Buy-now-pay-later facility will make it even easier for Canadians to access insurance online.

TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–APOLLO, a Canadian digital insurance provider and leading innovator in the emerging embedded finance sector, is pleased to announce the creation and launch of FinShore, a wholly owned buy-now-pay-later subsidiary. FinShore provides a fully embedded monthly payment option to over 100,000 Canadians insured with APOLLO.

The financing for the new company was provided by Fair Capital Partners Inc. (“FairCap”) as lead arranger and agent and Innovation Federal Credit Union (“IFCU”) as lender. PricewaterhouseCoopers Corporate Finance Debt & Capital Advisory (“PwC CF”) acted as exclusive financial advisor to APOLLO and FinShore.

FinShore will allow Canadians, and particularly renters, to take advantage of a buy-now-pay-later facility for their insurance premiums. It will also support APOLLO’s cohort of insurance broker partners who use the APOLLO platform to transact insurance business on behalf of their clients.

“Establishing FinShore is an innovative step forward for APOLLO, and will do much to make the lives of Canadian renters easier,” said APOLLO CEO Jeff McCann. “In this economic climate, particularly with the rise of renting across Canada, consumers are looking for flexibility in their payment options. Thanks to our partners at FairCap, IFCU, and PwC CF, we are able to offer that to them.”

APOLLO’s digital platform launched in 2019, and began serving Canadian consumers with fully digital insurance products. Since then, APOLLO has partnered with property management companies, proptechs, insurance brokers, and other organizations to embed insurance products into their existing workflows. For property managers, the insurance purchase experience is embedded directly into the leasing workflow. Some of APOLLO’s partners include QuadReal, InterRent, and Yardi Systems.

“Both FairCap and IFCU are excited about this opportunity, and look forward to building a long-term relationship with APOLLO and FinShore,” said Daniel Nanson, FairCap CEO. “This venture aligns well with our mission to empower the North American lower middle market with fair, intelligent capital solutions.”

About APOLLO Insurance

APOLLO Insurance (“Apollo Insurance Solutions Ltd. and its subsidiaries”) is Canada’s leading online insurance provider. Our proprietary platform allows insurance agents and their customers to purchase their policy immediately, from anywhere, on any device, 24/7. Unlike traditional paper-based processes, APOLLO leverages extensive data and sophisticated algorithms to quote, collect a payment, and issue policies without human intervention.

Through traditional agents and embedded finance partnerships, APOLLO is redefining the distribution of insurance. For more information, visit: https://apollocover.com/

About FairCap

FairCap is a leading alternative investment firm and bespoke solutions provider, focused on private debt solutions for the lower-to-middle market in North America.

FairCap was founded by a diverse team of investment professionals who have spun-off from a large global corporate and investment bank, and small boutique debt advisory firm. The team has a long track record of successfully creating value in the middle market by adhering to a core set of investment principles. For more information, visit: https://www.faircap.co/

About PricewaterhouseCoopers Corporate Finance Debt & Capital Advisory

PwC CF advises on all stages of the debt financing life cycle, helping borrowers evaluate debt and equity alternatives to achieve the best financing solutions. For more information, visit: https://www.pwc.com/ca/en/services/deals/corporate-finance.html/

Contacts

For media inquiries, please contact:
David Dyck, Chief Marketing Officer

APOLLO

Email: david@apollocover.com
LinkedIn: APOLLO Insurance

Branches in Attleboro, MA and Mississauga, ON now open to support building and roofing contractors

HERNDON, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$becn #Ambition2025—Beacon (Nasdaq: BECN), the only publicly-traded specialty roofing distributor, announced today that it has opened new locations in Attleboro, Massachusetts and Mississauga, Ontario, Canada to increase service to residential and commercial roofing contractors.

The new branch in Attleboro, Massachusetts adds residential and commercial roofing and complementary products and services in the Providence, Rhode Island metro and the southeastern Massachusetts markets. “We have been serving contractors in New England since our founding nearly 100 years ago. Adding this location brings better service to the local market where our commitment to customer success is well known. Contractors will appreciate connecting to our industry-leading Beacon PRO+ app for online ordering, delivery tracking and our loyalty program,” said Gerard Hill, Beacon’s Regional Vice President, New England.

