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Perth Now
2 days ago
- Business
- Perth Now
Ex-sex shop businessman reveals family side with house sale
Former sex shop businessman Malcolm Day has revealed his family side with the recent sale of a home. Mr Day, who lives on rich-lister row in King's Park, recently got $743,000 for a Bertram home which he co-owned with his half-brother Doug. The pair initially bought the five-bedroom, two-bathroom home in early 2010 for $450,000, with the sale representing a 65 per cent increase over 15 years. While not baulking at the hundreds of thousands of dollars in profit, he said the house was never purchased for its investment potential, but to ensure his half brother was comfortable. 2023 | SWM Socials - BANKS Creative at Miami Apartments Penthouse, 2 Bellevue Tce, West Perth on April 29th, 2023. Photo - Katya Roze & Malcolm Day - Alan Chau - The West Australian. Credit: Alan Chau / The West Australian 'He's moved out of it now to live at my Raffles apartment with my mother,' Mr Day said. 'You've got to take care of family.' The typically suburban home, which has a backyard pool and space for a caravan, is far removed from Day's man-about-town image. He made his fortune as the founder of — which he later sold to a rival — set up the fundraising Boobalicious Ball and has dabbled in nightclubs. Though it has been his romances with Perth beauties that have often stolen the limelight, including his current relationship with Ukrainian Katya Roze. Unbeknown to many, Day has also been involved in property development, helping to develop the Miami apartments in King's Park where he now lives. 'I could not think of anywhere else I would want to live,' he said. Bertram home sold by Malcolm Day and his brother Credit: supplied Bertram home sold by Malcolm Day and his brother Credit: supplied Bertram home sold by Malcolm Day and his brother Credit: supplied He has been the major investor behind Tim Willing's luxurious Mt Lawley apartment projects in recent years. Although not in property development at the moment he plans to get involved in the sector again when the timing is better. He claims even some developers in the western suburbs are struggling to make costs stack up. 'Construction costs are high and the Iranian conflict doesn't help,' he said. 'I am sitting out (of property development) until everything settles down, until the risks abate a little. With property development, it is all about timing, and a little bit of luck.' His career appears to have come full circle, returning him to his roots as a civil engineer and licensed surveyor, with his role as managing director of Moab Minerals, which has a uranium project in Tanzania.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Bertram Capital Recognized as a 2025 Top Private Equity Firm for Executives
FOSTER CITY, Calif., June 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Bertram Capital ("Bertram") is pleased to announce that it has been named one of the Top 50 Private Equity Firms for Executives by PrivateEquityCXO, the world's largest community of private equity-backed executives, and Falcon Partners, a boutique executive search firm exclusively serving private equity firms and their portfolio companies. The award recognizes 2025's Top 50 Private Equity Firms that best enable their portfolio company executives to drive maximum returns. Winners are determined through data collected from thousands of sponsor-backed executives highlighting their experiences and rating funds using PE-CXO's Nine Dimensions of Governance Fit®, a strategic framework for conducting diligence ahead of key hiring decisions and improving existing partnerships. Bertram did not provide compensation in connection with this award and was not included in the survey respondent pool. This recognition was based on responses from over 1,000 sponsor-backed executives and reflects ratings of firms meeting specific criteria developed by PrivateEquityCXO and Falcon Partners. "At Bertram, we believe that building high-performing management teams is fundamental to value creation," said Kevin Yamashita, Partner at Bertram Capital. "We are proud to be recognized by the executive community and view this honor as a reflection of our collaborative approach, the resources we provide through our in-house technology team Bertram Labs, and our commitment to strengthening management teams through the Bertram Capital High-5SM strategic framework." Bertram's continued investment in operational resources, its culture of partnership, and its focus on leadership development have been instrumental in fostering strong executive relationships across its portfolio. "The best outcomes happen when sponsors and executives align. This report provides both parties with a framework for effectively diligencing for governance fit," said Rob Huxtable, CEO of Falcon Partners. "The Nine Dimensions of Governance Fit® is one way Falcon ensures great retained search outcomes for all of our stakeholders." This latest honor follows Bertram's recognition as a BluWave Top 50 Private Equity Innovator for both 2024 and 2025, further highlighting the firm's differentiated investment strategy and commitment to operational excellence. About Bertram Capital Bertram Capital is a private equity firm targeting investments in lower middle-market companies. Since its inception in 2006, the firm has raised over $4.0 billion in capital commitments. In addition to providing strategic growth capital, Bertram Capital leverages proprietary processes and services, including Bertram High-5SM and Bertram Labs, to help its portfolio companies unlock their full potential. Bertram High-5SM is an operationally focused value-creation strategy that includes management augmentation, operational initiatives, complementary acquisitions, sales and marketing improvements, and technology integration. Bertram Labs, the firm's in-house technology team, drives growth through digital marketing, e-commerce, big data and analytics, application development, and platform optimization. Bertram Capital V focuses on control investments in business services, consumer, and industrial sectors with EBITDA above $7.5million. Bertram Ignite I focuses on both control and non-control