When Looby Construction began building bridges in Ontario, in 1904, there were few “horseless carriages” in rural parts of the Province. In fact the Spara Capital Partners divestiture client; a third-generation, Dublin-based Company, built those early structures exclusively for horse-drawn wagons and tractors. Today, some thousand structures later (both bridges and culverts), Looby Construction remains…
Spara Capital Partners Inc. is pleased to announce the closing of its latest transaction, the sale of The Administrative Assistants Limited to Pearson PLC. aal is a Burlington, Ontario-based provider of student information systems in the worldwide K-12 school market. Student information systems provide administrators, parents, teachers and students with information on grades, homework, attendance,…
Spara Capital Partners Inc., an Oakville, Ontario-based investment and merchant banking firm, has arranged and negotiated a $41.375 million Project Financing Facility with Farm Credit Canada on behalf of AGRIS Solar Co-operative (“AGRIS Solar”), an Ontario-based renewable energy co-operative. AGRIS Solar is a professionally managed renewable energy-based agricultural co-operative that is 100% owned by Ontario…
Fer-Pal is a highly successful Toronto, Ontario-based provider of trenchless water-main rehabilitation services to municipal governments. With revenues approaching $50 million, the Company (North America’s largest provider), leads its industry in terms of innovation capability, quality, and reputation for service. Due to the crumbling underground infrastructure throughout North America, and the significant cost and social…
Reinhart Foods Limited (“Reinhart”) is a Markham, Ontario-based, multi-generational family owned business founded in 1907. Reinhart is the Canadian industry leader in the production and distribution of vinegar and related products, under the well-known Allen’s brand. In addition to vinegars, Reinhart also produces and distributes a variety of other food products such as pie fillings,…
Arcor Windows and Doors Inc. (“Arcor”) is a Southern, Ontario-based manufacturer of custom sized vinyl windows, steel doors and patio doors suitable for the home renovation and new construction markets. Arcor effectively competes in the market place by offering a diverse product line. AluminArt Products Inc. (“AluminArt”) is a leading manufacturer of storm doors primarily…
Firm Transportation & Distribution Services Inc. (“Firm” or the “Company”) is a non-asset-based third-party logistics provider located in Toronto, Ontario. The Company has positioned itself to be a ‘one-stop’ logistics provider and prides itself on its ability to transport any type of good to any location worldwide. The Company relies on truck, rail, air, and…
Herbal Magic is a privately owned Southern Ontario-based franchisor of personal health counseling and herbal health supplement centres, primarily for weight loss. The Company has over 200 franchised locations through-out Canada and the United States. Spara Capital Partners structured and arranged for the sale of Herbal Magic to Trivest Partners L.P., a private investment firm…
Barber Glass Industries (“BGI”) is a Guelph, Ontario based state-of-the-art glass fabricator producing a full service line of glass products, but with a focus on glass products for architectural, structural and business furniture applications. BGI has been in Barber family for over 125 years and is run by the fourth generation of the Barber family.…
SIR Corp. is a privately-owned company headquartered in Burlington, Ontario that is one of Canada’s top foodservice and hospitality companies. SIR Corp owns over 40 restaurants throughout Canada and the US under such names as Alice Fazooli’s, Jack Astor’s, Canyon Creek Chophouse, The Loose Moose, Reds, Far Niente, Soul of the Vine and Al Frisco’s.…