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Constellation Brands in connection with Canopy Growth’s right to acquire Acreage Holdings

On April 18, 2019, Canopy Growth Corporation and Acreage Holdings Inc., a U.S. multi-state cannabis operator, announced that they entered into an arrangement agreement whereby Canopy Growth will have the right to acquire 100 percent of the shares of Acreage at such time as cannabis production and...

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

Halo Pharma in connection with its sale to Cambrex for approximately US$425 million

On July 23, 2018, Cambrex Corporation announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Halo Pharma for approximately US$425 million. With the acquisition of Halo, Cambrex will enter the large and growing finished dosage form Contract Development and Manufacturing...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: September 12, 2018 Value: US$425 million

The Underwriters in connection with the cross-border IPO and NASDAQ listing of Tilray Inc.

On June 20, 2018, Tilray Inc. announced the filing of a registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for an initial public offering (“IPO”) of shares of its Class 2 common stock in the United States and Nasdaq listing. Tilray also filed a preliminary...

Lead Office: New York Date Closed: July 1, 2018 Value: US$175 million

Advising the Initial Purchasers in connection with Canopy Growth’s $600 million convertible debenture offering.

On June 20, 2018, Canopy Growth closed its previously announced offering of $500 million aggregate principal amount of its 4.25% convertible senior notes due 2023.  The initial conversion rate for the notes is 20.7577 common shares per $1,000 principal amount of the notes, equivalent...

Lead Office: New York Date Closed: June 20, 2018 Value: $600 million

Constellation Brands in its strategic investment and minority stake in Canopy Growth Corporation.

On November 2, 2017, Constellation Brands closed its previously announced acquisition of a minority stake in Canopy Growth Corporation. The investment of $245 million represents a minority ownership interest of 9.9% of Canopy Growth. Constellation Brands is a Fortune 500 company and a leading,...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: November 2, 2017 Value: $245 million