The new branch in Mississauga, Ontario will serve the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). “We are excited to add more access for our customers who are very busy supporting record population growth in the GTA. Our new branch has a strong catalog of both residential and commercial roofing products as well as complementary products such as waterproofing and insulation. This team’s knowledge and service commitment will help contractors save time and grow their businesses,” commented Charles Michaud, Beacon’s Regional Vice President, Canada.

Beacon has opened seven new locations, completed four acquisitions that added 23 branches year-to-date in 2024. Footprint expansion is an important element of our Ambition 2025 plan. We continue to deliver on our commitments to drive above-market growth to better serve customers. The company exceeded its Ambition 2025 revenue and shareholder return targets two years early and is advancing on achievement of its full plan.

About Beacon

Founded in 1928, Beacon is a Fortune 500, publicly-traded specialty distributor of building products, including roofing materials and complementary products, such as siding and waterproofing. The company operates over 550 branches throughout all 50 states in the U.S. and 7 provinces in Canada. Beacon serves an extensive base of nearly 100,000 customers, utilizing its vast branch network and diverse service offerings to provide high-quality products and support throughout the entire business lifecycle. Beacon offers its own private label brand, TRI-BUILT®, and has a proprietary digital account management suite, Beacon PRO+, which allows customers to manage their businesses online. Beacon’s stock is traded on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the ticker symbol BECN. To learn more about Beacon, please visit www.becn.com.

Contacts

INVESTOR CONTACT
Binit Sanghvi

VP, Capital Markets and Treasurer

Binit.Sanghvi@becn.com
972-369-8005

MEDIA CONTACT
Jennifer Lewis

VP, Communications and Corporate Social Responsibility

Jennifer.Lewis@becn.com
571-752-1048

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TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Choice Properties Real Estate Investment Trust (“Choice Properties” or the “Trust”) (TSX: CHP.UN) announced today that it has completed its previously announced issuance, on a private placement basis in certain Provinces of Canada (the “Offering”), of $500 million aggregate principal amount of series U senior unsecured debentures of the Trust bearing interest at a rate of 5.030% per annum and maturing on February 28, 2031 (the “Debentures”).

The Trust intends to use the net proceeds of the Offering, together with other available funds, to repay upon maturity its outstanding $550 million aggregate principal amount of 3.556% series K senior unsecured debentures due September 9, 2024.

Morningstar DBRS has provided the Debentures with a credit rating of “BBB” (high) with a “stable” trend and S&P Global Ratings has provided the Debentures with a credit rating of “BBB”. The Debentures rank equally with all other unsecured indebtedness of the Trust that has not been subordinated.

The Debentures were sold on an agency basis by a syndicate of agents co-led by RBC Capital Markets, Scotiabank, TD Securities, BMO Capital Markets, and CIBC Capital Markets. The Debentures offered have not been registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of the Debentures in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful.

About Choice Properties Real Estate Investment Trust

Choice Properties is a leading Real Estate Investment Trust that creates enduring value through the ownership, operation and development of high-quality commercial and residential properties.

We believe that value comes from creating spaces that improve how our tenants and communities come together to live, work, and connect. We strive to understand the needs of our tenants and manage our properties to the highest standard. We aspire to develop healthy, resilient communities through our dedication to social, economic, and environmental sustainability. In everything we do, we are guided by a shared set of values grounded in Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence.

For more information, visit Choice Properties’ website at www.choicereit.ca and Choice Properties’ issuer profile at www.sedarplus.ca.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release may contain forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities legislation, which reflects Choice Properties’ current expectations regarding future events, including the intended use of proceeds of the Offering. Forward-looking information is based on a number of assumptions and is subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond Choice Properties’ control that could cause actual results and events to differ materially from those that are disclosed in or implied by such forward-looking information. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the factors discussed in Choice Properties’ 2023 Annual Report and current Annual Information Form. Choice Properties does not undertake any obligation to update such forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as expressly required by applicable law. All forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of the date hereof and are qualified by these cautionary statements.

