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In Memoriam - Fred Wright

We are saddened to announce the passing of Fred Wright, Capital West's founder, on June 4, 2022.

Fred's accomplishments were vast, yet it is his legacy of generosity, good humour, hard work, and family that will live on in all he touched. He mentored so many of the Capital West team, and his name and spirit will live on forever at Capital West.

Q2 2022 M&A Market Update

Valuations for mid-market businesses continue to be strong and above historical averages, with Q2 2022 average EBITDA multiples increasing slightly from the prior three quarters to 7.0x.

M&A During Periods of Elevated Inflation

As North America emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic, continued supply chain pressures and trade disruptions from the war in the Ukraine have led to above average inflation rates. One approach to understand the impact of an inflationary environment on M&A activity is to examine the US during the early 1980s.

Growing the Capital West Team

Capital West is excited to welcome two Associates to our team: Helen Garabandic and Grant Nicholson!