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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

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

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

Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec in its majority investment in Barrette Outdoor Living

On November 3, 2020, Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec and TorQuest Partners announced a majority investment in Barrette Outdoor Living Inc. This investment will help accelerate the company’s expansion and continue to contribute to Barrette Outdoor Living’s strategy of...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Closed: November 3, 2020 Value: -

Bristol Myers Squibb in its acquisition of Forbius

On August 24, 2020, Bristol Myers Squibb entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Forbius. The acquisition will allow Bristol Myers Squibb to extend its leading position in oncology and include new pathways to serve more patients. Under the transaction Bristol Myers Squibb will...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Closed: September 21, 2020 Value: -

Eurazeo in its equity investment in Herschel Supply Co.

On October 31, 2019, Eurazeo announced the signing of a $US60 million minority investment in Herschel Supply Co.  The investment will help leverage the company’s powerful customer engagement and accelerate growth across categories, channels and geographies. Eurazeo is a...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Closed: -- Value: US$60 million

Kersia, a portfolio company of French institutional investor Ardian, in its acquisition of Choisy Laboratories

On July 18, 2019, Kersia announced the acquisition of Choisy Laboratories for an undisclosed value. This transaction expands Kersia’s geographical footprint in North America, allowing the company to expand its presence in new sub-segments and to acquire new technologies; it has been...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Closed: July 18, 2019 Value: -

Exclusive Networks, a portfolio company of Permira, in its acquisition of Fine Tec Canada

On February 7, 2019, Exclusive Group, a portfolio company of Permira, announced the acquisition of leading Canadian cybersecurity value added distributor (VAD), Fine Tec Canada. The acquisition will provide a complete solution for North American value-added distribution services, and boost the...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Closed: February 7, 2019 Value: -

L Brands with its sale of the La Senza business to Regent LP

On January 6, 2019, L Brands completed the sale of La Senza, a Canadian luxury intimate apparel retailer, to Regent LP., a global private equity firm focused on innovating and transforming businesses. L Brands, Inc., listed on the 2018 Fortune 500 list of largest US companies by revenue, is an...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Closed: January 6, 2019 Value: -

Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec in its $200 million investment in Plusgrade

On November 28, 2018, Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ) announced that it acquired an equity interest of $200 million in Plusgrade, a leading provider of revenue solutions to the global travel industry. The portion of the shares were held by TA Associates and will continue to be a...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Closed: November 28, 2018 Value: $200 million