Contacts

Mario Barrafato

Chief Financial Officer

Choice Properties REIT

(416) 628-7872

Mario.Barrafato@choicereit.ca

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TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (“RioCan” or the “Trust”) (TSX: REI.UN) today announced that it has agreed to issue $300 million principal amount of Series AK senior unsecured debentures (the “Debentures”).

The Debentures will be sold at a price of $99.973 per $100 principal amount, carry a coupon of 5.455% per annum and mature on March 1, 2031. The net proceeds of this offering will be used by the Trust to repay existing indebtedness at maturity.

The Debentures are being offered on an agency basis by a syndicate of agents co-led by TD Securities, CIBC Capital Markets, RBC Capital Markets, BMO Capital Markets, Scotia Capital and Desjardins Securities. Subject to customary closing conditions, the offering is expected to close on May 31, 2024.

It is a condition of closing that Morningstar DBRS assign a rating of at least BBB with a stable trend and S&P Global Ratings assign a rating of at least BBB for the Debentures.

The offering is being made on a private placement basis in each of the provinces of Canada, and the Debentures will be issued pursuant to RioCan’s trust indenture dated March 8, 2005, as supplemented. The Debentures will rank equally with all other senior unsecured indebtedness of the Trust.

The Debentures being offered have not been registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of the securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful.

About RioCan

RioCan is one of Canada’s largest real estate investment trusts. RioCan owns, manages and develops retail-focused, increasingly mixed-use properties located in prime, high-density transit-oriented areas where Canadians want to shop, live and work. As at March 31, 2024, our portfolio is comprised of 188 properties with an aggregate net leasable area of approximately 32.6 million square feet (at RioCan’s interest) including office, residential rental and nine development properties. To learn more about us, please visit www.riocan.com.

Forward Looking Information

This News Release contains forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. This information reflects RioCan’s objectives, our strategies to achieve those objectives, as well as statements with respect to management’s beliefs, estimates and intentions concerning anticipated future events or expectations that are not historical facts. Forward-looking information generally can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “outlook”, “objective”, “may”, “will”, “would”, “expect”, “intend”, “estimate”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “should”, “plan”, “continue”, or similar expressions suggesting future outcomes or events. Such forward-looking information reflects management’s current beliefs and is based on information currently available to management. All forward-looking information in this News Release is qualified by these cautionary statements.

Forward-looking information is not a guarantee of future events or performance and, by its nature, is based on RioCan’s current estimates and assumptions, which are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, including those described in the “Risks and Uncertainties” section in RioCan’s MD&A for the period ended March 31, 2024 and in our most recent Annual Information Form, which could cause actual events or results to differ materially from the forward-looking information contained in this News Release.

Although the forward-looking information contained in this News Release is based upon what management believes are reasonable assumptions, there can be no assurance that actual results will be consistent with this forward-looking information.

The forward-looking statements contained in this News Release are made as of the date hereof, and should not be relied upon as representing RioCan’s views as of any date subsequent to the date of this News Release. Management undertakes no obligation, except as required by applicable law, to publicly update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Contacts

Dennis Blasutti

Chief Financial Officer

RioCan REIT

(416) 866-3033

Real Luxury will serve the specialized needs of the growing number of luxury agents aligning with Real

TORONTO & NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$REAX #therealbrokerage–In response to the growing number of luxury real estate agents and teams joining the company, The Real Brokerage Inc. (NASDAQ: REAX), the fastest-growing, publicly traded real estate brokerage, today announced the launch of Real Luxury. The dedicated division will focus on the specialized and unique needs of luxury real estate agents and the exclusive clients they serve while leveraging the company’s proprietary technology and entrepreneur-centric model.

“We continue to see an influx of top-performing agents and teams throughout North America who believe that Real offers the best platform to grow their businesses,” Real President Sharran Srivatsaa said. “By establishing Real Luxury, we will be able to offer our agents who have built successful luxury practices the specialized support, training and resources they need to expand their capabilities and take their business to the next level.”

