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Xanadu in its cross-border de-SPAC transaction

On November 3, 2025, Xanadu Quantum Technologies Inc. (Xanadu) announced its going-public transaction by way of a business combination with Crane Harbor Acquisition Corporation (Crane Harbor), a special-purpose acquisition corporation (SPAC) listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market. The transaction...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: November 3, 2025 Value: US$3 billion

Bird Construction in its $82.3-million acquisition of Fraser River Pile & Dredge

On September 3, 2025, Bird Construction announced its proposed $82.3-million acquisition of Fraser River Pile & Dredge (FRPD). The transaction follows Bird Construction’s 2024 acquisition of Jacob Bros. Construction and further expands its presence in Western Canada. FRPD is...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: September 3, 2025 Value: $82.3 million

Publicis Groupe in its acquisition of Moov AI

On March 25, 2025, Publicis Groupe announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Moov AI, Canada's leading artificial intelligence and data solutions company, delivering strategic AI activations for more than 100 clients in Canada. This acquisition is a reflection of Publicis...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Announced: March 25, 2025 Value: --

The underwriters, led by Goldman Sachs, BMO Capital Markets, RBC Capital Markets and TD Securities, in connection with the initial public offering by Groupe Dynamite Inc.

Osler acted for the underwriters, led by Goldman Sachs, BMO Capital Markets, RBC Capital Markets and TD Securities, in connection with the initial public offering by Groupe Dynamite Inc. that closed this morning. GDI is based in Montréal and is a fast-fashion retailer operating the Garage and...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: November 26, 2024 Value: $300 million

Bird Construction in its acquisition of Jacob Bros Construction for $135 million

On June 10, 2024, Bird Construction announced it had entered into a definitive share purchase agreement to acquire Jacob Bros Construction for approximate aggregate consideration of $135 million. The purchase price is comprised of 1.49 million of Bird’s common shares having a value of...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: June 10, 2024 Value: $135 million

iCON Infrastructure in its investment in QSL

On February 23, 2024, QSL International Ltd. announced the arrival of new shareholders: funds advised by iCON Infrastructure LLP, CDPQ and the QSL management shareholders already active in the company's capital. QSL is a North American port terminal and logistics operator headquartered in...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: February 23, 2024 Value: -