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Westbrick Energy Ltd. in its $1.1-billion acquisition by Vermilion Energy Inc.

On December 22, 2024, Westbrick Energy Ltd. entered into an arrangement agreement with Vermilion Energy Inc. whereby Vermilion agreed to acquire Westbrick for cash consideration of $1.075 billion. Under the terms of the arrangement Westbrick shareholders were provided with an option to...

Lead Office: Calgary Date Announced: December 22, 2022 Value: $1.1 billion

Centerbridge Partners in its acquisition of Precinmac LP

On October 12, 2024, Centerbridge Partners announced its definitive agreement to acquire Precinmac LP from an investor group. This investor group is composed of Pine Island Capital Partners, Bain Capital's Private Credit Group and Compass Partners Capital. Centerbridge Partners is a leading...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: October 12, 2024 Value: --

Cents in its acquisition of Laundroworks

On August 8, 2024, Cents announced it had acquired Laundroworks, a hardware-based payments system powering how consumers pay for laundry at laundromats and shared laundry rooms within multi-family buildings, hotels, universities and more, to reinforce its existing hardware product line. Cents...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: August 8, 2024 Value: --

M3-Brigade Acquisition III Corp. in its US$950-million business combination with Greenfire Resources Inc.

On December 15, 2022, M3-Brigade Acquisition III Corp. and Greenfire Resources Inc. announced they have entered a definitive agreement for a business combination valued at US$950 million. Upon completion of the transaction, Greenfire Resources Inc. will become the parent of the combined company,...

Lead Office: Calgary Date Closed: -- Value: US$950 million

KKR and AIMCo in the amendment of the partnership and related agreements in respect of their equity investment in the $11.2B Coastal GasLink Pipeline

Osler acted for Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co (KKR) and Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo), in respect of the amendment of agreements in respect of their equity investment in Coastal GasLink Pipeline Limited Partnership (CGPLP) with TransCanada PipeLines Limited (TCPL). The...

Lead Office: Calgary Date Closed: August 25, 2022 Value: $14.5 billion

Amarillo Gold Corp. in its acquisition by Hochschild Mining PLC

On March 30, 2022, Amarillo Gold Corp. announced its acquisition by Hochschild Mining PLC for $164.5 million. The acquisition will create Lavras Gold Corp., a new Brazil-focused exploration company. The transaction will provide Lavras with the Lavras do Sul gold project located in southern...

Lead Office: Vancouver Date Closed: March 30, 2022 Value: $164.5 million

Xero in its acquisition of TaxCycle

On December 23, 2021, Xero announced its acquisition of TaxCycle, a leading Canadian tax preparation software company for accountants and bookkeepers. The acquisition will advance Xero’s offerings to Canadian customers, following recent additions such as provincial sales tax return...

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

OpenChannel in its acquisition by Stripe

On December 6, 2021, OpenChannel, a marketplace software platform which helps users create apps and custom workflows across websites, mobiles, wearables, and virtual realities, announced its acquisition by Stripe Inc. Under the terms of the acquisition, OpenChannel’s team will become...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: December 6, 2021 Value: -

Microsoft in its acquisition of Two Hat

On October 29, 2021, Microsoft, the world’s largest software company, announced its acquisition of Kelowna-based startup Two Hat. The acquisition will accelerate Microsoft and Two Hat’s shared vision to enable healthy, safe and inclusive online spaces and will combine innovative...

Lead Office: Calgary Date Closed: October 29, 2021 Value: -

Canadian Natural Resources Limited in the restructuring of the North West Redwater Refinery

On July 5, 2021, Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNRL) completed a restructuring of North West Redwater Refinery in Sturgeon County Alberta.  The transaction included a bond issuance, amendment of its senior secured credit facilities and consent solicitation from existing...

Lead Office: Calgary Date Closed: July 5, 2021 Value: $1.8 billion