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Paine Schwartz Partners–backed HGS BioScience in its acquisition of NutriAg

On October 21, 2025, Paine Schwartz Partners–backed HGS BioScience announced it had acquired NutriAg Ltd., a Toronto-based innovator in bionutritional technologies. The combinations brings together HGS’s strength in humic acid-based products, U.S. market presence, and vertically...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: October 21, 2025 Value: --

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

Purolator in its acquisition of Livingston International

On February 4, 2025, Purolator announced the completion of its acquisition of Livingston International, an international trade services firm that is one of the largest customs brokers in North America and also specializes in global freight forwarding and trade consulting, from Platinum...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: February 4, 2025 Value: --

Apollo Global Management, Inc. and BC Partners in connection with their agreement to buy GFL Environmental Inc.’s environmental services business valued at $8 billion

On January 7, 2025, GFL Environmental Inc. (NYSE: GFL) (TSX: GFL) (GFL) announced it has entered into a definitive agreement (the Transaction Agreement) with funds managed by affiliates of Apollo (Apollo Funds) and BC Partners (BC Funds) for the sale of its environmental services business, which...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Announced: January 7, 2025 Value: $8 billion

Béton Provincial in connection with its acquisition of CRH Canada Group Inc.

On May 14, 2024, Béton Provincial announced its acquisition of most of CRH Canada’s assets located in Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador, and a terminal located in the state of New York. Through this acquisition, Béton Provincial has advanced its vertical integration of its operations...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Announced: May 14, 2024 Value: -

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: -

General Motors in its US$150-million equity investment in Nouveau Monde Graphite

On February 15, 2024, General Motors announced its US$150-million equity investment in Nouveau Monde Graphite, which investment will be made in two tranches. At the closing of tranche 1, General Motors made an initial US$25-million equity investment to support the advancement of the Matawinie...

Lead Office: Vancouver Date Closed: -- Value: US$150 million

SK On in connection with an $1.2 billion investment with Ford and EcoPro BM in the Province of Québec

On August 17, 2023, SK On, EcoPro BM, and Ford announced an investment of $1.2 billion to build a cathode active materials (CAM) manufacturing facility that will provide materials for the supply of batteries for Ford’s future electric vehicles (EVs). This new facility represents the parties’...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: August 17, 2023 Value: $1.2 billion

First Quality Enterprises in its acquisition of Domtar’s Pulp and Paper Mill in Dryden, Ontario

On July 31, 2023, First Quality Enterprises completed its previously announced acquisition of Domtar Corporation’s pulp mill located in Dryden, Ontario, Canada. Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP advised First Quality Enterprises with a team led by Manny Pressman and  Brian Gray and including...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: July 31, 2023 Value: -

CNH Industrial in its agreement to acquire Hemisphere GNSS for $175 million

On March 30, 2023, CNH Industrial entered into an agreement to purchase Hemisphere GNSS for $175 million from Beijing UniStrong Science & Technology Co., Ltd. This acquisition will allow for CNH Industrial to improve their automation in both its agriculture and construction businesses....

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: -- Value: $175 million