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Scotiabank in its agreement to transfer banking operations in Colombia, Costa Rica and Panama

On December 1, 2025, Scotiabank and Davivienda announced the closing of the previously announced transaction to transfer Scotiabank’s banking operations in Colombia, Costa Rica, and Panama to Davivienda. The combined operations of both institutions will operate under a new holding company,...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: December 1, 2025 Value: approximately $1 billion

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

NOVA Chemicals Corporation in its pricing of a private offering of US$400 million of senior unsecured notes

On November 18, 2024, NOVA Chemical Corporation (NOVA) announced the pricing of a private offering of US$400 million of senior unsecured notes. These notes are structured as 7-year non-call 3 years and an interest rate of 7% per annum. TD Securities (USA) LLC acted as lead bookrunner, and RBC...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: November 18, 2024 Value: US$400 million

Centerbridge Partners in its acquisition of Precinmac LP

On October 12, 2024, Centerbridge Partners announced its definitive agreement to acquire Precinmac LP from an investor group. This investor group is composed of Pine Island Capital Partners, Bain Capital's Private Credit Group and Compass Partners Capital. Centerbridge Partners is a leading...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: October 12, 2024 Value: --

Penfund in connection with TorQuest’s acquisition of Mevotech

Osler advised Mevotech LP and its owner Penfund in connection with TorQuest’s acquisition of Mevotech. Mevotech is a North American leader in the engineering and design of driveline, steering, and suspension parts for the auto aftermarket. Penfund is a leading provider of capital to middle...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: July 15, 2024 Value: --

NOVA Chemicals Corporation in its Offering of US$400 million Senior Secured Notes and its Offering of US$650 million of Senior Unsecured Notes

Osler represented NOVA Chemicals Corporation (“NOVA”) in its 2023 private placement of US$400 million senior secured notes due 2028 (the “2028 Notes”) and its 2024 private placement of US$650 million senior unsecured notes due 2030(the “2030...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: February 5, 2024 Value: US400 million and US$650 million

TerraFarma in its up to $68 million acquisition by Aurora Cannabis

On May 5, 2022, TerraFarma, the parent company of Thrive Cannabis, was acquired by Aurora Cannabis, a global leader in the cannabis industry, for $38 million, plus additional earnouts of up to $10 million for satisfying certain near-term revenue targets and up to $20 million for satisfying...

Lead Office: Vancouver Date Closed: May 5, 2022 Value: $68 million

Interac Corp. in Canada's new real-time payments system

On March 2, 2021, Interac Corp. announced its role as the exchange solution provider for Canada's new real-time payments system, the Real-Time Rail (RTR). Interac has been selected by Payments Canada to design, build, and operate the technology platform and infrastructure underlying the RTR,...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: March 2, 2021 Value: -

Properly in its $100 million financing round

On September 30, 2020, Properly completed its $100 million financing round led by Silicon Valley Bank and i80 Group. The credit facility will allow Properly to purchase homes from its customers, a capital heavy expense and key aspect to the company’s offering. The offering was made...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: September 30, 2020 Value: $100 million

Canada’s Big 6 “D-SIB Banks” in connection with the Canadian Emergency Business Account program initiated by Export Development Canada on behalf of Canada

On April 9, 2020, each of the Canadian D-SIB Banks (domestic systematically important banks) entered into agreements in connection with the Canadian Emergency Business Account  (“CEBA”)  funding program initiated by Export Development Canada (“EDC”) on...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: April 9, 2020 Value: -