Canada Archives | PE Hub https://www.pehub.com/regions_and_countries/canada/ For the world's private equity markets Thu, 21 Dec 2023 13:42:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.2 TCED raises investment from Champlain Financial-led consortium https://www.pehub.com/tced-raises-investment-from-champlain-financial-led-consortium/ Thu, 21 Dec 2023 13:38:43 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003681184 TCED is a Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec-based company operating a franchise network with 60 retail stores under the Batteries Expert brand.

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]]> FrontWell Capital expands credit facility for Mara Technologies https://www.pehub.com/frontwell-capital-expands-credit-facility-to-mara-technologies/ Wed, 20 Dec 2023 14:50:09 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003681110 Mara is a subsidiary of the Invotek Group, a provider of electronics manufacturing services based in Markham, Ontario.

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]]> Canada Growth Fund to invest C$200m in Advantage Energy’s Entropy https://www.pehub.com/canada-growth-fund-to-invest-c200m-in-advantage-energys-entropy/ Wed, 20 Dec 2023 14:08:44 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003681092 Last year, Entropy secured a C$300 million investment from the Brookfield Global Transition Fund I, an energy transition fund managed by Brookfield Asset Management.

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]]> CPP Investments pours additional £300m into Octopus Energy https://www.pehub.com/cpp-investments-pumps-extra-300m-into-octopus-energy/ Tue, 19 Dec 2023 15:08:49 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003681042 Octopus Energy Group is a British renewable energy group specializing in sustainable energy.

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]]> Fengate buys Morris Cogeneration from Atlantic Power and Utilities https://www.pehub.com/fengate-buys-heat-and-power-facility-morris-cogeneration-from-atlantic-power-and-utilities/ Tue, 19 Dec 2023 15:03:21 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003681045 Fengate acquired ownership of the facility under its strategic operating partnership with energy generation investor and asset manager Ironclad Energy.

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]]> Neighbourly backer PCP lowers offer to take company private https://www.pehub.com/neighbourly-backer-pcp-lowers-offer-to-take-company-private/ Tue, 19 Dec 2023 14:56:38 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003681032 Based in Toronto, Neighbourly Pharmacy is a network of community pharmacies.

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]]> FirstService buys Soundcore-backed Roofing Corp of America https://www.pehub.com/firstservice-buys-soundcore-backed-roofing-corp-of-america/ Tue, 19 Dec 2023 13:45:14 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003681021 Under the terms of the deal, FirstService will acquire a significant controlling interest for a purchase price of $413 million.

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]]> TPG acquires a majority in Oxford’s GTA industrial business parks https://www.pehub.com/tpg-acquires-a-majority-stake-in-oxford-properties-two-industrial-business-parks/ Mon, 18 Dec 2023 20:03:42 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003681005 The joint venture, which is the first between TPG and Oxford, represents one of the largest private industrial real estate deals in Canada.

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]]> Penfund closes C$70m sub debt investment in OMERS’ CBI Health https://www.pehub.com/penfund-closes-c70m-sub-debt-investment-in-omers-cbi-health/ Mon, 18 Dec 2023 14:28:09 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003680981 CBI Health Group is a Toronto-based provider of community health care services.

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]]> Regimen-backed Plastifab Industries acquires MoldPro https://www.pehub.com/regimen-backed-plastifab-industries-acquires-moldpro/ Mon, 18 Dec 2023 13:49:05 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003680979 Based in Montreal, Plastifab is a manufacturer of extruded thermoplastic products for a wide range of industrial and commercial end-uses.

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]]> KKR leads acquisition of $7.2bn prime RV loans portfolio from BMO https://www.pehub.com/kkr-leads-acquisition-of-7-2bn-portfolio-of-prime-rv-loans-from-bmo/ Mon, 18 Dec 2023 12:53:33 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003680972 Concurrently with the sale, BMO purchased approximately $6.4bn of senior notes collateralized by the sold loans.

