GlassMasters Autoglass
The Western Investment Company of Canada Ltd. and ATB Capital have acquired GlassMasters Autoglass Ltd. and ARG Wholesale Ltd.
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The Western Investment Company of Canada Ltd. and ATB Capital have acquired GlassMasters Autoglass Ltd. and ARG Wholesale Ltd. MNP Corporate Finance Inc. acted as exclusive financial advisor to GlassMasters Autoglass Ltd. and ARG Wholesale Ltd. in structuring and negotiating this transaction.
Transaction Brief
This transaction provides GlassMasters Autoglass Ltd. and ARG Wholesale Ltd. ("GlassMasters") with additional capital, contacts and other resources that will enable the company to expand its business presence in Alberta and into new markets in Western Canada. The current shareholders of GlassMasters, as well as certain key managers, have agreed to participate in an equity position and will continue working with the company to expand into new regions across Canada.
GlassMasters is one of the largest windshield repair companies in the province of Alberta with 7 retail locations, 27 mobile repair vehicles and 36 service units operating in Calgary, Red Deer and Edmonton. ARG is a wholesale automotive glass distribution company.
Western Investment Company of Canada Ltd. ("Western") is listed on the TSX under the symbol WIP. Western's strategy is to create a diversified portfolio of established Western Canadian businesses and create shareholder value through the identification and long-term ownership of companies with sustainable cash flows and strong potential for growth. This is Western's first acquisition.
ATB Capital, the recently formed private equity division of ATB Financial, has also agreed to participate as an equity partner in the transaction.