PFB Corporation has been acquired by The Riverside Company
December 2021 — The private shareholders of PFB Corporation (TSX:PFB) (PFB) have sold the company to The Riverside Company, a US-based private equity sponsor.
PFB, based in Calgary, Canada, is the largest and only vertically integrated EPS producer in North America, with a proven management team, broad geographic footprint, innovative products and brands addressing major end-markets, and a history of successful strategic acquisitions. PFB has developed leading brands in each of its product categories and markets. These include insulation products (Plasti-Fab), insulating concrete forms (Advantage ICF), geofoam blocks, structural components consisting of foam insulation core encased between wood boards to create structural insulated panels or SIPs (Insulspan), and design and project management of custom homes that incorporate the company’s EPS insulation and SIPs (PrecisionCraft, Riverbend and PointZero). PFB building products are used in both new and renovation markets in residential, commercial, industrial and infrastructure projects.
The Riverside Company is a global investment firm focused on being one of the leading private capital options for investors, business owners and employees at the smaller end of the middle market by seeking to fuel transformative growth and create lasting value. Since its founding in 1988, Riverside has made more than 800 investments. The firm’s international private equity and structured capital portfolios include more than 140 companies.
Our role in the transaction
Oaklins’ team in Los Angeles acted as the exclusive financial advisor to PFB.
Talk to the deal team
Jeremiah Mann
Oaklins Intrepid
Eduard Bagdasarian
Oaklins Intrepid
Ana Alvarenga
Oaklins Intrepid
Kyle Kearney
Oaklins Intrepid
Related deals
Dan Group Alarm Syd has been sold to Varna Security
Dan Group Alarm Syd, a leading provider of subscription-based security solutions, has been acquired by Varna Security, a newly formed security platform backed by Triton Partners. Through the transaction, Dan Group Alarm Syd enters into a new partnership with Triton Partners, positioning the company for its next phase of growth. As part of Varna Security, Dan Group Alarm Syd will continue to operate independently, retaining its entrepreneurial culture and close customer relationships, while gaining access to capital, resources and strategic support to accelerate expansion.
Learn moreLivlande Agro has been acquired by Merito Partners
Merito Partners has acquired a controlling stake in Gaižēni SIA, one of Latvia’s leading pig farming companies operating under the Līvlande Agro brand, from NCH Capital and other shareholders. The company’s founder and management team will remain actively involved in the business, supporting its continued growth and development.
Learn moreTerhills Resort by Center Parcs has been acquired by TwentyTwo Real Estate
Terhills Resort, a premium resort in Belgium combining luxury and nature located near Hoge Kempen National Park and operated by Center Parcs, has been sold by venture capitalist LRM to TwentyTwo Real Estate, an independent real estate investor and operator. Both the real estate and the operations were included in the transaction, and Center Parcs is staying on board as an operational partner.
Learn more