Lorne Park closes acquisition of 1001273791 Ontario

Executive Summary

• Lorne Park Capital Partners Inc., via Bellwether Investment Management Inc., completed the acquisition of 100 % of the outstanding securities of 1001273791 Ontario Ltd., a wealth‑management firm with approximately $40 million in assets under management.
• The purchase price is $1.3 million, payable as $520,000 at closing and $195,000 annually from January 2026 through January 2029, subject to revenue‑based adjustments.
• Gordon Archer, the former owner of the acquiree, will join Bellwether as an employee and continue servicing existing clients.

Key Details

• Acquirer: Lorne Park Capital Partners Inc., through wholly owned subsidiary Bellwether Investment Management Inc.
• Target: 1001273791 Ontario Ltd., an Ontario corporation holding ~ $40 million AUM, currently managed by Bellwether.
• Consideration: Total $1.3 million; $520,000 paid at closing; subsequent five installments of $195,000 each in January 2026, 2027, 2028, and 2029. Payments are subject to adjustment based on the trailing‑12‑month revenue on each payment date.
• Transaction Structure: Arm’s‑length cash purchase; no securities issued by Lorne Park Capital Partners in connection with the deal.
• Management Continuity: Gordon Archer, former owner and financial adviser of the acquiree, will become a Bellwether employee and retain responsibility for client service.
• Strategic Rationale: Expands Bellwether’s wealth‑management platform and adds $40 million AUM, enhancing Lorne Park Capital Partners’ boutique investment management footprint.

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