Mergers and Acquisitions

Textron Inc. in its sale of TRU Simulation Inc + Training Inc., to CAE Inc. for US$40 million Textron Inc. in its sale of TRU Simulation Inc + Training Inc., to CAE Inc. for US$40 million

Textron Inc.
Key Contact
Niko Veilleux

Partner, Corporate, Montréal

Team
Jean-Philippe Bertrand

Partner, Corporate, Montréal

Danielle Chu

Associate, Competition, Trade and Foreign Investment, Toronto

Michelle Lally

Partner, Competition/Antitrust and Foreign Investment, Toronto

David Wilson

Partner, Tax, Montréal

Alain Fournier

Partner, Tax, Montréal

On January 25, 2021, Textron Inc. completed its sale of its subsidiary TRU Simulation + Training Inc., to CAE Inc for US$40 million. The transaction includes the sale of certain non-U.S. businesses to CAE Inc., and includes Textron’s Montreal manufacturing operations, as well as ETOPS entities in France and Malaysia and a minority interest in a joint venture in Iceland.

Textron Inc. is a multi-industry company that leverages its global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with innovative solutions and services.

CAE is a high technology company, at the leading edge of digital immersion.

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP advised Textron Inc., with a team consisting Niko Veilleux, Sophie Amyot, Jean-Philippe Bertrand, Jordana Corber-Tovel (Corporate), Michelle Lally, Danielle Chu (Competition/Antitrust & Foreign Investment), Alain Fournier and David Wilson (Taxation).

Value
US$40 million
Date Closed
January 25, 2021
Lead Office
Montreal
Key Contact
Niko Veilleux

Partner, Corporate, Montréal

Team
Jean-Philippe Bertrand

Partner, Corporate, Montréal

Danielle Chu

Associate, Competition, Trade and Foreign Investment, Toronto

Michelle Lally

Partner, Competition/Antitrust and Foreign Investment, Toronto

David Wilson

Partner, Tax, Montréal

Alain Fournier

Partner, Tax, Montréal