ROSEMONT, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Wynnchurch Capital, L.P. (“Wynnchurch”), a leading middle market private equity firm, announced the sale of a majority interest in Rosboro Holdings, Inc. (“Rosboro” or the “Company”) to One Equity Partners (“OEP”). Under terms of the transaction, Wynnchurch will continue to own a significant minority stake in the Company.

Headquartered in Springfield, Oregon, Rosboro is a leading manufacturer of engineered wood products including stock and custom glued laminated timber (“glulam”) and lumber used in residential and light commercial construction end markets. Following Wynnchurch’s investment in December 2016, Rosboro successfully separated from its captive timberlands, completed the acquisition of Western Structures, scaled the business significantly, built out its sales force to drive pull-through demand, and made investments to improve operations and grow its glulam product offerings.

Brian Crumbaugh, Partner at Wynnchurch, stated, “Rosboro represented an opportunity to invest in a company with a leading market position, differentiated product offering and long-standing customer relationships. We are proud of the management team’s accomplishments during our ownership period and are excited to continue our partnership with management during Rosboro’s next phase of growth.”

“Rosboro is exceptionally well-positioned to benefit from continued tailwinds within its core end markets,” added Chris O’Brien, Managing Partner at Wynnchurch. “We look forward to partnering with OEP and the Rosboro management team over the coming years.”

“Wynnchurch has been a great partner and provided tremendous support during their ownership. They have helped us drive continuous improvement across our operations and execute on multiple organic and inorganic growth initiatives. We are excited to partner with both OEP and Wynnchurch as we look to execute on our long-term growth initiatives,” said Rich Babcock, CEO of Rosboro.

“Rosboro is an excellent business making high-quality differentiated engineered wood products at scale,” said Matthew Hughes, Managing Director at OEP. “Rosboro is poised to benefit from a number of growth drivers including single-family residential housing starts, net migration to the U.S. West, increasing residential repair and remodel, and glulam’s increasing share against structural wood alternatives and other engineered wood products. We look forward to working with CEO Rich Babcock and his team to capitalize on a growing market opportunity.”

Houlihan Lokey Capital, Inc. and Perkins Coie LLP served as financial advisor and legal counsel, respectively, to Rosboro and Wynnchurch.

Wynnchurch is actively seeking investment opportunities for its $2.277 billion Fund V. In December, Wynnchurch acquired Appvion, a leading provider of specialty and high performance direct thermal coatings. Other recent Wynnchurch investments include: Owen, a leading provider of critical infrastructure equipment, aftermarket parts and services; Trimlite, a leading manufacturer and distributor of residential doors and related door products; Northern Wholesale Supply, a leading provider of RV and marine parts and accessories; and The Wheel Group, a leading designer and distributor of branded aftermarket wheels, specialty tires, and related accessories.

About Rosboro:

Rosboro is a leading manufacturer of engineered wood products used in residential and light commercial construction, including stock and custom glued laminated timber (“glulam”) and a variety of other lumber products. Founded in 1939 and headquartered in Springfield, OR, Rosboro has developed a unique product offering focused on customer-driven solutions. Rosboro operates out of two manufacturing campuses located in Springfield and Veneta, OR. For more information, please visit: https://www.rosboro.com.

About Wynnchurch Capital:

Wynnchurch Capital, L.P., headquartered in the Chicago suburb of Rosemont, Illinois, with offices in California, New York, and an affiliate in Canada, was founded in 1999, and is a leading middle-market private equity investment firm. Wynnchurch’s strategy is to partner with middle market companies in the United States and Canada that possess the potential for substantial growth and profit improvement. Wynnchurch Capital manages a number of private equity funds with $4.2 billion of committed capital under management and specializes in recapitalizations, growth capital, management buyouts, corporate carve-outs and restructurings. For more information, please visit: https://www​.wyn​nchurch​.com.

About One Equity Partners:

OEP is a middle-market private equity firm focused on the industrial, healthcare, and technology sectors in North America and Europe. The firm builds market-leading companies by identifying and executing transformative business combinations. OEP is a trusted partner with a differentiated investment process, a broad and senior team, and an established track record generating long-term value for its partners. Since 2001, the firm has completed more than 180 transactions worldwide. OEP, founded in 2001, spun out of JP Morgan in 2015. The firm has offices in New York, Chicago, and Frankfurt. For more information, please visit: https://www.oneequity.com.

Contacts

Chris O’Brien

Managing Partner

cobrien@wynnchurch.com
847-604-6108

Brian Crumbaugh

Partner

bcrumbaugh@wynnchurch.com
847-604-6124

Mike Teplitsky

Partner

mteplitsky@wynnchurch.com
847-604-6120

JD Frank

Vice President

jfrank@wynnchurch.com
847-604-6130

Alex Randall

Senior Associate

arandall@wynnchurch.com
847-604-6133

LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#CommercialRealEstate–H.I.G. Capital (“H.I.G.”), a leading global alternative investment firm with over $45 billion of equity capital under management, is pleased to announce that its affiliate, H.I.G. Realty Partners, has completed an off-market acquisition of the Saugus Station Industrial Portfolio (“Saugus Station”), located in Santa Clarita, CA. Saugus Station consists of 24 buildings totaling approximately one million square feet across a 70 acre campus, as well as an adjacent 24 acre, fully horizontally improved industrial development parcel.

Saugus Station is 100% leased to tenants operating primarily in the film, television, entertainment and content production industry, and is within the broader San Fernando Valley industrial market. The San Fernando Valley achieved a 1.1% industrial vacancy rate in Q3 2021 and experienced 5.2% annual rent growth over the past five years, with minimal new supply under construction. Saugus Station will provide H.I.G. with attractive current cash-on-cash returns, as well as upside via a value-add business plan that is well positioned to benefit from the rapid expansion of film and television content production in the Los Angeles MSA.

