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- Colabor Group Inc. is a leading Canada-based distributor and wholesaler of food and related products serving the hotel, restaurant and institutional (HRI) markets primarily in Quebec and the Atlantic provinces, as well as the retail market and independent distributors; the company, founded in 1962 and headquartered at 951 Rang du Canal, Building A, Local 103, Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville, Quebec, distributes more than 10,000 products from over 600 suppliers and manufacturers to over 5,000 customer points including restaurants, hotels, institutions, grocery stores and convenience stores. Its core offerings encompass broadline distribution of groceries, proteins, fruits and vegetables, dairy and egg products, ready-to-eat meals, bakery items, beverages and non-food products; specialty distribution includes meat products through Lauzon Meats (lamb, beef, pork, veal), over 3,000 seafood items via Norref Fisheries (fresh, frozen, live, regional, exotic, eco-friendly and processed varieties), fish and seafood; the company also markets products under its private brand Menu and operates in two main segments, Distribution (generating the majority of revenue) and Wholesale from its Boucherville distribution center. Recent major developments include the March 2024 acquisition of Beaudry & Cadrin assets related to Quebec foodservice activities; the June 2023 acquisition of a minority interest in Maturin, a supplier of products from over 600 Quebec farms and processors; and the completion in June 2025 of the $49.75 million acquisition of certain assets of AlimPlus Inc. (including Mayrand Plus distribution activities) and all shares of Tout-Prêt Inc., financed through an amended $95 million senior secured credit facility and $15 million subordinated debt from Investissement Québec, positioning Colabor as a Quebec leader in food distribution with expanded customer base, synergies and cross-selling opportunities.