Sequeira Partners was engaged by GPT to assist with finding the right partner to help facilitate the next phase of growth for the Company.
The Sequeira team provided advisory assistance throughout the transaction process including marketing the business to a range of prospective partners, negotiating preliminary and final deal terms, advising on the structure and consideration mix, and assisting with due diligence and other pre-closing matters.
After acquiring the business in Q4 of 2019, the Management team successfully repositioned the business, focusing operations, and developing new complimentary product lines. The partnership with Longbow allowed the shareholders to monetize a portion of their equity while continuing to lead the next phase of growth for GPT alongside Longbow.
Global Power Technologies was established in 1975 to commercialize thermoelectric generator technology originally developed for the Apollo Space Program. Today, GPT is the world leader in the manufacturing and distribution of thermoelectric generators for use as remote power sources. GPT manufactures thermoelectric generators, from 5 to 550 watts, using heat to directly produce electrical power, and has expanded to provide high efficiency Combined Heat and Power generators up to 6kVA and Instrument Air Systems for eliminating methane venting.
Longbow Capital Inc. is a private equity firm based in Calgary, AB investing in businesses across North America with a focus on the energy, power and technology sectors. Since being founded in 1997, Longbow has been a long-term strategic partner and an engaged and effective shareholder in over 150 high-growth investments.
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Sequeira Partners was engaged by Armour to assist with identifying the right partner to provide a platform for future growth. The Sequeira team provided advisory assistance throughout the transaction including marketing the business to potential partners, negotiating preliminary and final deal terms, advising on transaction structure and consideration, as well as assisting with due diligence and other pre-closing matters. Armour stands as one of Canada’s strongest online brokerages, integrating advanced technology and expertise to better meet the evolving needs of customers. The sale to BrokerLink provides Armour with access to the additional resources of one of Canada’s largest insurance brokerages, strengthening its service capabilities, extending its reach and accelerating its growth. Armour Insurance was founded over 25 years ago and has grown into one of Canada’s leading multi-line brokerages. Today, the company has over 40 employees across their 4 offices in Alberta and Ontario. The company offers a wide array of commercial and personal insurance products. With a commitment to personalized service, Armour Insurance provides tailored solutions to meet the unique needs of individuals and businesses. BrokerLink, established in 1991, is one of Canada’s largest property and casualty insurance brokerages. With over 200 branches and 4,000 employees, the company offers a wide range of insurance solutions to individuals and businesses across Canada. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Intact Financial Corporation, BrokerLink leverages national resources while maintaining a strong local presence.
Sequeira Partners was engaged by the shareholders of Cascade to unlock the value created by the team and to identify an ideal partner aligned with the Company’s vision. The goal was to deliver a tailored solution that met the needs of the shareholders while establishing a strong foundation for the business’s continued growth, success, and evolution. The Sequeira team provided M&A advisory services throughout the transaction process. This included marketing the business to prospective partners, negotiating both preliminary and final deal terms, providing guidance on transaction structure and consideration, and assisting with due diligence and other pre-closing matters. Ultimately, a transaction was completed with Mako Industries, a leading provider of industrial services to the energy, telecom and commercial markets. The combination of Mako and Cascade paves the way for an exciting future and will enhance Cascade’s ability to service its customers and people, ensuring continued success for the organization. Cascade Process Controls Inc. is a multi-disciplined contractor providing detailed Engineering, Design, Automation, PLC/DCS Programming, HDD fiber installations, and complete Instrumentation and Electrical Services. The Company has US operations across Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado and Wyoming. Mako Industries is a Houston-based service and manufacturing company focused on providing turnkey solutions and skilled labor to the Energy, Industrial, Commercial, Renewables, and Public Sector markets around the world, and is supported by 100 years of combined leadership experience.
Sequeira Partners was engaged by the shareholders of Falcon to help navigate and structure the deal, ensuring alignment between both parties. The goal was to deliver a tailored solution that met the needs of the shareholders while establishing a strong foundation for the business’s continued growth, success, and evolution. The Sequeira team provided M&A advisory services throughout the transaction including negotiating both preliminary and final deal terms, providing guidance on transaction structure and consideration, and assisting with due diligence and other pre-closing matters. The partnership with RELAM will provide Falcon with resources and support to grow in its capital equipment, rental and leasing programs and expand its service offering. The acquisition of Falcon will further enhance RELAM’s leading position in the hi-rail sector, expansion into the Canadian market, and attractive new end markets. Falcon Equipment Ltd is an equipment solutions and specialty truck company. The company sells upfitted vehicles and has an established lease fleet of customized trucks. Falcon offers a full suite of services, including in-house design, engineering, fabrication, installation capabilities, maintenance, repairs, parts support, equipment rentals and leasing across six full-service locations in Western Canada. RELAM is a leading lessor of railroad maintenance-of-way (“MOW”) equipment. RELAM supplies high-quality, late–model railroad MOW equipment, hi-rail trucks, associated equipment, and parts & services to North America’s railroad operators, railway contracts, and transit authorities.
Sequeira Partners was engaged by AWS’s founder and sole shareholder to realize on the value created over a lifetime of entrepreneurship and assist with identifying the right partner to guide the Company and its legacy into its next chapter. The Sequeira team provided advisory assistance throughout the transaction including marketing the business to potential partners, negotiating preliminary and final deal terms, advising on transaction structure and consideration, as well as assisting with due diligence and other pre-closing matters. The sale to Petwin will help facilitate the next phase of growth for AWS while allowing the Company to continue its long-standing history of operational excellence, as the largest water and wastewater solutions provider in Western Canada. AWS was founded in Edmonton, AB in 1967, initially operating as a manufacturer of burial vaults. The Company quickly diversified into manufacturing septic tanks and water cisterns, and today it stands as the largest supplier of water and wastewater septic systems, cisterns, lift stations and holding tanks to both residential and commercial customers across Western Canada, while maintaining its roots in manufacturing burial and urn vaults. Petwin Bancorp Inc. is a diversified investment company with operations in Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Vancouver, Phoenix, Las Vegas, and Hawaii. AWS is the third platform company added to Petwin’s private equity portfolio, joining AGM Glass Fabricators, acquired in 2023, and Pacific Radiator Mfg. Ltd., acquired in May of 2024.
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