Kofi Nartey, a 20-year luxury real estate veteran, who has earned the reputation as the go-to real estate broker for celebrities, athletes and luxury home owners around the world, will serve as the Executive Director of Real Luxury. Nartey, who also serves as Real’s national growth leader, brought his Los Angeles-based luxury brokerage Globl Red Real Estate and Development that serves luxury clients in Los Angeles, Orange County and Las Vegas, as well as developers worldwide, to the company in 2023.

Real Luxury members will have access to partner networks consisting of more than 100,000 luxury agents across the globe, an expanded referral network, training sessions and specialized continuing education programs, exclusive members-only events and conferences and a wide range of discounts on additional products and services ranging from advertising in Mansion Global and The Wall Street Journal to luxury market reports and custom property websites. As part of this commitment to differentiate Real in the luxury arena, Real Luxury agents are expected to earn the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing’s prestigious Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS™) designation prior to becoming an official division member.

By establishing the highest standards for membership in the industry, Real Luxury members will stand out as some of the world’s most elite agents. Members will benefit from CLHMS™ designations, customized marketing accessible via a dedicated member portal, continuing education through dedicated masterminds and roundtable discussions covering the latest industry trends, global listing syndication in multiple languages, access to business and analytical tools giving agents a competitive edge in the marketplace and listing syndication across top luxury platforms and publications throughout North America.

In addition to Nartey, Real Luxury’s founding members include: Jill Batchelor, who brings two decades of experience and consistently ranks among the top agents in Las Vegas; Felicia Lewis, a San Diego-based luxury agent who has built a reputation for unparalleled client experience and expert negotiation skills; Peter Luu, who in addition to setting luxury sales records in the Orlando market is a frequent coach and speaker; Brad McCallum, one of Calgary’s top luxury agents who is known internationally as a brand and video marketing thought leader; Salvatore Ventre, one of the New Jersey Shore’s leading luxury real estate brokers; and Erica Wolfe, a top luxury Realtor who partners with a team of experts to deliver innovative marketing on behalf of her South Florida clients.

About Real

Real (NASDAQ: REAX) is a real estate experience company working to make life’s most complex transaction simple. The fast-growing company combines essential real estate, mortgage and closing services with powerful technology to deliver a single seamless end-to-end consumer experience, guided by trusted agents. With a presence throughout the U.S. and Canada, Real supports more than 18,000 agents who use its digital brokerage platform and tight-knit professional community to power their own forward-thinking businesses.

Forward-Looking Information

This press release contains forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking information is often, but not always, identified by the use of words such as “seek”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “plan”, “estimate”, “expect”, “likely” and “intend” and statements that an event or result “may”, “will”, “should”, “could” or “might” occur or be achieved and other similar expressions. These statements reflect management’s current beliefs and are based on information currently available to management as of the date hereof. Forward-looking information in this press release includes, without limiting the foregoing, expectations regarding the success of Real’s programs that are available to agents and Real’s ability to continue to attract agents.

Forward-looking information is based on assumptions that may prove to be incorrect, including but not limited to Real’s business objectives, expected growth, results of operations, performance, business projects and opportunities and financial results. Real considers these assumptions to be reasonable in the circumstances. However, forward-looking information is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking information. Important factors that could cause such differences include, but are not limited to, slowdowns in real estate markets, economic and industry downturns, the success of Real’s programs, Real’s ability to attract new agents and retain current agents and those risk factors discussed under the heading “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Information Form dated March 14, 2024, a copy of which is available under the Company’s SEDAR+ profile at www.sedarplus.ca. These factors should be carefully considered and readers should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements. Although the forward-looking statements contained in this press release are based upon what management believes to be reasonable assumptions, Real cannot assure readers that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this press release, and Real assumes no obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances, except as required by law.

