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Nelnet Inc. in its agreement to acquire the student loan servicing business of Finastra in Canada

On October 23, 2025, Nelnet Inc., along with its wholly owned subsidiary Nelnet Canada, Inc., announced its agreement to acquire Finastra Holdings Limited’s Canadian student loan servicing business. Finastra’s Canadian student loan servicing business is...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: October 23, 2025 Value: --

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: --

Alexander & Blake Limited in its acquisition by Lauritzen Bulkers A/S

On March 6, 2024, it was announced that Alexander & Blake Limited was acquired by Lauritzen Bulkers A/S, a global Danish shipping company founded in 1884. This transaction was Lauritzen’s first acquisition in Canada.  Alexander & Blake Limited is a Canadian-owned and...

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

Live Nation Canada in its development of the new Rogers Stadium

On September 26, 2024, Live Nation announced its agreement to construct and operate Toronto’s largest purpose-built outdoor concert venue. The open-air facility, which will host up to 50,000 attendees when it opens next June, will be named Rogers Stadium.  Live Nation is the world’s...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: September 26, 2024 Value: --

Monex Group in its acquisition of 3iQ Digital Holdings Inc.

On April 24, 2024, Monex Group, Inc. acquired the majority stake of Canadian digital asset fund manager, 3iQ Digital Holdings Inc. for an aggregate purchase price of approximately US$46 million.   This acquisition will strengthen Monex’s asset management capabilities and help...

Lead Office: New York Date Announced: April 24, 2024 Value: US$46 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: -

Contractor Compliance in its acquisition by VelocityEHS

On January 8, 2024, Contractor Compliance announced that it has been acquired by VelocityEHS. Through this acquisition, the VelocityEHS Accelerate Platform will incorporate Contractor Compliance’s innovative third-party contractor and vendor compliance capabilities. The enhanced solution will...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: January 8, 2024 Value: -

First Quality Enterprises in its acquisition of Domtar’s Pulp and Paper Mill in Dryden, Ontario

On July 31, 2023, First Quality Enterprises completed its previously announced acquisition of Domtar Corporation’s pulp mill located in Dryden, Ontario, Canada. Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP advised First Quality Enterprises with a team led by Manny Pressman and  Brian Gray and including...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: July 31, 2023 Value: -

Canalyst in its acquisition by Tegus

On August 2, 2022, Canalyst announced it had been acquired by Tegus, the leading research platform for investors. With this acquisition, Tegus will be able to expand its data offerings and create the first modern research platform purpose-built for fundamental institutional investors. As...

Lead Office: Vancouver Date Closed: August 2, 2022 Value: -

Epiq in its acquisition of Simplex Services Inc.

On December 1, 2021, Epiq announced it has acquired Simplex Services Inc., a Canadian-based alternative legal services provider. The acquisition will increase the scale of Epiq’s legal talent offerings in Canada and will provide Epiq with Simplex’s technology to support its...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: December 1, 2021 Value: -