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Deloitte Restructuring Inc. in the CCAA Proceedings of Stornoway Diamond Corporation and affiliated entities (in 2013 and 2023)

On September 9, 2019, Stornoway Diamond Corporation, Stornoway Diamonds Canada Inc., Ashton Mining of Canada Inc., and FCDC Sales and Marketing Inc. sought and obtained an Initial Order under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act from the Superior Court of Quebec. The CCAA Parties’ main...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Closed: November 1, 2019 Value: $660 Million

Wheel Estate Rentals in its acquisition by Ruckify

In November 2019, Ruckify, an online rental marketplace, acquired Wheel Estate Rentals, a peer-to-peer rental sharing marketplace for RVs, fifth wheels and pop-up tents available for rent in Western Canada and Ontario. Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP advised Wheel Estate Rentals Inc. with...

Lead Office: Calgary Date Closed: November 1, 2019 Value: -

First Nations Finance in its $163 million bond offering

On October 31 2019, the First Nations Finance Authority completed a $163 million offering of aggregate principal amount 3.05% bonds. The offering was made through an underwriting syndicate comprised of National Bank Financial Inc., CIBC World Markets Inc., Laurentian Bank...

Lead Office: Vancouver Date Closed: October 31, 2019 Value: $163 million

Mobilinx Hurontario General Partnership as a successful proponent for the $4.6 billion Hurontario LRT project

On October 21, 2019, Mobilinx Hurontario General Partnership entered into an agreement with Infrastructure Ontario and Metrolinx to design, build, finance, operate and maintain the new Hurontario light rail transit (LRT) project in the Toronto region. The contract is worth approximately $4.6...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: October 31, 2019 Value: $4.6 billion

BC Partners in the $5.2 billion recapitalization of GardaWorld

On July 23, 2019, BC Partners announced its definitive agreement to acquire Rhône Group's equity interest in GardaWorld, the largest privately-owned security and cash services company in the world, in a $5.2 billion recapitalization. Following closing, BC Partners will have a 51% common...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Closed: October 30, 2019 Value: $5.2 billion

Microsoft in its acquisition of Mover

On October 21, 2019, Microsoft announced its acquisition of Mover, a provider of cloud file migration. Mover brings migration technology to advance Microsoft’s commitment to provide organizations of all sizes with the right tools, people and partners for easy and cost effective...

Lead Office: Calgary Date Closed: October 21, 2019 Value: -

The agents in connection with BC Ferries’ $250 million bond financing

On October 15, 2019, BC Ferries announced the closing of a $250 million senior secured bonds. The privately placed bonds were sold to investors across Canada and issued pursuant to BC Ferries’ capital markets platform. The syndicate of agents included RBC Dominion Securities Inc., BMO...

Lead Office: Vancouver Date Closed: October 15, 2019 Value: $250 million

Kensington Venture Fund in Pela’s $5 million Series A financing 

On October 11, 2019, Pela completed a $5 million Series A venture capital financing round led by Kensington Capital and Marcy Venture Partners. Pela will use the funds to expand its range of compostable phone cases. Kensington Capital is a leading independent Canadian investor in...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: October 11, 2019 Value: $5 Million

Rise People Inc. in its acquisition of Hazel Innovations

On October 2, 2019, Rise People Inc. ("Rise") announced its acquisition of San Francisco-based AI-driven virtual coaching company, Hazel Innovations. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Rise People is Canada’s first and only all-in-one people management platform....

Lead Office: Vancouver Date Closed: October 2, 2019 Value: -

Dream Unlimited Corp. and Dream Hard Asset Alternatives Trust; Kilmer; and Tricon Capital Group Inc. in Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s $400 million financing

On October 1, 2019, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (“CMHC”), in connection with CMHC’s Rental Construction Financing Initiative provided first mortgage construction financing to subsidiaries of Dream Unlimited Corp. and Dream Hard Asset Alternatives Trust; Kilmer;...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: October 1, 2019 Value: $400 million