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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

LifeWorks in its $2.9 billion acquisition by TELUS

On September 1, 2022, LifeWorks completed its binding agreement with TELUS Corporation under which TELUS has acquired all of the issued and outstanding common shares of LifeWorks. The transaction represents a premium of 80% and 89% to the closing price and 20-day VWAP, respectively, of...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: September 1, 2022 Value: $2.9 billion

smartTrade in its acquisition of TickTrade

On November 22, 2021, smartTrade completed its acquisition of TickTrade. The company will operate under the smartTrade name and will create a global leader in SaaS FX trading platforms, offering the most comprehensive eFX solutions to financial institutions worldwide. Hg, a leading software and...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: November 22, 2021 Value: -

Longo’s in its acquisition by Empire Company Limited

On March 16, 2021, the shareholders of Longo Brothers Fruit Markets Inc. (Longo's) entered into an agreement for the sale of 51% of Longo’s to Empire Company, with an option to put the remaining interest in Longo’s to Empire in tranches beginning after the fifth anniversary...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: May 10, 2021 Value: $357 million