29 Aug 2023

Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton acted as exclusive financial advisor to Ram-Art on its sale to Fenplast.

For over 35 years, Ramp-Art is a leading provider of architectural guardrails in the Québec and Ontario markets, serving top-tier real estate developers, architects and general contractors.

The Company offers end-to-end aluminum and glass railing solutions, ranging from technical drawings, manufacturing and assembly to installation, serving the multi-residential and high-rise building markets.

Ramp-Art has developed its highly specialized know-how through 500 large-scale projects carried out over the last decade. These achievements, both technically complex and with distinctive architectural designs, have forged the Company’s expertise and stellar reputation.

Ramp-Art called on Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton’s Corporate Finance team to advise the Company in connection with this transaction.

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Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton advises Ramp Art on its sale to Fenplast

“The Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton team was extremely professional and committed to closing this transaction efficiently.” stated Robert Michaud, President of Ramp-Art. “They were able to meet our needs and manage all aspects of a complex transaction. A heartfelt thank you to the entire team for all their hard work. »

To learn more about how Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton can help meet the needs of your business, please contact our Financial advisory team.

About Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton

Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton is a Canadian leader in the areas assurance, tax, advisory services and business recovery and reorganization.

Our leading mid-market focused corporate finance advisory team provides sector-specific advice on mergers, acquisitions and divestitures, debt and equity capital markets.

Our team brings deep industry knowledge to each transaction in support of our clients’ corporate finance strategies and priorities. By leveraging our extensive experience working with mid-market businesses, our understanding of shareholder objectives, our approach to deal structuring and our creative solutions, we strive to achieve a transaction process that leads to a successful outcome for all stakeholders.

Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton is Québec’s leading professional services firm with more than 2,800 employees. As a member firm of the Grant Thornton International network and together with its Canadian counterpart Grant Thornton LLP, the firm is a member of one of the world’s largest professional services network made up of 68,000 people in more than 145 markets.

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13 Mar 2023
Dominic Chouinard
Lead Senior Director | CPA | Financial advisory

Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton is proud to have supported Innlogix Inc. as exclusive financial advisor for its business sale process.

Created in 2003, Innlogix inc. (hereafter the “Company”) is an IT service and consulting company specializing in hotel logistics. Operating in the Québec City and Greater Montréal regions, it stands out for its unique expertise and experienced team.

Founded in 2007, MicroAge Québec continues its mission to provide personalized services while maintaining a high-performance, stable and secure IT environment for its customers.

This acquisition pools the experience and knowledge of both organizations, strengthening their position in the market, and benefitting both parties as well as their valued customers.

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MicroAge Québec Acquires Innlogix Inc.

The Company called on Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton’s advisory services to find a buyer with common synergies to continue its growth.

Our Consultant for this transaction, Dominic Chouinard, understood that our highest priority was to find a buyer that would complement the current team.

“We are very pleased with this transaction. Not only will our valued employees and customers benefit from MicroAge Québec’s structure, but they will also have access to extensive skills and diverse resources, in terms of products, solutions and services,” said Steve Dion, Innlogix President.

Steve Dion will serve as Director of MicroAge Québec’s Hotel Division and focus on his core interests of business development and customer service.

To learn more about how Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton can help meet the needs of your business, please contact our deal team.

About Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton

Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton is a Canadian leader in the areas assurance, tax, advisory services and business recovery and reorganization.

Our leading mid-market focused corporate finance advisory team provides sector-specific advice on mergers, acquisitions and divestitures; debt and equity capital markets.

Applying our in-depth knowledge of different industries, we use a targeted, tailored approach to each transaction, based on our clients’ corporate finance strategies and priorities.

By leveraging our extensive experience in the mid-market, understanding of shareholder objectives, transaction structuring approach and innovative solutions, we work to create a transaction process that is successful for all stakeholders.

A Québec and Canadian leader, Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton is part of the Grant Thornton International organization and relies on a team of more than 2,800 professionals. Our global footprint spans across some 145 countries with over 68,000 people who provide real insight, a fresh perspective and agility to keep clients moving ahead.

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06 Mar 2023
Frédéric Bernier
Partner | Financial advisory

Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton’s M&A and Corporate Finance group is pleased to announce its role as exclusive financial advisor to Guillaume Harvey in the purchase transaction and financing to acquire 100% of the shares of Groupe Nordique.

Started in 1976, Groupe Nordique is a civil engineering general contractor with mining sector expertise. The company also has an extensive fleet of leasing equipment and heavy machinery.

Backed by several years of experience in the industry, Guillaume Harvey joined the company as General Manager in 2019. After nearly three years at the helm of operations, Harvey, along with private partners, purchased 100% of Groupe Nordique’s shares, thereby securing the future of this North Shore company.

Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton acted as exclusive financial advisor to the buyer. The team worked with Harvey during all stages of the acquisition process in addition to structuring the acquisition financing with the help of several financial partners.

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Our firm advises buyer on acquisition of Group Nordique’s shares

To learn more about how Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton can help meet the needs of your business, please contact our deal team.

About Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton

Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton is a Canadian leader in the areas assurance, tax, advisory services and business recovery and reorganization.

Our leading mid-market focused corporate finance advisory team provides sector-specific advice on mergers, acquisitions and divestitures; debt and equity capital markets.

Applying our in-depth knowledge of different industries, we use a targeted, tailored approach to each transaction, based on our clients’ corporate finance strategies and priorities.

By leveraging our extensive experience in the mid-market, understanding of shareholder objectives, transaction structuring approach and innovative solutions, we work to create a transaction process that is successful for all stakeholders.

A Québec and Canadian leader, Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton is part of the Grant Thornton International organization and relies on a team of more than 2,800 professionals. Our global footprint spans across some 145 countries with over 68,000 people who provide real insight, a fresh perspective and agility to keep clients moving ahead.

29 Aug 2023  |  Written by :

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02 Feb 2023
Saki Tzanidis
Partner | CPA | Financial advisory

Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton Corporate Finance is pleased to announce its role as exclusive financial advisor to EMSPEC Inc in connection with the sale of the company.

Based in Québec, Canada, Empsec’s beginnings can be traced back to 1947 as part of the European SDCEM group. Founded in 1992, EMSPEC is a pioneer and innovator in the global switchgear market, specializing in the design and manufacturing of high and medium voltage switching equipment intended for electric power transmission, substations, power generation, renewable energy, and electrified railway transportation systems. Over its 30-year history, the Company has evolved to become an innovative switchgear manufacturer, serving leading utility, industrial and rail transportation companies.

EMSPEC called on Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton’s Corporate Finance experts to advise the Company in connection with the transaction.

“My business is as precious to me as the apple of my eye. It was therefore crucial for me that the buyer take care of it and continue to support its development. Working with the team at Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton was like working with friends who understand your goals.” stated Daniel Mongrain, President at Emspec.

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EMSPEC joins Hapam, Strengthening the Van Halteren Group of Companies

“The success of such a complex project is largely conditioned by the quality of the relationships you have with your advisors. This is exactly what we found in the Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton’ team. ”

Hapam, part of the Van Halteren Group, is an independent manufacturer of high-voltage disconnectors and earthing switches with an excellent performance and world-wide reputation. Hapam has supplied over 200,000 disconnectors in more than 125 countries worldwide. The continuous improvement of materials and technologies have resulted in high-quality products that are easy to install and need minimal maintenance. Next to The Netherlands, Hapam also has factories in Lodz, Poland and Hanoi, Vietnam. Hapam is one of the leading disconnector manufacturers in the world.

Hapam has stated that EMSPEC will continue to operate as an independent brand, meaning that customers will continue to have access to the existing sales and service channels that they are accustomed to.

The acquisition by Hapam is supported with enthusiasm by Emspec’s current shareholders. “We look forward to the strengthening of EMSPEC’s product portfolio within the high-voltage field, which consequently also will be beneficial to the existing customers”, states Daniel Mongrain, CEO of EMSPEC. “EMSPEC’s current shareholders will, after completion of the transaction, remain involved to ensure a smooth transition.”

“We are very pleased to have been able to complete the acquisition of EMSPEC as foreseen. We are consistently investing in new future-oriented technologies to further expand our product and services portfolio, therewith strengthening our corporate and position as a global supplier of energy transmission systems and components”, says Aart Veerman, CEO of Hapam. “The acquisition of EMSPEC is an important strategic step for Hapam. On top of the expansion to the American market, the portfolio of the company is an outstanding addition to our existing strong base.”

To learn more about how Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton can help meet the needs of your business, please contact our deal team.

About Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton

Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton is a Canadian leader in the areas assurance, tax, advisory services and business recovery and reorganization.

Our leading mid-market focused corporate finance advisory team provides sector-specific advice on mergers, acquisitions and divestitures, debt and equity capital markets. By leveraging our extensive experience working with mid-market businesses, our understanding of shareholder objectives, our approach to deal structuring and our creative solutions, we strive to achieve a transaction process that leads to a successful outcome for all stakeholders.

We bring deep industry knowledge to each transaction to support our clients’ corporate finance strategies and priorities. Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton is Quebec’s leading professional services firm with more than 2,600 employees. As a member firm of the Grant Thornton International network and together with its Canadian counterpart Grant Thornton LLP, the firm is a member of one of the world’s largest professional services network made up of 62,000 people in nearly 140 countries.

29 Aug 2023  |  Written by :

Saki Tzanidis is a financial advisory expert at Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton. Contact him today!

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