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Champion Iron in its US$500-million offering of senior notes

Osler represented the initial purchasers in connection with a US$500-million aggregate principal amount of 7.875% senior notes due 2032 by Champion Iron Canada Inc. Proceeds from the offering were used to refinance the company’s existing indebtedness and for general corporate...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Closed: -- Value: US$500 million

5C Group in its US$835-million capital raise from Brookfield and Deutsche Bank

On July 23, 2025, 5C announced that it successfully raised US$835 million. This financing includes equity financing led by Brookfield Asset Management and debt financing led by Deutsche Bank. This capital will expand the development of 5C's data centres and accelerate its AI infrastructure...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Announced: July 23, 2025 Value: US$835 million

Ferrovial SE in its acquisition of an additional 5.06% stake in 407 International Inc. from AtkinsRéalis for approximately $1.99 billion

On June 6, 2025, Ferrovial SE announced its acquisition of an additional 5.06% stake in 407 International Inc. (407), from AtkinsRéalis for approximately $1.99 billion. Ferrovial acquired an initial 3.3% stake on June 6, 2025, and a further 1.76% stake on June 11, 2025, pursuant to a call option....

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: June 6, 2025 Value: $1.99 billion

Pattern Energy in its sale of significant interests in two Ontario-based wind projects

On January 8, 2025, Pattern Energy announced the completion of its sale of significant interests in two Ontario-based wind projects, Armow Wind and Grand Renewable Wind, to CC&L Infrastructure. Pattern Energy will maintain a minority equity stake in the projects and will continue to manage and...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: January 8, 2025 Value: --

Chorus Aviation in its US$374 million investment by Brookfield

On May 3, 2022, Chorus Aviation, a global provider of integrated regional aviation solutions, announced that Brookfield, through its Special Investments program, and together with institutional partners, completed its strategic equity investment in Chorus Aviation in connection with Chorus...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: May 3, 2022 Value: US$374 million

The Agents in CGI Inc.’s Canadian and U.S. offerings of Notes

On September 14, 2021, CGI Inc. completed its previously announced private offering of US$1 billion in aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes, consisting of US$600 million aggregate principal amount of 5-year notes and US$400 million aggregate principal amount of 10-year notes. In...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: September 14, 2021 Value: US$1 billion

Chorus Aviation in its $115 million bought deal offering and $30 million concurrent private placement

On April 6, 2021, Chorus Aviation completed a $115 million bought deal public offering and concurrent $30 million private placement consisting of common shares, warrants and convertible debentures. The net proceeds of these transactions will be used in part to position Chorus to pursue growth...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: April 6, 2021 Value: $145 million

Pier 1 Imports in its Chapter 11 and CCAA Recognition Proceedings

Pier 1 Imports, Inc. (“Pier 1” and together with its affiliates, the “Pier 1 Entities”) is an omni-channel retailer specialized in unique home décor and accessories. On February 17, 2020, the Pier 1 Entities entered into a plan support agreement with a majority of...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: December 3, 2020 Value: -

Comark completes sale transaction and emerges from creditor protection

On June 3, 2020, Comark Holdings Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively, “Comark”), a leading specialty fashion retailer serving customers through the Ricki's, cleo and Bootlegger banners, sought and obtained protection from their creditors pursuant to an Initial Order from...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: August 7, 2020 Value: -

Lenders in Berkshire Partners’ acquisition of VetStrategy

On July 31, 2020, Berkshire Partners completed its acquisition of VetStrategy with a deal value of over $1 billion. The acquisition will allow VetStrategy to further invest in their network of clinics across Canada and provide the flexibility to continue to grow through acquisitions in the coming...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: July 31, 2020 Value: -