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Xanadu in its cross-border de-SPAC transaction

On November 3, 2025, Xanadu Quantum Technologies Inc. (Xanadu) announced its going-public transaction by way of a business combination with Crane Harbor Acquisition Corporation (Crane Harbor), a special-purpose acquisition corporation (SPAC) listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market. The transaction...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: November 3, 2025 Value: US$3 billion

The underwriters, led by Goldman Sachs, BMO Capital Markets, RBC Capital Markets and TD Securities, in connection with the initial public offering by Groupe Dynamite Inc.

Osler acted for the underwriters, led by Goldman Sachs, BMO Capital Markets, RBC Capital Markets and TD Securities, in connection with the initial public offering by Groupe Dynamite Inc. that closed this morning. GDI is based in Montréal and is a fast-fashion retailer operating the Garage and...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: November 26, 2024 Value: $300 million

Newsfile in its sale to TMX Group

On August 7, 2024, Newsfile announced it has been acquired by TMX Group. The acquisition will support TMX Group’s capital formation business as they expand their offerings. Established in 1997, Newsfile is Canada’s customer-first newswire and regulatory filing team. Osler, Hoskin &...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: August 7, 2024 Value: --

Béton Provincial in connection with its acquisition of CRH Canada Group Inc.

On May 14, 2024, Béton Provincial announced its acquisition of most of CRH Canada’s assets located in Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador, and a terminal located in the state of New York. Through this acquisition, Béton Provincial has advanced its vertical integration of its operations...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Announced: May 14, 2024 Value: -

WT Microelectronics in its acquisition of Future Electronics for US$3.8 billion

On April 2, 2024, WT Microelectronics, a leading global electronic components distributor, completed its previously announced acquisition of Future Electronics for US$3.8 billion. Osler advised WT Microelectronics with a team led by Raphaël Amram (Corporate) and composed of Jean-Philippe...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Closed: April 2, 2024 Value: US$3.8 billion

iNovia Capital in connection with Talent.com’s US$120 million Series B financing round

On March 16, 2022, Talent.com announced it had completed its US$120 million Series B financing round led by iNovia Capital, with participation from CDPQ, Investissement Québec, Climb Ventures, BDC Capital, Fondaction, and HarbourVest Partners. With this financing, Talent.com plans to double its...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Closed: March 16, 2022 Value: US$120 million

Verisk Analytics in its acquisition of Opta

On March 1, 2022, Verisk Analytics announced it had acquired Opta, Canada’s leading provider of property intelligence and innovative technology solutions. With this acquisition, Verisk further expands its footprint in the Canadian market and supports Opta in reshaping risk management with...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: March 1, 2022 Value: -

TopBuild in its $1 billion acquisition of Distribution International

On October 15, 2021, TopBuild Corp. completed its acquisition of Distribution International from Advent International, in an all cash transaction valued at $1 billion. This transaction strategically positions TopBuild as the leading supplier of energy saving insulation products in critical...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: October 15, 2021 Value: $1 billion

Modasuite Inc., doing business as Frank and Oak completes sale transaction

On June 22, 2020, Modasuite Inc., doing business as Frank and Oak, a Montréal based leading fashion retailer, commenced restructuring proceedings under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act (“BIA”) in response to a challenging retail environment that worsened due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and with...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Closed: October 8, 2020 Value: -

Bristol Myers Squibb in its acquisition of Forbius

On August 24, 2020, Bristol Myers Squibb entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Forbius. The acquisition will allow Bristol Myers Squibb to extend its leading position in oncology and include new pathways to serve more patients. Under the transaction Bristol Myers Squibb will...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Closed: September 21, 2020 Value: -