M&A Deal Summary

TriWest Capital Partners and BDC Capital Acquire Monarch Industries

On September 30, 2022, private equity firm TriWest Capital Partners and growth capital firm BDC Capital acquired manufacturer Monarch Industries from Merit Capital Partners

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is TriWest Capital Partners’ 3rd and BDC Capital’s 2nd transaction in the Manufacturing sector.
  • This is TriWest Capital Partners’ 47th and BDC Capital’s 26th transaction in Canada.
  • This is TriWest Capital Partners’ 2nd and BDC Capital’s 1st transaction in Manitoba.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2022-09-30
Target Monarch Industries
Sector Manufacturing
Buyer(s) TriWest Capital Partners
BDC Capital
Sellers(s) Merit Capital Partners
Deal Type Secondary Buyout

Target

Monarch Industries

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Monarch Industries is an integrated manufacturer and distributor of hydraulic cylinders and custom iron castings. Monarch serves the mobile agricultural, construction and industrial equipment markets. The Company’s products are sold primarily in North America, with a small but growing portion of sales in emerging markets. Customers include the major industrial equipment manufacturers. Monarch Industries was founded in 1935 and is based in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

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Buyer(S) 2

Buyer

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 50 of 53
Sector (Manufacturing) 3 of 4
Type (Secondary Buyout) 4 of 4
State (Manitoba) 2 of 2
Country (Canada) 47 of 50
Year (2022) 3 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-09-21 OAG

Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada

OAG is comprised of two recreational vehicle brands, including Northern Lite, a manufacturer of specialized fibreglass truck campers for all four seasons, and Off Grid, a designer and distributor of innovative, superior off-road trailers. Key distribution channels include a broad network of recreational vehicle dealerships across North America, and through a digital, direct-to-consumer model. OAG is based in Kelowna, British Columbia.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-01-19 Triple M Housing

Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada

Triple M Housing manufactures modular homes and permanent modular structures from three facilities in Western Canada. The Company is comprised of two divisions, Triple M Housing, and Metric Modular. Triple M Housing was founded in 1981 and is based in Lethbridge, Alberta.

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DESCRIPTION

BDC Capital is the direct investment arm of financial services firm BDC. BDC Capital looks to invest in and provide financing to venture and growth-stage Canadian companies. The Firm's growth-stage investment unit looks to commit $3 to $35 million for minority positions in mid-market companies focused on growth. The Group does not have any sector preferences but does prefer to invest in profitable companies. BDC Capital is headquartered in Montreal.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 28 of 33
Sector (Manufacturing) 2 of 2
Type (Secondary Buyout) 2 of 2
State (Manitoba) 1 of 2
Country (Canada) 26 of 31
Year (2022) 4 of 7
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-06-30 Cognibox

Shawinigan, Quebec, Canada

Cognibox is a provider of risk management and contractor compliance software. Cognibox compiles health and safety, sustainable development, quality, and procurement data for more than 8,000 contractors performing work for over 250 hiring organizations. Cognibox was founded in 1972 and is based in Shawinigan, Quebec.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-10-19 CEP Forensic

Laval, Quebec, Canada

CEP Forensic is a premier national forensic engineering provider services in every discipline from electrical engineering to collision reconstruction. CEP Forensic was founded in 1972 and is based in Laval, Quebec.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Merit Capital Partners

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Mezzanine Finance Firm
Founded 1993
PE ASSETS 2.2B USD
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Merit Capital Partners is a private investment firm that targets investments in middle market manufacturing, distribution, and service based businesses. Merit looks for companies generating at least $25 million in sales and at least $4 million in EBITDA. Merit can provide both equity and junior capital financing and looks to commit at least $15 million per transaction. Prospective transaction situations include management buyouts, recapitalizations, growth financings, divestitures, unsponsored transactions, and ESOPs. Merit Capital will not invest in start-ups, turnarounds, real estate, specialty retail, or oil/gas opportunities. Merit Capital was originally known as William Blair Mezzanine Capital and became independent in 2004. Merit was formed in 1993 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 49 of 52
Sector (Manufacturing) 5 of 6
Type (Secondary Buyout) 18 of 20
State (Manitoba) 1 of 1
Country (Canada) 1 of 1
Year (2022) 2 of 4
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-06-23 Liberty Group

Houston, Texas, United States

Liberty Group provides temporary staffing, executive search, and employee screening services to clients in the multifamily residential real estate industry. Liberty Group was founded in 1977 and is based in Houston, Texas.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-11-22 Rose Paving

Bridgeview, Illinois, United States

Rose Paving is a provider of professional preventative and restorative parking lot maintenance services to businesses throughout the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico. Rose performs its services nationally through its six satellite offices and a network of 1,200 alliance members. Rose delivers its services to retail, hospitality, health care and apartment companies with multiple locations. Rose Paving was founded in 1969 and is based in Bridgeview, Illinois.

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