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BBH Capital Partners in its exit from its investment in Synex Business Performance

Osler represented BBH Capital Partners (BBHCP) in connection with the sale of its minority equity stake in portfolio company Synex Business Performance in the context of equity investments by institutional investors Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec and Ares Management Credit funds. Synex...

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

Publicis Groupe in its acquisition of Moov AI

On March 25, 2025, Publicis Groupe announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Moov AI, Canada's leading artificial intelligence and data solutions company, delivering strategic AI activations for more than 100 clients in Canada. This acquisition is a reflection of Publicis...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Announced: March 25, 2025 Value: --

The management group of rollover shareholders of Innergex in connection with its $10-billion acquisition by CDPQ

On February 25, 2025, Innergex announced it entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by CDPQ for a total deal value of $10 billion. Innergex is a renewable energy power producer that develops, owns and operates hydroelectric facilities, wind farms, solar farms and energy storage...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Announced: February 25, 2025 Value: $10 billion

Aviation Starlink Inc. and its affiliates in the acquisition of certain assets of affiliates of Chrono Aviation Inc., and related equity investment and debt financing

On November 8, 2024, Aviation Starlink Inc. and its affiliates closed the acquisition of certain assets of Services Aériens Lux Inc. and other affiliates of Chrono Aviation Inc. and, in connection with the acquisition, closed related equity investments and debt financing of the Chrono Group. The...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Closed: November 8, 2024 Value: --

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: September 19, 2024 Value: --

Moment Factory in its sale to Financière Outremont Inc.

On September 6, 2024, Moment Factory Studios Inc. announced its sale and issuance of shares to Financière Outremont Inc. (an investment company owned by Mr. Pierre Karl Péladeau) for a minority participation. Moment Factory, based in Montréal, is a multimedia studio specializing in the...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Announced: September 6, 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: July 25, 2024 Value: --

Béton Provincial in connection with 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: January 9, 2024 Value: -