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Capital Markets

Delphi Energy Corp. in its sale of common shares and offering of senior secured notes for approximately $65.3 million

On June 7, 2017, Delphi Energy Corp. (“Delphi”) closed its previously announced financing comprised of the sale of (i) 27,559,055 common shares issued at a price of $1.27 per common share; and (ii) 30,000 senior secured CELTM notes, each with a principal amount of $1,000 and a...

Lead Office: Calgary Date Closed: June 7, 2017 Value: $65.3 million

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Insolvency and Restructuring

KPMG Inc. in connection with the receivership of Half Moon Lake Resort Ltd. and Armac Investments Ltd.

On June 7, 2017, KPMG Inc. was appointed receiver and manager of Half Moon Lake Resort Ltd. and Armac Investments Ltd. (collectively "Half Moon"), pursuant to a Receivership Order of the Court of Queen's Bench of Alberta. Half Moon operated an RV resort and camp ground south...

Lead Office: Calgary Date Closed: June 7, 2017 Value: -

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Mergers and Acquisitions

National Tire Distributors Inc. in its acquisition of Pneus Supérieurs Inc.

On June 1, 2017, 9359-8266 Québec Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of National Tire Distributors Inc., completed an all-cash acquisition of three Québec based tire distributors carrying on business under the name “Pneus Supérieurs”. The three targets were wholly-owned by Pneus...

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

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Emerging and High Growth Companies

Borrowell Inc. in connection with its $12 million Series A round of financing led by Portag3 Ventures LP, Equitable Bank and White Star Capital and $45 million in new credit facilities provided by Concentra and FirstOntario Credit Union

Borrowell completed its $57 million in financing, consisting of $12 million (CAD) in equity funding and $45 million in new credit facilities. The Series A equity round is being led by Portag3 Ventures LP, Equitable Bank and White Star Capital, with participation by FirstOntario Credit...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: June 1, 2017 Value: $57 million

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Emerging and High Growth Companies

Beanworks in connection with its $4.5 million Series A funding

On June 1, 2017, Beanworks announced the closing of its $4.5 million Series A funding, led by Vancouver Founder Fund and TIMIA Capital. Revolutionizing the way companies manage their accounts payable workflows and pay their vendors, Beanworks’ customizable FinTech platform empowers...

Lead Office: Vancouver Date Closed: June 1, 2017 Value: $4.5 million

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Commercial Real Estate

Starbucks Coffee Corporation in the closure of its Canadian Teavana stores

In July 2017, Starbucks announced that it was closing all of its Teavana stores in North America its continuing expansion across Canada and the closure of its Teavana stores.. Teavana's loose-leaf, exotic teas will still be available at Starbucks locations. Paul Morassutti (Real...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: -- Value: -

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Mergers and Acquisitions

Goldman Sachs and other initial purchasers in the acquisition of IronPlanet by Ritchie Bros. for approximately US$758.5 million

On May 31, 2017, Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Incorporated (Ritchie Bros.), the world’s largest industrial auctioneer and leading equipment distributor, completed its previously announced acquisition of IronPlanet, a leading online marketplace for heavy equipment and other durable...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: May 31, 2017 Value: US$758.5 million

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Capital Markets

Wave in its $32 million strategic financing from National Australia Bank, RBC, Portag3, and Exhibition Capital

On May 30, 2017, Wave announced a strategic financing round of $32 million from National Australia Bank, RBC, Portag3, and Exhibition Capital. The investment also includes funding from existing investors CRV, Social Capital, BDC IT Venture Fund and BDC Capital, OMERS Ventures, Harbourvest and...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: May 30, 2017 Value: $32 million

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Capital Markets

The Underwriters in connection with the $403 million IPO by Alignvest Acquisition II Corporation on the TSX

On May 25, 2017, Alignvest Acquisition II Corporation completed its initial public offering ("IPO") of $402.5 million of Class A restricted voting units on the Toronto Stock Exchange (including the exercised of the Underwriters’ over-allotment option). The Toronto-based...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: May 25, 2017 Value: $403 million

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Emerging and High Growth Companies

Citizen Hex in its Seed financing round

On May 23, 2017, Citizen Hex announced the closing of its seed-stage financing round, led by Version One Ventures, OMERS Ventures, and Purpose Investments. Citizen Hex will use the proceeds of the round to build a world-class team of smart-contract programmers. Citizen Hex is a...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: May 23, 2017 Value: -

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