Lynne Lacoursière

Platinum Equity Advisors in its acquisition of Livingston International

On April 30, 2019, Platinum Equity Advisors announced it has completed the acquisition of Livingston International. Platinum Equity Advisors is a global investment firm with approximately $13 billion of assets under management and a portfolio of approximately 40 operating companies that serve...

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

CAE Inc. in its acquisition of Bombardier’s Business Aircraft Training (BAT) business for US$645 million

On March 14, 2019, CAE Inc. announced the completion of its acquisition of Bombardier’s Business Aircraft Training (BAT) business for an enterprise value of US$645 million. This acquisition increases CAE’s ability to address the long-term and growing market demand for...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Closed: March 14, 2019 Value: US$645 million

Interset in its acquisition by Micro Focus

On February 15, 2019, Micro Focus announced the acquisition of Interset, a worldwide leader in security analytics software that provides highly intelligent and accurate cyber-threat protection. The acquisition benefits both parties by expanding their product services and align their strategy to...

Lead Office: Ottawa Date Closed: February 15, 2019 Value: -

Growlabs in its acquisition by AdRoll Group

On November 8, 2018, AdRoll Group, a San Francisco- based e-commerce growth platform, completed its acquisition of Growlabs.com Inc. This acquisition will bolster AdRoll Group’s identity graph and data capabilities to strengthen B2B offerings. Growlabs is a startup based in San Francisco...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: November 9, 2018 Value: -

Clio in its acquisition of Lexicata

On October 4, 2018, Clio, a Vancouver-based leader in cloud-based legal practice management, announced its acquisition of California-based Lexicata, one of the most popular legal client intake and client relationship management (CRM) solutions on the market. The acquisition of Lexicata marks...

Lead Office: Vancouver Date Closed: October 4, 2018 Value: -

South32 in its $2.1 billion acquisition of Arizona Mining

Osler represented South32 in connection with its announced acquisition of Arizona Mining in an all-cash transaction valued at C$2.1 billion. South32 is a globally diversified mining and metals company with high quality operations in Australia, Southern Africa and South America. Arizona Mining is...

Lead Office: Vancouver Date Closed: August 10, 2018 Value: $2.1 billion

Interaxon in its acquisition of Meditation Studio

On July 10, 2018, Interaxon Inc. announced the acquisition of Meditation Studio. Meditation Studio is a top-rated and award-winning app that offers a library of original and exclusive guided meditations and courses from over 40 leading experts. Interaxon is a Toronto-based company that...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: July 10, 2018 Value: -

The Underwriters in connection with the cross-border IPO and NASDAQ listing of Tilray Inc.

On June 20, 2018, Tilray Inc. announced the filing of a registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for an initial public offering (“IPO”) of shares of its Class 2 common stock in the United States and Nasdaq listing. Tilray also filed a preliminary...

Lead Office: New York Date Closed: July 1, 2018 Value: US$175 million

Investors led by BC Partners and Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan in the $5.125 billion recapitalization of GFL Environmental Inc.

On April 22, 2018, GFL Environmental Inc. and investors led by BC Partners and Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan jointly announced their agreement to recapitalize GFL Environmental Holdings Inc. The transaction implies a total GFL enterprise value of approximately $5.125 billion, making GFL one of...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Closed: -- Value: $5.125 billion

Blackstone Property Partners in its acquisition of Pure Industrial Real Estate Trust for $3.8 billion

Osler represented Blackstone in connection with its acquisition of Pure Industrial Real Estate Trust for $3.8 billion. PIRET owns and operates a diversified portfolio of income-producing industrial properties in leading markets across Canada and key distribution and logistics markets in the United...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: May 25, 2018 Value: $3.8 billion