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Universal Supply Co. Inc.

Sequeira Partners acted as transaction advisor to Universal Supply Co. Inc. on its sale to EMCO Corporation. The transaction closed in April 2017.

Description of Transaction

Sequeira Partners was engaged to assist with the sale of Universal Supply Co. Inc. to address ownership succession and to assist with identifying the best-fit partner for the company’s long-term success. Sequeira provided advisory assistance to Universal through a structured sale process including valuation, approaching potential purchasers, the negotiation of transaction terms, due diligence support and final deal completion.

With the closing of this transaction, Universal achieved its primary objective of finding a strategic partner to preserve the Universal Supply brand, culture and legacy, while facilitating accelerated future growth and opportunities for all of Universal’s employees.

Universal

Founded in 1955, Universal Supply specializes in wholesale distribution of bathroom fixtures, plumbing and heating supplies to the commercial and residential building sectors in British Columbia. As one of the largest distributors in the province, Universal sells more than 30,000 products from over 150 suppliers including Kohler, Delta, and Honeywell to residential and commercial builders, contractors, designers and plumbing resellers.

Emco

Based in London, Ontario, EMCO Corporation is a leading wholesale distributor of plumbing, HVAC, industrial and waterworks products. With more than 200 locations across Canada, EMCO services its customers through an extensive network of profit centres, distribution warehouses, and showrooms.

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Universal

Province

British Columbia

Sector

Diversified

Service

Sell-Side

Contact

Ken Tarry Ken Tarry

Contact Ken

Universal Supply Co. Inc. - Sequeira Partners

Edmonton

2701, 10104 – 103 Ave
Edmonton, AB, T5J 0H8

info@sequeirapartners.com
Office: 780-633-5200
Fax: 1-877-790-6172

Calgary

400, 520 - 5th Ave SW
Calgary , AB, T2P 3R7

info@sequeirapartners.com
Office: 587-352-2500
Fax: 1-877-790-6172

Vancouver

1680, 400 Burrard Street
Vancouver BC V6C 3A6

info@sequeirapartners.com
Office: 604-687-5300
Fax: 1-877-790-6172

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