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Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - December 17, 2024) - Lorne Park Capital Partners Inc. (TSXV: LPC) ("LPCP" or the "Corporation") is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Sakara Capital Inc. ("Sakara") to create a new private equity program. This initiative will provide clients of LPCP's wholly-owned subsidiary Bellwether Investment Management Inc. ("Bellwether") with access to Sakara's institutional-quality private equity investment capabilities, backed by a team that has invested on behalf of major institutional investors and delivered consistent outperformance in the global middle market of private equity since 2008.
Sakara's team, led by Managing Partners Adam Wylychenko and Justin Kusinskis, has significant experience building customized private equity programs for leading institutional investors.
"We are excited to partner with Sakara to offer our clients access to best-in-class private equity opportunities," said Robert Sewell, President and CEO. "This program underscores our commitment to delivering diversification and innovation in our investment offerings."
Adam Wylychenko of Sakara added: "This partnership allows us to bring our institutional-grade private equity opportunities to Bellwether's platform, further broadening the scope of the firm's investment options. We are thrilled to collaborate with Bellwether to deliver a program that aligns with their high standards of client service and performance."
As part of the long-term partnership, LPCP has purchased a minority equity stake in Sakara (the "Transaction"), ensuring long-term alignment between the two firms in delivering superior private equity opportunities to Bellwether's growing client base for years to come. The Transaction is at arm's length and no securities are being issued by LPCP in connection with the Transaction.
About Lorne Park Capital Partners Inc.
LPCP was created to bring together boutique investment management and wealth advisory firms in order to deliver robust, cost-effective investment solutions to affluent investors, foundations, estates and trusts. LPCP's unique strategy creates better alignment between investment managers and wealth advisors while providing them with additional resources to accelerate their growth.
About Bellwether Investment Management Inc.
Bellwether is a boutique investment manager offering tailored investment solutions for affluent investors, foundations, estates, and trusts. Utilizing its proprietary "Disciplined Dividend Growth" investment process, Bellwether delivers discretionary investment management with a focus on North American dividend growth investing and is dedicated to service the distinct needs of affluent families. Bellwether's suite of investment solutions includes Canadian, US and global equity and fixed income strategies. Bellwether is a subsidiary of LPCP, and is registered as a portfolio manager in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec and Saskatchewan, an exempt market dealer in Alberta, Ontario and Quebec, and an investment fund manager in Ontario and Quebec.