Manufacturing Manufacturing

Hardwoods Distribution Inc. in its $100.6 million offering

On December 7, Hardwoods Distribution Inc. completed its $100.6 million public offering of common shares, including the exercise in full of an over-allotment option granted to the underwriters. The offering was led by Cormark Securities Inc. and National Bank Financial Inc., acting as...

Lead Office: Vancouver Date Closed: December 7, 2021 Value: $100.6 million

Domtar in its $3 billion acquisition by Paper Excellence

On May 11, 2021, Domtar announced its acquisition by Paper Excellence. The all-cash transaction valued at $3 billion will provide Paper Excellence with all issued and outstanding shares of Domtar common stock for $55 per share. Upon closing, Domtar will continue to operate as a stand-alone entity....

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: November 30, 2021 Value: $3 billion

Lattice Semiconductor in its acquisition of Mirametrix Inc.

On November 15, 2021, Lattice Semiconductor acquired Mirametrix Inc. The acquisition will combine Lattice’s hardware and software solutions with Mirametrix’s expertise to create an end-to-end AI and computer vision solution. Lattice Semiconductor is a manufacturer of low power...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: November 15, 2021 Value: -

Quatro Air Technologies in its acquisition by Absolent Air Care Group

On November 15, 2021, Absolent Air Care Group announced its acquisition of Quatro Air Technologies and its subsidiary Aerofil. The acquisition facilitates the expansion of Absolent Air Care Group’s offerings and leverages Quatro’s diversified customer base and high retention...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Closed: November 15, 2021 Value: $36.5 million

Frontenac in its acquisition of EFC International

On November 3, 2021, Frontenac announced its acquisition of EFC International, a value-added distributor of highly engineered fasteners. The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The transaction will leverage EFC’s industrial distribution expertise and will...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: November 11, 2021 Value: -

Diversey acquires certain assets of Avmor

On November 5, 2021, Diversey Holdings, Ltd. a leading provider of hygiene, infection prevention and cleaning solutions, announced it had completed the acquisition of certain assets of Avmor Ltd., a Canadian based supplier of specialist hygiene solutions for the Institutional industry. This...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: November 5, 2021 Value: -

Kubota Corporation in its $91 million acquisition of AgJunction

On October 7, 2021, Kubota Corporation announced its agreement to acquire AgJunction for $91 million. The all-cash transaction represents a 60% premium to the closing price of AgJunction’s common shares and will be completed by plan of arrangement. The acquisition will accelerate the...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: -- Value: $91 million

The Underwriters in John Deere’s $400 million private placement

On September 17, 2021, John Deere completed its private placement offering of $400 million Medium Term Notes. The offering was made by a syndicate of underwriters with RBC Capital Markets and TD Securities Inc. acting as bookrunners. The proceeds will be used for general corporate...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: September 17, 2021 Value: $400 million

Promark Electronics Inc. in its acquisition by Electrical Components International

On July 6, 2021, Electrical Components International announced its acquisition of Promark Electronics Inc. The transaction allows Promark to accelerate its growth in the e-mobility market and expand its manufacturing operations in Montreal. The acquisition also provides the company with the...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Closed: July 6, 2021 Value: -

ALT TEX in its pre-seed financing

On May 19, 2021, ALT TEX completed its pre-seed funding round co-led by Garage Capital and Amplify Capital, with participation from Globalive Capital, Panache Ventures, Ramen Ventures, Spacecadet Ventures, and Presstar. Astronaut Chris Hadfield also invested in the round, as did...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: May 19, 2021 Value: -