Rucker Investments Affiliate Takes Flow Water Inc. Private
October 6, 2025
An affiliate of Rucker Investments subscribed for new shares of Flow Water Inc. under an Ontario Superior Court-approved reverse vesting order, becoming the company's sole shareholder and taking the business private. Flow, headquartered in Toronto, will continue operations under its Flow brand with a deleveraged balance sheet, access to working capital, and Paul Dowdall appointed as President.
- Buyers
- Rucker Investments (affiliate)
- Targets
- Flow Water Inc.
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
- Transaction Type
- Recapitalization
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