Contacts

Investor inquiries, please contact:

Ravi Jani

Vice President, Investor Relations and Financial Planning & Analysis

investors@therealbrokerage.com
908.280.2515

For media inquiries, please contact:

Elisabeth Warrick

Senior Director, Marketing, Communications & Brand

elisabeth@therealbrokerage.com
201.564.4221

TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–DREAM OFFICE REIT (TSX: D.UN) (“Dream Office” or the “Trust”) today announced its May 2024 monthly distribution of 8.333 cents ($1.00 annualized) per REIT Unit, Series A (“REIT A Units”). The May distribution will be payable on June 14, 2024 to unitholders of record as at May 31, 2024.

Dream Office REIT is an unincorporated, open-ended real estate investment trust. Dream Office REIT is a premier office landlord in downtown Toronto with over 3.5 million square feet owned and managed. We have carefully curated an investment portfolio of high-quality assets in irreplaceable locations in one of the finest office markets in the world. For more information, please visit our website at www.dreamofficereit.ca.

Contacts

Michael J. Cooper

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

(416) 365-5145

mcooper@dream.ca

Jay Jiang

Chief Financial Officer

(416) 365-6638

jjiang@dream.ca

NORTH ANDOVER, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Watts Water Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: WTS) today announced that Shashank Patel, Chief Financial Officer and Diane McClintock, Senior Vice President FP&A and Investor Relations will virtually present in the TD Cowen 2^nd Annual Sustainability Virtual Conference on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 10:10 AM (Eastern Time) and will subsequently participate in investor meetings.

Watts Water Technologies, Inc., through its family of companies, is a global manufacturer headquartered in the USA that provides one of the broadest plumbing, heating, and water quality product lines in the world. Watts Water companies and brands offer innovative plumbing, heating, and water quality solutions to control the efficiency, safety, and quality of water within commercial, residential, and industrial applications. For more information visit www.watts.com.

Contacts

Watts Water Technologies, Inc.

Diane McClintock

Senior Vice President FP&A and Investor Relations

Telephone: 978-689-6153

Transaction to Expand GMS’s Service and Product Offerings in Ontario, Canada

TUCKER, Ga.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–GMS Inc. (NYSE: GMS), a leading North American specialty building products distributor, today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Yvon Building Supply, Inc., Yvon Insulation Corporation, Yvon Insulation Windsor, Laminated Glass Technologies, Inc., and Right Fit Foam Insulation Ltd. (collectively “Yvon” or the “Company”) for an aggregate purchase price of up to CAD$196.5 million (subject to certain conditions and customary adjustments). This transaction is expected to close in July 2024 and is subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions.

For over 10 years, Yvon has provided high-quality building supplies and has been a trusted partner to customers throughout Greater Toronto and Ontario. With seven locations across Ontario, Yvon provides drywall, insulation, steel, ceilings and other complementary products and related services, including installed insulation. For the twelve months ended February 29, 2024, Yvon generated net revenues in excess of CAD$190 million.

John C. Turner, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer of GMS, said, “We are excited about this opportunity to expand our presence in southern Ontario and look forward to welcoming the Yvon team of highly respected and knowledgeable building products professionals to GMS. Reflecting the continued execution of our growth strategy, we look forward to this transaction expanding our product and service offerings, including further expanding our Complementary Products category, in the fast-growing Greater Toronto Area and throughout southern Ontario.”

Tom Scott, President of Yvon, added, “This acquisition is an exciting next chapter for the Yvon team. With shared values and a strong commitment to delivering outstanding customer service, joining with an industry leader like GMS represents an exciting growth opportunity for the combined business and an opportunity to better serve our customers with expanded service and product offerings.”

Transaction Details, Leadership and Closing

GMS expects to fund this transaction with cash on hand and borrowings under its established revolving credit facility.

Following the close of the transaction, the newly acquired businesses are expected to continue to operate under their existing brand names and under the leadership of current Yvon President, Mr. Scott. In addition, Yvon will partner with GMS Canada’s Watson and Blair brands in the local market.

