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Nobel Real Estate Investment Trust in relation to its combination with Edgefront REIT

On February 14, 2017, Nobel Real Estate Investment Trust (“Nobel”) and Edgefront Real Estate Investment Trust (“Edgefront”) jointly announced their merger to create a $300 million diversified REIT. The merger would be structured and implemented by way of an...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Closed: April 3, 2017 Value: $300 million

Husky Energy Inc. completed a public offering of $750 million principal amount of 3.60% notes, which will mature in March 2027

Husky Energy Inc. completed a public offering of C$750M principal amount of 3.60% notes, which will mature in March 2027. Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP represented Husky Energy on the transaction, led by Dan Kolibar with a team that included Kelsey Armstrong and Miju Damodar.

Lead Office: Calgary Date Closed: March 30, 2017 Value: $750 million

BP Canada Energy Company in BP Canada Energy Company v. MNR (2017 FCA 61)

On March 30, 2017, the Federal Court of Appeal released its decision in BP Canada Energy Company v. MNR (2017 FCA 61), dealing with whether the Minister of National Revenue (the Minister) could compel the taxpayer to disclose the uncertain tax positions reflected in its tax accrual working...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: March 30, 2017 Value: -

EZShield, Inc. (a subsidiary of EdgeStone Capital Partners Inc.) in its acquisition by The Wicks Group of Companies, L.L.C.

On March 28, 2017, the Wicks Group completed its acquisition of EZShield from EdgeStone Capital Partners. The Wicks Group of Companies is a private equity firm based in New York City that invests in lower-middle-market companies operating in selected segments of the information...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: March 28, 2017 Value: -

Underwriters in connection with the $391 million IPO of Canada Goose Holdings Inc. on the NYSE and the TSX

On March 21, 2017, Canada Goose Holdings Inc. ("Canada Goose") closed its $391 million initial public offering of subordinate voting shares.  The shares were listed for trading on the New York Stock Exchange and the Toronto Stock Exchange. The offering was comprised of a treasury offering by...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: March 21, 2017 Value: $391 million

Campaign Monitor USA Inc. in its acquisition of Tagga Media Inc.

On March 15, 2017, Campaign Monitor USA Inc. completed its acquisition of Tagga Media Inc., marking Campaign Monitor USA Inc.'s first acquisition in 2017 and their second acquisition to date. Campaign Monitor USA Inc. is a professional email marketing and automation platform for small...

Lead Office: Vancouver Date Closed: March 15, 2017 Value: -

Chemtrade Logistics Income Fund in its take-over bid for Canexus Corporation

On March 10, 2017, an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Chemtrade completed its formerly announced acquisition of Canexus by way of take-over bid. Under the offer, Chemtrade acquired all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Canexus Corporation for $1.50 in cash per common...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: March 10, 2017 Value: $884 million

Concentric Agriculture Inc. (previously: Inocucor Technologies Inc.), in connection with the first tranche closing of a Series B financing led by TPG ART

On March 10, 2017, Inocucor Technologies Inc. secured $38.8 million in the first tranche closing of a Series B financing. The round was led by TPG Alternative and Renewable Technologies (“TPG ART”). Inocucor Technologies is leading innovator and producer of sustainable...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Closed: March 10, 2017 Value: $38.8 million

Syndicate of underwriters in TELUS Corp's US$500 million and C$325 million debt offerings

On March 6, 2017, TELUS Corporation completed an offering of US$500 million of senior unsecured 3.70 per cent 10-year notes, maturing on September 15, 2027 (the “US Notes”) as well as an offering of C$325 million of senior unsecured 4.70 per cent 31-year notes, maturing March 6,...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: March 6, 2017 Value: US$500 million and C$325 million

KRIM Biopharma Inc., as well as its directors, with respect to the defence of a breach of contract and oppression claim brought by Stiefel Laboratories, Inc. in the Ontario Superior Court seeking $200 million in damages

Osler was counsel to KRIM Biopharma Inc. ("KRIM"), as well as its directors, with respect to the defence of a breach of contract and oppression claim brought by Stiefel Laboratories, Inc. in the Ontario Superior Court seeking $200 million in damages. The claim related to an asset...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: March 1, 2017 Value: $200 million