Groupe Masdel Inc.

Company Profile:

A result of several mergers, Groupe Masdel Inc. offers an impressive portfolio of over 20 branded product lines. The Company has forged a strong reputation as a leader in the distribution of affordable personal care, beauty, and health products to the largest pharmacy chains and retailers in Canada, representing over 1,800 consumer storefronts.

Transaction details:

Groupe Masdel Inc. was acquired by a private investor. Goulet Cormier & Associates acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Groupe Masdel Inc. in structuring and negotiating this divestiture.

S.M. Laboratory Services

Company profile

S.M. Laboratory Services Inc., a subsidiary of The S.M. Group International L.P., is a Quebec market leader in technical testing and analysis of environmental, chemical, microbiological and pharmaceutical products. S.M. Laboratory Services Inc. was acquired by Environex, in partnership with Persistence Capital Partners, a private equity fund in Quebec focused exclusively on the Canadian healthcare sector.

Transaction details

Goulet Cormier & Associates acted as the exclusive financial advisor to The S.M. Group International L.P. in structuring and negotiating this strategic transaction.

Mobilogie

Company profile

Founded in Montreal in 2010, Mobilogie specializes in mobile and cloud technology. Mobilogie’s focus is to position their clients ahead of the competition by enhancing business operations through the use of innovative technology.

Transaction details

Goulet Cormier & Associates acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Mobilogie in structuring and negotiating this strategic acquisition by Logient.

Le Naturiste

Company profile

NBTY Inc., a company owned by The Carlyle Group, worldwide leader in the manufacturing, marketing, distribution and retailing of vitamins and complementary products, sold the operations of its subsidiary, Le Naturiste Inc.

Founded in 1968, Le Naturiste Inc. is the most important player in the retailing of vitamins and supplements within Québec with more than 78 stores across the province.

Transaction details

Goulet Cormier & Associates acted as exclusive financial advisor to NBTY in structuring and negotiating this divestiture.

Electron Métal

Company profile

Electron Metal is a Canadian leader in the design and manufacturing of racks and cabinets destined to the telecommunication and IT industries. The Company has been operating for over 30 years and counts close to 50 employees. Electron Metal has been acquired by the private investment group Epoca 3G Ventures Inc.

Transaction details

Goulet Cormier & Associates acted as exclusive financial advisor to Electron Metal in structuring and negotiating this transaction.

Falcon International

Company profile

Falcon International offers transportation services by air, land, and sea to clients in a number of diverse sectors, particularly within the energy, mining, and industrial sectors. The Montréal-based company differentiates itself by its expertise and reliability in the management of complex international transports. Falcon International was acquired by a group of private investors.

Transaction details

Goulet Cormier & Associates acted as exclusive financial advisor to Falcon in structuring and negotiating this transaction.

L’Entretien Chevalier Inc.

Company profile

L’Entretien Chevalier Ltd., operating out of Sorel, Québec, offers specialized cleaning and maintenance services to industrial and institutional clients since 1982. Thanks to the quality and reliability of its services, the Company has become a trusted supplier to some of the most important Québec-based corporations. L’Entretien Chevalier was acquired by the private equity group Epoca 3G Ventures Inc.

Transaction details

Goulet Cormier & Associates acted as exclusive financial advisor to the L’Entretien Chevalier in structuring and negotiating this transaction.

Promutuel Capital

Company profile

Based in Québec City, Promutuel Capital is a financial services division of Groupe Promutuel with assets of over $1 billion under management.

Transaction details

Promutuel Capital’s portfolio of agricultural loans and mortgages was acquired by Farm Credit Canada, a Crown Corporation and the country’s largest provider of business and financial services to farms and agribusinesses. Goulet Cormier & Associates Inc. acted as Promutuel Capital’s exclusive financial advisor in structuring and negotiating this strategic sale.

Excel FIG

Company profile

Founded in 1951, Excel FIG Inc. is one of the leading Québec based distributors of industrial supplies, offering a complete line of MRO products (Maintenance, Repair & Operation).

Transaction details

Excel FIG Inc. has been acquired by Acklands-Grainger Inc., Canada’s leading distributor of industrial, safety, and fastener products and a subsidiary of NYSE listed W.W. Grainger, Inc. Goulet Cormier & Associates Inc. acted as Excel FIG Inc.’s exclusive financial advisor in structuring and negotiating this strategic divestiture.

Real’s Truck Stop

Company profile

Real’s Truck Stop Ltd., a second generation family business, is a leading Canadian independent fuel retailer that has offered a broad range of travel centre services to the transportation industry for more than 40 years.

Transaction details

Real’s Truck Stop Ltd. has been acquired by Calgary based Husky Energy, one of Canada’s largest energy and energy-related companies. Husky is publicly traded on the TSX. Goulet Cormier & Associates Inc. acted as Real’s Truck Stop Ltd.’s exclusive financial advisor in structuring and negotiating this divestiture.