SummitNorth, is a merchant bank founded and led by distinguished leaders with extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions, mining, governance, technology, global operations, and capital markets. Established by Frank Vettese, former CEO of Deloitte Canada, and John Vettese, former Executive Chairman of Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP, SummitNorth frequently acts as both founder and co-builder in select opportunities. The firm establishes corporate vehicles, recruits proven leadership, and embeds governance and capital markets discipline from the outset. It leverages a global network of subject matter experts and strategic partners to assemble purpose-built teams aligned with the objectives of each mandate.

SummitNorth is highly selective, focusing on opportunities where alignment of interests, accountability, and long-term value creation can be demonstrated. Its model is deliberately hands-on, working alongside management to refine strategy, mentor and recruit leadership, introduce strategic partners, and execute complex financings and M&A transactions. This disciplined framework has enabled SummitNorth to originate opportunities, assemble senior leadership teams, and secure large-scale financings even in adverse market conditions. The result has been the creation of companies positioned for durable growth, sound governance, and credibility in the public markets. The measure of success is not SummitNorth’s participation, but rather is the sustained performance and resilience of the enterprises it helps to establish. Additional information on select SummitNorth transactions is set out in an attachment.