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BMO Capital Markets and TD Securities in the acquisition of Aecon Group Inc. by the CCCC International Holding Limited for $1.51 billion

On October 26, 2017, Aecon Group Inc. ("Aecon") and CCCC International Holding Limited ("CCCI") announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which CCCI will acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Aecon for $20.37 per...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: -- Value: $1.51 billion

Underwriters in connection with the IPO of Roots Corporation on the TSX

On October 25, 2017, Roots Corporation, an iconic Canadian brand, completed its initial public offering (IPO). The IPO was a 100% secondary offering of Roots’ common shares by investment funds managed by Searchlight Capital Partners, L.P. and an entity indirectly controlled by Michael Budman and...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: October 25, 2017 Value: -

The Bank of Nova Scotia in its launch of a new form of Additional Tier 1 Capital

On October 12, 2017, The Bank of Nova Scotia ("BNS") completed an offering of 4.650% fixed to floating rate non-cumulative subordinated additional Tier 1 Capital Notes for US$1.25 billion. This offering represented the first issuance of this new form of Additional Tier 1...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: October 12, 2017 Value: US$1.25 billion

BMO Capital Markets Corp. in the acquisition of DigitalGlobe by MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. for $US3.6 billion

On October 5, 2017, MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. (“MDA") announced the completion of its acquisition of DigitalGlobe, Inc. This transaction is valued at an enterprise value of US$3.6 billion.  BMO Capital Markets Corp. (“BMO”) acted as financial...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: October 5, 2017 Value: US$3.6 billion

Investment Management Corporation of Ontario in its co-majority share acquisition with EagleTree Capital, in Corsair from Francisco Partners valued at US$525 million

On August 28, 2017, Investment Management Corporation of Ontario (IMCO) (on behalf of its client, Ontario Pension Board), Honeywell pension and EagleTree Capital completed a definitive agreement in partnership with current management to acquire a majority stake in Corsair from Francisco...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: August 28, 2017 Value: US$525 million

Syndicate of underwriters co-led by Scotia Capital Inc. CIBC World Markets Inc., RBC Dominion Securities Inc. and TD Securities Inc. in the $300 million public offering of preferred shares of Kinder Morgan Canada Limited

On August 15, 2017, Kinder Morgan Canada Limited ("KML") closed its public offering (the "Offering") of cumulative redeemable minimum rate reset preferred shares, series 1 ("Series 1 Preferred Shares"). The Offering was co-led by Scotia Capital Inc., CIBC...

Lead Office: Calgary Date Closed: August 15, 2017 Value: $300 million

BMO Capital Markets in connection with the offering on a bought deal private placement basis of an aggregate issue amount of $10,000,260 Subscription Receipts of Cordoba Minerals Corp.

On July 31, 2017, Cordoba Minerals Corp. (“Cordoba”) announced the completion of its acquisition of a 51% interest in the San Matias Joint Venture from High Power Exploration Inc. (“HPX”) through the acquisition of the shares of a wholly-owned subsidiary of HPX (the...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: July 31, 2017 Value: $10 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

Greenhill & Co. Canada Ltd. in connection with the sale of Brookfield Canada Office Properties to Brookfield Property Partners L.P. for $480 million

On June 30, 2017, Brookfield Canada Office Properties announced the completion of its sale to Brookfield Property Partners L.P. for $480 million. Greenhill & Co. Canada Ltd. acted as the independent valuator and financial advisor to the special committee of the Board of...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: June 30, 2017 Value: $480 million

Borrowell Inc. in connection with its $12 million Series A round of financing led by Portag3 Ventures LP, Equitable Bank and White Star Capital and $45 million in new credit facilities provided by Concentra and FirstOntario Credit Union

Borrowell completed its $57 million in financing, consisting of $12 million (CAD) in equity funding and $45 million in new credit facilities. The Series A equity round is being led by Portag3 Ventures LP, Equitable Bank and White Star Capital, with participation by FirstOntario Credit...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: June 1, 2017 Value: $57 million