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]]> TorQuest Partners racks up $2.1bn for sixth flagship buyout fund https://www.pehub.com/torquest-partners-racks-up-2-1bn-for-sixth-fund/ Fri, 15 Dec 2023 14:00:23 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003680928 TorQuest had set an initial target for external commitments of $1.75 billion.

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]]> CDPQ backs merger of Norda Stelo and CWA Engineers https://www.pehub.com/cdpq-backs-merger-of-norda-stelo-and-cwa-engineers/ Wed, 13 Dec 2023 23:14:45 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003680780 CDPQ is participating in the deal with a loan of C$12 million.

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]]> Mountaingate-backed WTWH Media acquires Engineering.com https://www.pehub.com/mountaingate-backed-wtwh-media-acquires-engineering-com/ Wed, 13 Dec 2023 22:51:42 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003680777 Engineering.com is a digital B2B media platform with headquarters in Toronto.

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]]> PE-backed Hub International buys The Musgrave Group https://www.pehub.com/pe-backed-hub-international-buys-the-musgrave-group/ Wed, 13 Dec 2023 22:38:25 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003680775 The Musgrave Group is a Canmore, Alberta-based employee benefits provider.

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]]> CD&R to acquire snacks food maker Shearer’s Foods https://www.pehub.com/cdr-to-acquire-snacks-food-maker-shearers-foods/ Wed, 13 Dec 2023 17:33:23 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003680787 As part of the deal, Ontario Teachers’, Shearer’s existing majority shareholder, will exit its position in the company.

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]]> Rogers Communications to sell interest in Cogeco to CDPQ https://www.pehub.com/rogers-communications-to-sell-interest-in-cogeco-to-cdpq/ Tue, 12 Dec 2023 20:09:27 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003680706 The aggregate purchase price is about C$829 million.

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]]> CDPQ’s Bouthillette Parizeau picks up The Mitchell Partnership https://www.pehub.com/cdpqs-bouthillette-parizeau-picks-up-the-mitchell-partnership/ Tue, 12 Dec 2023 19:43:15 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003680701 The Mitchell Partnership is a Toronto-based consulting engineering business.

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]]> PCP invests more in MCA Dental to bolster acquisitions https://www.pehub.com/pcp-invests-more-in-mca-dental-to-bolster-acquisitions/ Tue, 12 Dec 2023 18:53:40 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003680699 MCA Dental Group is an Ottawa-based dental support organization.

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]]> Imperial Capital-backed GO Car Wash snags growth investment https://www.pehub.com/imperial-capital-backed-go-car-wash-snags-investment/ Tue, 12 Dec 2023 15:41:08 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003680712 Based in Denver, Colorado, GO Car Wash is an express car wash company with more than 140 locations nationwide.

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]]> Thrust Capital Partners buys aerospace business DCM Group https://www.pehub.com/thrust-capital-partners-buys-aerospace-business-dcm-group/ Mon, 11 Dec 2023 23:25:33 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003680644 Thrust completed the acquisition in partnership with Desjardins Capital.

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]]> Madison Dearborn’s Amynta to acquire Sutton Special Risk https://www.pehub.com/madison-dearborns-amynta-to-acquire-sutton-special-risk/ Mon, 11 Dec 2023 23:04:29 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003680641 Sutton Special Risk is a managing general underwriter of specialty insurance products with headquarters in Toronto.

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]]> Cynosure invests C$40m more in Wellington-Altus Financial https://www.pehub.com/cynosure-group-invests-in-wellington-altus-financial/ Thu, 07 Dec 2023 14:16:52 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003680556 The deal follows an C$85 million growth equity investment made by Cynosure in the company in 2021.

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]]> American Pacific closes take-private acquisition of Spark Power https://www.pehub.com/american-pacific-closes-take-private-acquisition-of-spark-power/ Wed, 06 Dec 2023 16:35:00 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003680512 American Pacific acquired all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Spark Power for about C$140 million.

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]]> Ardenton sells majority interest in Leone Fence to Assa Abloy https://www.pehub.com/ardenton-sells-majority-interest-in-leone-fence-to-assa-abloy/ Wed, 06 Dec 2023 15:48:13 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003680497 Leone Fence is a Mississauga, Ontario-based manufacturer, distributor and installer of fencing products.

