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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: --

A selling shareholder in Newen Studios’ acquisition of Johnson Production Group

On July 25, 2024, Newen Studios announced it signed an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Johnson Production Group. This strategic acquisition is part of Newen Studio’s ambition to develop and acquire Global IP and further strengthen Newen’s position in the dynamic and highly resilient...

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

Cuboh in its acquisition by ChowNow

On March 28, 2024, Cuboh announced its acquisition by ChowNow, a leader in online ordering and marketing platforms for independent restaurants. This strategic move aims to integrate Cuboh’s point-of-sale (POS) integration solutions with ChowNow’s platform, enhancing ChowNow’s suite of digital...

Lead Office: Vancouver Date Closed: March 28, 2024 Value: -

Inversago Pharma in its US$1.075 billion business combination with Novo Nordisk

On August 10, 2023, Inversago Pharma announced its business combination with Nova Nordisk for US$1.075 billion pursuant to the completion of certain development and commercial milestones. This acquisition will strengthen Nova Nordisk’s clinical development and research capability for obesity and...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Closed: -- Value: US$1.075 billion

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

MoonPay in its acquisition of Nightshift

On January 19, 2023, MoonPay acquired Nightshift, a Web3 creative agency focusing on branding and strategy. MoonPay plans on utilizing Nightshift’s services to provide companies, brands and creative agencies with world-class, end-to-end support to unlock new revenue through...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: January 19, 2023 Value: -

Enterprise Holdings Inc. in its Canadian subsidiary's acquisition of Discount Car and Truck Rentals

On December 5, 2019, Enterprise Holdings Inc. announced the signing of an agreement to which its Canadian subsidiary will acquire Discount Car and Truck Rentals. The transaction will generate growth by combining complementary service offerings and expertise to offer a broader range of...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: September 2, 2020 Value: -

Mitel in its sale to affiliates of Searchlight Capital Partners for US$2 billion

On November 30, 2018, Mitel Networks Corporation announced the successful completion of the previously announced transaction in which affiliates of funds advised by Searchlight Capital Partners, L.P. acquired all of the outstanding common shares of Mitel (the “Shares”) for US$11.15 per share...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: November 30, 2018 Value: US$2 billion

JP Morgan Chase & Co. in its acquisition of WePay Inc.

On December 4, 2017, JP Morgan Chase & Co. ("JP Morgan") completed its acquisition of WePay Inc. ("WePay"). This is JP Morgan's first major acquisition of a financial-technology start-up. JP Morgan will provide its four million small businesses clients with...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: December 4, 2017 Value: -

TPG Capital LP in its proposed acquisition of Transplace Inc.

On August 14, 2017, TPG Capital LP ("TPG") announced that it has entered into a definitive purchase agreement to acquire Transplace Inc. ("Transplace") from Greenbriar Equity Group. Transplace is a leading North American non-asset based logistics services provider...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: October 9, 2017 Value: -