Ainsworth Lumber Co. Ltd
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Ainsworth Lumber Co. Ltd - overview
Established
1950
Location
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Primary Industry
Forestry & Timber
About
Ainsworth Lumber Co. Ltd specializes in manufacturing engineered wood products, providing innovative solutions for the construction and building industries. Founded in 1950, Ainsworth Lumber Co. Ltd is based in Vancouver, Canada, focusing on engineered wood products for various construction applications.
The company was acquired by Norbord Inc. in a Trade Sale where Norbord agreed to acquire all outstanding shares for CAD 762. 6 million, completed in April 2015, leading to its delisting from the Toronto Stock Exchange. Ainsworth was founded by individuals whose specific details are not disclosed, and it has completed a total of 3 deals with the most recent deal date being December 8, 2014.
The acquisition resulted in Ainsworth shareholders receiving 0. 1321 of a Norbord share for each share held, with Brookfield Asset Management obtaining a 53% stake in the combined company. Ainsworth Lumber Co. Ltd primarily produces engineered wood products, including oriented strand board (OSB), which is utilized in construction, flooring, and furniture applications.
The company operates on a model that emphasizes manufacturing efficiency and innovation, providing products that meet the demands of a diverse clientele in the building sector across North America and other regions. In the most recent financial year, Ainsworth Lumber Co. Ltd reported a revenue of CAD 285. 9 million and an EBITDA of CAD 5.
2 million for that same year. Ainsworth Lumber Co. Ltd aims to leverage its recent acquisition by Norbord Inc. to explore new product offerings and expand its market presence.
The company is focusing on developing advanced engineered wood products and plans to enter new geographic regions, particularly in North America and Europe, by 2025. The recent funding from the Trade Sale will be utilized to enhance R&D efforts and streamline production capabilities, ensuring alignment with market demands while fostering growth.
Primary Industry
Forestry & Timber
Sub Industries
Wood/Hard Products
Website
www.ainsworthengineered.com
Verticals
Manufacturing
Company Stage
Acquired
Total Amount Raised
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Ainsworth Lumber Co. Ltd - financials
| Fiscal Year Ended | Jul 29, 2008 | Jul 29, 2009 | May 11, 2010 |
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| Revenue (USD) | - | - | - |
| % Revenue Growth (YoY) | - | - | - |
| EBITDA (USD) | - | - | - |
| Operating Income (USD) | - | - | - |
| Operating Margin | - | - | - |
| % EBITDA Margin | - | - | - |
| NET Income (USD) | - | - | - |
| % Net Margin | - | - | - |
Ainsworth Lumber Co. Ltd - deals
| Deals Type | Deal Status | Target (s) | Deal Date | Investor(s) | Seller(s) | Deal size (Mn) | Enterprise value (Mn) | Post-money valuation (Mn) | EBITDA multiple (x) | Revenue multiple (x) | Lead partner (s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trade Sale | Completed | Ainsworth Lumber Co. Ltd | - | ||||||||
| PIPE | Completed | Ainsworth Lumber Co. Ltd | - | ||||||||
| Restructuring | Completed | Ainsworth Lumber Co. Ltd | - |
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Ainsworth Lumber Co. Ltd - employee data
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