M&A Deal Summary

Stern Partners Acquires TerraLink Horticulture

On January 1, 2009, private equity firm Stern Partners acquired chemicals company TerraLink Horticulture from TriWest Capital Partners

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Stern Partners’ 1st transaction in the Chemicals sector.
  • This is Stern Partners’ 5th transaction in Canada.
  • This is Stern Partners’ 4th transaction in British Columbia.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2009-01-01
Target TerraLink Horticulture
Sector Chemicals
Buyer(s) Stern Partners
Sellers(s) TriWest Capital Partners
Deal Type Secondary Buyout

Target

TerraLink Horticulture

Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
TerraLink Horticulture is a manufacturer and distributor of crop input products for professional growers of specialty crops in Western Canada. Primary product lines include fertilizer, crop protection, forage and turf seeds, greenhouse vegetable seed, agricultural use plastics, as well as other supplies used by commercial growers. TerraLink Horticulture was founded in 1973 and is based in Abbotsford, British Columbia.

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Buyer(S) 1

DESCRIPTION

Stern Partners is a diversified holding and investment firm focused on opportunities in Canada and the Western US. The Firm does not have any sector preferences but has experience in manufacturing, publishing, distribution, retail, and services. Stern will consider investing in a variety of securities, including equity, convertible securities, debentures, mezzanine and other investments. Prospective transaction situations include recapitalizations, divestitures, growth capital financings, special situations, take privates, and buyouts. Stern Partners is based in Vancouver, British Columbia.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 6 of 15
Sector (Chemicals) 1 of 1
Type (Secondary Buyout) 1 of 2
State (British Columbia) 4 of 10
Country (Canada) 5 of 14
Year (2009) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2007-01-01 Urban Barn

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

Urban Barn is a contemporary furniture store that offers high-quality modern furniture, home decor & accessories. Urban Barn was founded in 1990 and is based in Burnaby, British Columbia.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-01-04 Port Hawkesbury Paper

Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia, Canada

Port Hawkesbury Paper produces high quality supercalendered (SC) paper for use in retail inserts, magazines and catalogs. Modern equipment, in combination with effective management and a highly skilled workforce, make the mill one of the premier paper manufacturers in the world. In addition to its SC machine, the mill has three thermomechanical pulp (TMP) lines. Port Hawkesbury Paper is based in Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

TriWest Capital Partners

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1998
PE ASSETS 1.6B CAD
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

TriWest Capital Partners is a Canadian private equity firm focused on investments in established companies operating in a variety of industries. Broad areas of interest include the distribution, manufacturing, and service sectors. TriWest targets mid-sized, profitable companies with EBITDA of $10 to $100 million. Prospective transaction types include management buyouts, growth capital financings, generational transfers, corporate divestitures, and special situations. TriWest will not invest in real estate, technology and primary resource development. TriWest Capital Partners was formed in 1998 and is based in Calgary.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 10 of 29
Sector (Chemicals) 1 of 2
Type (Secondary Buyout) 1 of 5
State (British Columbia) 3 of 5
Country (Canada) 10 of 27
Year (2009) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2008-11-01 Gardewine Group

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Gardewine Group, Inc. is a provider of freight transportation services in Canada.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2010-08-02 SCM Insurance Services

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

SCM Insurance Services is a provider of claims adjusting, third-party adjusting (TPA), risk management, investigative, surveillance, risk mitigation, medical services, forensic engineering services, and risk intelligence. SCM Insurance Services was formed in 1986 and is based in Edmonton, Alberta.

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