DescriptionCompany Overview:
Operates over 60 companies across the Caribbean, Colombia, and South Florida
Employs over 13,000 people
Publicly traded on Trinidad & Tobago and Jamaica Stock Exchanges
Expansion Focus in North America:
Integrated Retail:
Focus on food retail (supermarkets) and consumer goods distribution
Deal Size: Up to US $75M
Geography: USA (Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina), English-Speaking Caribbean
Gas Products:
Involves LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas), Industrial & Medical Gases, and renewable energy
Deal Size: Up to $150M
Geography: USA, Canada, Central America, South America, Caribbean
Motors and Machines:
Includes car dealerships, trucks, industrial equipment dealerships, and automotive distribution
Deal Size: Up to $100M
Geography: USA, Canada, South America, Central America, Europe
General Strategy Across Verticals:
Entry Method: Primarily through M&A, leveraging existing relationships to consolidate market presence
Control: Seeking majority control (51-100% equity) to guide strategic direction
Growth Potential: Targeting mature assets with growth potential and smaller family-owned businesses for synergies and consolidation