Vancouver, BC – November 16, 2018 – CAI Capital Partners (“CAI”) is pleased to announce that, together with a group of co-investors, it has acquired Ansan Traffic Group Ltd. and its related companies (together, “Ansan” or the “Company”).
Headquartered in Richmond, British Columbia with multiple locations across the province, Ansan is the largest provider of traffic management and control services in British Columbia. Ansan provides traffic control personnel, lane closure services, traffic permits and traffic management plans, road maintenance and landscaping/vegetation management services. The Company’s solutions help to direct and re-route vehicle and pedestrian traffic in support of infrastructure construction, repair, or maintenance projects that affect public roadways. Its customers include municipalities, utilities, utility contractors, and telecommunications companies. Ansan’s workforce of more than 500 well-trained employees combined with its extensive equipment fleet allow it to provide a high level of service to its customers throughout the province.
“Our goal is to expand upon Ansan’s success to date and make further investments in people, equipment, technology, training, and safety in order to become the clear leader in Canada and an even more valuable partner to our customers,” said Tracey McVicar, CAI Managing Partner. “We will also consider strategic add-on acquisitions in order to deepen and expand our service lines and geographic presence.”
“We are very excited to partner with CAI on the next stage of meaningful growth for Ansan,” said Jeremy Billan, Director Growth Equity at BDC Capital. “The transaction enables Ansan to execute its ownership transition and partner with a leading equity group that is directly focused on growing companies in the lower middle market in Canada.”
“We are very happy to co-invest with CAI and BDC Capital to grow and expand the Ansan story. We see this as a one-of-a-kind opportunity to invest in a safety and people-focused business with real scale and a great reputation,” said John Kirincic, Director at Roynat Equity Partners.
CAI partnered with BDC Capital, Roynat Equity Partners, and Frind Enterprises on the transaction and debt financing was provided by the Bank of Montreal.
About Ansan Traffic Group
Ansan is the leading traffic management and control services provider in British Columbia. Ansan provides traffic control personnel, lane closure services, traffic permits and traffic management plans, road maintenance and landscaping/vegetation management services. The Company is headquartered in Richmond with additional locations in Kamloops, Kelowna, Langford, Port Coquitlam, and Prince George. For additional information, please visit www.ansangroup.ca
About CAI Capital Partners
CAI Capital Partners is a Vancouver-based private equity firm focused on partnering with and growing founder-owned businesses in the Canadian lower middle market. Over three decades, CAI has invested C$1.4 billion into companies across North America. For additional information, please visit www.caifunds.com
About BDC Capital
BDC Capital is the investment arm of BDC- Canada’s only bank devoted exclusively to entrepreneurs. With $3 billion under management, BDC Capital serves as a strategic partner to the country’s most innovative firms. It offers a full spectrum of risk capital, from seed investments to transition capital, supporting Canadian entrepreneurs who wish to scale their businesses into global champions. For additional information, please visit www.bdc.ca/capital
About Roynat Equity Partners
Roynat Equity Partners facilitates growth and creates wealth in established mid-market private companies by providing patient capital, advice and contact networks to Canadian entrepreneurs. With over $300 million in committed capital and offices across Canada, Roynat Equity Partners is dedicated to helping mid-market companies grow and achieve their business goals. Flexible investment structures are tailored to the needs of partners and include common equity, preferred equity, and convertible debt and can be part of a complete financing solution provided by Roynat Capital and Scotiabank. Roynat Equity Partners is a division of Roynat Inc. which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Scotiabank. For additional information, please visit www.roynat.com
About Frind Enterprises
Frind Enterprises is part of the Frind Group of Companies, a family office based in Vancouver, BC with a North American focus in real estate, private equity, venture capital and alternative investments. For additional information, please visit www.frindproperties.com
