Private Equity

Onex Corporation

Investment Details

Investor Type
Private Equity

Asset Class Focus
Private Equity, Real Estate, Infrastructure, Credit

Stage Focus
Growth, Buyout, Distressed

Geographical Focus
United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Europe, Asia, Africa, South America

Industries Focus

  • Financial Services
  • Technology
  • Healthcare
  • Energy
  • Industrials
  • Real Estate
  • Infrastructure
  • Telecommunications
  • Utilities
  • Media
  • Finance
  • Retail
  • Credit
  • Industrial
  • Consumer
  • Media and Telecommunications
  • Transportation
  • Services
  • Consumer and Retail

Investment Size:
100,000,000 to 5,000,000,000 USD

Investor Details Founded: 1984

Onex Corporation is a Canadian private equity firm founded in 1984 by Gerry Schwartz. The firm invests and manages capital on behalf of its shareholders and clients across the globe, focusing on acquiring and building high-quality businesses in partnership with management teams. Onex operates through various platforms, including Onex Partners for larger market opportunities, ONCAP for mid-market opportunities, Onex Real Estate Partners, and Onex Credit Partners. As of December 31, 2023, Onex managed approximately $50 billion in assets.

The firm's investment strategy encompasses a wide range of industries, including consumer and retail, financial services, healthcare, industrials, services, technology, media, and telecommunications. Onex prefers to have a majority ownership stake in its portfolio companies, allowing for active involvement in strategic decision-making. The firm employs a disciplined approach to value creation, focusing on operational improvements, strategic acquisitions, and financial restructuring to enhance the performance and growth of its investments.

Onex has a proven track record of successful investments, with notable acquisitions such as the purchase of WestJet Airlines in 2019 and the acquisition of Convex Group in 2025. The firm's commitment to sustainable development and value creation is evident in its diverse portfolio and strategic initiatives, positioning Onex as a prominent player in the global private equity landscape.

Requirements
  • Operational improvements
  • Strategic growth initiatives
  • Majority ownership in portfolio companies
  • Majority ownership stake
  • Active involvement in strategic decision-making
  • Focus on operational improvements and strategic acquisitions
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Portfolio Companies
  • Celestica Inc.
  • Cineplex Entertainment
  • Magellan Health Services
  • Res-Care Inc.
  • Allison Transmission
  • Tomkins plc
  • SMG
  • Gluskin Sheff
  • WestJet Airlines
  • Carestream Health
  • Convex Group
  • Celestica
  • Spirit AeroSystems
  • Sitel
  • American Medical Response
  • Hawker Beechcraft
  • EmCare
  • JELD-WEN
  • Husky Injection Molding Systems
  • Canadian Securities Institute
  • Cici's
  • Sky Chefs
  • BBAM
  • Emerald Expositions
  • Tomkins
  • SIG Combibloc Group
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