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180 Degree Capital Corp. in its merger with Mount Logan Capital Inc.

On January 17, 2025, 180 Degree Capital announced an agreement to combine with Mount Logan Capital Inc. in all-stock transaction, establishing a U.S. exchange-listed, alternative asset management and insurance solutions platform with over $2.4 billion in assets under management. Pursuant to the...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: January 17, 2025 Value: --

Ernst & Young as court-appointed monitor to IntelGenx and its sale to Atai

On October 2, 2024, in the context of their successful restructuring proceedings under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act, IntelGenx Corp. and IntelGenx Technologies Corp. (together, IntelGenx) entered into a transaction with Atai Life Sciences AG (Atai) whereby Atai acquired all of the...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Announced: October 2, 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: --

Newsfile in its sale to TMX Group

On August 7, 2024, Newsfile announced it has been acquired by TMX Group. The acquisition will support TMX Group’s capital formation business as they expand their offerings. Established in 1997, Newsfile is Canada’s customer-first newswire and regulatory filing team. Osler, Hoskin &...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: August 7, 2024 Value: --

Manulife Financial Corporation in its largest Canadian Universal Life reinsurance transaction valued at $5.8 billion

On March 25, 2024, Manulife Financial Corporation announced its agreement to reinsure $5.8 billion of reserves of law ROE Canadian Universal Life Block to RGA Life Reinsurance Company of Canada. This represents the largest Universal Life reinsurance transaction within the Canadian insurance...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: March 25, 2024 Value: $5.8 billion

Verndale in its acquisition of Yaksa

On March 18, 2024, Verndale announced its acquisition of Yaksa, a digital commerce experience agency that focuses on B2B and B2C ecommerce websites and enterprise content websites. Through this acquisition, Verndale aims to enhance its market presence and strengthen its product offerings for...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Closed: March 18, 2024 Value: -

NP Digital in its acquisition of REBL House

On January 30, 2024, NP Digital announced its acquisition of Montreal-based creative and branding agency REBL House. This acquisition will support NP Digital’s in-house creative services and performance marketing initiatives for its clients. NP Digital operates as a performance...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Closed: December 30, 2023 Value: -

Russell Reynolds Associates in its acquisition of Kilberry

On August 10, 2023, Russell Reynolds Associates announced its acquisition of Kilberry. Through this acquisition, Russell Reynolds Associates will be able to accelerate their leadership advisory capabilities and expertise for their clients.Russell Reynolds Associates is a global leadership...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: August 10, 2023 Value: -

Ernst & Young as court-appointed Monitor of the Zenabis group and its sale to SNDL

On November 1, 2022, in the context of its proceedings under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act (Canada), the Zenabis group announced its acquisition by its secured creditor SNDL, the largest private sector liquor and cannabis retailer in Canada, pursuant to an order of the Superior Court of...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Closed: -- Value: -

AFARA in its acquisition by EY Canada

On September 6, 2022, AFARA announced it had been acquired by EY Canada, a subsidiary of Ernst & Young, a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. With this acquisition, AFARA and its team of multidisciplinary consultants will join EY Canada’s team to deepen...

Lead Office: Vancouver Date Closed: September 6, 2022 Value: -