“The acquisition of Saugus Station provides H.I.G. with a unique opportunity to capitalize on a supply constrained market for entertainment and content production warehouse space,” said David Hirschberg, Co-Head of H.I.G. Realty Partners. “H.I.G. will employ its value-add expertise to significantly enhance the portfolio’s cash flow.”

“With Los Angeles soundstages operating at full capacity and limited industrial inventory to house production equipment, sets, and props, we believe Saugus Station presents a very compelling investment opportunity,” said Adam Belfer, Principal of H.I.G. Realty Partners. “We look forward to implementing our capital plan to reposition Saugus Station into a best-in-class logistics facility that will serve both entertainment industry-focused and also local tenants in Santa Clarita and throughout greater Los Angeles.”

About H.I.G. Realty Partners

H.I.G. Realty Partners is the real estate platform of H.I.G. Capital, a leading global alternative assets investment firm with over $45 billion of equity capital under management.* H.I.G. Realty Partners manages $8.4 billion of assets and focuses on small-to-mid cap real estate, targeting both equity and debt investments across all property types located throughout the U.S., Europe, and Latin America. Equity investments are concentrated on the acquisition of value-add assets, employing a hands-on, operationally focused approach that seeks to generate substantial cash flow and asset appreciation through rehabilitating, redeveloping, repositioning and rebranding assets that have been capital starved and/or poorly managed. Debt investments include senior bridge loans, mezzanine loans and preferred equity collateralized by transitional properties and portfolios. For more information, please refer to the H.I.G. website www.higcapital.com.

About H.I.G. Capital

H.I.G. is a leading global alternative assets investment firm with over $45 billion of equity capital under management.* Based in Miami, and with offices in New York, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Atlanta in the U.S., as well as international affiliate offices in London, Hamburg, Madrid, Milan, Paris, Bogotá, Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, H.I.G. specializes in providing both debt and equity capital to small and mid-sized companies, utilizing a flexible and operationally focused/ value-added approach:

1. H.I.G.’s equity funds invest in management buyouts, recapitalizations and corporate carve-outs of both profitable as well as underperforming manufacturing and service businesses.
2. H.I.G.’s debt funds invest in senior, unitranche and junior debt financing to companies across the size spectrum, both on a primary (direct origination) basis, as well as in the secondary markets. H.I.G. is also a leading CLO manager, through its WhiteHorse family of vehicles, and manages a publicly traded BDC, WhiteHorse Finance.
3. H.I.G.’s real estate funds invest in value-added properties, which can benefit from improved asset management practices.
4. H.I.G. Infrastructure focuses on making value-add and core plus investments in the infrastructure sector.

Since its founding in 1993, H.I.G. has invested in and managed more than 300 companies worldwide. The firm’s current portfolio includes more than 100 companies with combined sales in excess of $30 billion. For more information, please refer to the H.I.G. website at www.higcapital.com.

* Based on total capital commitments managed by H.I.G. Capital and affiliates.

Contacts

David S. Hirschberg

Managing Director

dhirschberg@higrealty.com

Ira Weidhorn

Managing Director

iweidhorn@higrealty.com

TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Granite Real Estate Investment Trust (“Granite”) (TSX: GRT.UN / NYSE: GRP.U) expects to announce its financial results for the fourth quarter and year-ended December 31, 2021 after the close of markets on Wednesday, March 9, 2022.

Granite will hold a conference call on Thursday, March 10, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. (ET). The toll-free number to use for this call is 1 (800) 918-9578. For international callers, please call 1 (416) 641-6701. Please dial in at least 10 minutes prior to the commencement of the call. The conference call will be chaired by Kevan Gorrie, President and Chief Executive Officer.

To hear a replay of the scheduled call, please dial 1 (800) 558-5253 (North America) or 1 (416) 626-4100 (international) and enter reservation number 22014895. The replay will be available until Monday, March 21, 2022.

ABOUT GRANITE

Granite is a Canadian-based REIT engaged in the acquisition, development, ownership and management of logistics, warehouse and industrial properties in North America and Europe. Granite owns 126 investment properties representing approximately 53.3 million square feet of leasable area.

OTHER INFORMATION

Copies of financial data and other publicly filed documents about Granite are available through the internet on the Canadian Securities Administrators’ System for Electronic Document Analysis and Retrieval (SEDAR) which can be accessed at www.sedar.com and on the United States Securities and Exchange Commission’s Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis and Retrieval System (EDGAR) which can be accessed at www.sec.gov. For further information, please see our website at www.granitereit.com or contact Teresa Neto, Chief Financial Officer, at 647-925-7560 or Andrea Sanelli, Associate Director, Legal & Investor Services, at 647-925-7504.

Contacts

Teresa Neto, Chief Financial Officer

647-925-7560

or

Andrea Sanelli, Associate Director, Legal & Investor Services

647-925-7504

LADERA RANCH, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. (“SmartStop” or the “Company”), a self-managed and fully-integrated self storage company, today announced that H. Michael Schwartz, the Company’s Chairman and CEO, will participate in a panel presentation at the KeyBanc Capital Markets Self Storage Investor Forum in a panel titled: Private Operators: What’s in Store for 2022; Assessing the Current Landscape. The panel will be webcast live on January 6, 2022 at approximately 11:00 am Eastern Time to registered conference attendees. Mr. Schwartz, along with other representatives of the Company, will also be hosting meetings with registered investors at the conference.

About SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. (SmartStop)

SmartStop is a self-managed REIT with a fully integrated operations team of approximately 400 self storage professionals focused on growing the SmartStop® Self Storage brand. SmartStop, through its indirect subsidiary SmartStop REIT Advisors, LLC, also sponsors other self storage programs. As of January 4, 2022, SmartStop is one of the largest self storage companies in North America, with an owned and managed portfolio of 162 properties in 19 states and Ontario, Canada and comprising approximately 109,000 units and 12.4 million rentable square feet. SmartStop and its affiliates own or manage 19 operating self storage properties in the Greater Toronto Area, which total approximately 16,200 units and 1.7 million rentable square feet. Additional information regarding SmartStop is available at www.smartstopselfstorage.com.

