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Dream Residential REIT in its US$354-million acquisition by Morgan Properties

On August 21, 2025, Dream Residential REIT announced that it has entered into an arrangement agreement to be acquired by Morgan Properties in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately US$354 million. This transaction marks the conclusion of the REIT’s previously announced strategic review...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: August 21, 2025 Value: US$354 million

Purpose Unlimited Inc. in its acquisition of Steadyhand Investment Funds Inc.

On June 10, 2025, Purpose Unlimited Inc. completed its acquisition of Steadyhand Investment Management Ltd. and Steadyhand Investment Funds Inc. Steadyhand is an independent Vancouver-based wealth management firm with approximately $1.3 billion in assets under management serving Canadian...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: June 10, 2025 Value: --

Alexander & Blake Limited in its acquisition by Lauritzen Bulkers A/S

On March 6, 2024, it was announced that Alexander & Blake Limited was acquired by Lauritzen Bulkers A/S, a global Danish shipping company founded in 1884. This transaction was Lauritzen’s first acquisition in Canada.  Alexander & Blake Limited is a Canadian-owned and...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: March 6, 2025 Value: --

Werd Studios Inc. in connection with Boba Mint’s strategic investment

On March 5, 2025, Boba Mint Holdings announced that it made a strategic investment in Werd Studio Inc. Boba Mint Holdings will acquire a 50% stake in Werd Studios, which has an interest in Café Disco Party and Moon Gaming, and Werd has committed to acquire an interest in Amino Rewards. Werd...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: March 5, 2025 Value: --

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: --

Battery Ventures in its $150 million acquisition of TrueContext Corporation

On May 16, 2024, Battery Ventures announced the completion of the previously announced plan of arrangement to acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of TrueContext Corporation for $1.07 per share in cash. Upon completion of the transaction, TrueContext became a privately held...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: May 16, 2024 Value: $150 million

Monex Group in its acquisition of 3iQ Digital Holdings Inc.

On April 24, 2024, Monex Group, Inc. acquired the majority stake of Canadian digital asset fund manager, 3iQ Digital Holdings Inc. for an aggregate purchase price of approximately US$46 million.   This acquisition will strengthen Monex’s asset management capabilities and help...

Lead Office: New York Date Announced: April 24, 2024 Value: US$46 million

The agents in connection with First Capital REIT’s offering of $300 million Series B unsecured debentures

On March 1, 2024, First Capital REIT announced the closing of its offering of $300 million aggregate principal amount of Series B senior unsecured debentures on a private placement basis in certain provinces of Canada. The debentures were offered through a syndicate of agents co‐led by Desjardins...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: March 1, 2024 Value: $300 million

VAALCO in its US$307 million business combination with TransGlobe

On October 14, 2022, VAALCO Energy completed its previously announced definitive arrangement agreement to acquire TransGlobe Energy in a stock-for-stock strategic business combination transaction valued at US$307 million. The combination of VAALCO and TransGlobe will create a world-class...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: October 14, 2022 Value: US$307 million

The Underwriters in Enbridge Inc.’s US$1.5 billion offering of notes

On February 19, 2022, Enbridge completed its three tranche public offering consisting of US$400 million 2.15% senior notes, US$500 million 2.5% senior notes and US$600 million floating rate senior notes. The offerings have aggregate proceeds of approximately US$1.5 billion and were made...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: February 19, 2022 Value: US$1.5 billion