Investment Summary

Stern Partners Invests In Urban Barn

On January 1, 2007, private equity firm Stern Partners invested in retailer Urban Barn

Investment Highlights
  • This is Stern Partners’ 1st transaction in the Retail sector.
  • This is Stern Partners’ 4th transaction in Canada.
  • This is Stern Partners’ 3rd transaction in British Columbia.

Investment Summary
Date 2007-01-01
Target Urban Barn
Sector Retail
Investor(s) Stern Partners
Deal Type Stake Purchase

Target

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.

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Investor(S) 1

Investor

Stern Partners

Category Private Equity Firm
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
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 5 of 15
Sector (Retail) 1 of 3
Type (Stake Purchase) 1 of 3
State (British Columbia) 3 of 10
Country (Canada) 4 of 14
Year (2007) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2005-01-01 Flexstar Packaging

Richmond, British Columbia, Canada

Flexstar Packaging, Inc. is a flexible packaging supplier. Flexstar Packaging specializes in converting high barrier film, including printing, lamination and pouch making, for the cereal, confectionery, snack, frozen food and coffee markets.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2009-01-01 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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