S&P 500 5,235.18 +1.02%EUR/USD 1.0840 +0.21%GBP/USD 1.2710 +0.14%USD/JPY 149.50 −0.18%BRENT $82.40 −0.81%BTC $67,800 −0.21%GOLD $2,341 +0.55%NASDAQ 16,420.55 +0.74%S&P 500 5,235.18 +1.02%EUR/USD 1.0840 +0.21%GBP/USD 1.2710 +0.14%USD/JPY 149.50 −0.18%BRENT $82.40 −0.81%BTC $67,800 −0.21%GOLD $2,341 +0.55%NASDAQ 16,420.55 +0.74%
A daily business newspaper · Founded in 2026

Money Talk

Finance and markets: business, quotes, gold, energy and releases.

Birch Hill Takes Control of Velan in C$204 Million Buyout

With a 72% stake now held by Birch Hill, the Montreal-based valve manufacturer is undergoing a sweeping leadership overhaul. The private equity firm finalized its acquisition Monday, securing 93% of the company's voting rights and triggering the immediate departure of the founding family from the board.

Birch Hill Takes Control of Velan in C$204 Million Buyout

The transaction, valued at C$203.9 million, marks a definitive end to the Velan family’s governing tenure. Ivan, Peter, Rob, and Tom Velan have resigned from their board seats, making room for a new slate of directors led by Birch Hill partner Patrick Duncan, who steps in as chairman. Joining him on the board are new nominees Joshua Lundy, Jim Mannebach, and Shauna Gamble.

Operational shifts accompany the ownership change. Jim Mannebach is retiring from his dual roles as chief executive and chair. Replacing him is Rishi Sharma, a former finance chief at the firm, who takes the reins as president and CEO. Imran Gibbons has been named the company's new chief financial officer to manage the firm's transition under its new private equity ownership.

Share article
TelegramXFacebook

When reusing this material a link to Money Talk is required.

Comments (0)

Leave a comment

No comments yet. Be the first!