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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

Xanadu in its cross-border de-SPAC transaction

On November 3, 2025, Xanadu Quantum Technologies Inc. (Xanadu) announced its going-public transaction by way of a business combination with Crane Harbor Acquisition Corporation (Crane Harbor), a special-purpose acquisition corporation (SPAC) listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market. The transaction...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: November 3, 2025 Value: US$3 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: --

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

Novari Health Inc. in its acquisition by VitalHub Corp.

On July 7, 2025, Vitalhub Corp. (TSX:VHI) (OTCQX:VHIBF) (VitalHub) announced it has acquired Novari Health Inc. (Novari) for $43.6 million, plus potential performance-based consideration. The purchase price paid at closing was composed of a cash payment of $35.8 million, subject to working...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Announced: July 7, 2025 Value: $48.6 million

Behaviour Interactive in its acquisition of Red Hook

On September 24, 2024, Behaviour Interactive announced its acquisition of Red Hook Studios. Behaviour Interactive, headquartered in Montréal, is Canada’s largest independent game developer, employing more than 1,000 talented people, with over 200 games released since their beginnings in...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Announced: September 24, 2024 Value: --

Exosens in its acquisition of LR Tech

On September 2, 2024, Exosens announced its acquisition of LR Tech, through its Canadian subsidiary, Telops. This acquisition will allow for Exosens to consolidate its position in instrumentation adding FTIR spectroradiometers for high-end detectors and imagers with a focus on science and...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Announced: September 2, 2024 Value: --

Agilysys in its US$150-million acquisition of Book4Time

On August 20, 2024, Agilysys announced that it has acquired Book4Time for US$150 million. The acquisition will increase the portfolio of digital products and services Agilysys offers customers globally. Agilysys operates as a leading provider of hospitality software solutions and...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: August 20, 2024 Value: US$150 million

Penfund in connection with TorQuest’s acquisition of Mevotech

Osler advised Mevotech LP and its owner Penfund in connection with TorQuest’s acquisition of Mevotech. Mevotech is a North American leader in the engineering and design of driveline, steering, and suspension parts for the auto aftermarket. Penfund is a leading provider of capital to middle...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: July 15, 2024 Value: --

WT Microelectronics in its acquisition of Future Electronics for US$3.8 billion

On April 2, 2024, WT Microelectronics, a leading global electronic components distributor, completed its previously announced acquisition of Future Electronics for US$3.8 billion. Osler advised WT Microelectronics with a team led by Raphaël Amram (Corporate) and composed of Jean-Philippe...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Closed: April 2, 2024 Value: US$3.8 billion