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Peace Point Entertainment Group Completes Transaction With Boat Rocker Media

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Osprey Capital Partners Inc. is pleased to announce that it has facilitated a transaction and partnership between television producer Peace Point Entertainment Group Inc., and Boat Rocker Media, producer of “Orphan Black”.

The transaction was a divestiture of the factual and lifestyle catalogue of Peace Point’s distribution division, Peace Point Rights, to Boat Rocker Media’s distribution division, Boat Rocker Rights. The catalogue included a combination of Peace Point-produced content, and third-party acquired content consisting of factual and lifestyle series and specials for broadcast television.

The agreement also included a multi-year, first look deal on new Peace Point output going forward.

The Client:

Peace Point Entertainment Group is a developer and producer of global content seen in 190 countries, and is led by its award-winning Founder, President and Executive Producer, Les Tomlin.

Peace Point has been a prolific producer of factual, lifestyle, reality and documentary television since 2002. Peace Point has produced over 600 hours of content for multiple broadcasters, including Scripps Networks and Corus Entertainment, and for numerous countries, including the United States, United Kingdom and South Africa.

The Ask:

Peace Point engaged Osprey Capital to secure a strategic partner to both monetize its extensive distribution library, and maximize the value of Peace Point’s future content output.

The Result:

Osprey Capital Partners advised Peace Point in sourcing a new partner, Boat Rocker Media, and assisted in the negotiations and closing of the transaction, working closely with Peace Point’s legal advisors, Lewis Birnberg Hanet LLP.

“We’re thrilled to be partnering with Jon Rutherford and the Boat Rocker team on furthering the reach of our global media brands,” said Les Tomlin, President of Peace Point. “We’re looking forward to working with Boat Rocker as our distribution partner, and to expand our growing slate of productions.”

“We’re excited to align Boat Rocker Rights with Peace Point’s accomplished distribution operation,” said Rutherford. “Les Tomlin and his team have been consistently producing successful, globally accessible content for 16 years.”

Combat Networks Completes Transaction With Ardenton Capital Corporation

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Osprey Capital Partners Inc. is pleased to announce that it has facilitated the successful transaction and partnership between Combat Networks Inc. and Ardenton Capital Corporation in which Ardenton Capital acquired a significant equity interest in Combat Networks.

The Client:

Combat Networks is a Canadian owned and operated network solutions integrator offering unified communications for enterprise, institutional, government and defense infrastructures.

The Company provides data and voice communication network design, installation, product sales, support and maintenance services to customers who operate mission critical communication networks where security, performance and reliability are key.

Founded in 2001 and operating from its locations in Ontario, Quebec and Alberta, the Company currently serves over 200 active customers in Canada and has an established stable of sub-contractor relationships to augment its national service platform.

The Ask:

Combat Networks engaged Osprey Capital to find a partner that could bring additional resources, experience and expertise to enable them to further establish Combat’s leadership position and realize the Company’s growth trajectory. In seeking the right partner, Combat wanted to ensure stability and dedication to its employees and customers, while enabling it to capitalize on unique opportunities within the marketplace.

The Result:

Osprey Capital Partners assisted and advised Combat Networks in sourcing their new partner, Ardenton Capital. Osprey Capital Partners assisted Combat in the negotiations and closing of the transaction and worked closely with Combat’s legal advisors, Norton Rose LLP.

Robert Brown Joins Osprey Capital Toronto Office

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Toronto – September 12, 2016.  Osprey Capital Partners Inc., one of Canada’s leading mid-market investment banks, is pleased to announce today that Robert Brown has joined Osprey’s Toronto office.

“With over 23 years of commercial banking and corporate finance experience,” said Troy Ternowetsky, Partner Osprey Capital, “Bob brings a wealth of experience and is a strong addition to the firm.”

Robert Brown | Partner

Bob joins Osprey from his previous role of owner and operator of his own corporate finance advisory firm. Bob has developed his network through strong partnerships with his clients, banks, lenders, accountants, lawyers, service providers and other corporate finance institutions, with the main focus of assisting companies implement their growth plans and building shareholder value. Focused on business development and marketing initiatives, Bob compliments Osprey’s ongoing coverage of a broad range of industries and sector knowledge that is paramount in optimizing outcomes for our Clients.

“My decision to join Osprey is based on my belief that Osprey’s platform and national presence will allow me to continue to deliver results for clients with a focus on exceeding their expectations.” stated Robert Brown, Partner Osprey Capital.

 

 

About Osprey Capital Partners Inc.

Founded in 1998, Osprey Capital has established itself as one of Canada’s leading independent mid-market investment banking and financial advisory firms. Osprey offers a range of advisory services focused on the execution of merger, acquisition, business sale, and finance transactions. Osprey Capital’s core business focus is on the size and scope of transactions that require a professional level of service but are often underserviced by larger firms.

