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Underwriters in connection with the $345 million IPO of Jamieson Wellness on the TSX

On July 7, 2017, Jamieson Wellness announced the completion of its initial public offering of common shares on the Toronto Stock Exchange for $345 million, at a price of $15.75 per share. Jamieson Wellness is Canada’s leading branded manufacturer, distributor and marketer of high quality natural...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: July 7, 2017 Value: $345 million

Underwriters in connection with the $337 million secondary offering of Canada Goose Holdings Inc. on the NYSE and the TSX

On July 5, 2017, Canada Goose closed its $337 million public secondary offering of subordinate voting shares, such shares being sold by certain existing shareholders of the company, including an investment fund advised by Bain Capital L.P. and an entity controlled by Canada Goose’s Chief...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: July 1, 2017 Value: $337 million

Milestone Pharmaceuticals Inc., in connection with the first tranche closing of a Series C financing led by Novo Holdings A/S

On July 1, 2017, Milestone Pharmaceuticals Inc. (“Milestone”) secured US$55 million in the first tranche of its Series C financing round. The round was led by Novo Holdings A/S (“Novo Holdings”). Milestone is a clinical stage drug development company focused on...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Closed: July 1, 2017 Value: US$55 million

China Gold International Resources Corp. in its US$500 million bond offering

On June 27, 2017, China Gold International Resources Corp. and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Skyland Mining (BVI) Limited, issued US$500 million principal amount of 3.25% unsubordinated unsecured corporate bonds, with a maturity date of July 6, 2020. China Gold International Resources Corp. Ltd. is...

Lead Office: Vancouver Date Closed: June 27, 2017 Value: US$500 million

The Underwriters in connection with the $403 million IPO by Alignvest Acquisition II Corporation on the TSX

On May 25, 2017, Alignvest Acquisition II Corporation completed its initial public offering ("IPO") of $402.5 million of Class A restricted voting units on the Toronto Stock Exchange (including the exercised of the Underwriters’ over-allotment option). The Toronto-based...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: May 25, 2017 Value: $403 million

Professor Raquel Urtasun in her hiring by Uber to lead a new Toronto-based research and development centre for its Advanced Technologies Group

On May 8, 2017, Raquel Urtasun, an Associate Professor from the University of Toronto, joined Uber Inc. Professor Urtasun, known for conducting world-leading research on self-driving vehicles, will bring Uber's first international research lab to Toronto and will head up self-driving efforts in...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: May 8, 2017 Value: -

BP Canada Energy Company in BP Canada Energy Company v. MNR (2017 FCA 61)

On March 30, 2017, the Federal Court of Appeal released its decision in BP Canada Energy Company v. MNR (2017 FCA 61), dealing with whether the Minister of National Revenue (the Minister) could compel the taxpayer to disclose the uncertain tax positions reflected in its tax accrual working...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: March 30, 2017 Value: -

Underwriters in connection with the $391 million IPO of Canada Goose Holdings Inc. on the NYSE and the TSX

On March 21, 2017, Canada Goose Holdings Inc. ("Canada Goose") closed its $391 million initial public offering of subordinate voting shares.  The shares were listed for trading on the New York Stock Exchange and the Toronto Stock Exchange. The offering was comprised of a treasury offering by...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: March 21, 2017 Value: $391 million

Concentric Agriculture Inc. (previously: Inocucor Technologies Inc.), in connection with the first tranche closing of a Series B financing led by TPG ART

On March 10, 2017, Inocucor Technologies Inc. secured $38.8 million in the first tranche closing of a Series B financing. The round was led by TPG Alternative and Renewable Technologies (“TPG ART”). Inocucor Technologies is leading innovator and producer of sustainable...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Closed: March 10, 2017 Value: $38.8 million

The underwriters in the US$750 million hybrid debt offering by Enbridge

On December 19, 2016, Enbridge Inc. completed a US$750 million offering of Fixed-to-Floating Subordinated Notes. These hybrid notes were introduced in June 2016 and provide the issuer with 50% equity credit for rating agency purposes.  Enbridge operates the world’s longest crude...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: December 19, 2016 Value: US$750 million