David Wilson

Circle Cardiovascular Imaging in its strategic investment from Thoma Bravo

On March 16, 2022, Circle Cardiovascular Imaging announced a strategic growth investment from Thoma Bravo, a leading software investment firm. This partnership is expected to drive Circle Cardiovascular Imaging’s future investment in product innovation, extend their market leadership position and...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Closed: March 16, 2022 Value: -

BBH Capital Partners in its $120 million investment in Synex Group insurance

On March 2, 2022, BBH Capital Partners announced that they have entered into an investment agreement with Synex Business Performance Group for $120 million. The substantial minority equity investment from BBH Capital allows Synex to accelerate growth while remaining majority-owned and...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Closed: -- Value: $120 million

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: -

Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec on its acquisition, together with FFL Partners, of New Look

On March 18, 2021, Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (“CDPQ”) and NL1 Acquireco Inc., an entity created by a group composed of funds managed by FFL Partners, LLC (“FFL”), announced that they entered into an arrangement agreement to acquire New Look Vision...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Closed: May 26, 2021 Value: $800 million

Dialogue in its $100 million IPO

On March 30, 2021, Dialogue completed its previously announced IPO for total gross proceeds of approximately $100 million. The offering was made through a syndicate of underwriters led by National Bank Financial Inc., RBC Capital Markets, Scotiabank and TD Securities Inc. The funds raised...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Closed: March 30, 2021 Value: $100 million

Textron Inc. in its sale of TRU Simulation Inc + Training Inc., to CAE Inc. for US$40 million

On January 25, 2021, Textron Inc. completed its sale of its subsidiary TRU Simulation + Training Inc., to CAE Inc for US$40 million. The transaction includes the sale of certain non-U.S. businesses to CAE Inc., and includes Textron’s Montreal manufacturing operations, as well as ETOPS...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Closed: January 25, 2021 Value: US$40 million

J.D. Irving Limited in its successful appeal of Revenu Québec’s reassessments

On June 9, 2020, J.D. Irving Limited was successful in its appeal of Revenu Québec’s reassessments. The reassessments had applied technical tax regulations to deny the taxpayer the benefit of a related group loss consolidation transaction and were premised on recharacterizing the...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Closed: June 9, 2020 Value: -

The Stars Group Inc. in its US$15 billion business combination with Flutter Entertainment plc

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP acted as Canadian corporate and tax counsel to The Stars Group Inc. with a corporate team led by Eric Levy and consisting of Bastien Gauthier, Jeremy Brisset, Jean-Philippe Bertrand, Daniel Stysis and Erick Lauzière. Manon Thivierge led the Tax team which...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Closed: May 5, 2020 Value: US$15 billion

Smooch Technologies Holdings ULC in its acquisition by Zendesk, Inc.

On May 22, 2019,  Zendesk Inc., a San Francisco based customer service and engagement platform for businesses, completed its acquisition of Smooch Technologies Holdings ULC, a Montreal-based start-up company that allows companies to manage customer conversations across numerous social...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Closed: May 22, 2019 Value: -

Rideau in its addition to Engage2Excel Group of Companies

On April 30, 2019, Engage2Excel Group of Companies announced the addition of Rideau Inc., global leader of employee recognition solutions. This addition is intended to enhance Engage2Excel’s career experience platform. Headquartered in Montreal, Rideau provides world-class organizations with...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Closed: April 30, 2019 Value: -