Brian Gray

Monex Group in its acquisition of 3iQ Digital Holdings Inc.

On April 24, 2024, Monex Group, Inc. acquired the majority stake of Canadian digital asset fund manager, 3iQ Digital Holdings Inc. for an aggregate purchase price of approximately US$46 million.   This acquisition will strengthen Monex’s asset management capabilities and help...

Lead Office: New York Date Announced: Apr 24, 2024 Value: US$46 million

iCON Infrastructure in its investment in QSL

On February 23, 2024, QSL International Ltd. announced the arrival of new shareholders: funds advised by iCON Infrastructure LLP, CDPQ and the QSL management shareholders already active in the company's capital. QSL is a North American port terminal and logistics operator headquartered in...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: February 23, 2024 Value: -

Contractor Compliance in its acquisition by VelocityEHS

On January 8, 2024, Contractor Compliance announced that it has been acquired by VelocityEHS. Through this acquisition, the VelocityEHS Accelerate Platform will incorporate Contractor Compliance’s innovative third-party contractor and vendor compliance capabilities. The enhanced solution will...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: Jan 8, 2024 Value: -

First Quality Enterprises in its acquisition of Domtar’s Pulp and Paper Mill in Dryden, Ontario

On July 31, 2023, First Quality Enterprises completed its previously announced acquisition of Domtar Corporation’s pulp mill located in Dryden, Ontario, Canada. Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP advised First Quality Enterprises with a team led by Manny Pressman and  Brian Gray and including...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: July 31, 2023 Value: -

Canalyst in its acquisition by Tegus

On August 2, 2022, Canalyst announced it had been acquired by Tegus, the leading research platform for investors. With this acquisition, Tegus will be able to expand its data offerings and create the first modern research platform purpose-built for fundamental institutional investors. As...

Lead Office: Vancouver Date Closed: August 2, 2022 Value: -

Epiq in its acquisition of Simplex Services Inc.

On December 1, 2021, Epiq announced it has acquired Simplex Services Inc., a Canadian-based alternative legal services provider. The acquisition will increase the scale of Epiq’s legal talent offerings in Canada and will provide Epiq with Simplex’s technology to support its...

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

Frontenac in its acquisition of EFC International

On November 3, 2021, Frontenac announced its acquisition of EFC International, a value-added distributor of highly engineered fasteners. The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The transaction will leverage EFC’s industrial distribution expertise and will...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: November 11, 2021 Value: -

TransUnion in its $638 million acquisition of Sontiq

On October 26, 2021, TransUnion announced its acquisition of Sontiq for $638 million. The combined company will merge Sontiq’s identity security complements and TransUnion’s digital identity assets to offer a comprehensive set of omnichannel solutions. TransUnion is a global...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: -- Value: $638 million

The Levy Family in theScore’s US$2 billion acquisition by Penn National Gaming

On August 5, 2021, Penn National Gaming announced it will acquire theScore for US$2 billion in cash and stock. The acquisition creates a first-of-its-kind, vertically integrated media and omni-channel gaming business, combining sports, gaming and media in North America, and will allow the company...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: October 19, 2021 Value: US$2 billion

TopBuild in its $1 billion acquisition of Distribution International

On October 15, 2021, TopBuild Corp. completed its acquisition of Distribution International from Advent International, in an all cash transaction valued at $1 billion. This transaction strategically positions TopBuild as the leading supplier of energy saving insulation products in critical...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: October 15, 2021 Value: $1 billion