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]]> Sagard to take stake in Performance Equity Management https://www.pehub.com/sagard-to-take-stake-in-pe-firm-performance-equity-management/ Wed, 06 Dec 2023 14:40:50 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003680495 Sagard's investment in PEM marks its establishment of a fund of funds, secondary and co-investment platform.

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]]> CDPQ-backed Workleap buys HR SaaS company Pingboard https://www.pehub.com/cdpq-backed-workleap-buys-hr-tech-saas-company-pingboard/ Wed, 06 Dec 2023 14:25:59 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003680492 The acquisition follows Workleap's C$125 million investment from Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ), announced in June.

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]]> Shareholders reject Brookfield-EIG bid to acquire Origin Energy https://www.pehub.com/shareholders-reject-brookfield-eig-bid-to-acquire-origin-energy/ Tue, 05 Dec 2023 16:42:02 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003680458 AustralianSuper plays a key role in preventing the takeover of the ASX-listed energy generator and retailer.

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]]> Openlane to acquire Manheim Canada from Cox Automotive https://www.pehub.com/openlane-to-acquire-manheim-canada-from-cox-automotive/ Tue, 05 Dec 2023 15:39:44 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003680451 The deal, subject to certain customary closing conditions, is valued at C$130 million ($95 million).

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]]> Mubadala-backed Canada Cartage to enter US with GTI purchase https://www.pehub.com/mubadala-backed-canada-cartage-to-enter-us-with-gti-purchase/ Tue, 05 Dec 2023 14:17:14 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003680435 The GTI Group is a Montreal-based provider of end-to-end logistics solutions in Canada and the US.

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]]> Fengate acquires US-based wireless communication towers portfolio https://www.pehub.com/fengate-acquires-us-wireless-communication-towers-portfolio-from-towercom/ Tue, 05 Dec 2023 13:47:28 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003680438 Fengate is managing the acquisition on behalf of Fengate Infrastructure Yield Fund and affiliates, including a fund owned by LiUNA's Pension Fund of Central and Eastern Canada.

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]]> CDPQ acquires stake in audiovisual solutions provider Solotech https://www.pehub.com/cdpq-acquires-stake-in-audiovisual-solutions-provider-solotech/ Mon, 04 Dec 2023 16:38:29 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003680387 Since 2013, Solotech has been held by a group of Quebec-based shareholders: Claridge, Investissement Québec and Desjardins Capital. CDPQ now joins that group.

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]]> Beach Point invests in growth of lighting products maker Eurofase https://www.pehub.com/beach-point-invests-in-growth-of-lighting-products-maker-eurofase/ Mon, 04 Dec 2023 16:12:22 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003680383 Eurofase is a Toronto-based manufacturer of premium lighting and heating products in North America.

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]]> OpenGate Capital to acquire Cineplex’s amusement services biz https://www.pehub.com/opengate-capital-to-acquire-cineplexs-amusement-services-biz/ Wed, 22 Nov 2023 17:59:35 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003679811 Player One Amusement Group serves around 2,400 customer locations and manages more than 20,000 equipment assets across North America.

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]]> Capital Power to buy two US gas plants, partners with BlackRock https://www.pehub.com/capital-power-to-buy-two-us-gas-plants-partners-with-blackrock/ Wed, 22 Nov 2023 17:44:50 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003679807 The net purchase price of the acquisitions is expected to be $1.1 billion (C$1.5 billion).

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]]> Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners unveils renewables platform Horizon https://www.pehub.com/copenhagen-infrastructure-partners-unveils-renewables-platform-horizon/ Wed, 22 Nov 2023 17:21:28 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003679781 Based in Calgary, Horizon New Energy will be a power producer that owns both operational projects and a growing pipeline of projects under construction and in development.

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]]> KKR-backed FGS bags Longview Communications and Public Affairs https://www.pehub.com/kkr-backed-fgs-bags-longview-communications-and-public-affairs/ Wed, 22 Nov 2023 17:07:22 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003679780 Longview is a Vancouver-based communications and public affairs advisory company.

