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The Future of Health Now - The Future of Health Now is a science based online health publishing company dedicated to helping people live happier healthier lives through evidence based information. The Future of Health Now global health summit will be the world's premier online event for learning about Future health solutions available Now!

 

Amica Mature Lifestyles - Zynik is a significant shareholder in Amica (TSX:ACC) which is one of Canada's most innovative leaders in senior Retirement Residences. Bringing a superior quality of life to mature adults across Canada, Amica's reputation for luxury, service and security make it the premier desired destination for mature living.

 

Bikram Yoga - World's largest yoga brand with locations across all continents. In May 2008, Zynik entered into a strategic relationship with Bikram Choudhury, Bikram Yoga founder, to grow and expand the organization.

 

 

Cambrian House - Zynik participated in a Seed Round for Cambrian House; a crowdsourcing community using the wisdom of a crowds-based approach to discover new business and technology ideas.

 

Equitable Trust Company - Zynik's Chairman bought Equitable in 1983 and the company later went public in 2004. Equitable Trust is a leader in providing competitive, alternative residential and commercial mortgages to the country's fastest-growing real estate markets. Zynik remains a significant shareholder.

 

Pulse Tracer Technologies Inc - Zynik incubated and led a Seed Round for Pulse Tracer. Pulse Tracer is a wellness lifestyle management company that combines fitness and entertainment into a wrist worn monitoring device.

 

Synergy - Zynik participated in a Seed Round for Synergy; a Business Intelligence start up from some of the founding/early executives at Crystal Decisions (later Business Objects) targeting novel applications for non-technical business users in SMEs.

 

Texada Software Inc - Zynik is a significant investor in Texada Software (TSX:TXS); a public software company selling comprehensive solutions for equipment rental companies.

 

Wakefield Beach Homes - Zynik, with additional Limited Partners, financed the construction of Wakefield Beach; a residential development on B.C.'s Sunshine Coast. Zynik has partnered with the developer on a second project, entitled "Secret Cove", with construction slated to begin in Fall 2008.

 

Weber Manufacturing Ltd - Zynik led a financial restructuring of Weber Manufacturing, acquiring the company out of bankruptcy in 2007. Weber is a leading manufacturer of Nickel Vapour Deposition (NVD) technology, with applications in aerospace, automotive, home and building products. Weber is based in Midland, Ontario.

 

Westin Whistler - Zynik, through a series of Limited Partnerships with other partners, owns 28 residential condominium units in the Westin Whistler, as well as the management contract for the hotel operations.

 

Zybac - Zynik led a Seed Round in 2006 into a stealth start-up in Rochester MN, involved in leading-edge research and commercialization of bacterial detection technologies. Zybac is affiliated with the world renowned Mayo Clinic.

 

Zynik's professionals were previously involved in the following deals:

BlabberForce Enterprises Inc - Co-Founded by Nadeem Kassam as a collegiate entertainment marketing firm, later contracted by Arista Records as a strategic consulting partner.

ClubVibes Media Group - Co-Founded in 1998 by Nadeem Kassam as a global nightlife social network that connects advertisers to trend setters.

DiamondAir - US-based jewellery company in New Jersey; sold through a Management Buy-Out in 2003.

HotHaus Technologies - Within the Working Opportunity Fund, HotHaus was acquired by Broadcom Corporation; a leading US provider of integrated circuits enabling high-speed broadband communications, for proceeds of $100 Million.

Master Franchise Domino's Pizza UK - Partner in Master Franchise for both UK and Ireland; later sold to Domino's Franchise USA in 1986.

Med-Eng Systems Inc - Within the Working Ventures Canadian Fund, Med-Eng -a leading global supplier of explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) equipment and the world market leader for bomb disposal suits and helmets- was sold to Allen-Vanguard Corporation for proceeds of $78 Million.

PCL Packaging Corp - Assisted with multiple acquisitions by Inteplast Group Ltd and Trinity Packaging of the various assets throughout North America; liquidating other non-performing assets. PCL Packaging was founded in 1969 as a plastics recycler in Hamilton, Ontario.

Seel Mortgage Investment Corp - Bought Seel Mortgage in 1983. It was the first publicly traded Mortgage Investment Corp in Canada and was sold to Mutual Life in 1990.

Signature Brands - Publicly traded food manufacturing company sold to George Weston Bakery in 2001.

Stephenson's Rental Services (TSX:RNT/UN) - A leading equipment and tool rental company in Canada, became an income trust in 2005 under the guidance of Zynik Capital. Was subsequently acquired by EdgeStone Capital Partners (TSX:GMP/UN) in July of 2007.

White Rose Home & Garden Centers - Divested non-performing assets and liquidated the balance of the company.