Contacts

David Corak
VP of Corporate Finance

SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc.

949-542-3331

IR@smartstop.com

Tech-enabled hospitality provider grows to almost 1,000 live and contracted units across three cities

SAN FRANCISCO & MONTREAL–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Sonder Holdings Inc. (“Sonder”), a leading next-generation hospitality company that is redefining the guest experience through technology and design, increased its footprint in Canada in 2021, by opening new properties and contracting hundreds of additional units across Montreal and Toronto.

In Montreal, Sonder recently opened the Sonder Saint Paul, a 20-unit hotel in a heritage building in Old Montreal, as well as the Sonder Maisonneuve, a 157-unit new-build property, located in the heart of downtown Montreal. Sonder Maisonneuve hosts fully-equipped studio, 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom suites, all with balconies, in-suite laundry and kitchens. Guests also have access to amenities including a rooftop pool, sauna, and gym.

Sonder currently operates over 385 units across the city in neighborhoods such as Griffintown and the Plateau and has over 270 additional contracted units across two other properties, including the old Board of Trade building on Saint-Sacrement.

The company, originally founded in Montreal, has also established an additional decision-making centre for its global operations in the city and plans to add hundreds of positions into its corporate office on Viger Street.

“We’re thrilled to be working with a well-capitalized and reliable partner such as Sonder. Their proven, innovative hospitality model is driving a global guest experience that we feel is the future of hospitality and that was started and built right here in Montreal,” said Richard Rumpf, Vice President of Prime Properties, premier provider of design driven spaces for contemporary needs and the owner of multiple Sonder-operated properties in Montreal.

Sonder also continues to expand in Toronto, the largest city in Canada, and recently contracted over 110 units in four additional locations, spread across desired neighborhoods such as the St. Lawrence Market and the Entertainment District. These units are in addition to the over 120 live units across five existing Sonder locations in Toronto.

“Canadian cities are international destinations that provide a great mix of contemporary apartment-style and hotel properties that work well in our portfolio,” said Martin Picard, Co-Founder and Global Head of Real Estate at Sonder. “Our offering is oriented towards the modern traveler and emerging traveler subsets such as digital nomads. We look for properties located close to cultural or travel destinations and that are well-suited to design-forward, tech-enabled experiences. While Sonder is a global company now, our roots are in Canada and we plan to continue to grow our presence across the country.”

The company also operates a 66-unit property in the West End of Vancouver and is exploring expansion opportunities in Ottawa, Quebec City, Calgary, Banff and Victoria.

Headquartered in San Francisco, Sonder operates in 35+ cities across ten countries, and has over 16,000 live and contracted units worldwide. The company partners with real estate owners and landlords to manage and operate hotels and multifamily buildings. Sonder distinguishes itself in the hospitality industry through applying forward thinking design and infusing technology into its properties and guest experience. This tech-enabled experience puts guests in full control of their stay. They can access everything they need – from booking, to interacting with guest services, to check-out – via their own mobile device from anywhere and at any time, using the Sonder app.

Business Combination with Gores Metropoulos II

Sonder recently announced that the Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on July 7, 2021, as amended by Amendment No. 7 filed on December 20, 2021, was declared effective on December 22, 2021. The Registration Statement was filed in connection with the proposed business combination of Sonder and Gores Metropoulos II, Inc. (Nasdaq: GMII, GMIIW, and GMIIU). A special meeting of Gores Metropoulos II stockholders to approve the business combination will be held on January 14, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time.

Sonder’s common stock and public warrants are expected to be listed on Nasdaq under the ticker symbols “SOND” and “SONDW,” respectively, following the closing of the business combination. Upon completion of the business combination, subject to any redemptions by the public stockholders of Gores Metropoulos II and the payment of transaction expenses at the closing, Sonder expects to have approximately $310 million in PIPE proceeds, up to $450 million in cash in Gores Metropoulos II’s trust account and $165 million of Delayed Draw Notes to fund operations and support new and existing growth initiatives.

About Sonder

Sonder is revolutionizing hospitality through innovative, tech-enabled service and inspiring, thoughtfully designed accommodations combined into one seamless experience. Launched in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, Sonder provides a variety of accommodation options — from spacious rooms to fully-equipped suites and apartments — found in over 35 markets spanning ten countries and three continents. The Sonder app gives guests full control over their stay. Complete with self-service features, simple check-in and 24/7 on-the-ground support, amenities and services at Sonder are just a tap away, making a world of better stays open to all.

To learn more, visit www.sonder.com or follow Sonder on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. Download the Sonder app on Apple or Google Play.

About Gores Metropoulos II, Inc.

Gores Metropoulos II, Inc. (Nasdaq: GMII, GMIIW, and GMIIU) is a special purpose acquisition company sponsored by an affiliate of The Gores Group, LLC, a global investment firm founded in 1987 by Alec Gores, and by an affiliate of Metropoulos & Co. whose Principals are Dean, Evan and Daren Metropoulos. Gores Metropoulos II was formed for the purpose of entering into a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. Messrs. Gores and Metropoulos together have over 100 years of combined experience as entrepreneurs, operators and investors across diverse sectors including industrials, technology, media and entertainment, business services, healthcare and consumer products and services. Over the course of their careers, Messrs. Gores and Metropoulos and their respective teams have invested in more than 180 portfolio companies through varying macroeconomic environments with a consistent, operationally-oriented investment strategy. For more information, please visit www.gores.com.

