SeaFort Capital Acquires Majority Stake in GHY International
January 15, 2025
SeaFort Capital has made a majority investment in GHY International, a Winnipeg-headquartered customs brokerage and trade compliance services provider, with Winnipeg-based Jessiman Family Investments joining as a co-investor. GHY's Co-CEO Richard Riess will retain significant equity, the existing senior executive team will remain in place, and the company plans to pursue organic growth and acquisitions supported by SeaFort and new financing from Bank of Montreal.
- Buyers
- SeaFort Capital, Jessiman Family Investments Inc.
- Targets
- GHY International (Geo. H. Young & Co. Ltd. and GHY USA Inc.)
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Manitoba, Canada
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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