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Canadian Counsel to the Underwriters in connection with AbCellera’s IPO and Listing on the NASDAQ

On December 15, 2020, AbCellera Biologics Inc. (“AbCellera”) announced the closing of its initial public offering of common shares (“Common Shares”) and listing on the NASDAQ Global Select Market (the “IPO”) under the symbol “ABCL”. In...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Closed: December 15, 2020 Value: US$555.5 million

Radian Capital in its lead investment in Boast.ai's $30-million Series A financing round

On December 10, 2020, Boast.ai announced a $30-million Series A round led by Radian Capital. With this investment, Boast.ai will further develop its AI-powered platform to better serve their nearly 1,000 customers, launch new products to help companies leverage their eligibility for innovation...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: December 10, 2020 Value: $30 million

Fresche Solutions in its acquisition by American Pacific Group

On December 10, 2020, American Pacific Group., in partnership with Northstar Capital, completed its acquisition of Fresche Solutions. The strategic acquisition will allow Fresche Solutions to invest in its technology and people by adding new cloud-based offerings, while expanding its...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Closed: December 10, 2020 Value: -

Andrew Peller Limited in its secured credit facility

On December 8, 2020, Andrew Peller Ltd completed the refinancing of its $350 million syndicated credit facilities with the Bank of Montreal acting as the Administrative Agent.  Andrew Peller Ltd is a leading producer and marketer of wines in Canada. Focused on its wineries in...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: December 8, 2020 Value: $350 million

Prophix Software in its investment by Hg

On January 6, 2021, Prophix Software announced its investment from Hg. The funding will accelerate and scale Prophix’s growth and will be used to fund the development of its product capabilities. The transaction will allow Prophix to expand its sales and marketing functions, R&D...

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

Kenota Health in its $9 million Series A financing

On December 7, 2020, Kenota Health announced it has raised $11 million in financing to support its point-of-care allergy testing. Kenota’s initial seed financing round of $2 million was followed by a $9 million Series A led by Draper Associates, totaling $11 million in funding. The...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: December 7, 2020 Value: $9 million

Echosec Systems in its acquisition by The Tusker Fund

On December 4, 2020, Echosec Systems was acquired by The Tusker Fund. Echosec Systems Ltd. is a Software-as-a-Service company which provides its data discovery and threat intelligence platform to users seeking information from a wide range of data sources including forums, social...

Lead Office: Vancouver Date Closed: December 4, 2020 Value: -

Pier 1 Imports in its Chapter 11 and CCAA Recognition Proceedings

Pier 1 Imports, Inc. (“Pier 1” and together with its affiliates, the “Pier 1 Entities”) is an omni-channel retailer specialized in unique home décor and accessories. On February 17, 2020, the Pier 1 Entities entered into a plan support agreement with a majority of...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: December 3, 2020 Value: -

Teva Canada in the Federal Court’s strike of judicial review by Novo Nordisk Canada Inc.

In 2019-2020 Osler successfully represented Teva Canada in a judicial review application brought by Novo Nordisk Canada Inc. in respect of a decision of the Minister of Health concerning Teva’s drug submission for liraglutide. The application was struck, providing a...

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

OPTrust and Blue Vista Capital Management’s student housing acquisitions

On December 1, 2020, a joint venture between, among others, Blue Vista Capital Management and OPTrust, completed its acquisition of 50 Gerrard Street East in Toronto from Horizon Legacy. The transaction valued at $82.8 million includes a 12 story, 188 unit student residence building known...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: December 1, 2020 Value: $82.8 million