Additional Information and Where to Find It

In connection with the proposed business combination, Gores Metropoulos II, Inc. has filed a registration statement on Form S-4 (the “Registration Statement”) that includes a preliminary proxy statement, prospectus and consent solicitation statement with respect to Gores Metropoulos II’s securities to be issued in connection with the proposed business combination. The Form S-4 was declared effective by the SEC on December 22, 2021. The definitive proxy statement/prospectus/consent solicitation statement will be sent to all Gores Metropoulos II stockholders as of November 30, 2021, the record date established for voting on the proposed business combination and the other matters to be voted upon at a meeting of Gores Metropoulos II’s stockholders to be held to approve the proposed business combination and other matters (the “Special Meeting”). Gores Metropoulos II may also file other documents regarding the proposed business combination with the SEC. The definitive proxy statement/prospectus/consent solicitation statement contains important information about the proposed business combination and the other matters to be voted upon at the Special Meeting and is not intended to provide the basis for any investment decision or any other decision in respect of such matters. Investors and securityholders will also be able to obtain copies of the definitive proxy statement/prospectus/consent solicitation statement and all other relevant documents filed or that will be filed with the SEC without charge, once available, at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov or by directing a request to: 6260 Lookout Road, Boulder, CO 80301, attention: Jennifer Kwon Chou, or by contacting Morrow Sodali LLC, Gores Metropoulos II’s proxy solicitor, for help, toll-free at (800) 662-5200 (banks and brokers can call collect at (203) 658-9400).

Participants in Solicitation

Gores Metropoulos II, Sonder and their respective directors and officers may be deemed participants in the solicitation of proxies of Gores Metropoulos II stockholders in connection with the proposed business combination. Gores Metropoulos II stockholders and other interested persons may obtain, without charge, more detailed information regarding the interests of those persons and other persons who may be deemed participants in the proposed business combination by reading Gores Metropoulos II’s registration statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-251663), which was declared effective by the SEC on January 19, 2021, and the proxy statement/prospectus/consent solicitation statement regarding the proposed business combination. You may obtain free copies of these documents as described in the preceding paragraph.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains a number of “forward-looking statements” as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements about Sonder’s forecasted revenue growth and cash flow (including Sonder’s outlook for Total Revenue and Adjusted EBITDA for the year ended December 31, 2021), Sonder’s forecasted growth in units (including Sonder’s forecast for growth in Total Portfolio for the year ended December 31, 2021), information concerning Gores Metropoulos II’s or Sonder’s possible or assumed future financial or operating results and metrics, business strategies, debt levels, competitive position, industry environment, potential growth opportunities, future operations, products and services, planned openings, expected unit contractings and the effects of regulation, including whether the proposed business combination will generate returns for stockholders. These forward-looking statements are based on Gores Metropoulos II‘s or Sonder’s management’s current expectations, estimates, projections and beliefs, as well as a number of assumptions concerning future events. When used in this press release, the words “estimates,” “projected,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “forecasts,” “plans,” “intends,” “believes,” “seeks,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “future,” “propose” and variations of these words or similar expressions (or the negative versions of such words or expressions) are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, conditions or results, and involve a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other important factors, many of which are outside Gores Metropoulos II’s or Sonder’s management’s control, that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements. These risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other important factors include, but are not limited to: (a) the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the termination of the Merger Agreement (as amended by that certain Amendment No. 1 to Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated October 27, 2021 (“Amendment No. 1”)) and the proposed business combination contemplated thereby; (b) the inability to complete the proposed business combination due to the failure to obtain approval of the stockholders of Gores Metropoulos II or other conditions to closing in the Merger Agreement (as amended by Amendment No. 1); (c) the ability to meet Nasdaq’s listing standards following the consummation of the proposed business combination; (d) the inability to complete the private placement transactions in connection with the business combination as described in the Registration Statement; (e) the risk that the proposed business combination disrupts current plans and operations of Sonder or its subsidiaries as a result of the announcement and consummation of the transactions described herein; (f) the ability to recognize the anticipated benefits of the proposed business combination, which may be affected by, among other things, competition, the ability of the combined company to grow and manage growth profitably, maintain relationships with customers and suppliers and retain its management and key employees; (g) costs related to the proposed business combination; (h) changes in applicable laws or regulations, including legal or regulatory developments (such as the SEC’s statement on accounting and reporting considerations for warrants in special purpose acquisition companies); (i) the possibility that Sonder may be adversely affected by other economic, business and/or competitive factors; (j) risks related to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, including the Omicron and other variants and potential governmental and other restrictions (including travel restrictions) resulting therefrom; and (k) other risks and uncertainties described in the final proxy statement/prospectus/consent solicitation statement, including those under the heading “Risk Factors” therein, and other documents filed by Gores Metropoulos II from time to time with the SEC. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. Except as required by law, neither Gores Metropoulos II nor Sonder undertakes any obligation to update or revise its forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this report. Additional risks and uncertainties are identified and discussed in Gores Metropoulos II’s reports filed and to be filed with the SEC and available at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

Disclaimer

This communication relates to a proposed business combination between Gores Metropoulos II and Sonder. This document does not constitute an offer to sell or exchange, or the solicitation of an offer to buy or exchange, any securities, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, sale or exchange would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction.

Contacts

Fiona Story

press@sonder.com

PITTSBURGH–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Evoqua Water Technologies (NYSE: AQUA), an industry leader in mission-critical water treatment solutions, today announced the closing of the previously announced acquisition of the renal business historically operated by Mar Cor Purification and Cantel Medical, subsidiaries of STERIS Plc (NYSE: STE).

Mar Cor is a leading manufacturer and servicer of medical water, commercial and industrial solutions in North America. Headquartered in Plymouth, Minnesota, Mar Cor has 27 service and regeneration facilities in the United States and Canada. Mar Cor offers significant technical expertise in designing, building, and servicing high-purity water treatment systems to an installed base of approximately 5,500 sites.

