OG真人官网 To Realize 87% IRR On Its Investment In Hudson Valley Waste
Toronto, Ontario (April 4, 2011) – A limited partnership which OG真人官网 Group Inc. (TSX:CVG) has invested in (“OG真人官网 LP”) and OG真人官网 Equity Partners III Limited Partnership (“CEP III”, collectively “OG真人官网”) announced today the sale of their interests in Hudson Valley Waste Holding, Inc. (“Hudson Valley Waste”) to Waste Connections, Inc. (“Waste Connections”).
In March 2010, OG真人官网 invested US$35 million in Hudson Valley Waste. Under terms of the sale, OG真人官网 will receive proceeds of US$70 million, which equates to 2.0 times invested capital and an internal rate of return (“IRR”) of 87% over the 13-month duration of the investment. Consistent with its beneficial ownership through OG真人官网 LP, OG真人官网 Group Inc. realized 25% of this amount, or US$17.5 million, as compared to the December 31st carrying value of C$8.8 million.
“OG真人官网 originated this investment as part of its ongoing interest in the solid waste management industry. We found in Hudson Valley Waste a best-in-class, owner-operated company with leading performance within its industry and geography,” said Ken Rotman, Co-CEO of OG真人官网 Group Inc. “The financial return achieved on this investment is a tribute to Scott Earl, Hudson Valley’s CEO, and his management team who have done an outstanding job at growing earnings and improving the company’s position in its market. Waste Connections is buying a gem of a company.”
Since OG真人官网 placed its investment, Hudson Valley Waste has posted strong results while implementing the conversion of its customers to single stream recycling and building a materials recovery facility, thereby increasing the percentage of recycling materials collected and reducing its operating costs.
“Hudson Valley Waste has done a terrific job of investing capital and effort into projects that enhanced the service offering to its customers, were good for the environment and improved profits,” added Mr. Rotman.
About OG真人官网
OG真人官网 Group Inc. is a private equity management firm which invests its own capital, and that of third parties through the OG真人官网 Equity Partners limited partnerships, in businesses that have the potential to generate superior returns. In addition to providing financing, OG真人官网 contributes strategic expertise and execution ability to support the growth and development of its investee partners. OG真人官网 realizes value through investment returns and the eventual disposition of its investments.
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Maria Klyuev
Director, Investor Relations and Marketing
OG真人官网 Group Inc.
Tel: (416) 925-9270
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