investments in similar sectors, with a minimum EBITDA of $3 million. For more information, visit About PrivateEquityCXO With 42K+ members, is the world's largest community of private equity-backed executives. Through digital content, tools, and services, PrivateEquityCXO expands the pool of executives fit for PE portfolio companies and helps leaders build more valuable businesses. For more information, visit or email contact@ About Falcon Partners Falcon Partners LLC is a leading retained search firm with an exclusive focus on serving private equity firms and their portfolio companies. Falcon conducts searches for transformational C-suite leaders who can drive MOIC and IRR. For more information, visit or email contact@ Important Disclosures The information contained herein does not constitute investment advice or an offer to sell or the solicitation of any offer to buy any interests in Bertram Capital Management, LLC or any of the private funds that it advises nor is it intended to be used for marketing purposes to any existing or prospective investor in any jurisdiction and is subject to correction, completion and amendment without notice. A solicitation of any offer to buy such interests may only be made at the time a qualified offered receives a confidential offering memorandum describing the offering and related subscription agreement. 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Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Canadian wildfire smoke stopping your workout? Planet Fitness opens doors this weekend
With Canadian wildfire smoke causing poor air quality across Michigan, Planet Fitness locations are opening to anyone wanting to exercise for free now through close of business on Sunday, June 8, the company said. 'With recent alerts due to the Canadian wildfires, we want to make sure those who normally exercise outdoors have a safe option to avoid unhealthy air quality levels,' said Keith Bertram, president of EPIC Fitness Group, one of the state's Planet Fitness franchisees. EPIC Fitness Group, Impact Fitness, Cambridge Investors and Red Mountain Companies own and operate more than 80 Planet Fitness locations in Michigan. 'Part of a healthy lifestyle is making fitness a part of your routine. We hope this free access gives everyone the opportunity to exercise safely and continue their healthy habits," Bertram said. Visitors will have no obligation to join Planet Fitness to take advantage of the opportunity, the company said. According to AirNow, which provides air quality measurements, nearly all of Michigan has "moderate" air quality as of 7 a.m. June 6. Moderate air quality means air quality is acceptable. However, there may be a risk for some people, particularly those who are unusually sensitive to air pollution. Readings across Michigan at 7 a.m. included: Kalamazoo: 101 Grand Rapids: 88 Bay City: 85 Sault Ste. Marie: 80 Lansing: 80 Flint: 72 Houghton Lake: 70 Marquette: 70 Houghton: 61 In southeast Michigan, including the Detroit area, air quality was worse at 7 a.m. — in the "unhealthy for sensitive groups" range. Members of sensitive groups may experience health effects. The general public is less likely to be affected, according to the AQI. Stations in Detroit and Ypsilanti measured readings of 118 at 7 a.m. Ann Arbor had a 129 reading and Manchester was at 139 on the AQI. There are over 80 Planet Fitness gyms located in Michigan. For address and hours of operations, visit All Planet Fitness locations feature cardio and strength equipment pieces, plate loaded strength equipment and functional training, as well as amenities such as full-service locker rooms, tanning, massage chairs and HydroMassage beds. Founded in 1992 in Dover, New Hampshire, Planet Fitness is one of the largest franchisors and operators of fitness centers in the United States by number of members and locations, the company said, with approximately 20.6 million members and more than 2,741 clubs in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Canada, Panama, Mexico, Australia and Spain. More than 90% of Planet Fitness stores are owned and operated by independent business men and women. This article originally appeared on Lansing State Journal: Planet Fitness opens doors to non-members avoiding Canadian wildfire smoke
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
EWR Digital Unveils U.S. Market Access Division to Fuel Growth for Nearshoring and Industrial Firms Across North America
HOUSTON, May 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In a bold move aligned with the accelerating reshoring and nearshoring boom, EWR Digital, a Houston-based strategic growth consultancy and digital services execution partner, has launched a new division aimed at helping manufacturers, construction firms, and logistics providers expand into the U.S. market and compete at scale. With the global supply chain recalibrating and Mexico fast becoming the new China for North American manufacturing, EWR Digital is positioning itself not as a traditional international marketing agency, but as a U.S. market access partner for industrial and infrastructure firms navigating cross-border growth. "We're seeing a seismic shift. Nearshoring isn't just a logistics play—it's the front line of economic transformation," said Matt Bertram, Head of Strategy for EWR Digital. "Our mission is to make sure these companies don't just show up in the U.S.—they stand out and land new business." Bridging Two Economies: Digital Strategy Meets Cross-Border Commerce The newly formed division offers high-impact digital strategy, web infrastructure, and performance marketing tailored to complex B2B sales environments. But the deeper value lies in translating operational capability into market relevance. "We've sat across from CEOs of firms doing $100M+ in industrial sales who are ready to enter the they don't know where to start with digital," Bertram said. "We guide them through buyer behavior, compliance signals, channel strategy and how to win trust online." Nearshoring with U.S. Signal: Turning Proximity into Positioning For manufacturing and logistics firms riding the nearshoring wave, EWR Digital's U.S.-based strategy becomes an asset in itself. A localized web presence centered in Houston, TX, English-language marketing, and alignment with U.S. digital norms boost credibility with American buyers, procurement teams, and regulators in the gulf coast markets. "It's one thing to be in Mexico. It's another to look and feel like a trusted U.S. partner," said Bertram. "That's what we build—digitally, strategically, and visibly." EWR Digital's new division is purpose-built to address the unique challenges industrial B2B companies face in visibility, lead generation, and brand differentiation—delivering enterprise marketing services that align directly with their business objectives. For more information visit View original content: SOURCE EWR Digital/EXEC
