Brian Thiessen, KC

Goldman Sachs Merchant Banking in its $1.13 billion acquisition of People Corporation

On December 14, 2020, Goldman Sachs Merchant Banking Division (MBD) entered in an agreement to acquire People Corporation for a value of $1.13 billion. The acquisition will position People Corporation’s to grow and expand its opportunity to further enhance the delivery of...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: February 18, 2021 Value: $1.13 billion

Suncor Energy Inc. in its takeover of day-to-day operations at Syncrude oil sands mining joint venture

On November 23, 2020 Suncor Energy Inc. (through 2 Affiliates), together with the other Syncrude joint venture owners: Imperial Oil Resources Limited, CNOOC Oil Sands Canada, and Sinopec Oil Sands Partnership, have agreed in principle for another Suncor Affiliate to take over the...

Lead Office: Calgary Date Closed: -- Value: -

Clio in its record-setting US$250 million Series D equity financing from TCV and JMI

On September 4, 2019, Clio announced the closing of its US$250 million Series D equity funding round from leading growth equity funds TCV and JMI Equity. This deal is the largest venture-capital investment for a Canadian company since 2000. Clio is a global leader in cloud-based legal...

Lead Office: Vancouver Date Closed: 4 September 2019 Value: US$250 million

Morgan Stanley in its acquisition of Solium Capital for $1.1 billion

On February 10, 2019, Morgan Stanley entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Solium Capital Inc. (TSX: SUM), a leading global provider of software-as-a-service (SaaS) for equity administration, financial reporting and compliance headquartered in Calgary for $1.1 billion. The acquisition will...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: May 1, 2019 Value: $1.1 billion

RSM US LLP in the launch of RSM Canada

On December 01, 2017, RSM US LLP (“RSM”) announced the launch of RSM Canada with an office 300-strong in the heart of Toronto’s financial district. The RSM Canada team includes 37 partners, nearly 300 professionals and has served more than 5,000 middle market clients over...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: December 1, 2017 Value: -

Symmetrics Business Intelligence Solutions Inc. in its acquisition by Calabrio, Inc.

On April 4, 2017, Calabrio, Inc. completed its acquisition of Symmetrics Business Intelligence Solutions Inc. This acquisition will further drive Calabrio’s growth in customer and employee engagement by combining best-of-breed visual reporting, analytics and data management with its...

Lead Office: Vancouver Date Closed: April 4, 2017 Value: -

Constellation Brands, Inc. in the sale of its Canadian wine business to Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan for approximately $1.03 billion

On October 17, 2016, Constellation Brands, Inc., a leading international producer and marketer of beer, wine and spirits with operations in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, New Zealand and Italy, announced the sale of its Canadian wine business to Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan for approximately $1.03...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: December 16, 2016 Value: $1.03 Billion