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June 22, 2012
Caisse invests $5m in equipment lessor
By Brian Rogerson
The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec has announced a CAN$5m investment, in the form of a
subordinated loan, in Finloc 2000, a company based in Saint-Georges-de-Beauce.
Normand Provost, executive vice-president, Private Equity at the Caisse explained: "This investment
enables us to help grow this company, which has developed deep expertise in finance, and which,
through the very nature of its services, contributes to the development of the Québec manufacturing
sector. Finloc 2000 will grow its market share, and offers bright prospects of returns for our depositors."
Finloc 2000 offers different types of financing to companies planning on purchasing or leasing rolling
equipment, including trailers, trucks, heavy machinery and materials handling equipment. To effectively
finance its equipment, the company has a partnership agreement with Manac, the largest Canadian
manufacturer of semi-trailers.
"Through this investment, an even greater number of independent entrepreneurs will be able to benefit
from our services to purchase or lease equipment manufactured in Québec," explained Sébastien Blouin,
vice-president, executive director, Finloc 2000.
Finloc 2000 specializes in financing new and used mobile equipment used for operational, rolling,
commercial and industrial purposes. The company works closely with Québec and Canadian
manufacturers, distributors and dealers to offer made-to-measure financing to independent entrepreneurs
with which it establishes long-term relationships.
The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec is a financial institution that manages funds primarily for
public and private pension and insurance plans. As at December 31, 2011, it held CAN$159.0bn in net
assets. As one of Canada's leading institutional fund managers, the Caisse invests in major financial
markets, private equity and real estate.
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La Caisse investit 5 M$ dans Finloc 2000, une entreprise de Saint-Georges-de-Beauce
Montréal, le 20 juin 2012 – La Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec annonce un investissement de
5 M$, sous forme de prêt subordonné, dans l’entreprise Finloc 2000 établie à Saint-Georges-de-Beauce.
« Cet investissement nous permet de participer à la croissance de cette entreprise qui a développé une
expertise poussée dans le domaine financier et qui, par la nature même de ses services, contribue à
l’essor du secteur manufacturier québécois, a indiqué Normand Provost, premier vice-président,
Placements privés à la Caisse. Finloc 2000 est à accroître ses parts de marché et présente de belles
perspectives de rendements pour nos déposants. »
Finloc 2000 offre différents types de financement aux entreprises désirant acquérir ou louer des
équipements roulants, tels que des remorques, camions, de la machinerie lourde et des équipements de
manutention. La société possède notamment une entente de partenariat avec Manac, le plus important
fabricant canadien de semi-remorques, pour assurer le financement de ses équipements.
« Grâce à cet investissement, un nombre encore plus grand d’entrepreneurs indépendants pourront
bénéficier de nos services pour faire l’acquisition ou la location d’équipement fabriqués au Québec », a
indiqué Sébastien Blouin, vice-président, directeur général chez Finloc 2000.
À PROPOS DE FINLOC
Finloc 2000 se spécialise depuis 35 ans dans le financement d’équipements mobiliers à vocation
opérationnelle, roulants, commerciaux et industriels, neufs ou usagés. L'entreprise travaille en étroite
collaboration avec les fabricants, distributeurs et revendeurs québécois et canadiens pour offrir un
financement personnalisé aux entrepreneurs indépendants avec qui elle bâtit une relation à long terme.
Pour en apprendre davantage sur les solutions de financement novatrices offertes par Finloc 2000, il
suffit de visiter le www.finloc.ws.
À PROPOS DE LA CAISSE DE DÉPÔT ET PLACEMENT DU QUÉBEC
La Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec est une institution financière qui gère des fonds provenant
principalement de régimes de retraite et d'assurances publics et privés. Son actif net s'élève à 159,0 G$
au 31 décembre 2011. Un des plus importants gestionnaires de fonds institutionnels au Canada, la
Caisse investit dans les grands marchés financiers et sous forme de placements privés et
d'investissements immobiliers. Pour plus de renseignements : www.lacaisse.com.
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The Caisse invests $5 million in Finloc 2000, a company based in Saint-Georges-deBeauce
Montréal, June 20, 2012 – The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec announced a $5-million
investment, in the form of a subordinated loan, in Finloc 2000, a company based in Saint-Georges-deBeauce. “This investment enables us to help grow this company, which has developed deep expertise in
finance, and which, through the very nature of its services, contributes to the development of the Québec
manufacturing sector,” said Normand Provost, Executive Vice-President, Private Equity at the Caisse.
“Finloc 2000 will grow its market share, and offers bright prospects of returns for our depositors.”
Finloc 2000 offers different types of financing to companies planning on purchasing or leasing rolling
equipment, including trailers, trucks, heavy machinery and materials handling equipment. To effectively
finance its equipment, the company has a partnership agreement with Manac, the largest Canadian
manufacturer of semi-trailers.
“Through this investment, an even greater number of independent entrepreneurs will be able to benefit
from our services to purchase or lease equipment manufactured in Québec,” explained Sébastien Blouin,
Vice-President, Executive Director, Finloc 2000.
ABOUT FINLOC
In business for 35 years, Finloc 2000 specializes in financing new and used mobile equipment used for
operational, rolling, commercial and industrial purposes. The company works closely with Québec and
Canadian manufacturers, distributors and dealers to offer made-to-measure financing to independent
entrepreneurs with which it establishes long-term relationships. For more information on the innovative
financing solutions offered by Finloc 2000, visit: www.finloc.ws.
ABOUT THE CAISSE DE DÉPÔT ET PLACEMENT DU QUÉBEC
The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec is a financial institution that manages funds primarily for
public and private pension and insurance plans. As at December 31, 2011, it held $159.0 billion in net
assets. As one of Canada’s leading institutional fund managers, the Caisse invests in major financial
markets, private equity and real estate. For more information: www.lacaisse.com.
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