PRIVEQ's Investments

 

R. Nicholls Distributors Inc. www.rnicholls.com

Canada's leading distributor of security and law enforcement equipment to private and government safety/security agencies. The Company is also Canada's largest manufacturer/distributor of law enforcement and security guard uniforms, clothing and apparel for such agencies, in addition to being a market leading supplier of corporate uniforms and related clothing. Head Office - Montréal, Canada.

PRIVEQ led a management buy-in of R. Nicholls Distributors Inc., investing $6.9 million in common equity.

Frantic Films Corp. www.franticfilms.com

Leading edge provider of live action/post-production and commercial production services to television broadcasters, advertising and media clients. The Company has offices in Winnipeg, Canada (Head Office) and in Toronto, Canada.

PRIVEQ invested $5.0 million in common shares for expansion capital.
 

Hallcon Corporation www.hallconcorp.com

Provider of niche railway and custodial services in Canada and the United States. Head Office - Toronto, Canada.

PRIVEQ facilitated a management buy-out of Hallcon Corporation and provided expansion capital. PRIVEQ invested $4.3 million in subordinated debentures, convertible preferred shares and common shares.

 

Global Railway Industries Ltd. www.globalrailway.com

Global Railway acquires and builds companies within the rail maintenance and accessory industry.  To date, Global Railway has acquired Canada Allied Diesel Co. Ltd., Rafna Industries, Bach-Simpson, Prime Steel, and G&B Specialties.  Canada Allied Diesel Co. Ltd. is a national and international seller of remanufactured locomotive engines, locomotive components and power generation units. Rafna Industries manufactures rail maintenance equipment. Bach-Simpson is a manufacturer of railroad instrumentation and vehicle monitoring equipment.  Prime Steel manufactures railcar accessory products including doors. G&B Specialties manufactures rail switch-gear. Global Railway's U.S. offices are located in Rochester, New York (Head Office), Berwick, Pennsylvania, and it's Canadian offices are located in Lachine, Quebec, London, Ontario, and Oshawa, Ontario. Global is listed on the TSX (ticker symbol GBI).

PRIVEQ invested $4.6 million in convertible, subordinated debentures and common shares for working capital and to support strategic acquisitions.

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