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August 6, 2015

Succession Capital is adding another link to portfolio company Left Hand Studios LLC. Left Hand Studios, which does business as Sienna Sky Jewelry, acquired Lemon Tree Jewelry, a maker of eclectic earrings and necklaces. This is the first add-on acquisition for Sienna Sky since it was acquired by Succession, the subsidiary of Canadian firm Lynx Equity , in 2014. “It’s a very unique design,” said Mathew Burpee, a Lynx Capital vice president responsible for sourcing and making acquisitions in Western Canada and the Northwest U.S. “There’s not a lot of other jewelry companies like this out there.” “The overall jewelry industry is […]

February 20, 2015

After spending 23 years building his Fredericton business from the ground up, Andy Bubar, owner of Kitchen Creations Inc. began to think about succession planning. Bubar, who is hoping to retire in the coming years was approached by Toronto-based Lynx Equity, a company specializing in the acquisition of small and medium–sized businesses whose owners are looking to retire. Read the full article as it was originally published on February 20, 2015 by Kaylynn Paynter

January 19, 2015

I provide a lot of analogies when discussing business situations. Most often, I find myself using sports, and most specifically boxing, to make my point. Rarely has boxing left me unable to make someone better understand just about any business situation. Pay attention to your corner Your “corner” not only has your back but also sees things from different angles. Pay attention to your team – they may see a different side of the deal or have seen this situation before. Treat your team with respect and look after them … They’ll continue to have your back. I have a […]

January 1, 2015

If you want to impress Brad Nathan, the 46- year- old Founder and CEO of Lynx Equity Ltd., the honest approach is best. The former merchant banker, who also contributes to The Globe and Mail’s Leadership Lab column, founded Lynx – a private equity firm that specialize in buying small to medium sized businesses from retiring owners – in 2007 right before the recession of 2008-2009, believes cultivating an authentic connection in business is paramount. Nathan encourages open conversation about the pros as well as cons, when negotiating with prospective businesses. “There’s a problem in every single business. It’s better to […]