The underwriters in connection with the $263.5 million initial public offering of CT REIT

On October 23, 2013, CT REIT completed its initial public offering raising gross proceeds of $263.5 million. The offering was underwritten by a syndicate of underwriters with RBC Capital Markets and CIBC acting as joint bookrunners. A portion of the proceeds of the IPO were used to acquire...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: October 23, 2013 Value: $263.5 million

McCain Foods Limited in obtaining environmental and regulatory approvals

On August 13, 2013, McCain Foods (Canada) Limited obtained environmental and regulatory approvals for its agrifood plant near Coaldale, Alberta. McCain’s Coaldale agrifood plant is a key french fry manufacturing facility within McCain’s North American supply network. McCain...

Lead Office: Calgary Date Closed: August 13, 2013 Value: -

KingSett Capital-led consortium in its proposed take-over bid for Primaris REIT and acquisition of 17 Primaris properties as part of H&R REIT’s acquisition of Primaris

Osler was counsel to the KingSett Capital-led consortium, which consisted of certain KingSett Capital managed funds, the Ontario Pension Board and RioCan REIT, in the $4.5 billion, 5-way, friendly transaction among H&R, Primaris, KingSett, Ontario Pension Board and RioCan REIT, which closed on...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: April 4, 2013 Value: $4.5 billion

Entertainment One Ltd. in connection with its acquisition of Alliance Atlantis

On January 8, 2013, Entertainment One Ltd. ("eOne") announced the completion of its acquisition of all of the issued and outstanding shares of Alliance Films Holdings Inc. (“Alliance”) for $225 million. The acquisition was financed through a US$300 million senior...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: January 8, 2013 Value: $225 million

Homburg Invest, Inc. in connection with its $3 billion debt restructuring and recapitalization under the CCAA

Osler represents Homburg Invest, Inc. in its CCAA proceedings, comprehensive restructuring and related litigation. Homburg Invest, Inc. held a large portfolio of commercial, industrial and residential real estate assets in seven countries in North America and Europe. Osler developed its...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Closed: -- Value: $3 billion

Dream Industrial REIT on its $498.5 million acquisition of a national industrial portfolio from KingSett Capital

On December 19, 2012, Dream Industrial REIT (formerly known as "Dundee Industrial REIT") announced the completion of its acquisition of a national portfolio of industrial properties from KingSett Capital for approximately $498.5 million. The portfolio comprises of 79 industrial...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: December 19, 2012 Value: $498.5 million

Dream Industrial REIT (formerly Dundee Industrial REIT) on its $155 million IPO and purchase of industrial portfolios

On October 4, 2012, Dream Industrial REIT (then known as Dundee Industrial REIT) completed its initial public offering for gross proceeds of $155 million and listing on the Toronto Stock Exchange. The proceeds of the offering were used to purchase two industrial portfolios across Canada for a...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: October 4, 2012 Value: $155 million

Dream Industrial REIT in its $155 million IPO

On October 4, 2012, Dream Industrial REIT (formerly known as "Dundee Industrial REIT") completed its initial public offering of 15,500,000 Units for gross proceeds of $155 million. The proceeds of the offering were used to fund the purchase of two industrial portfolios across Canada for a purchase...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: October 4, 2012 Value: $155 million

Dream Office REIT and H&R REIT on their $1.266 billion acquisition of Scotia Plaza

On June 15, 2012, Dream Office REIT, together with H&R REIT, completed its acquisition of Scotia Plaza in downtown Toronto for a total purchase price of $1.266 billion, a record price for a single Canadian office project and the only acquisition of a major Triple A building in Toronto...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: June 15, 2012 Value: $1.266 billion

Chartwell Retirement Residences in its $931 million joint venture purchase together with Welltower Inc. of 42 seniors facilities throughout Canada

On May 1, 2012, Chartwell Retirement Residences and Health Care REIT (HCN) completed the acquisition of a portfolio of 42 retirement communities located in Quebec, British Columbia and Alberta for a net purchase price of approximately $931 million. A Chartwell subsidiary and HCN Canada, a...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: May 1, 2012 Value: $931 million