Osprey Capital Advises Mackow Industries on its Sale to Mosaic Capital Corporation

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Osprey Capital Partners Inc. is announcing today that it assisted Winnipeg based Mackow Industries on their transaction with Mosaic Capital Corporation in which Mosaic acquires an 80% interest in the business.

The Client:

Founded in 1985, Mackow Industries is one of the largest and most modern metal fabrication and machine shops in Winnipeg, Manitoba offering full service specialty fabrication.

Mackow manufactures and sells a steady flow of production fabricated parts for select customers, including weldments, large scale fabrications and quality computer numerically controlled (CNC) machined parts.

Mackow’s primary market is North American manufacturers of transit buses and highway motor coaches.

The Ask:

Mackow Industries engaged Osprey Capital to find a partner that would optimize liquidity and strengthen the management group to capitalize on unprecedented opportunities  within the marketplace, while ensuring the legacy of the business was respected.

The Result:

Osprey Capital introduced Mackow to Mosaic and assisted them in the negotiations and closing of the transaction.

Liz Boroditsky (Mackow), co-owner and former CFO of Mackow Industries explained, “Osprey Capital’s professionalism, depth and transactional focus was evident from the outset. They ensured that our objectives were at the forefront of the process that resulted in an outcome that exceeded our family’s expectations.”

“We are really excited about the partnership this transaction has created between Mackow and Mosaic and look forward to their continued success.” said John Mottola, Managing Partner of Osprey Capital.

Osprey Capital Advises Alexandria Moulding on its Sale to Industrial Opportunity Partners

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Osprey Capital Partners Inc. is announcing today that it assisted Moulure Alexandria Moulding Inc. in completing a partnership and recapitalization with Industrial Opportunity Partners.

The Client:

Alexandria is a manufacturer and distributor of wood mouldings and related millwork products for the Canadian and Northern U.S. residential housing markets. The Company sells directly to retailers as well as to wholesale building product distributors and industrial customers.

The Company is headquartered in Alexandria, Ontario, Canada and has a manufacturing and distribution facility in Alexandria along with a hardwood manufacturing operation in Bradford, Ontario. The Company also has a manufacturing and distribution facility in Moxee, Washington as well as two other distribution facilities in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania and La Porte, Indiana.

The Ask:

Osprey Capital was engaged by Alexandria to find a partner and investor that could bring additional resources, experience and expertise to enable them to capitalize on the unprecedented opportunities within the marketplace.

The Result:

IOP is partnering with the Cholette Family to re-capitalize the business to help the transition from the 3rd generation and to support future growth. Andre Cholette, President & CEO, and the rest of the Alexandria Sr. management team, all of whom will have ownership interests, will remain in their current management roles to continue to grow the business. Dave Mackin, an IOP Operating Principal, will assume the position of Chairman.

As Mr. Cholette explains, “Osprey were true professionals from start to finish. They took us through a systematic process, backed with a wealth of experience, to help find the best possible partner. This process was about making the company stronger and poised for growth; Osprey helped us achieve exactly that.”

“The shareholders and management team have built a great business, one that will continue to grow and be successful with IOP as a new partner. We are happy to have helped them along the way.” said Stephen Jakob, Co-Founder and Partner of Osprey Capital.

Osprey Capital represented the shareholders of Alexandria. Wells Fargo and Scotiabank provided financing, and McDermott, Will & Emery provided legal representation to IOP.

Energold Drilling Corp. Acquires Cros-Man Drilling Corp.

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Osprey Capital Partners Inc. is pleased to announce that it assisted Energold Drilling Corp. in acquiring Manitoba based Cros-Man Direct Underground Ltd. Cros-Man, founded in 2005, is a horizontal directional driller servicing the telecommunications, water, sewage, hydro and oil and gas markets in central Canada. Cros-Man’s primary business involves the trenchless method of installing cable and piping systems underground in a shallow arc along a predetermined path, by the use of highly specialized drilling equipment. Over the past eleven years, Cros-Man has generated an increasing portion of its revenue from engineering and telecommunications drilling services and also maintains an ongoing presence in the oil and gas pipeline market in Central Canada.

The Client:
Energold Drilling Corp. is a leading global specialty drilling company that services the mining, energy, water, infrastructure and manufacturing sectors in approximately 25 countries. Specializing in a socially and environmentally sensitive approach to drilling, Energold provides a comprehensive range of drilling services from early stage exploration to mine site operations for all commodity sectors and has an established drill rig manufacturer, Dando Drilling International, based in the United Kingdom. Energold also holds 6.98 million shares of IMPACT Silver Corp., a silver producer in Mexico.
The Ask:

Osprey Capital was engaged by Energold to assist in sourcing an acquisition that would fit with Energold’s strategic objective to capitalize on the growing market for infrastructure drilling across Canada and the United States.