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]]> Cibus Capital sells Spain’s Innoliva to Fiera Comox Partners https://www.pehub.com/cibus-capital-sells-innoliva-group-to-fiera-comox-partners/ Tue, 21 Nov 2023 22:33:31 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003679720 Innoliva Group is a Spanish extra virgin olive oil producer and processor.

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]]> Stern Partners agrees to acquire retailer Grafton Apparel https://www.pehub.com/stern-partners-agrees-to-acquire-retailer-grafton-apparel/ Tue, 21 Nov 2023 22:20:41 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003679718 Stern Partners is a Canadian private investment firm controlled by Ronald Stern.

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]]> BlackGold Capital invests in growth of Northbase Finance https://www.pehub.com/blackgold-capital-invests-in-growth-of-northbase-finance/ Tue, 21 Nov 2023 22:06:51 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003679717 Northbase Finance is a Calgary-based asset-backed financing service provider to underserved markets.

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]]> Kinterra Capital closes debut energy transition fund at $565m https://www.pehub.com/kinterra-capital-closes-debut-energy-transition-fund-at-565m/ Tue, 21 Nov 2023 14:51:23 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003679708 Based in Toronto, Kinterra was launched in 2021 by managing partners Cheryl Brandon and Kamal Toor, previously founding partners of Waterton Global Resource Management.

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]]> Fairfax Financial submits proposal to take Farmers Edge private https://www.pehub.com/fairfax-financial-submits-proposal-to-take-farmers-edge-private/ Mon, 20 Nov 2023 22:14:13 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003679644 Fairfax currently owns around 61.4 percent of Farmers Edge’s common shares.

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]]> National Bank Private Investment invests in Clean International https://www.pehub.com/national-bank-private-investment-invests-in-clean-international/ Mon, 20 Nov 2023 21:52:31 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003679642 Clean International is a Levis, Quebec-based industrial and commercial cleaning services and sanitation provider.

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]]> Private equity-backed Braya closes deals to support refinery conversion https://www.pehub.com/pe-backed-braya-picks-up-75m-loan-from-hps-and-closes-deal-with-macquarie-energy-canada/ Mon, 20 Nov 2023 15:09:09 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003679655 Braya Renewable Fuels is a Newfoundland and Labrador-based producer of low-carbon intensity renewable fuels.

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]]> CDPQ invests C$200m in Swedish battery platform Northvolt https://www.pehub.com/cdpq-pours-cash-into-northvolt/ Mon, 20 Nov 2023 14:41:09 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003679640 Northvolt focuses on the R&D, manufacturing and recycling of sustainable battery cells and systems.

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]]> Banyan Capital Partners scoops up Second Nature Designs https://www.pehub.com/banyan-capital-partners-scoops-up-second-nature-designs/ Thu, 16 Nov 2023 22:34:41 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003679551 Second Nature Designs is a Hamilton, Ontario-based manufacturer and distributor of home décor and gifting products.

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]]> Argyle Capital-backed The Mufflerman acquires EuroMechanic https://www.pehub.com/argyle-capital-based-the-mufflerman-acquires-euromechanic/ Thu, 16 Nov 2023 14:02:06 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003679493 Argyle Capital Partners acquired The Mufflerman in 2021 from the Brouwer family.

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]]> Manulife Investment Management to buy credit shop CQS https://www.pehub.com/manulife-investment-management-to-acquire-cqs/ Thu, 16 Nov 2023 13:47:33 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003679495 CQS is a London, UK-based multi-sector alternative credit manager.

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]]> MAV Beauty Brands agrees to sell assets to Nexus Capital https://www.pehub.com/mav-beauty-brands-agrees-to-sell-assets-to-nexus-capital/ Wed, 15 Nov 2023 23:37:07 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003679486 The deal is in connection with MAV's financial and corporate restructuring through proceedings under the CCCA.

