Niko Veilleux

Publicis Groupe in its acquisition of Mars United Commerce

On September 19, 2024, Publicis Groupe announced its acquisition of Mars United Commerce, the world’s largest independent commerce marketing company. Publicis Groupe will now be better positioned to create and provide end-to-end commerce solutions that will optimize strategy and insights, media...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Announced: Sep 19, 2024 Value: --

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: Jul 25, 2024 Value: --

Béton Provincial in its acquisition of CRH Canada Group Inc.

On May 14, 2024, Béton Provincial announced its acquisition of most of CRH Canada’s assets located in Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador, and a terminal located in the state of New York. Through this acquisition, Béton Provincial has advanced its vertical integration of its operations...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Announced: May 14, 2024 Value: -

CDPQ on the sale of Plusgrade Inc., alongside Novacap to General Atlantic for more than US$1 billion

Osler advised Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ) on the sale of Plusgrade Inc., alongside Novacap and certain other shareholders, to General Atlantic for more than US$1 billion. The transaction gives General Atlantic a stake of more than 50 per cent; CDPQ will remain a...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Closed: March 4, 2024 Value: US$1 billion

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: Jan 9, 2024 Value: -

Marquis Imprimeur in its sale to Lakeside Book Company

On June 1st, 2023, Marquis Imprimeur Inc. (“Marquis”) announced that it has been acquired by Lakeside Book Company. Following this acquisition, Marquis will operate as a division of Lakeside Book Company, facilitating them to expand in the Canadian market.Marquis is a premier book...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Closed: June 1, 2023 Value: -

Caisse de dépôt et Placement du Québec in its $150 million equity investment

On December 7, 2022, Caisse de dépôt et Placement du Québec (“CDPQ”) announced it had invested an additional $150 million in Pomerleau Inc., one of the country's most important construction companies. CDPQ's additional commitment strengthens the strategic partnership...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Closed: December 7, 2022 Value: $150 million

Safran in its acquisition of Orolia

On July 8, 2022, Safran, number three in the inertial navigation systems, completed its acquisition of Orolia, the world leader in Resilient Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) solutions. This partnership makes Safran one of the only companies with the full complement of PNT...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Closed: July 8, 2022 Value: -

Zebra Technologies in its acquisition of Matrox Imaging

On June 7, 2022, Zebra Technologies Corporation completed its previously announced acquisition Matrox Imaging, a proven developer of advanced machine vision components and systems, for US$875 million. With this acquisition, Zebra will further expand its offering in the fast-growing...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Closed: June 7, 2022 Value: US$875 million

Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec in its US$1.9 billion sale of Barrette Outdoor Living with TorQuest Partners to CRH plc

On June 3, 2022, CRH plc, the global leader in building materials solutions, announced it has agreed to acquire Barrette Outdoor Living, Inc., North America's leading provider of residential fencing and railing solutions, from TorQuest Partners and Caisse de dépôt et placement du...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Closed: -- Value: US$1.9 billion