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Decisive Group has been acquired by Calian Group

Third Century has sold Decisive Group to Calian Group (TSX: CGY). Following the acquisition, Decisive Group will join Calian’s IT and Cyber Solutions (ITCS) division and strengthen its enterprise infrastructure, managed services and on-demand solutions offering throughout Canada and the US.

Headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, Decisive Group is a leading provider of IT infrastructure and cyber security services focused on designing, building and managing complex IT environments and critical data for its customers. Decisive Group serves as the trusted IT partner for an expansive roster of Canadian government departments and agencies and several well-established commercial and enterprise clients.

Calian is a leading provider of a diverse range of technology solutions, offering innovative healthcare, communications, learning and cybersecurity products and services throughout North America.

Third Century is an Atlanta, Georgia-based private equity firm focused on investing in middle-market founder-led and family-owned businesses in the business, IT and industrial and energy services sectors.

Oaklins TM Capital in the US served as the exclusive financial advisor to Decisive Group, a portfolio company of Third Century, in connection with its sale to Calian (TSX: CGY).

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“From day one of our engagement, Oaklins TM Capital was determined to find the right partner for Decisive to support our accelerating growth. We have found that partner in Calian. The team’s hands-on approach, industry knowledge and expansive buyer relationships coalesced perfectly to produce an exceptional outcome for Decisive’s shareholders, management team and employee base. We would enthusiastically recommend Oaklins TM Capital to anyone seeking a committed and thoughtful advisor.”

Mitch Carkner

CEO, Decisive Group

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Bradford A. Adams

Managing Director
Boston, United States
Oaklins TM Capital

Jarrad Zalkin

Managing Director
Boston, United States
Oaklins TM Capital

Jordan Cleare

Associate Director
Atlanta, United States
Oaklins TM Capital

Harrison P. Boeschenstein

Associate
Boston, United States
Oaklins TM Capital

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