The team at WD Capital Markets is retained regularly on business and capital markets advisory services. Selected corporate finance and M&A advisory transactions closed recently by WDC and/or management team, include:
KGK Science Inc.
Biotech/Pharma
WDC advised on approximately $6M of debt and equity financing for KGK Science Limited, a leading health and wellness focused private contract research organization based in London, Ontario. KGK was subsequently acquired by Auxly Cannabis Group Inc. (TSX.V: XLY)
Astley Gilbert Limited
Communications
WDC arranged the sale of 50% of Astley Gilbert for $24.7M. In recent years, AG has enjoyed significant organic as well as acquisition growth and has become a consolidator in the printing industry with the largest market share for architectural, engineering and construction reproductive printing in Ontario.
Impact Radio Accessories
Communications, Manufacturing, Other
WDC acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Impact Radio Accessories and arranged the sale of a majority interest in the company for $17M. Impact is a world leader in the design and manufacture of mission critical communications products for public safety, military, security, retail, and hospitality applications.
Bonne O
Consumer Products, Manufacturing
WD Capital Markets acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Bonne O Holdings Inc. on a $4.35M equity financing round to fund the company’s growth.
Mill St. & Co.
Financial Services, Other
WDC acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Mill St. & Co. Inc. on $6.3M in debt financing to fund the acquisition of a portfolio company and future growth.
Zast Foods Corp.
Food & Beverage
WDC arranged the asset purchase of The TOBY Brand Company and the Cookin Greens brand for its client, Zast Foods Corp.
Soundpays
Software, Technology
WDC acted as the exclusive advisor in a $1.8M equity placement for Soundpays Inc., a leading payment processing solution provider.
Mill St. & Co.
Financial Services, Other
WDC acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Mill St. & Co. Inc. on $3.8M in debt and equity financing to fund the acquisition of a portfolio company and future growth.
OneUp Sports
Software, Technology
WDC arranged a $4.7M subordinated debt placement for OneUp Sports. OneUp works with the top global sports leagues, governing bodies and independent media properties delivering digital video and mobile experiences to fans everywhere.
Ellipsiz Communications
Other, Telecom
WDC acted as the exclusive financial advisor to NXA Inc. (now known as Ellipsiz Communications Ltd.) (TSXV: ECT) on the reverse takeover of an operations support systems provider to network operators and ISPs in Taiwan.
ZoneTV
Software, Technology
WDC arranged a $4.1M subordinated debt placement for ZoneTV (formerly ES3), a leading IPTV technology company.
Points West Living LP
Real Estate
WDC participated in a syndicate that raised $22M for seniors housing operator, Points West Living.
Flexiti Financial
Financial Services, Fintech, Lending
Brokered private placement of common shares for gross proceeds of $4 million and debt financing of $15 million.
Comwave Networks Inc. III
Telecom
Exclusive financial adviser to Comwave on its $23.5 million takeover of Radiant Communications Corp., a publicly listed company.
Samuelsohn / Hickey Freeman
Manufacturing, Retail
WDC management advised on the $20M acquisition of Hickey Freeman by Samuelsohn (owned by Grano Retail), raising the equity for the transaction.
EK3 Technologies Inc.
Technology
WDC management raised the initial round of capital for EK3 and several follow on rounds leading up to acquisition in 2013 by Cineplex Entertainment for $78M.
IOU Financial Inc.
Financial Services, Fintech, Lending
WDC management raised over $5M of pre- and post-IPO capital for IOU Financial to expand their business throughout the US.
FinanceIt
Financial Services, Fintech, Lending
(Formerly CommunityLend) Brokered private placement offering of special warrants for aggregate gross proceeds of $1.5 million.
Cricket Media
Education, Technology
Brokered private placement offering of units for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $8 million.
Staffing Solutions Provider
Other
Exclusive financial adviser on a $1.5 million acquisition and related senior debt financing.
Givex Corporation
Financial Services
WDC management helped found the Company and has since financed several subsequent transactions totalling $5M.
Teleco Hardware Distributer
Telecom
Exclusive financial adviser on a $1.5 million acquisition and related senior debt financing of a US-based competitor.
Comwave Networks Inc. II
Telecom
Exclusive adviser to Comwave on its acquisition of Telizon from Yorkville Advisors, a US based private equity group.
Quack (an AOL Company)
Technology
WDC management raised the first round of capital and several follow on rounds leading up Quack’s acquisition by AOL for $300M.
Print Media Services Provider IV
Communications
Exclusive financial adviser on a $2 million debt financing deal.
Comwave Networks Inc.
Telecom
Exclusive adviser to Comwave on its acquisition of substantially all of the assets of Phonetime Inc., a private company.
ZoneTV
Software, Technology
WDC management completed a Subordinated Debt financing for ZoneTV (formerly ES3) and expects to raise a follow on round of equity in the coming year.
Fresh Brands Inc. (The WORKS)
Food & Beverage
WDC management sourced Fresh Brand’s first acquisition, The WORKS, and then raised $10 million of Private Equity, Mezzanine, and Bank financing to close the transaction.
Bradmer Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Biotech/Pharma
Two brokered private placement offerings of shares for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $1.3 million.
iLOOKabout Inc.
Software, Technology
WDC management raised the first round of capital for ILA and continued to advise the company on M&A and corporate finance matters.