# Birch Hill completes controlling stake acquisition of Velan

Birch Hill completed the acquisition of a controlling interest in Montreal-based valve maker Velan from Velan Holding and affiliated entities at C$13.10 per share, giving it about 72.1% of shares and 91.9% of voting rights.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2026-01-14
- Where: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Status: completed
- Products: industrial valves
- Sectors: [Pumps and Valves](https://endata.com/sectors/pumps-valves.md)

## Companies

- [Velan](https://endata.com/companies/441.md) (partner)
- [Velan](https://endata.com/companies/441.md) (target)
- [Birch Hill](https://endata.com/companies/14382.md) (acquirer)

## Sources

- [valve-world.net](https://valve-world.net/birch-hill-acquires-controlling-stake-in-velan/), 2026-06-16: "Birch Hill has completed the acquisition of a controlling interest in Velan, triggering board and executive changes as the valve manufacturer enters its next phase."

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