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.
View StoryTorQuest Partners today announced the final closing of TorQuest Partners Fund V, with $1.375 billion of committed capital.
View StorySusan Senecal, President and CEO of TorQuest portfolio company, A&W Food Services of Canada (“A&W”), was awarded as the 2019 New CEO of the Year by the Globe & Mail’s Report on Business. This award recognizes a CEO with less than three years of tenure in his or her current role, who has had a significant impact on the company and its strategy.
View StoryToronto, Ontario – October 3, 2019 – TorQuest Partners (“TorQuest”) today announced that it has made an investment in Joriki Inc. (“Joriki”), a leading Canadian contract manufacturer of beverages and select food products. This will be the ninth platform investment for TorQuest Partners Fund IV. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
View StoryToronto, Ontario – March 14, 2019 – TorQuest Partners (“TorQuest”) today announced the acquisition of Prepac Manufacturing Ltd. (“Prepac”), a manufacturer of ready-to-assemble (”RTA”) home furniture sold exclusively through online retailers.
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