Onex

Founded in 1984 by Gerry Schwartz, Onex Corporation is one of Canada's oldest and most prominent private equity firms. The company went public on the Toronto Stock Exchange in 1987 and has since expanded its operations to include a wide range of investment vehicles including private equity funds, credit strategies, and wealth management through its acquisition of Gluskin Sheff.

The firm is known for managing significant capital on behalf of institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals. Throughout its history, Onex has engaged in large-scale acquisitions across diverse industries, such as its $5 billion purchase of WestJet and various industrial and healthcare carve-outs. Despite facing challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic, which caused a temporary net loss in 2020, the firm continues to be a major player in the global private equity landscape under the leadership of CEO Bobby Le Blanc.