Consumer Products Acquisitions in Canada

Lifeist Wellness Inc. has entered into a definitive share purchase agreement to acquire 100% of 1000501971 Ontario Inc. ("Zest") for C$3,411,707.90 in an all-stock transaction. The sellers are 13735346 Canada Inc. and 1000496959 Ontario Ltd., and the deal is expected to close in the coming weeks subject to TSX Venture Exchange approval and customary closing conditions.

Kore Outdoor Inc., a portfolio company of Fulcrum Capital Partners, has been acquired by Ironbridge Equity Partners alongside the company’s management team. Kore Outdoor is a Montreal-based manufacturer and distributor of paintballs, markers, and related accessories serving customers globally.

SureWerx, a global manufacturer and supplier of safety, tool, and equipment products, acquired MEGAComfort International Inc., an ergonomic anti-fatigue insole and orthotics provider. The deal expands SureWerx’s safety footwear and worker wellness offering; terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

ONCAP purchased a majority stake in Merrithew International Inc. in partnership with founders Lindsay and Moira Merrithew. Merrithew is a global developer, manufacturer and retailer of Pilates equipment and accessories and provides fitness instructor education and certification programs under multiple brands. Transaction terms were not disclosed.

Open Farm raised $65MM+ in a minority growth funding round led by General Atlantic. Existing minority partner Encore Consumer Capital is participating alongside the company’s leadership team. The capital will support Open Farm’s expansion and innovation in premium, ethically sourced pet nutrition.