Insolvency and Restructuring

FTI Consulting Inc., in its capacity as CCAA Monitor of Pelican International Inc. and Confluence Outdoor Inc. FTI Consulting Inc., in its capacity as CCAA Monitor of Pelican International Inc. and Confluence Outdoor Inc.

FTI Consulting Canada Inc.
Key Contact
Sandra Abitan, Ad. E.

Partner, Insolvency and Restructuring, Montréal

Team
Sean Stidwill

Partner, Insolvency and Restructuring, Toronto

Ilia Kravtsov

Partner, Insolvency and Restructuring | Disputes, Montréal

Jack M. Little

Associate, Insolvency and Restructuring, Montréal

Hugo-Pierre Gagnon

Partner, Corporate, Montréal

Joshua Blatt

Associate, Corporate, Montréal

Sophie Courville-Le Bouyonnec

Associate, Disputes, Montréal

On May 13, 2025, the Monitor, for and on behalf of the CCAA Debtors, Pelican International Inc. and Confluence Outdoor Inc., sold the business and assets of Pelican and Confluence to Pelican Intl Inc., a newly created entity. This transaction was implemented in the context of a court-approved Sale and Investment Solicitation Process (SISP) under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA) in Canada and Chapter 15 proceedings in the United States.

Pelican Intl Inc. is a North American leader in designing and manufacturing paddle sports and outdoor equipment.

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP advised FTI Consulting Canada Inc., the court-appointed Monitor in the CCAA proceedings of Pelican International Inc. et al. with a team consisting of Sandra Abitan, Sean Stidwill, Ilia Kravtsov, Jack Little (Insolvency and Restructuring), Hugo-Pierre Gagnon, Joshua Blatt (Corporate) and Sophie Courville (Litigation).

Value
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Date Announced
May 13, 2025
Lead Office
Montreal
Key Contact
Sandra Abitan, Ad. E.

Partner, Insolvency and Restructuring, Montréal

Team
Sean Stidwill

Partner, Insolvency and Restructuring, Toronto

Ilia Kravtsov

Partner, Insolvency and Restructuring | Disputes, Montréal

Jack M. Little

Associate, Insolvency and Restructuring, Montréal

Hugo-Pierre Gagnon

Partner, Corporate, Montréal

Joshua Blatt

Associate, Corporate, Montréal

Sophie Courville-Le Bouyonnec

Associate, Disputes, Montréal