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]]> Gryphon-backed Right Time acquires Halifax’s Breathe Clean https://www.pehub.com/gryphon-backed-right-time-acquires-halifaxs-breathe-clean/ Wed, 15 Nov 2023 23:19:03 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003679484 Breathe Clean Mini Split Heat Pump Cleaning is a provider of ductless heat pump cleaning services.

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]]> Banyan Capital’s Purity Life acquires Indigo Natural Foods https://www.pehub.com/banyan-capitals-purity-life-acquires-indigo-natural-foods/ Tue, 14 Nov 2023 23:14:57 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003679432 Indigo Natural Foods is a Toronto-based distributor of natural health products.

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]]> CI Capital-backed Arch Amenities snaps up Personal Best https://www.pehub.com/ci-capital-backed-arch-amenities-snaps-up-personal-best/ Tue, 14 Nov 2023 23:03:20 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003679431 Personal Best is a corporate wellness service provider.

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]]> Guilbault acquires Champlain-backed Transport Inter-Nord https://www.pehub.com/guilbault-acquires-champlain-backed-transport-inter-nord/ Tue, 14 Nov 2023 22:53:54 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003679430 Transport Inter-Nord is a Saint-Jerome, Quebec-based specialist in less-than-truckload and full-truckload freight transportation.

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]]> Sumeru Equity Partners to take Q4 private in C$257m deal https://www.pehub.com/sumeru-equity-partners-to-take-q4-private-in-c257m-deal/ Mon, 13 Nov 2023 22:39:32 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003679391 Q4 is a Toronto-based capital markets access platform.

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]]> Priveq-backed Integracare adds-on Living Assistance Services https://www.pehub.com/priveq-backed-integracare-adds-on-living-assistance-services/ Mon, 13 Nov 2023 22:22:33 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003679389 Living Assistance Services, a personal support services and home healthcare provider based in Toronto.

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]]> Founders East buys Alumitech Architectural Glass and Metal https://www.pehub.com/founders-east-buys-alumitech-architectural-glass-and-metal/ Mon, 13 Nov 2023 22:11:25 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003679375 Alumitech Architectural Glass and Metal is a Bedford, Nova Scotia-based building envelope service provider.

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]]> Brookfield Asset Management opens new Frankfurt office https://www.pehub.com/brookfield-asset-management-opens-new-office-in-frankfurt-germany/ Mon, 13 Nov 2023 15:59:44 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003679390 Brookfield has been actively investing in Germany since 2013.

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]]> Whitehorse hires Gallitano, Sheth for capital management team https://www.pehub.com/whitehorse-liquidity-hires-gallitano-and-sheth-for-senior-roles/ Mon, 13 Nov 2023 15:52:29 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003679387 Gallitano joined Whitehorse as senior principal, head of private wealth, while Sheth joined as senior principal, head of structured products.

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]]> Astatine buys marine transport biz McKeil Marine from TorQuest https://www.pehub.com/astatine-buys-marine-transport-biz-mckeil-marine-from-torquest/ Fri, 10 Nov 2023 15:32:36 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003679326 TorQuest invested in McKeil in 2016, partnering with the existing management team and shareholders.

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]]> CDPQ backs Avenir Global’s growth with minority investment https://www.pehub.com/cdpq-backs-avenir-globals-growth-with-minority-investment/ Thu, 09 Nov 2023 22:56:16 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003679274 Avenir is a Montreal-based holding and management company of public relations and communications businesses.

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]]> PCP raises C$375m for MedSpa Partners continuation fund https://www.pehub.com/persistence-capital-completes-continuation-fund-for-medspa-partners/ Thu, 09 Nov 2023 18:38:01 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003679305 The continuation fund was anchored by Morgan Stanley Private Equity Secondaries.

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]]> FET to acquire Variperm Energy Services from SCF Partners https://www.pehub.com/fet-to-acquire-variperm-energy-services-from-scf-partners/ Thu, 09 Nov 2023 13:33:28 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003679235 Variperm is a Calgary-based provider of downhole sand control products and services to the Canadian energy industry.

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]]> Penfund invests in CapVest’s acquisition of Recochem https://www.pehub.com/penfund-backs-capvests-acquisition-of-recochem/ Wed, 08 Nov 2023 15:33:58 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003679233 Penfund served as a joint lead arranger and joint bookrunner on the financing.

