News & Insights

February 18, 2015

Toronto, ON – February 18, 2015 – Lynx Equity Limited is pleased to announce the acquisition of Kitchen Creations Inc., a manufacturer, designer, and installer of kitchen and bath cabinetry. The company, the largest of its kind in Fredericton, offers the best in design, style and quality, along with superior customer service throughout every phaseof the project. “We were immediately attracted to the Kitchen Creations’ consistent historical earnings, strong best practices, and dominant market share,” noted Julia Chasson, Lynx Vice President. In addition, Lynx is thrilled that the current owner will stay on for the foreseeable future ensuring a smooth […]

January 19, 2015

I provide a lot of analogies when discussing business situations. Most often, I find myself using sports, and most specifically boxing, to make my point. Rarely has boxing left me unable to make someone better understand just about any business situation. Pay attention to your corner Your “corner” not only has your back but also sees things from different angles. Pay attention to your team – they may see a different side of the deal or have seen this situation before. Treat your team with respect and look after them … They’ll continue to have your back. I have a […]

January 8, 2015

Toronto, ON – January 08, 2015 – Lynx Equity Limited is pleased to announce the acquisition of a growing Eastern Ontario-based fabricator and installer of structural steel products. The company also manufactures stairs, railings, and other miscellaneous metal products. With over thirty-five years of operation, the company has a proven track record and has established deep relationships with developers, provincial institutions and contractors. “We were immediately attracted to this opportunity because of company’s consistent impressive performance along with several potential synergies among Lynx’s portfolio of signage companies,” commented Julia Chasson, Lynx Vice President. These signage companies include Country Signs, TAG […]

January 1, 2015

If you want to impress Brad Nathan, the 46- year- old Founder and CEO of Lynx Equity Ltd., the honest approach is best. The former merchant banker, who also contributes to The Globe and Mail’s Leadership Lab column, founded Lynx – a private equity firm that specialize in buying small to medium sized businesses from retiring owners – in 2007 right before the recession of 2008-2009, believes cultivating an authentic connection in business is paramount. Nathan encourages open conversation about the pros as well as cons, when negotiating with prospective businesses. “There’s a problem in every single business. It’s better to […]