James R. Brown

The underwriters, led by Goldman Sachs, BMO Capital Markets, RBC Capital Markets and TD Securities, in connection with the initial public offering by Groupe Dynamite Inc.

Osler acted for the underwriters, led by Goldman Sachs, BMO Capital Markets, RBC Capital Markets and TD Securities, in connection with the initial public offering by Groupe Dynamite Inc. that closed this morning. GDI is based in Montréal and is a fast-fashion retailer operating the Garage and...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: Nov 26, 2024 Value: $300 million

Bird Construction in its acquisition of Jacob Bros Construction for $135 million

On June 10, 2024, Bird Construction announced it had entered into a definitive share purchase agreement to acquire Jacob Bros Construction for approximate aggregate consideration of $135 million. The purchase price is comprised of 1.49 million of Bird’s common shares having a value of...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: Jun 10, 2024 Value: $135 million

Kyndryl in the sale of its Securities Industry Services business to Broadridge

On May 13, 2024, Kyndryl announced the proposed sale by Kyndryl Canada of its Canadian Securities Industry Services, wealth and capital markets technology platform to Broadridge Financial Solutions. In connection with the sale, Kyndryl plans to offer managed services and capabilities to Broadridge...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: May 13, 2024 Value: -

Q4 in its acquisition by Sumeru Equity Partners

On February 1, 2024, Q4 announced the completion of its previously announced plan of arrangement. Pursuant to the arrangement, an entity controlled by Sumeru Equity Partners acquired all of the issued and outstanding shares of the Company for $6.05 in cash per common share. Certain shareholders...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: Feb 1, 2024 Value: -

Boart Longyear in the sale of its shares to American Industrial Partners Capital Fund

On December 27, 2023, Boart Longyear agreed to the sale of its outstanding and issued common shares to American Industrial Partners Capital Fund for approximately US $371 million. Boart Longyear anticipates that the deal will be advantageous to their clients and employees through AIP’s strategy...

Lead Office: Vancouver Date Announced: Dec 27, 2023 Value: US$371 million

Kinross Gold Corporation in US$500 million offering of unsecured notes offering

On July 5, 2023, Kinross Gold Corporation announced the successful completion of its offering of US$500 million aggregate principal amount of 6.250% senior notes due 2033. Kinross plans to utilize the net proceeds to redeem all the US$500 million aggregate principal of its outstanding 5.95% senior...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: July 5, 2023 Value: US$500 million

SmartCentres Real Estate Investment Trust in its offering of $300 million Series Z senior unsecured debentures

On May 12, 2023, Smart Centers Real Estate Investment Trust announced that it has priced an offering of $300 million aggregate principal amount of 5.354% Series Z senior unsecured debentures on an agency basis. The debentures are being offered by a syndicate of agents. Scotia Capital is the lead...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: May 12, 2023 Value: $300 million

Excellon Resources Inc. in its US$50 million acquisition of La Negra Mine in Mexico

On January 9, 2023, Excellon Resources Inc. announced that it had entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the past producing La Negra Mine in Querétaro State, Mexico. Excellon will acquire Minera La Negra S.A. de C.V., the holding company of the mine, from Dalu S. à r.l., an entity managed...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: January 9, 2023 Value: US$50 million

TELUS International in its US$1.225 billion acquisition of WillowTree

On October 27, 2022, TELUS International and TELUS Corporation announced they had entered into a definitive agreement to acquire WillowTree, a premier, full-service digital product provider focused on end user experiences, such as native mobile applications and unified web interfaces. Under...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: -- Value: US$1.225 billion

Kinross Gold Corporation in its US$225 million sale of Chirano mine to Asante Gold Corporation

On April 25, 2022, Kinross Gold Corporation announced it had entered into an agreement with Asante Gold Corporation to sell its 90% interest in the Chirano mine in Ghana for a total consideration of US$225 million in cash and shares. Upon closing of the transaction, Kinross will receive US$115...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: -- Value: US$225 million