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HDL Capital Inc. formed after management buyout

Apr 01, 2025•9 months ago

Acquiring Company

HDL Capital

Acquired Company

WD Capital Markets

TorontoTorontoFinancial ServicesFinanceFinancial Services

Description

WD Capital Markets Inc. has completed a management buyout, leading to the formation of HDL Capital Inc. The leadership acquired 100% of WDC's shares, effectively rebranding the firm. HDL will continue to specialize in M&A advisory services, focusing on small and mid-market companies. The new company aims to double its size and enhance its service offerings.

Company Information

Company

HDL Capital

Location

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

About

HDL Capital Inc. is a boutique M&A and Transaction Services advisory firm specializing in arranging transformational transactions for small & mid-market companies. The firm has a 25-year track record with over 200 successful transactions totalling over $2 billion. HDL is dedicated to driving and unlocking shareholder value through M&A transactions. They also provide comprehensive Fairness Opinions and Formal Valuations.

M&A Insights

Based on deal data
Integration timeline
70% of M&A integrations take 12-24 months to complete
Tech stack consolidation
83% of merged companies consolidate technology vendors within first year
Post-acquisition investment
Companies increase IT spending by 23% on average after acquisitions
Success factor
M&A deals with strong technology integration plans are 2.5x more likely to succeed