The business is expected to generate annualized revenues of approximately $180 million and adjusted EBITDA of approximately $27 million before synergies. The addition of the business will expand Evoqua’s service footprint in North America, furthering its reach into the healthcare vertical market.

“We are thrilled to officially welcome Mar Cor to the Evoqua family,” said Ron Keating, Evoqua’s Chief Executive Officer. “With the close of this transaction, Evoqua is well-positioned to expand our service footprint in North America to provide proven water solutions for the healthcare industry.”

About Evoqua Water Technologies

Evoqua Water Technologies is a leading provider of mission-critical water and wastewater treatment solutions, offering a broad portfolio of products, services, and expertise to support industrial, municipal, and recreational customers who value water. Evoqua has worked to protect water, the environment, and its employees for more than 100 years, earning a reputation for quality, safety, and reliability around the world. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the company operates in more than 150 locations across ten countries. Serving more than 38,000 customers and 200,000 installations worldwide, our employees are united by a common purpose: Transforming Water. Enriching Life.^® To learn more, visit www.evoqua.com.

Advisors

BMO Capital Markets is serving as exclusive financial advisor to Evoqua, and Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders LLP is serving as legal counsel.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. You can generally identify forward-looking statements by our use of forward-looking terminology such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “expect,” “goal,” “intend,” “may,” or “will,” or the negative thereof or other variations thereon or comparable terminology. All of these forward-looking statements are based 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. These and other important factors may cause our actual results, performance, or achievements to differ materially from any future results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, those risks and uncertainties discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021, and in other filings, we may make from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All statements other than statements of historical fact included herein are forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, statements relating to the expected revenue and adjusted EBITDA to be generated by the acquired business and our ability to realize anticipated benefits of the proposed transaction. Any forward-looking statements made herein speak only as of the date of this press release. Except as required by law, we do not undertake any obligation to update or revise or to publicly announce any update or revision to any of the forward-looking statements made herein, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise after the date of this press release. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing our views as of any date subsequent to the date of this press release.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This press release contains a forward-looking projection of expected adjusted EBITDA of the acquired business on an annualized basis. Adjusted EBITDA is not calculated and presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”). Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income (loss) before interest expense, income tax benefit (expense), and depreciation and amortization, adjusted for the impact of certain other items, including restructuring and related business transformation costs, share-based compensation, transaction costs, and other gains, losses and expenses that we believe do not directly reflect our underlying business operations. Adjusted EBITDA is one of the primary metrics used by management to evaluate the financial performance of our business. We present adjusted EBITDA because we believe it is frequently used by analysts, investors, and other interested parties to evaluate and compare operating performance and value companies within our industry. Further, we believe it is helpful in highlighting trends in our operating results and provides greater clarity and comparability period over period to management and our investors regarding the operational impact of long-term strategic decisions relating to capital structure, the tax jurisdictions in which we operate, and capital investments. In addition, adjusted EBITDA highlights true business performance by removing the impact of certain items that management believes do not directly reflect our underlying operations and provides investors with greater visibility into the ongoing organic drivers of our business performance. The presentation of this non-GAAP measure is not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for GAAP measures.

With respect to the forward-looking projection of expected adjusted EBITDA of the acquired business on an annualized basis set forth herein, we have not presented a quantitative reconciliation of this forward-looking non-GAAP financial measure to its most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, net income, because it is impractical to forecast certain items without unreasonable efforts due to the uncertainty and inherent difficulty of predicting the occurrence and financial impact of, and the periods in which, such items, including foreign exchange impact and certain expenses for which we adjust, may be recognized. For the same reasons, we are unable to address the probable significance of the unavailable information, which could be material to future results.

Contacts

Evoqua Water Technologies

Media
Sarah Brown, 506-454-5495 (office)

sarah.brown@evoqua.com

Investors
Dan Brailer, 724-720-1605 (office)

412-977-2605 (mobile)

dan.brailer@evoqua.com

LADERA RANCH, Calif .–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Strategic Storage Trust VI, Inc. (“SST VI”), a private real estate investment trust sponsored by an affiliate of SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. (“SmartStop”), announced today the acquisition of two recently-constructed self storage facilities in Bradenton, Florida and Apopka, Florida. These represent the seventh and eighth acquisitions in SST VI. Since SST VI launched in the first quarter of 2021, the fund has purchased approximately $85 million of self storage facilities and land parcels to be developed into self storage.

“We are extremely pleased to add these superb properties to our portfolio at SST VI, and expand SST VI’s footprint into the state of Florida,” said Wayne Johnson, Chief Investment Officer of SST VI. “We are quickly amassing a very high quality portfolio that we expect will create strong value and generate strong cash flows for stockholders.”

Located at 2200 Coral Hills Road, the newly constructed facility in Apopka, a suburb of Orlando, is composed of approximately 44,300 square feet of rental space over three single-story buildings. This location is well positioned to serve the areas of Paradise Heights, South Apopka, Hiawassee, Forest City, Ocoee and Pine Hills and has good visibility from Highway 414 and Clarcona Road. The facility has a strong blend of units offered including interior climate controlled, climate controlled drive-up, non climate controlled drive-up, and RV/Boat spaces. Further, it is the only storage facility offering climate controlled drive-up units in the sub-market. Management plans to add an additional 28,250 rentable square feet with the construction of an additional single-story building.

The Bradenton facility, which opened in October 2020, is located at 6424 14th Street West. It offers approximately 64,400 square feet of rental space, all of which is climate controlled. This location serves the areas of Bayshore Gardens, South Bradenton, West Samoset, Whitfield and North Sarasota and has great frontage and visibility along the heavily-trafficked Highway 41. The facility has desirable amenities including a sophisticated security system with high definition camera surveillance, secured and alarmed doors, gated entry, LED lighting, climate controlled drive up units and interior climate-controlled units.

