CEP Forensic and LRI Engineering Consolidate with Growth Investment from BDC Capital
October 19, 2022
CEP Forensic Inc. and LRI Engineering Inc. announced a consolidation to create a national leader in fire protection, building code consulting and forensic engineering services. The transaction is supported by BDC Capital – Growth Equity Partners, which took a growth equity stake to back the combined company's national expansion and capability build-out.
- Buyers
- CEP Forensic Inc., BDC Capital – Growth Equity Partners
- Targets
- LRI Engineering Inc.
- Industry
- Engineering Services
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
- Transaction Type
- Growth capital
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