Buyer(s) Lynx Equity Limited
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target

WSI Sign Systems

Bolton, Ontario, Canada
WSI Sign Systems is an architectural sign manufacturer. WSI Sign Systems was founded in 1988 and is based in Bolton, Ontario.

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Buyer

Lynx Equity Limited

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2007
Size Small
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Lynx Equity Limited is a Canadian private equity firm focused on acquiring small, profitable business with $750K to $2.5 million of EBITDA. The Firm does not have any sector preferences and will consider opportunities throughout North America. Lynx Equity Limited was formed in 2007 and is based in Toronto.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 11 of 51
Sector (Manufacturing) 2 of 4
Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) 11 of 50
State (Ontario) 10 of 28
Country (Canada) 10 of 33
Year (2010) 4 of 4
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2010-01-01 All Systems Go

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

All Systems Go is an internationally established relocation and project management firm. ASG has been providing dependable service, personnel, equipment and resources to deal with complex projects, relocations, restorations and storage capabilities. ASG specializes in warehousing, storage, asset management, corporate relocation and installation, furniture and equipment assembly and refurbishing, maintenance, and furniture rental. All Systems Go was founded in 2000 and is based in Toronto, Ontario.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2010-06-15 Grand River Toys

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Grand River Toys is an online retailer of educational toys and unique gifts for all ages. Striving to offer competitive pricing and something different for their customers, while also providing convenience, excellent service and the best value, Grand River’s annual Fall print catalogue, which showcases over 700 of the 5000+ products available online, has become a household favourite for many. Grand River Toys was founded in 1990 and is based in Toronto, Ontario.

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