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]]> Arlington’s Everest Clinical Research buys August Research https://www.pehub.com/arlington-backed-everest-clinical-research-to-acquire-august-research/ Wed, 08 Nov 2023 13:37:38 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003679179 Everest is a Toronto-based, full-service CRO that provides clinical research services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries.

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]]> OMERS to buy 5% indirect stake in Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment https://www.pehub.com/omers-to-buy-5-indirect-stake-in-maple-leaf-sports-entertainment/ Tue, 07 Nov 2023 16:32:51 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003679176 MLSE owns the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Toronto Raptors, the Toronto Argonauts and other sports teams.

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]]> Freshly capitalized Vertu snaps up ActiveState Software https://www.pehub.com/freshly-capitalized-vertu-snaps-up-activestate-software/ Tue, 07 Nov 2023 15:53:43 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003679164 ActiveState is a Vancouver-based software company that supports enterprise software developers in the creation and management of applications that use open-source programming languages.

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]]> Alphi Capital recaps Da-Lee Group in inaugural investment https://www.pehub.com/alphi-capital-recaps-da-lee-group-in-inaugural-investment/ Tue, 07 Nov 2023 14:59:35 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003679167 Alphi partnered in the deal with the company's founding family, David Rogers and Lee-Ann Lochhead.

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]]> Ardian scoops up $2.1bn portfolio from CPP Investments https://www.pehub.com/ardian-scoops-up-2-1bn-portfolio-from-cpp-investments/ Tue, 07 Nov 2023 13:45:22 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003679161 The portfolio comprises 20 limited partnership interests, a majority of which are North American but also includes European buyout funds.

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]]> UK-based CapVest acquires Recochem from HIG Capital https://www.pehub.com/uk-based-capvest-accquires-recochem-from-hig-capital/ Mon, 06 Nov 2023 23:01:33 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003679114 Recochem is a Montreal-based manufacturer, marketer and distributor of aftermarket transportation and household fluids.

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]]> CPP Investments to exit 24.5% stake in German offshore wind assets https://www.pehub.com/cpp-investments-to-sell-24-5-stake-in-two-german-offshore-wind-assets/ Mon, 06 Nov 2023 22:30:58 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003679115 The wind farms are located about 100 kilometers from the German North Sea coast and began operating in 2019 and 2020

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]]> Fonds de solidarité FTQ pumps C$68m into SMT Intelligence https://www.pehub.com/fonds-de-solidarite-ftq-pumps-c68m-into-smt-intelligence/ Mon, 06 Nov 2023 22:14:07 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003679095 SMT Intelligence is an electronic circuit manufacturing specialist based in Laval, Quebec.

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]]> National Bank’s NBPI invests in CVTech-IBC succession deal https://www.pehub.com/national-banks-nbpi-invests-in-cvtech-ibc-succession-deal/ Mon, 06 Nov 2023 22:00:27 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003679094 CVTech-IBC is a Drummondville, Quebec-based designer and manufacturer of continuously variable transmissions.

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]]> Brookfield wraps up third infrastructure debt vehicle at $6bn https://www.pehub.com/brookfield-asset-management-wraps-up-third-infrastructure-debt-fund/ Fri, 03 Nov 2023 13:10:46 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003679056 BID III's LPs include public and private pension plans, sovereign wealth funds, financial institutions, endowments, foundations and family offices.

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]]> Cars.com acquires D2C Media from Housatonic Partners https://www.pehub.com/cars-com-acquires-d2c-media-from-housatonic-partners/ Thu, 02 Nov 2023 21:24:27 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003679005 D2C Media is a Montreal-based automotive technology and digital solutions provider in Canada.

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]]> TransAlta to buy Heartland Generation from ECP in C$658m deal https://www.pehub.com/transalta-to-buy-heartland-generation-from-ecp-in-658m-deal/ Thu, 02 Nov 2023 21:12:04 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003679003 Heartland Generation is a power generation company with operations in Alberta and British Columbia.

