Mergers and Acquisitions

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

CAE Inc.
Key Contact
François Paradis

Montreal Managing Partner, Montréal

Team
Matthew T. Oliver

Partner, Corporate, Montréal

Jean-Philippe Bertrand

Partner, Corporate, Montréal

Manon Thivierge

Partner, Tax, Montréal

Lynne Lacoursière

Partner, Corporate, Toronto

Julien Ranger

Partner, Pensions and Benefits, Montréal

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 business aviation professionals.

CAE Inc. is a Canadian manufacturer of simulation technologies, modelling technologies and training services to airlines, aircraft manufacturers, healthcare specialists, and defense customers, with training facilities in 35 countries.

Bombardier Inc., is a multinational aerospace and transportation company based in Montréal.

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP represented CAE with a team consisting of François Paradis, Matthew Oliver, Michael Budabin McQuown and Jean-Philippe Bertrand (Corporate), Peter Glossop (Competition/Antitrust), Manon Thivierge, Paul Seraganian, Zack Crawford (Tax), Julien Ranger-Musiol and Lynne Lacoursière (Labour, Pensions & Benefits).

Value
US$645 million
Date Closed
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Lead Office
Montreal
Key Contact
François Paradis

Montreal Managing Partner, Montréal

Team
Matthew T. Oliver

Partner, Corporate, Montréal

Jean-Philippe Bertrand

Partner, Corporate, Montréal

Manon Thivierge

Partner, Tax, Montréal

Lynne Lacoursière

Partner, Corporate, Toronto

Julien Ranger

Partner, Pensions and Benefits, Montréal