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Mécadémic in its raising of $21 million

On February 18, 2026, Mécadémic announced it has raised $21 million. This investment was led by Investissement Québec (IQ) and saw additional participation from Export Development Canada (EDC) and the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC). This new capital will drive product innovation and...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: February 18, 2026 Value: $21 million

Continuim partners with MindCore Technologies

In December 2025, Continuim Equity Partners announced its partnership with MindCore Technologies, Inc. The acquisition represents Continuim’s third platform investment within Continuim Equity Partners Fund II, along with its second investment within its Power Generation, Transmission, and...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Announced: December 17, 2025 Value: --

Champion Iron in its US$500-million offering of senior notes

Osler represented the initial purchasers in connection with a US$500-million aggregate principal amount of 7.875% senior notes due 2032 by Champion Iron Canada Inc. Proceeds from the offering were used to refinance the company’s existing indebtedness and for general corporate...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Closed: -- Value: US$500 million

BBH Capital Partners in its exit from its investment in Synex Business Performance

Osler represented BBH Capital Partners (BBHCP) in connection with the sale of its minority equity stake in portfolio company Synex Business Performance in the context of equity investments by institutional investors Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec and Ares Management Credit funds. Synex...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Closed: April 3, 2025 Value: --

Publicis Groupe in its acquisition of Moov AI

On March 25, 2025, Publicis Groupe announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Moov AI, Canada's leading artificial intelligence and data solutions company, delivering strategic AI activations for more than 100 clients in Canada. This acquisition is a reflection of Publicis...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Announced: March 25, 2025 Value: --

The management group of rollover shareholders of Innergex in connection with its $10-billion acquisition by CDPQ

On February 25, 2025, Innergex announced it entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by CDPQ for a total deal value of $10 billion. Innergex is a renewable energy power producer that develops, owns and operates hydroelectric facilities, wind farms, solar farms and energy storage...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Closed: July 21, 2025 Value: $10 billion

Aviation Starlink Inc. and its affiliates in the acquisition of certain assets of affiliates of Chrono Aviation Inc., and related equity investment and debt financing

On November 8, 2024, Aviation Starlink Inc. and its affiliates closed the acquisition of certain assets of Services Aériens Lux Inc. and other affiliates of Chrono Aviation Inc. and, in connection with the acquisition, closed related equity investments and debt financing of the Chrono Group. The...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Closed: November 8, 2024 Value: --

Publicis Groupe in its acquisition of Mars United Commerce

On September 19, 2024, Publicis Groupe announced its acquisition of Mars United Commerce, the world’s largest independent commerce marketing company. Publicis Groupe will now be better positioned to create and provide end-to-end commerce solutions that will optimize strategy and insights, media...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Announced: September 19, 2024 Value: --

Moment Factory in its sale to Financière Outremont Inc.

On September 6, 2024, Moment Factory Studios Inc. announced its sale and issuance of shares to Financière Outremont Inc. (an investment company owned by Mr. Pierre Karl Péladeau) for a minority participation. Moment Factory, based in Montréal, is a multimedia studio specializing in the...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Announced: September 6, 2024 Value: --

Joint venture between Rio Tinto and Aymium

On July 25, 2024, Rio Tinto and Aymuim announced its new biocarbon joint venture in Québec, Évolys Québec Inc. This venture will be involved in manufacturing a renewable metallurgical biocarbon product to decrease carbon emissions in large-scale industrial processes. The joint venture will be...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Announced: July 25, 2024 Value: --