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]]> CDPQ to acquire Brazilian power transmission network Intesa https://www.pehub.com/cdpq-to-acquire-brazilian-power-transmission-network-intesa/ Thu, 02 Nov 2023 15:06:33 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003679018 The deal marks CDPQ's second power transmission investment in Latin America in the past 18 months.

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]]> Brookfield to acquire assets of data center company Cyxtera https://www.pehub.com/brookfield-infrastructure-partners-to-buy-data-center-services-provider-cyxtera/ Thu, 02 Nov 2023 12:09:57 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003678997 Cyxtera is a Coral Gables, Florida-based data center colocation, interconnection services and digital infrastructure company.

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]]> Apollo-backed Great Bay Renewables closes C$247m credit facility https://www.pehub.com/apollo-backed-great-bay-renewables-closes-c247m-credit-facility/ Thu, 02 Nov 2023 01:27:46 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003678959 Apollo in 2020 invested $80 million in Great Bay Renewables, giving the firm a 50 percent stake.

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]]> EagleTree buys travel and tourism marketing agency MMGY Global https://www.pehub.com/eagletree-acquires-travel-and-tourism-marketing-agency-mmgy-global/ Wed, 01 Nov 2023 15:08:49 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003678958 The sellers include Peninsula Capital.

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]]> Vertu’s Lisa Melchior named one of Canada’s most powerful women https://www.pehub.com/womens-executive-network-names-vertu-capital-founder-melchior-as-one-of-canadas-most-powerful-women/ Wed, 01 Nov 2023 14:47:45 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003678955 Melchior is the first woman to found a private equity firm in Canada.

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]]> MidOcean Partners-backed Cloyes snaps up Rotomaster https://www.pehub.com/midocean-partners-backed-cloyes-snaps-up-rotomaster/ Wed, 01 Nov 2023 13:49:26 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003678925 Rotomaster is a turbocharger and component specialist with headquarters in Vancouver.

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]]> Insight Partners-backed AMCS acquires VC-backed FigBytes https://www.pehub.com/insight-partners-backed-amcs-acquires-vc-backed-figbytes/ Tue, 31 Oct 2023 17:52:14 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003678896 Based in Ottawa, FigBytes is software-as-a-service provider for ESG and sustainability management.

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]]> MDP-backed Navacord adds Unity Managing Underwriters https://www.pehub.com/mdp-backed-navacord-adds-unity-managing-underwriters/ Tue, 31 Oct 2023 14:22:53 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003678874 Unity Managing Underwriters provides creditor, life, disability and extended warranty products for personal and commercial vehicles.

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]]> Arcadea Group acquires majority stake in Europe’s Becosoft https://www.pehub.com/arcadea-group-invests-in-becosoft/ Mon, 30 Oct 2023 13:55:52 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003678779 Becosoft is a Temse, Belgium-based provider of POS and ERP solutions for retailers and wholesalers.

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]]> Madison Industries to acquire CAE’s healthcare biz for C$311m https://www.pehub.com/madison-industries-to-acquire-caes-healthcare-biz-for-c311m/ Fri, 27 Oct 2023 15:06:32 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003678720 CAE's healthcare business is a provider of medical simulation and training solutions.

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]]> PE-backed Hub International buys D’Onofrio Insurance assets https://www.pehub.com/pe-backed-hub-international-buys-donofrio-insurance-assets/ Thu, 26 Oct 2023 21:22:16 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003678667 D’Onofrio Insurance is an agency providing commercial and personal insurance to clients in the region.

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]]> American Discovery Capital’s SmartBug Media acquires Globalia https://www.pehub.com/american-discovery-capitals-smartbug-media-acquires-globalia/ Wed, 25 Oct 2023 21:46:47 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003678534 Globalia is a Saint-Lambert, Quebec-based digital agency specializing in inbound marketing, sales automation, digital transformation and e-commerce.