Chicago Tribune
10-05-2025
- Health
- Chicago Tribune
Elgin plans to replace lead water lines at another 1,000 homes this year
Over the last three years, the city of Elgin has replaced 2,500 lead water service lines going into residents' homes at a cost of more than $30 million. As the program heads into its fourth year in June, the city's goal is to tackle another 1,000 houses, the price of switching out lead lines for copper about $16.5 million, according to Elgin Water Director Nora Bertram. 'We've done a lot of work to get here. We are continuing full steam ahead,' Bertram said. Full steam ahead until the approximate 10,000 houses believed to have lead lines are addressed and the potential problem of lead leaching into the water eradicated. If they stay on course, the project could be finished by 2027, Bertram said. Houses built before the mid-1980s routinely used lead pipes, or service lines, in construction. The lines tap into the city's main water pipeline in the street and route water into homes. Typically there's little fear of lead contaminiation because of calcification, the process through which minerals in the water build up inside the pipes and form a layer over the lead, experts say. The problem comes when pipes are jarred through underground construction or other actions, which can result in lead particles being released into the water, causing serious health problems for people — especially children — who consume it. Officials stress the city's water supply does not contain lead, and only those houses with lead services lines have the potential for lead to be present. For that reason, the city has been providing free water filters to property owners with lead lines who request them. (Using the water for other purposes, such as bathing, does not pose a risk because lead cannot be absorbed through the skin.) The existence of residential lead service lines is not one that's limited to just the city of Elgin or even the state of Illinois. Federal and state mandates are requiring all lead service lines throughout the country be replaced by 2037. In Elgin, the city's been footing the replacement bill — estmated at $10,000 to $11,000 per home — with the help of state and federal grants and loans, including the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency's Drinking Water State Revolving Fund, and money provided through the American Rescue Plan Act. The city has also sold bonds to help cover the costs and raised the city's water and sewer rates to generate more revenue for the work and for other water and sewer projects. Bertram said the water department is always looking for grant and loan opportunities to help offset the cost, but it can be tough to secure with so many municipalities vying for the money that's available. 'It's definitely becoming more competitive as more communities start implementing their programs,' she said. 'We still have been able to get the funding we've asked for.' Elgin has been trying to position itself to be more attractive as a grant recipient by making its program as efficient as possible, Bertram said. Line replacement began in 2018, before it became a state mandate, and the city has systematically been going neighborhood by neighborhood as a means of combining and reducing costs. An online website shows where construction will be done in the upcoming year. Property owners are notified when the program is starting in their area, and meetings are held with residents to ensure they understand what's going to happen and to answer questions, Bertram said. For the work to be done free of charge at their home, a property owner must sign up on the city's website and fill out required paperwork, including a temporary easement that allows construction crews to do work on private property. Filling out paperwork may be intimidating, but 'if people are nervous about signing it, we will talk them through it,' Bertram said. 'It does take some talking with people and making sure they are comfortable with it.' While there have been some property owners who haven't participated, 'we get a really good response rate,' she said. 'The number of people who have said no is a very low percentage.' Last year, Elgin started working with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to identify and accelerate lead pipe replacement work through an initiative called Get the Lead Out (GLO). GLO has helped the city with public outreach by creating public outreach materials, including translating information into Spanish and Lao, Bertram said. Its consultants also help with filing federal grant applications, she said. Tiffany Reed, an EPA consultant, spoke at a recent Elgin City Council about GLO's efforts to promote the city's voluntary water testing program, identify areas where there are likely to be a high number of lead service lines, and verify the accuracy of historical records and visual inspections of lines. Community engagement is one of GLO's central missions, Reed said. Its representatives will be available to answer questions at the Downtown Elgin Farmers Market on May 30, June 27 and July 25, she said. The best marketing is word of mouth, Bertram said. People who've had their lines replaced should share their experience with friends and neighbors to explain how it works and to alleviate some of the fears, she said. Any property owner who has questions about the lead service line replacement program also can call 311, she added. 'We have a lot of staff who have been doing this for four years and are very well versed on any questions,' Bertram said.
