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BC Partners in the $5.2 billion recapitalization of GardaWorld

On July 23, 2019, BC Partners announced its definitive agreement to acquire Rhône Group's equity interest in GardaWorld, the largest privately-owned security and cash services company in the world, in a $5.2 billion recapitalization. Following closing, BC Partners will have a 51% common...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Closed: October 30, 2019 Value: $5.2 billion

Microsoft in its acquisition of Mover

On October 21, 2019, Microsoft announced its acquisition of Mover, a provider of cloud file migration. Mover brings migration technology to advance Microsoft’s commitment to provide organizations of all sizes with the right tools, people and partners for easy and cost effective...

Lead Office: Calgary Date Closed: October 21, 2019 Value: -

The agents in connection with BC Ferries’ $250 million bond financing

On October 15, 2019, BC Ferries announced the closing of a $250 million senior secured bonds. The privately placed bonds were sold to investors across Canada and issued pursuant to BC Ferries’ capital markets platform. The syndicate of agents included RBC Dominion Securities Inc., BMO...

Lead Office: Vancouver Date Closed: October 15, 2019 Value: $250 million

Kensington Venture Fund in Pela’s $5 million Series A financing 

On October 11, 2019, Pela completed a $5 million Series A venture capital financing round led by Kensington Capital and Marcy Venture Partners. Pela will use the funds to expand its range of compostable phone cases. Kensington Capital is a leading independent Canadian investor in...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: October 11, 2019 Value: $5 Million

Rise People Inc. in its acquisition of Hazel Innovations

On October 2, 2019, Rise People Inc. ("Rise") announced its acquisition of San Francisco-based AI-driven virtual coaching company, Hazel Innovations. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Rise People is Canada’s first and only all-in-one people management platform....

Lead Office: Vancouver Date Closed: October 2, 2019 Value: -

Dream Unlimited Corp. and Dream Hard Asset Alternatives Trust; Kilmer; and Tricon Capital Group Inc. in Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s $400 million financing

On October 1, 2019, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (“CMHC”), in connection with CMHC’s Rental Construction Financing Initiative provided first mortgage construction financing to subsidiaries of Dream Unlimited Corp. and Dream Hard Asset Alternatives Trust; Kilmer;...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: October 1, 2019 Value: $400 million

A syndicate of lenders in connection with the $1.9 billion Wataynikaneyap Power Transmission Project

On October 29, 2019, Wataynikaneyap Power announced the close of financing for the Ontario Grid Connection project, Osler acted as counsel to a syndicate of lenders. The project will connect 17 remote First Nation communities in Northern Ontario, to Ontario’s power grid through the...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: October 1, 2019 Value: $1.9 billion

Alithya in its acquisition of Matricis

On October 1, 2019, Alithya Group Inc. announced the acquisition of Matricis Informatique Inc. in consideration for class A subordinate voting shares and cash. The combination of Alithya and Matricis’ services will enable the generation of new business opportunities as companies seek...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Closed: October 1, 2019 Value: -

The syndicate of underwriters in the US$1.25 billion bond offering by the Province of British Columbia

On September 27 2019, the Province of British Columbia closed an offering of US$1.25 billion aggregate principal amount 1.750% bonds, Series BCUSG-10, due September 27, 2024. TD Securities (USA) LLC, BMO Capital Markets Corp., CIBC World Markets Corp., RBC Capital Markets, LLC,...

Lead Office: Vancouver Date Closed: September 27, 2019 Value: US$1.25 billion

Verafin in its $515 million venture funding - the largest venture funding deal in Canada’s history

On September 25, 2019, Verafin, a fraud-detection and anti-money laundering software provider to financial institutions, announced its $515 million financing transaction. This deal will set the record for the largest venture funding deal in Canada’s history, edging out Clio’s...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: September 25, 2019 Value: $515 million