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A syndicate of lenders in connection with the $1.9 billion Wataynikaneyap Power Transmission Project

On October 29, 2019, Wataynikaneyap Power announced the close of financing for the Ontario Grid Connection project, Osler acted as counsel to a syndicate of lenders. The project will connect 17 remote First Nation communities in Northern Ontario, to Ontario’s power grid through the...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: October 1, 2019 Value: $1.9 billion

Alithya in its acquisition of Matricis

On October 1, 2019, Alithya Group Inc. announced the acquisition of Matricis Informatique Inc. in consideration for class A subordinate voting shares and cash. The combination of Alithya and Matricis’ services will enable the generation of new business opportunities as companies seek...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Closed: October 1, 2019 Value: -

The syndicate of underwriters in the US$1.25 billion bond offering by the Province of British Columbia

On September 27 2019, the Province of British Columbia closed an offering of US$1.25 billion aggregate principal amount 1.750% bonds, Series BCUSG-10, due September 27, 2024. TD Securities (USA) LLC, BMO Capital Markets Corp., CIBC World Markets Corp., RBC Capital Markets, LLC,...

Lead Office: Vancouver Date Closed: September 27, 2019 Value: US$1.25 billion

Verafin in its $515 million venture funding - the largest venture funding deal in Canada’s history

On September 25, 2019, Verafin, a fraud-detection and anti-money laundering software provider to financial institutions, announced its $515 million financing transaction. This deal will set the record for the largest venture funding deal in Canada’s history, edging out Clio’s...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: September 25, 2019 Value: $515 million

Wealthsimple in its acquisition of SimpleTax

On September 24, 2019, Wealthsimple announced completion of its acquisition of Canadian tax software company, SimpleTax, which marks the financial technology company’s first move outside of saving and investing. The acquisition adds tax-filing capabilities to Wealthsimple’s...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: September 24, 2019 Value: -

The syndicate of underwriters in European Residential REIT’s $167 million offering

On September 24, 2019, European Residential Real Estate Investment Trust (ERES) completed its $167 million public offering by a syndicate of underwriters led by RBC Capital Markets and Scotiabank. The funding will be used to finance previously acquired assets and fund future acquisitions. ERES is...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: September 24, 2019 Value: $167 million

Acton Capital in its $14.5 million financing round for Maple

On September 18, 2019, Maple announced that Acton Capital Partners led a $14.5 million financing round for Maple, which included participation from SE Health, one of the largest institutions providing home health care services. SE Health and Maple have agreed to a strategic partnership to...

Lead Office: Vancouver Date Closed: September 18, 2019 Value: $14.5 million

SV Health Investors in EBT Medical's US$10 million Series A financing round

On November 19, 2019, EBT Medical Inc. secured a US$10 million Series A investment, co-led by SV Health Investors and Genesys Capital. EBT intends to use the funding to further develop its noninvasive neuromodulation technology, as well as to pursue additional clinical data validating its...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: -- Value: US$10 million

Corus Radio in its successful injunction motion over station-naming

In November 2019, Corus Radio brought forward an injunction to restrict Calgary-based Harvard Broadcasting from using the POWER 107 name and logo after it rebranded its Edmonton HOT 107 radio station to POWER 107 earlier this year. While Corus is not currently using the POWER brand in...

Lead Office: Calgary Date Closed: -- 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