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A privately owned company controlled by Ivan Schneeberg, David Fortier and John Young in its acquisition of Boat Rocker Studios

On August 1, 2025, a privately owned company controlled by Ivan Schneeberg, David Fortier and John Young (IDJ) completed its acquisition of Boat Rocker Studios. The newly private Boat Rocker Studios retains its award-winning Scripted, Unscripted and Kids & Family divisions together with its...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: August 1, 2025 Value: --

Purpose Unlimited Inc. in its acquisition of Steadyhand Investment Funds Inc.

On June 10, 2025, Purpose Unlimited Inc. completed its acquisition of Steadyhand Investment Management Ltd. and Steadyhand Investment Funds Inc. Steadyhand is an independent Vancouver-based wealth management firm with approximately $1.3 billion in assets under management serving Canadian...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: June 10, 2025 Value: --

Ferrovial SE in its acquisition of an additional 5.06% stake in 407 International Inc. from AtkinsRéalis for approximately $1.99 billion

On June 6, 2025, Ferrovial SE announced its acquisition of an additional 5.06% stake in 407 International Inc. (407), from AtkinsRéalis for approximately $1.99 billion. Ferrovial acquired an initial 3.3% stake on June 6, 2025, and a further 1.76% stake on June 11, 2025, pursuant to a call option....

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: June 6, 2025 Value: $1.99 billion

Purolator in its acquisition of Livingston International

On February 4, 2025, Purolator announced the completion of its acquisition of Livingston International, an international trade services firm that is one of the largest customs brokers in North America and also specializes in global freight forwarding and trade consulting, from Platinum...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: February 4, 2025 Value: --

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: July 15, 2024 Value: --

Emera Inc. in the sale of its interest in the Labrador Island Link

Osler advised Emera Inc. in the sale of its minority equity interest in the Labrador Island Link, a critical energy transmission asset in Newfoundland and Labrador, to Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. for a total transaction value of $1.19 billion. The transaction value was made up of $957...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: June 4, 2024 Value: $1.19 billion

AfterSell in its business combination with Rokt

On January 11, 2024, Rokt announced its acquisition of AfterSell. The acquisition will enable Rokt to strengthen their product offering for small and medium-sized businesses and increase their client portfolio. AfterSell develops apps to help e-commerce merchants optimize customer experiences...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: January 11, 2024 Value: -

BAI Communications in the sale of its Canadian business to Rogers Communications

On April 10, 2023, BAI Communications (BAI) confirmed it had entered into an agreement to sell its Canadian business, consisting primarily of the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) cellular and Wi-Fi networks to Rogers Communications. Rogers plans to build out a 5G network throughout the entire...

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

CNH Industrial in its agreement to acquire Hemisphere GNSS for $175 million

On March 30, 2023, CNH Industrial entered into an agreement to purchase Hemisphere GNSS for $175 million from Beijing UniStrong Science & Technology Co., Ltd. This acquisition will allow for CNH Industrial to improve their automation in both its agriculture and construction businesses....

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: -- Value: $175 million

Dream Industrial REIT in its $5.9 billion acquisition, in partnership with a leading global sovereign wealth fund, of Summit Industrial Income REIT

On February 17, 2023, Dream Industrial REIT, in partnership with a leading global sovereign wealth fund, closed an agreement with Summit Industrial Income REIT under which a joint venture between Dream Industrial REIT and the sovereign wealth fund will acquire Summit. The all-cash transaction is...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: February 17, 2023 Value: $5.9 billion