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July 13, 2021

How Canada Can Get Back Some of its Former Glory as a Maker of Things the World Wants to Buy

(FINANCIAL POST) – Kevin Carmichael: Canada’s desire to re-establish itself as an automotive power short on key ingredient: manufacturing talent.

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April 7, 2021

TorQuest Partners Announces Investment in Onyx-Fire

Mississauga, ON – April 7, 2021 – TorQuest Partners (“TorQuest”) is pleased to announce that it recently completed a controlling equity investment in Onyx-Fire Protection Services Inc. (“Onyx” or the Company”), partnering with Onyx’s management team to drive the next chapter of growth for the Company. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

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December 16, 2020

TorQuest Partners Announces Acquisition of VersaCold Logistics Services

Toronto, Ontario – December 16, 2020 — TorQuest Partners (“TorQuest”) today announced it has completed the acquisition of VersaCold Logistics Services (“VersaCold” or the Company”), one of Canada’s leading cold storage warehousing and food logistics companies, from KingSett Capital and Ivanhoe Cambridge. TorQuest is partnering on this transaction with The Investment Management Corporation of Ontario (“IMCO”) and OPTrust to support the Company’s continued growth. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

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December 4, 2020

Polycor to Acquire North Carolina Granite Corporation

QUEBEC CITY – (BUSINESS WIRE) – Polycor Inc., the largest quarrier of natural stone in the world, today announced it has reached an agreement to acquire North Carolina Granite Corporation (“NCGC”), a leading quarrier and producer of granite for the construction, curbing and aggregate industries.

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November 3, 2020

TorQuest Partners and Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec Announce Investment in Barrette Outdoor Living

Québec, Ontario and Middleburg Heights, Ohio – November 3, 2020 – TorQuest Partners (“TorQuest”) and Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (“CDPQ”) today announced a majority investment in Barrette Outdoor Living Inc. (“BOL” or the Company”), North America’s leading manufacturer of wood-alternative fence and railing products. TorQuest and CDPQ are partnering in this transaction with BOL’s owner, Les Entreprises Barrette Ltée, who will retain a significant minority interest in the Company, and BOL’s management team, led by CEO Jean desAutels. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

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