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]]> CDPQ to double the size of assets entrusted to Quebec fund managers https://www.pehub.com/cdpq-plans-to-reach-8-billion-in-funds-entrusted-to-quebec-managers-by-2028/ Wed, 25 Oct 2023 14:11:59 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003678521 The plan is to increase the size of CDPQ assets entrusted to Quebec fund managers to as much as C$8 billion by 2028.

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]]> Private equity-backed Foodtastic to buy QSR brand Noodlebox https://www.pehub.com/private-equity-backed-foodtastic-to-buy-qsr-brand-noodlebox/ Tue, 24 Oct 2023 20:31:08 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003678404 Based in Montreal, Foodtastic is a franchisor of restaurant brands in Canada.

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]]> Fulcrum Capital Partners promotes James Morrison to partner https://www.pehub.com/fulcrum-promotes-morrison-to-partner/ Tue, 24 Oct 2023 14:44:25 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003678410 Prior to joining Fulcrum in 2015, Morrison spent five years in the investment banking division at Scotiabank.

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]]> Providence-backed Outfront Media to sell Canadian biz to Bell Media https://www.pehub.com/providence-backed-outfront-media-to-sell-canadian-biz-to-bell-media/ Tue, 24 Oct 2023 12:49:27 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003678401 Outfront Media is an out-of-home advertising signage and display provider in the US and Canada.

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]]> Brookfield hires Sir Ron Kalifa as vice-chair, financial infra head https://www.pehub.com/brookfield-names-sir-ron-kalifa-as-vice-chair-financial-infra-head/ Tue, 24 Oct 2023 12:26:01 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003678298 Kalifa previously worked as CEO of Worldpay, a global payments company.

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]]> Oaktree Capital to make $150m investment in Aecon Utilities https://www.pehub.com/oaktree-capital-to-make-150m-investment-in-aecon-utilities/ Mon, 23 Oct 2023 21:02:26 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003678326 Aecon Utilities is a provider of utility infrastructure solutions in Canada operating in four end markets.

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]]> Longview-backed De Havilland Canada acquires MC2 and ADS https://www.pehub.com/longview-backed-de-havilland-canada-acquires-mc2-and-ads/ Mon, 23 Oct 2023 20:48:16 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003678322 With headquarters in Toronto, De Havilland Canada is an aircraft manufacturer.

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]]> Onex to buy Accredited business from R&Q Insurance Holdings https://www.pehub.com/onex-partners-to-buy-accredited-from-rq-insurance-holdings/ Mon, 23 Oct 2023 15:11:40 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003678310 R&Q Insurance Holdings is a Hamilton, Bermuda-based non-life specialty insurance company.

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]]> European investment giant Ardian opens office in Montreal https://www.pehub.com/ardian-opens-montreal-office/ Thu, 19 Oct 2023 14:31:25 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003678221 Frédérick Castonguay will lead Ardian's team in Montréal.

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]]> Kensington Capital-backed Minus Global acquires Future Waste https://www.pehub.com/kensington-capital-backed-minus-global-acquires-future-waste/ Thu, 19 Oct 2023 14:26:48 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003678210 Future Waste is a food and liquid waste management company based in Drumbo, Ontario.

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]]> Robert Olsen to join Nicola Wealth as private capital vice chair https://www.pehub.com/olsen-to-join-nicola-wealth-management-as-private-capital-vice-chair/ Wed, 18 Oct 2023 14:34:07 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003678153 Olsen will be joining the Nicola Wealth Private Capital Team, where he will be responsible for scaling the existing private capital function and developing and growing the team.

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]]> Sagard PE-backed Lou-Tec picks up Torcan Lift Equipment https://www.pehub.com/sagard-pe-backed-lou-tec-picks-up-torcan-lift-equipment/ Wed, 18 Oct 2023 13:59:32 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003678148 Torcan Lift Equipment is a North York, Ontario-based aerial lift rental company.

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]]> Birch Hill-backed GDI to acquire Atalian’s US facility services biz https://www.pehub.com/birch-hill-backed-gdi-to-acquire-atalians-us-facility-services-biz/ Wed, 18 Oct 2023 13:38:30 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003678145 Based in Lasalle, Quebec, GDI is an integrated commercial facility services provider.

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