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5C Group in its US$835-million capital raise from Brookfield and Deutsche Bank

On July 23, 2025, 5C announced that it successfully raised US$835 million. This financing includes equity financing led by Brookfield Asset Management and debt financing led by Deutsche Bank. This capital will expand the development of 5C's data centres and accelerate its AI infrastructure...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Announced: July 23, 2025 Value: US$835 million

Novari Health Inc. in its acquisition by VitalHub Corp.

On July 7, 2025, Vitalhub Corp. (TSX:VHI) (OTCQX:VHIBF) (VitalHub) announced it has acquired Novari Health Inc. (Novari) for $43.6 million, plus potential performance-based consideration. The purchase price paid at closing was composed of a cash payment of $35.8 million, subject to working...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Announced: July 7, 2025 Value: $48.6 million

Create Music Group in its acquisition of Monstercat

On May 6, 2025, Create Music Group announced its acquisition of Monstercat. This represents a strategic addition to Create Music Group’s growing portfolio of labels. Create Music Group is an independent American music distribution, publishing and data analytics company. Monstercat is a...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: May 6, 2025 Value: --

Publicis Groupe in its acquisition of Moov AI

On March 25, 2025, Publicis Groupe announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Moov AI, Canada's leading artificial intelligence and data solutions company, delivering strategic AI activations for more than 100 clients in Canada. This acquisition is a reflection of Publicis...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Announced: March 25, 2025 Value: --

The management group of rollover shareholders of Innergex in connection with its $10-billion acquisition by CDPQ

On February 25, 2025, Innergex announced it entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by CDPQ for a total deal value of $10 billion. Innergex is a renewable energy power producer that develops, owns and operates hydroelectric facilities, wind farms, solar farms and energy storage...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Closed: July 21, 2025 Value: $10 billion

Apollo Global Management, Inc. and BC Partners in connection with their agreement to buy GFL Environmental Inc.’s environmental services business valued at $8 billion

On January 7, 2025, GFL Environmental Inc. (NYSE: GFL) (TSX: GFL) (GFL) announced it has entered into a definitive agreement (the Transaction Agreement) with funds managed by affiliates of Apollo (Apollo Funds) and BC Partners (BC Funds) for the sale of its environmental services business, which...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Announced: January 7, 2025 Value: $8 billion

Emera Inc. in the sale of its interest in the Labrador Island Link

Osler advised Emera Inc. in the sale of its minority equity interest in the Labrador Island Link, a critical energy transmission asset in Newfoundland and Labrador, to Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. for a total transaction value of $1.19 billion. The transaction value was made up of $957...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: June 4, 2024 Value: $1.19 billion

Battery Ventures in its $150 million acquisition of TrueContext Corporation

On May 16, 2024, Battery Ventures announced the completion of the previously announced plan of arrangement to acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of TrueContext Corporation for $1.07 per share in cash. Upon completion of the transaction, TrueContext became a privately held...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: May 16, 2024 Value: $150 million

iCON Infrastructure in its investment in QSL

On February 23, 2024, QSL International Ltd. announced the arrival of new shareholders: funds advised by iCON Infrastructure LLP, CDPQ and the QSL management shareholders already active in the company's capital. QSL is a North American port terminal and logistics operator headquartered in...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: February 23, 2024 Value: -

Inversago Pharma in its US$1.075 billion business combination with Novo Nordisk

On August 10, 2023, Inversago Pharma announced its business combination with Nova Nordisk for US$1.075 billion pursuant to the completion of certain development and commercial milestones. This acquisition will strengthen Nova Nordisk’s clinical development and research capability for obesity and...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Closed: -- Value: US$1.075 billion