Description

Established in 1997 and based in Halifax, Canada, Clarke Inc. functions as a private equity and venture capital firm. It targets a diverse range of investment opportunities, including middle-market enterprises, turnaround situations, PIPEs, bridge financing, recapitalizations, and buyouts. The firm primarily seeks out undervalued or underperforming businesses that possess significant tangible assets. Its investment scope extends to both public and private entities, encompassing companies, various securities, and other asset classes like real estate. Clarke Inc. deploys capital primarily through equity, debt, and other securities. Its sector focus includes industries rich in physical assets, such as manufacturing, industrial, energy, materials, and real estate. Within the oil and gas industry, it invests in both debt and equity securities, showing a clear preference for well-priced equity over debt, and for oil service firms rather than exploration and production (E&P) companies. The firm's geographical emphasis is primarily on Canada and the United States. Clarke Inc. actively seeks involvement in the governance and/or management of its portfolio companies, often through board participation. All its investments are made directly from the company's balance sheet.