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Laurentian Bank in its sale of its retail and SME banking portfolios to National Bank of Canada and acquisition by Fairstone Bank

On December 2, 2025, Laurentian Bank of Canada (Laurentian Bank) announced that it entered into a definitive agreement to sell its retail and SME banking portfolios (the Retail/SME Transaction) to National Bank of Canada (National Bank) and a separate definitive agreement pursuant to which...

Lead Office: -- Date Announced: December 2, 2025 Value: $1.9 billion

Scotiabank in its agreement to transfer banking operations in Colombia, Costa Rica and Panama

On December 1, 2025, Scotiabank and Davivienda announced the closing of the previously announced transaction to transfer Scotiabank’s banking operations in Colombia, Costa Rica, and Panama to Davivienda. The combined operations of both institutions will operate under a new holding company,...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: December 1, 2025 Value: approximately $1 billion

Nelnet Inc. in its agreement to acquire the student loan servicing business of Finastra in Canada

On October 23, 2025, Nelnet Inc., along with its wholly owned subsidiary Nelnet Canada, Inc., announced its agreement to acquire Finastra Holdings Limited’s Canadian student loan servicing business. Finastra’s Canadian student loan servicing business is...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: October 23, 2025 Value: --

A syndicate of agents, led by CIBC World Markets and RBC Capital Markets, in connection with Whitecap Resources Inc.’s $300-million private placement offering 3.761% senior unsecured debentures due 2028

Acting for a syndicate of agents, led by CIBC World Markets Inc. and RBC Dominion Securities Inc. as joint bookrunners, in connection with Whitecap Resources Inc.’s $300-million private placement offering of 3.761% senior unsecured debentures due 2028. Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP advised...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: -- Value: $300 million

Goldman Sachs in connection with Conquest Planning’s US$80-million Series B financing round

On June 23, 2025, Conquest Planning announced that it raised US$80 million in a Series B financing round led by Goldman Sachs. Conquest Planning will use the new capital for accelerating its expansion to the United States and to finance the continued evolution of its AI-based Strategic Advice...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: June 23, 2025 Value: US$80 million

Second Avenue Capital Partners in its US$20-million senior secured credit facility to Bouclair

On March 18, 2025, Second Avenue Capital Partners announced it closed a US$20-million senior secured credit facility for Bouclair, a leading Canadian home brand and omnichannel retailer specializing in stylish and affordable home décor and furnishings. This new credit facility will strengthen...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Announced: March 18, 2025 Value: $20 million

Decarbonization Partners in connection with Orennia Inc.’s Series C growth financing round

On January 21, 2025, Orennia Inc. announced it closed a Series C growth financing round led by Decarbonization Partners, a partnership between BlackRock and Temasek, with participation from existing investors.  Orennia is the prominent platform for accurate data, predictive analytics and...

Lead Office: Calgary Date Announced: January 21, 2025 Value: --

First Nations Finance Authority’s commercial paper program

In November 2024, the First Nations Finance Authority (FNFA) established a $900-million commercial paper program. The Bank of Montreal, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, Laurentian Bank Securities Inc., National Bank Financial Inc., RBC Dominion Securities Inc., Scotia Capital Inc. and The...

Lead Office: Vancouver Date Closed: -- Value: $900 million

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

The agents in connection with a $700-million offering of senior notes by Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited

On November 22, 2024, Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited (Fairfax) announced the closing of its previously announced $700-million offering of senior notes, comprised of a $450-million aggregate principal amount of 4.73% senior notes due 2034 and C$250 million in aggregate principal amount of 5.23%...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: November 22, 2024 Value: $700 million