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BBH Capital Partners in its exit from its investment in Synex Business Performance

Osler represented BBH Capital Partners (BBHCP) in connection with the sale of its minority equity stake in portfolio company Synex Business Performance in the context of equity investments by institutional investors Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec and Ares Management Credit funds. Synex...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Closed: April 3, 2025 Value: --

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

BrainBox AI in its business combination with Trane Technologies

On January 3, 2025, Trane Technologies announced its acquisition of BrainBox AI. Through this acquisition, Trane Technologies aspires to reduce its carbon footprint of commercial buildings with the use of Brainbox AI’s tools. BrainBox AI is a Montréal-based technology firm specializing in...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Announced: January 3, 2025 Value: --

Dilawri in its acquisition of Volvo Cars West Island

On December 4, 2024, Dilawri, Canada’s largest automotive group, announced its acquisition of Volvo Cars West Island, the first Dilawri franchised Volvo retail operation in Québec, and the second in Dilawri’s network. By adding Volvo’s safe, reliable vehicles to its regional portfolio,...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Announced: December 4, 2024 Value: --

Aviation Starlink Inc. and its affiliates in the acquisition of certain assets of affiliates of Chrono Aviation Inc., and related equity investment and debt financing

On November 8, 2024, Aviation Starlink Inc. and its affiliates closed the acquisition of certain assets of Services Aériens Lux Inc. and other affiliates of Chrono Aviation Inc. and, in connection with the acquisition, closed related equity investments and debt financing of the Chrono Group. The...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Closed: November 8, 2024 Value: --

Moment Factory in its sale to Financière Outremont Inc.

On September 6, 2024, Moment Factory Studios Inc. announced its sale and issuance of shares to Financière Outremont Inc. (an investment company owned by Mr. Pierre Karl Péladeau) for a minority participation. Moment Factory, based in Montréal, is a multimedia studio specializing in the...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Announced: September 6, 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

CDPQ on the sale of Plusgrade Inc., alongside Novacap to General Atlantic for more than US$1 billion

Osler advised Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ) on the sale of Plusgrade Inc., alongside Novacap and certain other shareholders, to General Atlantic for more than US$1 billion. The transaction gives General Atlantic a stake of more than 50 per cent; CDPQ will remain a...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Closed: March 4, 2024 Value: US$1 billion

Building Stack in its business combination with RentSync

On December 5, 2023, Rentsync, a leader in marketing solutions for the rental housing industry in Canada, today announced a merger with Building Stack, a Montreal-based company renowned for creating software for the next generation of property management. The merger will allow Rentsync and...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Closed: -- Value: -

Prospector Capital Corp. in its business combination with LeddarTech for US$ 348 million

On June 13, 2023, Prospector Capital Corp. announced its business combination agreement with LeddarTech for a pro-forma equity value of US$ 348 million. Through this agreement, LeddarTech will be provided with US$ 66 million in gross cash proceeds which will be utilized towards expanding their...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Closed: June 13, 2023 Value: US$ 348 million