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Chaos Sports Inc. in the acquisition of assets of Rocky Mountain

On May 9, 2025, Chaos Sports Inc. closed the acquisition of the assets of Rocky Mountain. The transaction proceeded by way of a vesting order issued by the Superior Court of Québec on May 2, 2025, under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act.  Founded in 1981, Rocky Mountain has...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Closed: May 9, 2025 Value: --

Apollo Global Management, Inc. and BC Partners in connection with their agreement to buy GFL Environmental Inc.’s environmental services business valued at $8 billion

On January 7, 2025, GFL Environmental Inc. (NYSE: GFL) (TSX: GFL) (GFL) announced it has entered into a definitive agreement (the Transaction Agreement) with funds managed by affiliates of Apollo (Apollo Funds) and BC Partners (BC Funds) for the sale of its environmental services business, which...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Announced: January 7, 2025 Value: $8 billion

BC Partners in connection with the sale of a majority of its equity interest in Garda World Security Corporation

Osler advised BC Partners in connection with the sale a majority of its equity interest in Garda World Security Corporation in a transaction which values GardaWorld at $14 billion. Following the closing of this transaction, Stephan Crétier, collectively with select members of...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Closed: March 5, 2025 Value: $14 billion

Joint venture between Rio Tinto and Aymium

On July 25, 2024, Rio Tinto and Aymuim announced its new biocarbon joint venture in Québec, Évolys Québec Inc. This venture will be involved in manufacturing a renewable metallurgical biocarbon product to decrease carbon emissions in large-scale industrial processes. The joint venture will be...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Announced: July 25, 2024 Value: --

Metro Supply Chain in its acquisition of SCI Group Inc.

On January 9, 2024, Metro Supply Chain announced it entered into an agreement to acquire SCI Group Inc. from Canada Post and Purolator Holdings Ltd. With this acquisition, Metro Supply Chain’s position will be strengthened for offering contract logistics services. The combined entities will...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Announced: January 9, 2024 Value: -

The Xebec Group in its cross-border restructuring and eleven plans of arrangement under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act

In late 2023, the restructuring of the Xebec Group concluded with the successful sanctioning of eleven plans of arrangement under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act, recognized by the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. This complex transaction has been...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Closed: -- Value: --

dcbel in receiving a strategic investment from Volvo Cars Tech Fund

In May 2023, dcbel announced that it has secured a strategic investment from Volvo Cars Tech Fund. Through this investment, dcbel will receive support for its research and development for its smart home energy system product. This system encompasses bi-directional charging capabilities with...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: May 1, 2023 Value: -

Photonis Group in its agreement to acquire Telops

On April 11, 2023, Photonis announced that it entered into an agreement to acquire Telops. Through this acquisition, Photonis plans to expand their technical expertise with the addition of hyperspectral capabilities to their portfolio. The combined business will offer unique high-end imaging...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Closed: -- Value: -

Sollum Technologies in its raising of $30 million

In January 2023, Sollum Technologies Inc. announced that it has completed a $30 million financing round. This consisted of $25 million from Idealist Capital and $5 million was from Fondaction. This funding will allow Sollum to accelerate its penetration of a growing market by enhancing the...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Closed: January 1, 2023 Value: $30 million

Bailey International in connection with its acquisition of Hydrolico International

On June 7, 2022, Bailey International announced it had acquired Hydrolico International, a Quebec-based hydraulic product company. With this acquisition, Bailey International will be able to expand its product portfolio and provide additional expertise in hydraulic and pneumatic...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: June 7, 2022 Value: --