The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec has made a $5.7-million investment in Morgan Schaffer, a Québec company recognized as a leader in producing monitoring instruments.
The Caisse carried out this new investment by way of a loan and a private equity placement. In particular, the investment will enable Morgan Schaffer—of which the Caisse has been a partner since 1999—to finance various international expansion projects.
“We are very pleased to be contributing to the success of a long-standing partner such as Morgan Schaffer, an innovative Québec company with an international reputation,” said Normand Provost, Executive Vice-President, Private Equity, at the Caisse. “The Caisse is constantly looking for opportunities to invest in medium-sized businesses presenting solid track records and good growth prospects.”
“The support from a long-term investor like the Caisse has significantly contributed to the growth of our company over the years,” emphasized Richard Bérubé, Chief Executive Officer of Morgan Schaffer. “For a company like ours, innovation and exports are critical to our success. It is therefore important to work with a financial partner that has a deep understanding of the nature of our operations and our industry.”