Kingswood Capital Management Acquires MEC
October 30, 2020
Kingswood Capital Management, LP completed the acquisition of substantially all assets of MEC (Mountain Equipment Co-op) through Canada’s Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act. Kingswood said it will preserve most stores and staff, invest in MEC's retail and online experiences, and lead the business from a Vancouver headquarters under CEO Eric Claus.
- Buyers
- Kingswood Capital Management, LP
- Targets
- MEC
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- British Columbia, Canada
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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