About GMS

Founded in 1971, GMS operates a network of over 300 distribution centers with extensive product offerings of Wallboard, Ceilings, Steel Framing and Complementary Products. In addition, GMS operates more than 100 tool sales, rental and service centers, providing a comprehensive selection of building products and solutions for its residential and commercial contractor customer base across the United States and Canada. The Company’s unique operating model combines the benefits of a national platform and strategy with a local go-to-market focus, enabling GMS to generate significant economies of scale while maintaining high levels of customer service.

For more information about GMS, please visit www.gms.com.

Forward-Looking Statements and Information –

This press release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You can generally identify forward-looking statements by our use of forward-looking terminology such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “seek,” or “should,” or the negative thereof or other variations thereon or comparable terminology. We have based these forward-looking statements on our current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections. While we believe these expectations, assumptions, estimates, and projections are reasonable, such forward-looking statements are only predictions and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control. The following important factors could cause the future results, to differ: the company’s growth strategy, changes in economic or industry conditions, competition, inflation and deflation, input costs, timing and integration of acquisitions, timing and implementation of price increases for the Company’s products, consumer markets, and other factors identified our filings with the SEC. We undertake no obligation to update any of the forward-looking statements made herein, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in expectation or otherwise.

Contacts

Carey Phelps

Vice President, Investor Relations

Phone: 770-723-3369

Email: ir@gms.com

TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (“RioCan”) (TSX: REI.UN) today announced a distribution of 9.25 cents per unit for the month of May. The distribution will be payable on June 7, 2024, to unitholders of record as at May 31, 2024.

About RioCan

RioCan is one of Canada’s largest real estate investment trusts. RioCan owns, manages and develops retail-focused, increasingly mixed-use properties located in prime, high-density transit-oriented areas where Canadians want to shop, live and work. As at March 31, 2024, our portfolio is comprised of 188 properties with an aggregate net leasable area of approximately 32.6 million square feet (at RioCan’s interest) including office, residential rental and nine development properties. To learn more about us, please visit www.riocan.com.

Contacts

RioCan
Kim Lee

Vice President, Investor Relations

(416) 646-8326

Strategic partnership enhances capabilities and market reach in building products sector

EDMONTON, Alberta–(BUSINESS WIRE)–KV Capital, a Canadian alternative investment manager, announced today a strategic partnership with Nelson Lumber Company Ltd., a leading Alberta-based supplier of commercial and residential building supplies for renovations and new home construction, along with Nelson Homes, a manufacturer of ready-to-move and prefabricated homes (collectively referred to as ‘Nelson Lumber’).

This partnership marks a significant extension of KV Capital’s private equity division into the building products arena and enhances KV Capital’s mission to support real estate development in the markets we operate in. Working alongside ATB Private Equity, BDC Capital, and the current shareholders of Nelson Lumber, this initiative propels Nelson Lumber’s growth ambitions while respecting and building on the Nelson legacy and brand established over its 75 years of existence.

“We’re eager to partner with firms that share our vision for the future as it relates to building supply sales, manufactured building components, building packages, and premanufactured home production. Together we will continue to improve our customer’s experience, boost the efficiency of our operations, and expand into new markets and offerings,” explains Jason Pehl, President of Nelson Lumber.

“Nelson Lumber’s reputation, culture, and proven track record make it an ideal inaugural investment for KV Private Equity Fund III,” said Aleem Virani, CEO of KV Capital. “We invest in companies with significant potential, and we’re excited by how this partnership will drive success for Nelson Lumber, KV Capital, and our stakeholders—particularly our ability to better serve our customers and investors.”

“ATB Private Equity is thrilled to partner with KV Capital, BDC Capital, and the current shareholders of Nelson Lumber, united in our vision to expand the Nelson Lumber platform. We are eager to work with Nelson Lumber’s management team to accelerate growth and further enhance their industry-leading reputation established over the past 75 years,” stated Terry Freeman, Head of Investments at ATB Private Equity.

“Nelson Lumber, a leading supplier of building supplies and material packages, is well-positioned for growth—a trajectory it has maintained for the past 75 years. Thanks to its dedicated management team’s commitment to quality and trust, Nelson Lumber is set to play an increasingly significant role in Alberta’s housing industry, especially during this period of exciting provincial growth,” said Tabreez Lila, Managing Director, Growth and Transition Capital, Prairies at BDC Capital.