About Strategic Storage Trust VI, Inc. (SST VI):

SST VI is a Maryland corporation that intends to qualify as a real estate investment trust for federal income tax purposes. SST VI’s primary investment strategy is to invest in income producing and growth self storage facilities and related self storage real estate investments in the Unites States and Canada. As of December 30, 2021, SST VI has a portfolio of six operating properties in the United States comprising approximately 3,600 units and 385,000 rentable square feet and two land parcels in Ontario, Canada on which SST VI intends to develop self storage facilities.

About SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. (SmartStop):

SmartStop is a self-managed REIT with a fully integrated operations team of approximately 400 self storage professionals focused on growing the SmartStop® Self Storage brand. SmartStop, through its indirect subsidiary SmartStop REIT Advisors, LLC, also sponsors other self storage programs. As of December 30, 2021, SmartStop is one of the largest self storage companies in North America, with an owned and managed portfolio of 162 properties in 19 states and Ontario, Canada and comprising approximately 109,000 units and 12.4 million rentable square feet. SmartStop and its affiliates own or manage 19 operating self storage properties in the Greater Toronto Area, which total approximately 16,200 units and 1.7 million rentable square feet. Additional information regarding SmartStop is available at www.smartstopselfstorage.com.

Contacts

David Corak
VP of Corporate Finance

SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc.

949-429-3331

IR@smartstop.com

TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Further to the announcement by Home Capital Group Inc. (“Home Capital” or the “Company”) (TSX: HCG) on December 22, 2021, the Company announced today that it has taken up 6,896,551 common shares (the “Shares”) at a purchase price of C$43.50 per Share (the “Purchase Price”) under the Company’s substantial issuer bid (the “Offer”) to repurchase for cancellation up to C$300,000,000 of its Shares.

The Shares to be purchased under the Offer represent approximately 13.68% of the Shares issued and outstanding (undiluted) prior to the take-up of the Shares. After giving effect to the repurchase, the number of issued and outstanding Shares will be 43,499,284 (undiluted). None of the directors or management of the Company tendered any of their Shares pursuant to the Offer.

A total of approximately 16.45 million Shares were properly tendered to the Offer and not withdrawn. As the Offer was oversubscribed, shareholders who made auction tenders at C$43.50 per Share and purchase price tenders will each have approximately 45% of their successfully tendered Shares purchased by Home Capital, other than “odd lot” tenders, which are not subject to proration.

Payment for the purchased Shares will be effected by Computershare Investor Services Inc. (the “Depositary”) in accordance with the Offer and applicable law. Any Shares tendered and not purchased will be returned to shareholders promptly by the Depositary.

To assist shareholders in determining the tax consequences of the Offer, Home Capital estimates that for the purposes of the Income Tax Act (Canada), the paid-up capital per Share was approximately C$3.07 as at December 24, 2021. The “specified amount” (for purposes of subsection 191(4) of the Income Tax Act (Canada)) is C$43.45.

The full details of the Offer are described in the offer to purchase and issuer bid circular dated November 15, 2021, as well as the related letter of transmittal and notice of guaranteed delivery, copies of which were filed and are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.

Home Capital intends to apply to renew its normal course issuer bid in Q1 2022.

This news release is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to buy or the solicitation of an offer to sell Shares.

Caution Regarding Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation, including relating to the Company’s completion of a substantial issuer bid, the size of the substantial issuer bid and the renewal of its normal course issuer bid. Please refer to Home Capital’s 2021 Third Quarter Report, available on Home Capital’s website at www.homecapital.com, and on the Canadian Securities Administrators’ website at www.sedar.com, for Home Capital’s Caution Regarding Forward-looking Statements.

About Home Capital

Home Capital Group Inc. is a public company, traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (HCG), operating through its principal subsidiary, Home Trust Company. Home Trust is a federally regulated trust company offering residential and non-residential mortgage lending, securitization of residential mortgage products, consumer lending and credit card services. In addition, Home Trust and its wholly owned subsidiary, Home Bank, offer deposits via brokers and financial planners, and through a direct-to-consumer brand, Oaken Financial. Licensed to conduct business across Canada, we have offices in Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, Nova Scotia, and Quebec.

Contacts

Jill MacRae

VP, Investor Relations and ESG

416-933-4991

Investor.relations@hometrust.ca

DALLAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Generational Equity, a leading mergers and acquisitions advisor for privately held businesses, is pleased to announce the sale of its client, Tiffany Air, LLC (dba Metro Service Company) to Royal House Partners, a holding of CPS Capital. The acquisition closed November 10, 2021.

Metro Service Company (MSC), located in Bethany, Oklahoma, is a leading air conditioning and heating contractor that specializes in commercial and residential projects. In operation for over 30 years, the Company has developed a broad set of capabilities and has completed work on a variety of projects. The Company has strong relationships with key customers in a variety of markets.

CPS HVAC Partners (dba Royal House Partners) headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is a residential and commercial contractor which specializes in HVAC, Plumbing and Electrical services.

CPS Capital Partners, (CPS) located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, provides business owners with a unique structure that is an attractive option compared to traditional financial or strategic investors. The firm is looking to partner with private companies whose owners are seeking liquidity or growth capital. CPS is primarily focused on opportunities within Canada and the United States.

Generational Equity Executive Managing Director of M&A – Central Region, Michael Goss and his team, led by Senior M&A Advisor, Fred Phillips with support from Vice President, Mergers & Acquisitions, Jacob Mangalath successfully closed the deal. Senior Managing Director, Rick Buchoz established the initial relationship with MSC.

“This is an excellent example of building out a footprint of a larger established operator by acquiring a smaller well-established company, serving both long time commercial and residential customers. It is a win-win for both parties,” said Phillips.

