# Birch Hill Equity Partners to acquire Velan for C$204 million

Birch Hill Equity Partners agreed to buy about 72.1% of industrial valve manufacturer Velan from the Velan family for C$13.10 per share, roughly C$204 million in gross proceeds. Closing is expected in the first half of 2026.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2026-01-15
- Where: Montreal, QC, Canada
- Value: $147.0M (204.0M CAD)
- Status: announced
- Products: industrial valves
- Sectors: [Pumps and Valves](https://endata.com/sectors/pumps-valves.md)

## Companies

- [Velan](https://endata.com/companies/441.md) (target)
- [Birch Hill Equity Partners](https://endata.com/companies/13901.md) (acquirer)

## Sources

- [privateequityinternational.com](https://www.privateequityinternational.com/birch-hill-to-buy-stake-in-velan/), 2026-01-15: "Birch Hill will acquire the shares, representing about 72.1 percent of the company's outstanding shares and 92.8 percent of its voting rights, for C$13.10 per share."

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