This transaction marks the launch of KV Capital’s building products private equity strategy. As the first investment in this space through KV Private Equity Fund III, it demonstrates KV Capital’s commitment to identifying and nurturing high-growth companies in this dynamic sector.

KV Capital invites inquiries from prospective investors and companies, as the fund remains actively open for investment and deployment opportunities.

About Nelson Lumber

Founded in 1949 in Lloydminster, Alberta, Nelson Lumber has grown from a small lumber store to a prominent leader in the building materials industry. Now an employee-owned company for over two decades, Nelson Lumber is expanding its horizons with the addition of KV Capital. Serving as the preferred supplier for both construction professionals and home builders, Nelson Lumber and Nelson Homes offer a comprehensive range of building materials and premanufactured home solutions. With a steadfast commitment to quality, innovation, and value, Nelson Lumber leverages its extensive network across Alberta to meet the diverse needs of Western Canada’s construction sector.

About KV Capital

Founded in 2006 and based in Edmonton, Alberta, KV Capital is a Canadian, alternative investment manager with approximately $500 million in assets under management. KV Capital’s funds are split into a diverse range of asset classes including private operating businesses, real estate, and mortgages. KV Capital has been on the Profit 500 ranking of Canada’s fastest-growing companies for six consecutive years and has funded over $1.5 billion in investments across several different asset classes.

About ATB Private Equity

Established in 2016, ATB Private Equity is dedicated to supporting Alberta based companies through growth equity and transition capital. Across two funds, ATB Private Equity has $100 million of committed capital to help grow and support the Alberta economy.

About BDC Capital

As Canada’s bank for entrepreneurs, BDC is a partner of choice for all entrepreneurs looking to access the financing and advice they need to build their businesses and tackle the big challenges of our time. Our investment arm, BDC Capital, offers a wide range of risk capital solutions to help grow the country’s most innovative firms. We are one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and Canada’s Best Diversity Employers.

Contacts

Inquiries
Catherine O’Neill

Senior Director, Marketing & Communications, KV Capital

catherine.oneill@kvcapital.ca | 780.953.9030

Solution enables teams to build presentations and interact with their live financial and operational data without ever having to leave Microsoft PowerPoint, creating a seamless flow of work

TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Vena, the Complete Planning platform loved by finance and trusted by business, today introduced Vena for Microsoft PowerPoint, a native integration with Microsoft 365 purpose-built to help strategic finance and operations teams revolutionize the way they bring their numbers to life, align teams and inspire action with compelling financial presentations.

According to Gartner, improving finance metrics, insights and storytelling ranks as a top priority for chief financial officers (CFOs) in 2024. Vena for Microsoft PowerPoint combines the power of Vena’s category-leading reporting and analytics capabilities with the advanced productivity and collaboration features of Microsoft 365 and Microsoft PowerPoint’s familiar interface to help finance teams build presentations that turn data into impactful stories while simultaneously streamlining their flow of work.

With Vena for Microsoft PowerPoint, finance and operations professionals can build beautiful, audience-ready presentations in minutes, collaborate with stakeholders in real time, interact with live financial and operational data and refresh for the latest results—all without ever having to leave PowerPoint. This boosts personal effectiveness and operational efficiency while improving data storytelling, enabling them to better communicate powerful financial insights that drive improved decision making using their most up-to-date data.

“Vena for Microsoft PowerPoint is the latest step of Vena’s commitment to driving business insights,” said Hugh Cumming, Chief Technology Officer at Vena. “With the ability to leverage Vena’s dynamic datasets and automation technology, our customers can rapidly transform their Microsoft PowerPoint presentations into up-to-the-minute, decision-support tools.”

Early adopters such as Bell Partners, an apartment investment and management company focused on quality multifamily rental communities throughout the United States, are already reporting significant productivity increases.

“Currently, it takes us an hour to pull together our monthly reporting package. Vena for Microsoft PowerPoint makes the monthly update only take a few minutes,” said Michelle Canada, CPA Director of FP&A, Bell Partners.

