Clairvest announces successful recapitalization of F12.net

This section is Partnership Content suppliedThe content in this section is supplied by GlobeNewswire for the purposes of distributing press releases on behalf of its clients. Postmedia has not reviewed the content. by GlobeNewswire Article contentTORONTO, Dec. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Clairvest Group Inc. (TSX: CVG) (“CVG”), today announced that it, together with Clairvest Equity Partners VI (“CEP VI”, collectively “Clairvest”), has sold its interests in F12.net (“F12” or the “Company”). The transaction includes a majority investment from a leading middle-market, growth-oriented private equity firm and a meaningful equity reinvestment from existing F12 shareholders and the executive team, including Founder & CEO Alex Webb.Sign In or Create an AccountEmail AddressContinueor View more offersArticle contentArticle contentF12 is one of the largest privately held managed service providers in Canada, serving small and medium-sized businesses nationwide, with offices across Alberta, British Columbia and Ontario. The Company supports over 20,000 users, delivering mission-critical managed technology services through its proprietary platform, F12 Connect.Article contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Article contentTop StoriesGet the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.There was an error, please provide a valid email address.Sign UpBy signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.Thanks for signing up!A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againInterested in more newsletters? Browse here.Article contentIn November 2020, Clairvest partnered with F12 to help scale its platform across different geographies and verticals. Over the last five years, the Company has grown substantially and executed its value creation plan set out in 2020. During the investment partnership, F12 increased revenue over 2.5x and EBITDA over 3.5x through a combination of best-in-class organic growth and complementary acquisitions.Article contentUpon closing, Clairvest’s portion of sale proceeds was approximately CAD$163 million (CVG’s portion is CAD$44 million). On a constant currency basis, the sale proceeds for Clairvest represent a multiple of capital invested of 4.6x and an IRR of 35%. The sale has a positive impact on CVG’s book value of approximately $1.50 per share over the carrying value as at September 30, 2025. This marks Clairvest’s third successful realization in the technology services sector, following its investment experience in Meriplex Communications (7.8x realized MOIC) and Peer 1 Networks (3.2x realized MOIC).Article contentArticle content“From the outset, we were drawn to F12’s relentless focus on service delivery and a clear ambition to become the leading managed technology services platform in Canada. Over the course of our partnership, the team successfully expanded F12’s capabilities and achieved best-in-class customer and productivity metrics. We are proud to have supported Alex and the broader management team and congratulate them on this milestone as F12 enters its next phase of growth,” said Mitch Green, Managing Director at Clairvest.Article content“We partnered with Clairvest in 2020 because of their decade-plus track record of successfully backing entrepreneurs in the technology services sector. With a shared vision, we reached key milestones together and built a platform delivering industry-leading KPIs. I am excited to begin our next chapter of growth as we continue raising the bar for service delivery across Canada,” said Alex Webb, Founder & CEO of F12.Article contentAbout ClairvestClairvest’s mission is to partner with entrepreneurs to help them build strategically significant businesses. Founded in 1987 by a group of successful Canadian entrepreneurs, Clairvest is a top performing private equity management firm with over CAD$4.3 billion of capital under management. Clairvest invests its own capital and that of third parties through the Clairvest Equity Partners limited partnerships in owner-led businesses. Under the current management team, Clairvest has initiated investments in 69 different platform companies and generated top quartile performance over an extended period.Article contentContact InformationStephanie LoDirector of Investor Relations and MarketingClairvest Group Inc.Tel: (416) 925-9270stephaniel@clairvest.comArticle contentArticle contentArticle contentArticle contentArticle contentArticle contentTrending Phillips Barristers PC and Randy Ai Law Office - Ontario Superior Court Certifies Class Action Against Scotiabank Regarding Vacation and Holiday Pay GlobeNewswire 'Why let one person in the States change your life?' 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