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Wells Fargo Securities and BMO Capital Markets, as representatives for the initial purchasers, in a high yield notes offering by goeasy Ltd.

On November 1, 2017, goeasy Ltd. (“goeasy”) completed an offering of US$325 million aggregate principal amount of 7.875% senior unsecured notes due 2022 in the United States and Canada. goeasy Ltd. is a leading full service provider of goods and alternative financial services,...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: November 1, 2017 Value: US$325 million

Lenders and underwriters in the acquisition of Dominion Diamond Corporation by Washington Companies Corp.

On November 1, 2017, Washington Companies (“Washington”) announced it completed its acquisition of Dominion Diamond. Washington acquired all of Dominion’s outstanding common shares for US$14.25 per share in cash - a total equity value of approximately US$1.2 billion....

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: November 1, 2017 Value: US$1.2 billion

TASI Group of Companies in its acquisition of Sciemetric Instruments Inc.

On November 1, 2017, the TASI Group of Companies announced its acquisition of Sciemetric Instruments Inc. The transaction was attractive to both companies as they each have complementary technologies, strengths and market reach, and will amplify each other’s strengths to create a...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Closed: November 1, 2017 Value: -

Les Industries Flexipak Inc., in connection to the sale of 100% of its shares to Transcontinental Inc.

On October 31, 2017, Transcontinental Inc. completed its acquisition of Les Industries Flexipak Inc., a Montréal-based flexible packaging supplier. Les Industries Flexipak Inc. is the first flexible packaging company in Québec to be awarded BRC Packaging certification, a standard recognized by...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Closed: October 31, 2017 Value: -

BMO Capital Markets and TD Securities in the acquisition of Aecon Group Inc. by the CCCC International Holding Limited for $1.51 billion

On October 26, 2017, Aecon Group Inc. ("Aecon") and CCCC International Holding Limited ("CCCI") announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which CCCI will acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Aecon for $20.37 per...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: -- Value: $1.51 billion

First Nations Finance Authority in its $126,000,000 offering of 3.05% Senior Secured Bonds, Series 2017-1, due June 1, 2028

On October 26, 2017, First Nations Finance Authority (“FNFA”) announced its $126,000,000 offering of 3.05% Senior Secured Bonds, Series 2017-1, due June 1, 2028. FNFA is the centralized borrowing agency for eligible First Nations across Canada. The FNFA provides investment...

Lead Office: Vancouver Date Closed: October 26, 2017 Value: $126 million

Underwriters in connection with the IPO of Roots Corporation on the TSX

On October 25, 2017, Roots Corporation, an iconic Canadian brand, completed its initial public offering (IPO). The IPO was a 100% secondary offering of Roots’ common shares by investment funds managed by Searchlight Capital Partners, L.P. and an entity indirectly controlled by Michael Budman and...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: October 25, 2017 Value: -

Lightspeed POS Inc. in a US$166 million transaction involving an acquisition of shares by the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec

On October 17, 2017, Lightspeed POS Inc. (“Lightspeed”) announced the closing of a US$166 million transaction in which the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec ("Caisse") acquired Accel Partners' stake in Lightspeed. The transaction also involved additional...

Lead Office: Ottawa Date Closed: October 17, 2017 Value: US$166 million

Corus Entertainment Inc. in the proposed sale of specialty channels to Bell Media Inc. for approximately $200 million

In October 2017, Osler acted for Corus Entertainment Inc. (“Corus”) in its proposed agreement to sell French-language specialty channels Historia and Séries+ to Bell Media Inc. (“Bell Media”) for approximately $200 million. The increased financial flexibility that this transaction...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: -- Value: $200 million

The Bank of Nova Scotia in its launch of a new form of Additional Tier 1 Capital

On October 12, 2017, The Bank of Nova Scotia ("BNS") completed an offering of 4.650% fixed to floating rate non-cumulative subordinated additional Tier 1 Capital Notes for US$1.25 billion. This offering represented the first issuance of this new form of Additional Tier 1...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: October 12, 2017 Value: US$1.25 billion