Yasir Samad

TerraFarma in its up to $68 million acquisition by Aurora Cannabis

On May 5, 2022, TerraFarma, the parent company of Thrive Cannabis, was acquired by Aurora Cannabis, a global leader in the cannabis industry, for $38 million, plus additional earnouts of up to $10 million for satisfying certain near-term revenue targets and up to $20 million for satisfying...

Lead Office: Vancouver Date Closed: May 5, 2022 Value: $68 million

Credit Suisse in its capacity as agent for the first lien lenders to Dominion Diamond Mines ULC

On April 21, 2021, Dominion Diamond Mines ULC was granted protection under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act. Credit Suisse AG, Caymen Islands Branch, was named agent for the first lien lenders to Dominion. Following a failed sale transaction that resulted from Dominion’s sale and...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: April 21, 2021 Value: -

Verafin in its $515 million venture funding - the largest venture funding deal in Canada’s history

On September 25, 2019, Verafin, a fraud-detection and anti-money laundering software provider to financial institutions, announced its $515 million financing transaction. This deal will set the record for the largest venture funding deal in Canada’s history, edging out Clio’s...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: 25 September 2019 Value: $515 million