Jeremy Fraiberg

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: Jul 15, 2024 Value: --

Bank of Montreal in its US$16.3 billion acquisition of Bank of the West

On December 20, 2021, Bank of Montreal announced the signing of a definitive agreement with BNP Paribas to acquire Bank of the West for a cash purchase price of US$16.3 billion. On closing, the acquisition will bring nearly 1.8 million customers to BMO and extends its banking presence in key U.S....

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: February 1, 2023 Value: US$16.3 billion

Hecla Mining in its definitive agreement to acquire Alexco Resource Corp.

On July 5, 2022, Hecla Mining announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire all of the outstanding common shares of Alexco Resource Corp. By partnering with Alexco, Hecla aims to become Canada’s largest silver producer and will be better positioned to meet the growing...

Lead Office: Vancouver Date Closed: July 5, 2022 Value: US$215 million

Domtar in its $3 billion acquisition by Paper Excellence

On May 11, 2021, Domtar announced its acquisition by Paper Excellence. The all-cash transaction valued at $3 billion will provide Paper Excellence with all issued and outstanding shares of Domtar common stock for $55 per share. Upon closing, Domtar will continue to operate as a stand-alone entity....

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: November 30, 2021 Value: $3 billion

Apollo Global Management in its $3.3 billion acquisition of Great Canadian Gaming Corporation

On September 22, 2021, Apollo Global Management completed its acquisition of Great Canadian Gaming Corporation for a total value of $3.3 billion. Under the transaction, Apollo Funds acquired all the outstanding shares of Great Canadian for C$45 per share in cash. The transaction will enable Apollo...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: September 22, 2021 Value: $3.3 billion

RBC in its sale of Eastern Caribbean banking operations

On December 12, 2019, the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) announced its agreement to sell all banking operations in the Eastern Caribbean to a consortium of indigenous banks within the region. The sale involves the branches of the Royal Bank of Canada in Antigua, Dominica, Montserrat, St. Lucia and St....

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: April 1, 2021 Value: -

Goldman Sachs Merchant Banking in its $1.13 billion acquisition of People Corporation

On December 14, 2020, Goldman Sachs Merchant Banking Division (MBD) entered in an agreement to acquire People Corporation for a value of $1.13 billion. The acquisition will position People Corporation’s to grow and expand its opportunity to further enhance the delivery of...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: February 18, 2021 Value: $1.13 billion

Just Energy Group Inc. in connection with its $1.1 billion recapitalization transaction

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP advised Just Energy Group Inc. (“Just Energy”) in connection with its $1.1 billion recapitalization transaction (the “Recapitalization Transaction”) pursuant to a plan of arrangement under the Canada Business Corporations Act (the...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: September 28, 2020 Value: $1.1 billion

Chemtrade Logistics Income Fund in its $75 million public offering

On August 26, 2020, Chemtrade Logistics Income Fund (“Chemtrade”) completed its previously announced public offering of $75 million aggregate principal amount of 8.50% convertible unsecured subordinated debentures due September 30, 2025 (“2025 Debentures”). The 2025...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: September 1, 2020 Value: $75 million

Power Financial in its reorganization transaction with Power Corporation

On December 13, 2019, Power Corporation and Power Financial announced a reorganization transaction whereby the minority shareholders of Power Financial will receive Power Corporation subordinate voting shares and nominal cash consideration in exchange for each Power Financial common share. Upon...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: December 13, 2019 Value: -