The Result:
Cros-Man’s primary infrastructure business is expected to provide more predictable profitability to Energold while taking advantage of crew-sharing arrangements within the expanded Energold Group. Energold is acquiring a strong engineering and telecommunications business in Central Canada, with incremental exposure to the oil and gas pipeline
markets in the region.
“We are pleased to have successfully completed the acquisition of Cros-Man. The diversification of Energold’s revenue sources to include infrastructure is expected to dramatically scale operations of the Energold Group in its ongoing pursuit to become the leading specialty drilling services provider with above average returns,” said President and Chief Executive Officer, Fred Davidson.

Regimen Partners Invests in Central Technology Services

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VANCOUVER, BC–(Marketwired – January 20, 2016) – Regimen Partners is pleased to announce their partnership and equity investment in Central Technology Services Corporation.

Founded in 1996 and located in Oakville, ON, Central Technology Services Corporation specializes in providing unique customized financial solutions designed to assist large enterprise customers in acquiring their technology assets. By providing a propriety usage-based procurement option, Central removes the financial and budgetary constraints that typically inhibit large-scale software installations.

Mark Liptok, CEO and President at Central, said, “We are excited to partner with Regimen. We like their long-term investment philosophy and proven track record of growing companies. We believe that the additional resources, experience and expertise that Regimen brings will enable Central to capitalize on unprecedented opportunities within the marketplace.”

Gerry Bellerive, Managing Director, Regimen Equity Partners, said, “From the first time we met Mark and Dan O’Neil (Executive VP), through to the completion of our transaction, we were impressed by their ingenuity, work ethic, passion, vision and their stellar reputation with some of North America’s largest corporations. We look forward to partnering with Mark and Dan to pursue opportunities within the US$100 billion North American enterprise software market.”

About Regimen Partners: Regimen invests in private, profitable SME’s focused on commercial and industrial markets across Canada. Regimen brings capital and qualified, passionate business partners together with established enterprises seeking growth or succession solutions. Regimen invests for the long term (15+ years) and is not required to sell its investments after a predetermined period. Central is Regimen’s seventh investment overall and the second investment in its Regimen Equity Partners LP private equity fund. Regimen has offices in Vancouver, Edmonton and Toronto.

Terracab Acquires Jodale Perry

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Osprey Capital Partners Inc. is pleased to announce that it assisted TerraCab Industries to acquire Manitoba based Jodale Perry Corporation, a leader in the design, engineering and manufacturing of ROPS Cabs products, providing some of the most striking designs and innovative engineering solutions available on today’s market for tractors, utility vehicles, golf course equipment, heavy industrial mining equipment and commercial heavy equipment applications. TerraCab has been involved in the development of projects for OEM clients from a broad spectrum of industries – providing design, testing, engineering and manufacturing services for ROPS guards, canopies, cabs and full composite bodies.

The Client:
TerraCab is a new company, fostered from the ownership of Argus Industries (its sister company) and will be based on the foundational LEAN culture that Argus Industries has been made known for throughout various articles, speaking engagements & media attention that their Serious/Fun Culture has brought them. Argus is a seal/gasket manufacturing company that specializes in many markets, from agriculture to aerospace, high tech to low tech and everything in between. Argus is a custom manufacturer of rubber molded products and custom die cut gasket seals. Argus Metals, a niche company in the family, does 3D Cad design for CNC Machining, lathe work, production metal parts and robotic welding. Argus has 2 locations based in Winnipeg, a branch plant in Pickering, Ontario and TerraCab Industries operates in Morden Manitoba.
The Ask:
Osprey Capital was engaged by the owner of Argus Industries to assist in the sourcing, negotiations, structuring and closing for the acquisition of a business in the manufacturing space related to diversify Argus Industries footprint.
The Result:
Michael Easton, President of Argus Industries determined, “With our Manitoba operations fully engaged in running world class systems and processes on a LEAN manufacturing foundation we were in need of finding a business that covered our wide range of manufacturing disciplines, (rubber, plastic & metal) but with a big gap in manufacturing systems and processes.” The acquisition of Jodale (now operating as TerraCab) presented the owner with “a great opportunity to use the business model that we created and brought us much success at Argus, to be able to re-create that story and success at TerraCab. Osprey Capital played a key role in sourcing the opportunity and guided us through negotiations. They ensured that the structure of the acquisition enabled us to maintain the core values of the vendors, employees and to position us for growth and expansion for the future of all businesses under the ownership.”

Globalscope H2 M&A Activity Update

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We are delighted to announce the latest edition of the Globalscope Newsletter, providing global market intelligence onGlobal business valuation trends with sector specific commentary on Consumer, Financial Services, Life Sciences, Industrials, Services and TMT.

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