With Vena for Microsoft PowerPoint, finance and operations professionals can:

• Dynamically connect charts, tables, textual narratives and dashboards from a built-in library of their existing financial and operational reports to any slide while maintaining their calculations, corporate branding, data visualizations and standard financial formatting.
• Interact with financial and operational data in real time and instantly refresh presentations with the latest results and Microsoft Excel formatting through a live integration with their Vena data model and reports.
• Work with stakeholders on building and perfecting impactful, data-driven narratives in real time from anywhere on any device through Vena’s native integration with Microsoft 365, which amplifies the best of their existing investment in Microsoft PowerPoint.

With these capabilities, finance and operations teams can dramatically reduce the time spent creating and updating financial presentations. They can collaborate in real time with anyone in their organization to build impactful, data-driven narratives. Additionally, teams can present with confidence using the latest numbers, and improve team alignment and decision making with enhanced data storytelling leveraging the presentation tool they already know and use.

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About Vena

Vena is the only Complete Planning platform natively integrated with Microsoft 365. Vena streamlines financial and operational planning, reporting and analysis processes, and provides advanced analytics and modeling capabilities to help business, finance and operations leaders make agile and more informed business decisions. With Vena, you can leverage the power of Excel and AI-powered insights in a unified, cloud-based platform that enhances productivity, collaboration and insights. Over 1,800 of the world’s leading companies rely on Vena to power their planning. For more information, visit venasolutions.com.

Contacts

MEDIA
Jonathan Paul

Vice President, Content Marketing

jpaul@venacorp.com

Acquires First Self Storage Property in Metro Vancouver

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Prime Group Holdings, LLC (together with its affiliates, “Prime Group”), a vertically-integrated private equity real estate firm, today announced the firm’s first investment in the British Columbia market with the acquisition of a self storage property in the inner Vancouver suburb of Burnaby, British Columbia. The acquisition was made by the firm’s investment vehicle, Prime Storage Fund III, LP. The transaction follows Prime Group’s recent acquisition of its first Canadian self storage property in the Edmonton suburb of Sherwood Park, Alberta.

Located just east of Vancouver, the 1,018-unit facility is comprised of 67,476 rentable square feet and includes 63 parking spaces. It is visible from and easily accessible to the Trans-Canada Highway. Prime Group will manage the facility, which will operate under the Prime Storage brand.

“We are excited to continue strategically expanding our presence in Canada by bringing our institutional property management and self storage expertise to the attractive British Columbia market,” said Robert J. Moser, Prime Group’s Founder, Principal, and Chief Executive Officer. “The Canadian self storage market is backed by strong demographic characteristics similar to those we see in the United States, however the opportunity for self storage remains meaningfully underdeveloped comparatively. Burnaby is one of the most populous and densely developed cities in British Columbia and one of the most affluent suburbs of Vancouver, yet the market is currently undersupplied. We look forward to continuing to diversify our self storage portfolio with international acquisitions and execute on our strategy across Canada.”

In addition to operating in two Canadian provinces, Prime Group has a sizable presence across the U.S., with facilities spanning 28 states, and the islands of St. Thomas and St. Croix. Prime Group owns and operates 302 self storage assets representing approximately 190,000 storage units and containing over 22.5 million rentable square feet.

About Prime Group Holdings

Prime Group Holdings is a vertically integrated private equity real estate firm focused on self storage and other alternative real estate asset classes, managing assets worth well over $4 billion on behalf of a global institutional investor base. Headquartered in Saratoga Springs, NY, with a regional office in Jupiter, FL and investment origination offices in Denver, CO and Hackensack, NJ, the firm has more than 700 employees, including investment professionals, property managers, an investor reporting team, construction and marketing personnel, and deal-sourcing professionals. For more information, please visit https://www.goprimegroup.com/.

Contacts

Media
Nathaniel Garnick/Grace Cartwright

Gasthalter & Co.

(212) 257-4170

PrimeGroup@gasthalter.com