About Generational Equity

Generational Equity, Generational Capital Markets (member FINRA/SIPC), Generational Wealth Advisors, Generational Consulting Group, and DealForce are part of the Generational Group, which is headquartered in Dallas and is one of the leading M&A advisory firms in North America.

With more than 250 professionals located throughout 16 offices in North America, the companies help business owners release the wealth of their business by providing growth consulting, merger, acquisition, and wealth management services. Their six-step approach features strategic and tactical growth consulting, exit planning education, business valuation, value enhancement strategies, M&A transactional services, and wealth management.

The M&A Advisor named the company the 2017 and 2018 Investment Banking Firm of the Year and Valuation Firm of the Year in 2020. For more information, visit https://www.genequityco.com/ or the Generational Equity press room.

Contacts

For more information:

Carl Doerksen

972-232-1125

cdoerksen@generational.com

TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Kontrol Technologies Corp. (NEO:KNR) (OTCQB:KNRLF) (FSE:1K8) (“Kontrol ” or the “Company”) a leader in smart buildings and cities through IoT, Cloud and SaaS technology, today filed a preliminary base shelf prospectus (the “shelf prospectus”) with the securities regulatory authorities in the provinces of British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario. This filing, when made final, will enable Kontrol to offer, issue and sell up to $20 million of debt securities, common shares, warrants, subscription receipts, and units or a combination thereof from time to time, separately or together, in amounts, at prices and on terms to be determined based on the market conditions at the time of the offering, and as set out in an accompanying prospectus supplement, during the 25 month period that the shelf prospectus, when made final, remains valid.

This shelf prospectus is being filed to give Kontrol the flexibility to take advantage of financing opportunities at its discretion when market conditions are favourable. The terms of such future offerings, if any, will be established at the time of such offerings. At the time any of the securities covered by the shelf prospectus are offered for sale, a prospectus supplement containing specific information about the terms of any such offering will be filed with applicable Canadian securities regulatory authorities.

A copy of the shelf prospectus can be found under Kontrol’s profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com

About Kontrol Technologies Corp.

Kontrol Technologies Corp., a Canadian public company, is a leader in smart buildings and cities through IoT, Cloud and SaaS technology. Kontrol provides a combination of software, hardware, and service solutions to its customers to improve energy management, heating, ventilation, and cooling (HVAC), emission compliance, and air quality.

Additional information about Kontrol Technologies Corp. can be found on its website at www.kontrolcorp.com and by reviewing its profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com

Neither IIROC nor any stock exchange or other securities regulatory authority accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws including, without limitation, the filing of the final base shelf prospectus and any prospectus supplement filed in connection therewith, the potential issuance of securities of Kontrol, and the use of proceeds from such offerings. All statements contained herein that are not clearly historical in nature may constitute forward-looking information. In some cases, forward-looking information can be identified by words or phrases such as “may”, “will”, “expect”, “likely”, “should”, “would”, “plan”, “anticipate”, “intend”, “potential”, “proposed”, “estimate”, “believe” or the negative of these terms, or other similar words, expressions, and grammatical variations thereof, or statements that certain events or conditions “may” or “will” happen, or by discussions of strategy.

Where Kontrol expresses or implies an expectation or belief as to future events or results, such expectation or belief is based on assumptions made in good faith and believed to have a reasonable basis. However, forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors, which could cause actual results to differ materially from future results expressed, projected, or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks include, but are not limited to, risks relating to the timing and filing of the final base shelf prospectus, the potential offering of any securities by Kontrol, uncertainty with respect to the completion of any future offering, the ability to obtain applicable regulatory approval for any contemplated offerings, the ability of Kontrol to negotiate and complete future funding transactions and other risks detailed from time to time in the public filings made by Kontrol, including but not limited to those detailed in Kontrol’s annual information form for the year ended December 31, 2020, copies of which are filed on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.

Accordingly, undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements and the forward-looking statements contained in this press release are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. The forward-looking statements contained herein are made as at the date hereof and are based on the beliefs, estimates, expectations, and opinions of management on such date. Kontrol does not undertake any obligation to update publicly or revise any such forward-looking statements or any forward-looking statements contained in any other documents whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise or to explain any material difference between subsequent actual events and such forward-looking information, except as required under applicable securities law. Readers are cautioned to consider these and other factors, uncertainties, and potential events carefully and not to put undue reliance on forward-looking information.

Contacts

Kontrol Technologies Corp.
Paul Ghezzi

CEO

info@kontrolcorp.com
180 Jardin Drive, Unit 9, Vaughan, ON L4K 1X8

Tel: (905) 766-0400

Investor Relations:

Brooks Hamilton

MZ Group – MZ North America

KNRLF@mzgroup.us
Tel: +1 (949) 546-6326

SmartSuite Technology Provides Best-in-Class Demand Response Solution for Commercial Buildings

TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$KNR #esg—Kontrol Technologies Corp. (NEO:KNR) (OTCQB:KNRLF) (FSE:1K8) (“Kontrol” or the “Company”), a leader in smart buildings and cities through IoT, Cloud and SaaS technologies, is entering the Quebec demand response energy market for commercial and multi-residential buildings. The Company will leverage its SmartSuite technology to supply a best-in-class demand response management solution.

“The demand response markets are growing rapidly across North America due to advancement of smart technologies, which utilities are increasingly leveraging for operating efficiency and resource allocation,” said Paul Ghezzi, CEO of Kontrol Technologies. “Kontrol is offering a top tier solution through our SmartSuite technology, which has the ability to communicate with local utilities and either reduce power consumption or shut off power demand at the building and suite level, and seamlessly integrate into utilities’ grid management framework. We look forward to serving customers in the Quebec market in the near term, helping to facilitate utility grid optimization, energy conservation and greenhouse gas emission reduction.”

