Sell-Side M&A Advisory
Business Services, Technology, Media & Telecom
Founder-Owner Transition to Management Team
CaTECH’s founder and principal shareholder sought to exit the business while achieving succession and financial objectives.
Crosbie conducted a competitive international process ultimately surfacing an ideal partner committed to continuing CaTECH’s successful processes and culture.
Premium valuation achieved by demonstrating durability of recent growth prospects and strength of management team.
Multi-stakeholder solution resulting in the next level of management being elevated and becoming shareholders.
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The Crosbie team delivered an outcome that far exceeded our expectations. Throughout the process, they provided sound professional advice in a personal, clear, and approachable manner, giving us confidence and comfort every step of the way.
Scott Forrestall, Founder & CEO
a leading national provider of integrated infrastructure solutions in complex and mission-critical IT environments
has been acquired by
a Boston-based private equity firm
Sell-Side M&A Advisory
Manufacturing
Global Canvass Surfaces Unique Buyer-Partner
The two founder-shareholders of Visual Elements sought a partner that could allow them to realize some liquidity while retaining upside and helping drive growth.
Crosbie conducted a targeted global process focused on strategic and capital groups with a demonstrated interest in the sector who valued the Company’s advanced manufacturing capabilities and blue-chip client base.
Crosbie surfaced a unique buyer based in El Salvador that helped our clients achieve all their strategic and financial objectives.
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The Crosbie team managed an excellent process that helped us identify the ideal partner and provided invaluable guidance through every issue and complexity along the way.
Rob Turk, CEO & Co-Owner
A leading designer and manufacturer of high-end architectural millwork, custom fixtures and merchandising solutions
Has been acquired by
A manufacturer of packaging and displays based in Central America
Sell-Side M&A Advisory
Business Services, Construction & Engineering
Professional Partnership Solving for Succession & Liquidity
Forrec is a leading architectural & design firm whose 14 partners were seeking a transaction to facilitate succession while also finding a strategic partner to help expand their global reach.
Leveraging its REACH Cross-border M&A network, Crosbie surfaced a Japanese buyer looking to vertically integrate by investing upstream from its equipment manufacturing business.
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From start to finish, Crosbie provided outstanding guidance throughout our search for the right strategic partner. They skillfully managed the complexities of a challenging international process involving multiple stakeholders while demonstrating a strong understanding of the unique considerations of a professional services firm. Their dedication, patience, and professionalism were evident throughout.
Cale Heit, CEO
An experience design company that has created some of the world’s most successful leisure destinations
Has sold a majority stake to
A Japanese-listed company and global leader in the design, engineering and fabrication of roller coasters and attractions
Sell-Side M&A Advisory
Business Services, Consumer, Food and Retail, Manufacturing
Founders Capitalize on Sports Apparel Consolidation Trend
The founder-shareholders of Silver Crystal were seeking to realize on the value they had created in the business over 20+ years.
Crosbie marketed the business to global sports apparel companies that coveted the presence of Silver Crystal’s technology in over 70% of North America’s ‘Big Four Sports’ stadiums.
A highly competitive process in a consolidating sports apparel market surfaced a premium valuation from a Fortune 500 company.
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We could not have asked for a stronger advisor than the Crosbie team. They fought tirelessly on our behalf, expertly managed every detail, and were instrumental in getting our transaction across the finish line. The best advice we received from them was: 'You focus on the business, let Crosbie focus on selling the business!'
Adam Crystal, Co-CEO & Co-Owner
A global leader in sports apparel customization & retail experience technology
Has been acquired by
A global materials science and digital identification solutions company
Sell-Side M&A Advisory
Business Services, Technology, Media & Telecom
Industry Consolidation in the
Software Solutions Sector
The two shareholders of Blended Perspectives sought to participate in industry consolidation and manage their own succession plans.
Crosbie conducted a customized and targeted process focused on strategics and private equity-backed consolidators who valued a large Canadian presence and could realize on a value creation plan.
Negotiated a structure allowing for the principals to step away from the business while rolling equity to share in the upside of the combined entity (ultimately sold again two years later at a significant premium).
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High on my list of best business decisions was choosing Crosbie to help with our sale. They were a great strategist, quarterback, advisor and partner. And more importantly than running a great process, the relationship was strong and trusted which was a critical component in completing the deal in a reasonable timeframe and very profitably.
Miles Faulkner, CEO & Co-Owner
Largest Canadian-based software sales and consulting service provider of Atlassian solutions
has been acquired by
A US-based managed services Atlassian partner
backed by
Capital Advisory
Financial Services, Indigenous/First Nations
Sourcing Growth Capital for Canada’s Largest Indigenous-Focused Bank
Crosbie has acted as a trusted financial advisor to FNBC for over 20 years, advising on capital raising, M&A and other strategic initiatives
Assisted FNBC in raising over $50.2 million of equity and sub-debt capital from strategic investors, including Indigenous groups and their economic development arms
The larger capital base has allowed FNBC to expand its balance sheet from $100 million to over $1.4 billion, grow its branch network to over 20 locations, and build a trust business with over $5 billion of assets
Crosbie has worked seamlessly and collaboratively with FNBC’s board, management and key stakeholders
Read the Bloomberg coverage here and here.
For over 20 years, Crosbie has been a trusted advisor to the Bank. Their professionalism, market knowledge, and responsiveness has made them a valued partner in supporting our strategic and capital objectives.
Bill Lomax, CEO
A Canadian bank serving the commercial, retail and trust needs of Indigenous communities has raised equity financing to support its growth plans
Board & Shareholder Advisory
Industrial
Public Company Sold at a Premium During Turnaround Plan
StrongCo was an underappreciated public company with two large family minority shareholders requiring a recapitalization but the stakeholders could not agree on an approach.
The business was also completing an operational restructuring that had not yet been recognized and rewarded by the market.
Crosbie was hired by the Special Committee of the Board to run a confidential sale process and help navigate the complex stakeholder dynamics.
Targeted international sale process produced a highly attractive sale transaction priced at an 80% premium to StrongCo’s pre-announcement share price.
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Crosbie ran a comprehensive and professionally managed sale process that befitted a company several times our size. Their hands-on management and quality advice was key in helping us conclude a successful transaction that was optimized for all the stakeholders.
Robert Beutel, Corporate Director
A TSX-listed multi-line heavy equipment dealer
Has been acquired by
A Portugal-based company operating in 16 countries on four continents
