NATS (Services) Limited in its acquisition of 50% of Searidge Technologies Inc.

On April 28, 2017, NATS (Services) Limited acquired a 50% interest in Searidge Technologies Inc. from its existing shareholders, including NAV CANADA and founders Alex Sauriol and Moodie Cheikh. With this investment, NATS has become an equal shareholder in Searidge Technologies...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: April 28, 2017 Value: -

BMO Capital Markets Corp. in connection with the sale of Milestone Apartments Real Estate Investment Trust to Starwood Capital Group for US$2.85 billion

On April 28, 2017, Milestone Apartments Real Estate Investment Trust ("Milestone") announced the completion of its sale to Starwood Capital Group ("Starwood") for US$2.85 billion. Starwood acquired all of Milestone’s subsidiaries and assets, and Milestone...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: April 28, 2017 Value: US$2.85 billion

WS Atkins PLC in its acquisition by SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. in a deal worth $3.6 billion

On April 20, 2017, SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. (“SNC-Lavalin”) is acquiring WS Atkins PLC (“Atkins”) in a deal worth C$3.6 billion. This is the biggest ever takeover for SNC-Lavalin, pushing it into the top tier of engineering firms worldwide. SNC-Lavalin is a Montreal-based, fully integrated...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: April 20, 2017 Value: $3.6 billion

Symmetrics Business Intelligence Solutions Inc. in its acquisition by Calabrio, Inc.

On April 4, 2017, Calabrio, Inc. completed its acquisition of Symmetrics Business Intelligence Solutions Inc. This acquisition will further drive Calabrio’s growth in customer and employee engagement by combining best-of-breed visual reporting, analytics and data management with its...

Lead Office: Vancouver Date Closed: April 4, 2017 Value: -

Turnstyle Analytics Inc. in its acquisition by Yelp Inc.

On April 3, 2017, Turnstyle Analytics Inc. and Yelp Inc. entered into a share purchase agreement pursuant to which Yelp acquired all of Turnstyle’s issued and outstanding securities for approximately US$20 million, paid in cash. Turnstyle is a location-based marketing and analytics...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: April 3, 2017 Value: US$20 million

Nobel Real Estate Investment Trust in relation to its combination with Edgefront REIT

On February 14, 2017, Nobel Real Estate Investment Trust (“Nobel”) and Edgefront Real Estate Investment Trust (“Edgefront”) jointly announced their merger to create a $300 million diversified REIT. The merger would be structured and implemented by way of an...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Closed: April 3, 2017 Value: $300 million

Husky Energy Inc. completed a public offering of $750 million principal amount of 3.60% notes, which will mature in March 2027

Husky Energy Inc. completed a public offering of C$750M principal amount of 3.60% notes, which will mature in March 2027. Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP represented Husky Energy on the transaction, led by Dan Kolibar with a team that included Kelsey Armstrong and Miju Damodar.

Lead Office: Calgary Date Closed: March 30, 2017 Value: $750 million

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: -

EZShield, Inc. (a subsidiary of EdgeStone Capital Partners Inc.) in its acquisition by The Wicks Group of Companies, L.L.C.

On March 28, 2017, the Wicks Group completed its acquisition of EZShield from EdgeStone Capital Partners. The Wicks Group of Companies is a private equity firm based in New York City that invests in lower-middle-market companies operating in selected segments of the information...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: March 28, 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