SmartSuite Demand Response

Using Kontrol’s propriety Cloud and energy control system, the Company can integrate its SmartSuite solution with utilities that operate demand response programs through the use of APIs. Most demand response programs provide customer incentives that correlate to kilowatt hours of energy saved. Such incentives can reduce initial capital investment and accelerate adoption of energy savings technologies. Through its operating subsidiary, Hilo, Hydro Québec offers a demand response program which encourages buildings to participate in reducing energy consumption in peak demand periods.

Demand Response Market Size in North America

The Global Smart Demand Response Market size is predicted to reach USD 75.53 billion by 2030 with a CAGR of 14.2% from 2020-2030, according to Next Move Strategy Consulting. North America is anticipated to grow with the highest CAGR, attributable to factors including enhanced developments in smart technologies, high R&D investments, and high consumer awareness. According to Technavio, 59% of growth during the period from 2021-2025 is expected to originate from North America.

Kontrol Technologies Corp.

Kontrol Technologies Corp., a Canadian public company, is a leader in smart buildings and cities through IoT, Cloud and SaaS technology. Kontrol provides a combination of software, hardware, and service solutions to its customers to improve energy management, air quality and continuous emission monitoring.

Additional information about Kontrol Technologies Corp. can be found on its website at www.kontrolcorp.com and by reviewing its profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com

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Neither IIROC nor any stock exchange or other securities regulatory authority accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws. All statements contained herein that are not clearly historical in nature may constitute forward-looking information. In some cases, forward-looking information can be identified by words or phrases such as “may”, “will”, “expect”, “likely”, “should”, “would”, “plan”, “anticipate”, “intend”, “potential”, “proposed”, “estimate”, “believe” or the negative of these terms, or other similar words, expressions, and grammatical variations thereof, or statements that certain events or conditions “may” or “will” happen, or by discussions of strategy.

Where Kontrol expresses or implies an expectation or belief as to future events or results, such expectation or belief is based on assumptions made in good faith and believed to have a reasonable basis. Such assumptions include, without limitation, that sufficient capital will be available to the Company and that technology will be as effective as anticipated.

However, forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors, which could cause actual results to differ materially from future results expressed, projected, or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks include, but are not limited to, that sufficient capital and financing cannot be obtained on reasonable terms, or at all; that those technologies will not prove as effective as expected; those customers and potential customers will not be as accepting of the Company’s product and service offering as expected; and government and regulatory factors impacting the energy conservation industry.

Accordingly, undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements and the forward-looking statements contained in this press release are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. The forward-looking statements contained herein are made as at the date hereof and are based on the beliefs, estimates, expectations, and opinions of management on such date. Kontrol does not undertake any obligation to update publicly or revise any such forward-looking statements or any forward-looking statements contained in any other documents whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise or to explain any material difference between subsequent actual events and such forward-looking information, except as required under applicable securities law. Readers are cautioned to consider these and other factors, uncertainties, and potential events carefully and not to put undue reliance on forward-looking information.

Contacts

Kontrol Technologies Corp.
Paul Ghezzi

CEO

info@kontrolcorp.com
Tel: (905) 766.040

Investor Relations:

Brooks Hamilton

MZ Group – MZ North America

KNRLF@mzgroup.us
Tel: +1 (949) 546.6326

LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#CommercialRealEstate–H.I.G. Capital, LLC (“H.I.G.”), a leading global alternative investment firm with over $45 billion of equity capital under management, announced today that an affiliate has provided financing for the redevelopment of 20 Carlton House Terrace, an office building totalling approximately 160,000 square feet in the core office market of St. James’s in London.

Riccardo Dallolio, Managing Director and Head of H.I.G. Europe Realty in London, commented: “We are delighted to complete this transaction in line with our strategy of investing in institutional quality value-add projects in central London. We believe this asset has the potential of becoming one of the best buildings in Mayfair and St. James’s where supply-demand dynamics are particularly favourable for best-in-class office buildings”.

Chris Zlatarev, Principal at H.I.G. Europe Realty Partners, added: “The transaction demonstrates our ability to structure joint ventures with high quality partners focused on creating best-in-class buildings. 20 Carlton House Terrace is a build-to-core re-development to provide state-of-the-art office space with futureproof ESG credentials”.

About H.I.G. Capital

H.I.G. is a leading global alternative assets investment firm with over $45 billion of equity capital under management.* Based in Miami, and with offices in New York, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Atlanta in the U.S., as well as international affiliate offices in London, Hamburg, Madrid, Milan, Paris, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo and Bogotá, H.I.G. specializes in providing both debt and equity capital to small and mid-sized companies, utilizing a flexible and operationally focused/value-added approach:

1. H.I.G.’s equity funds invest in management buyouts, recapitalizations and corporate carve-outs of both profitable as well as underperforming manufacturing and service businesses.
2. H.I.G.’s debt funds invest in senior, unitranche and junior debt financing to companies across the size spectrum, both on a primary (direct origination) basis, as well as in the secondary markets. H.I.G. is also a leading CLO manager, through its WhiteHorse family of vehicles, and manages a publicly traded BDC, WhiteHorse Finance.
3. H.I.G.’s real estate funds invest in value-added properties, which can benefit from improved asset management practices.
4. H.I.G. Infrastructure focuses on making value-add and core plus investments in the infrastructure sector.

Since its founding in 1993, H.I.G. has invested in and managed more than 300 companies worldwide. The firm’s current portfolio includes more than 100 companies with combined sales in excess of $30 billion. For more information, please refer to the H.I.G. website at www.higcapital.com.

* Based on total capital commitments managed by H.I.G. Capital and affiliates.

Contacts

Riccardo Dallolio

Managing Director

rdallolio@higrealty.com

H.I.G. Capital

10 Grosvenor Street

London W1K 4QB

United Kingdom

P +44 (0) 207 318 5700

F +44 (0) 207 318 5749

www.higcapital.com