Electroline Equipment

Company profile

With over 50 years experience designing and manufacturing products for HFC networks, Electroline Equipment Inc. is a leading international provider of monitoring transponders, optical mini nodes, addressable tap systems, return path ingress management technology, drop amplifiers, and other devices.

Transaction details

Electroline Equipment Inc. has been acquired by a group of private investors in combination with three Taiwanese private equity funds. Goulet Cormier & Associates Inc. acted as Electroline Equipment Inc.’s exclusive financial advisor in structuring and negotiating this transaction.

Daubois Product

Company profile

For almost 50 years, Daubois Products Inc. has been a leading manufacturer and distributor of specialized mortars, pre-mixed concrete and aggregates used both by retail and industrial customers in Eastern Canada.

Transaction details

Daubois Products Inc. has been acquired by The Quikrete Companies Inc. of Atlanta, Georgia, the largest manufacturer and distributor of such products in North America. Goulet Cormier & Associates Inc. acted as Daubois Products Inc.’s exclusive financial advisor in structuring and negotiating this strategic divestiture.

Gordon Industrial Materials

Company profile

Gordon Industrial Materials Ltd. is a leading distributor of products for the manufacturing of doors, decorative wall panels and other specialty products serving the hardware retailers, including renovation superstores and industrial markets.

Transaction details

Gordon Industrial Materials Ltd. was acquired by Richelieu Hardware Ltd. (TSX: RCH), a leading North American distributor, importer and manufacturer of specialty hardware and complementary products. Goulet Cormier & Associates Inc. acted as Gordon Industrial Materials Ltd.’s exclusive financial advisor in structuring and negotiating this strategic divestiture.

Les Industries Harnois

Company profile

Founded in 1956 and based in St-Thomas, Québec, Les Industries Harnois Inc. is among the largest greenhouse and shelter manufacturers dedicated to providing agricultural and building solutions to an international customer base.

Transaction details

Les Industries Harnois Inc. has divested its subsidiary, Les Abris Harnois Inc. who is a leader in the design and fabrication of high quality car, storage and industrial shelters and has the largest dealer network in Canada for this type of product. Goulet Cormier & Associates acted as exclusive financial advisor in structuring and negotiating this divestiture.

Signotech

Company profile

Signotech Inc. is a Montréal based leader in road sign manufacturing, traffic management, and the sale, leasing and installation of signage and security materials to the road infrastructure industry.

Transaction details

Québec based equity fund FondAction CSN and two minority shareholders divested their holdings in Signotech Inc. Goulet Cormier & Associates Inc. acted as FondAction CSN’s and their partner’s exclusive financial advisor in structuring and negotiating this divestiture.

Megasource

Company profile

Megasource Inc. is a Montreal-based distributor of industrial products whose knowledge and extensive offering of specialized cutting and pneumatic tools as well as other industrial products have made it a trusted supplier to some of Québec’s largest aeronautic manufacturers.

Transaction details

Megasource Inc., was recently sold to a private investor group. Goulet Cormier & Associates Inc. acted as Megasource Inc.’s exclusive financial advisor in structuring and negotiating this divestiture.

Multi Reliure

Company profile

Multi Reliure S.F. Inc., a leader in the Québec book-binding industry, offers a broad variety of services out of its Shawinigan facility, including unstitched binding, soft and hard cover binding, polyurethane binding, stamping, and laminating.

Transaction details

Multi-Reliure S.F. Inc. was acquired by a group of Québec-based private investors, which included key members of the management team. Goulet Cormier & Associates Inc. acted as exclusive financial advisor to Multi-Reliure in connection with this divestiture.

A.Richard Ltd.

Company profile

A. Richard Ltd., a family business which was founded in 1890 and is based in Berthierville, QC, was recently acquired by Hyde Tools Inc. of Massachusetts, USA. Richard produces and distributes hand tools for the paint, drywall, flooring, masonry and industrial knife markets. Richard and Hyde dominate their respective markets in Canada and the United States.

Transaction details

Goulet Cormier & Associates acted as A. Richard Ltd.’s exclusive financial advisor in structuring and negotiating this strategic sale.

Wrebbit

Company profile

Montréal, QC, based Wrebbit Inc., is the world’s most innovative puzzle company, and the maker of the popular “Puzz-3D” product line.

Transaction details

Wrebbit Inc. was acquired by Hasbro Games of Rhode Island, USA, a worldwide leader in children’s and family entertainment products. Goulet Cormier & Associates Inc. acted as Wrebbit Inc.’s exclusive financial advisor in structuring and negotiating this strategic sale.

Kells Medical Research Group

Company profile

Kells Medical Research Group is a Montréal-based research clinic founded in 1998. Kells has been acquired by Persistence Capital Partners, a Canadian private equity fund dedicated exclusively to the health sector. The fund brings together important players within the health sector with experienced professionals in the field of acquisitions in order to exploit opportunities for its shareholders, among which are found large institutional and financial investors.

Transaction details

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