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Fonds de solidarité FTQ

Transportation services

BACKGROUND

The transportation industry is made up of companies involved in the movement of raw materials, goods, food and passengers, be it by air, rail, road or water, as well as those offering logistics and warehousing services.

INDUSTRY CHALLENGES

In order to ensure its long-term growth and to maintain its advantageous market position, the transportation industry will need to:

  • Boost operational efficiency;
  • Enhance the service offer, particularly in logistics;
  • Resolve the labour shortage issue;
  • Train the next generation of workers;
  • Keep costs down and invest in cutting-edge technologies.

WHERE THE FONDS FITS IN

The Fonds de solidarité FTQ leverages its expertise, capital and vast network to:

  • Provide financial and strategic support to companies seeking to maximize their growth;
  • Allow companies to capitalize on market opportunities to develop value-creating projects;
  • Help create and keep jobs in Québec.
INVESTMENT PRIORITIES

FINANCING

The Fonds offers solutions tailored to your needs.

FINANCING SOLUTIONS

The Fonds tailors its offer to match the individual needs of its partner companies. We offer patient capital that takes into account the challenges businesses face and the time they need to see their projects to fruition. 

Our flexible financing options include:

  • Equity financing (common or preferred shares)
  • Unsecured debt, requiring no collateral (debenture)
FINANCING CRITERIA

The Fonds gives priority to businesses that satisfy, among others, the following criteria:

  • Competent, dynamic and credible teams with operating experience;
  • Shareholders and officers receptive to investors, alliances and partnerships; 
  • Sound business plans and concepts;
  • Promising market and profitability outlook;
  • Competitive advantages;
  • Preservation and creation of lasting jobs.

SPECIALIZED TEAM

There are many advantages to partnering with our team, including:

  • Solid expertise and involvement in the transportation industry;
  • Financing tailored to your needs;
  • A multidisciplinary, seasoned and available team;
  • Strategic support in the short, medium and long terms;
  • Proactive and close by.

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Gilles Poulin

Gilles Poulin

Investment Director - Aerospace & Transportation

514 850-4988

gpoulin@fondsftq.com

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Press Release

January 23, 2013

Fonds de solidarité FTQ Awards $12,500 Bursary to Yannick Gardner of Aciers Solider

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