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Westbrick Energy Ltd. in its $1.1-billion acquisition by Vermilion Energy Inc.

On December 22, 2024, Westbrick Energy Ltd. entered into an arrangement agreement with Vermilion Energy Inc. whereby Vermilion agreed to acquire Westbrick for cash consideration of $1.075 billion. Under the terms of the arrangement Westbrick shareholders were provided with an option to...

Lead Office: Calgary Date Announced: December 22, 2022 Value: $1.1 billion

VAALCO in its US$307 million business combination with TransGlobe

On October 14, 2022, VAALCO Energy completed its previously announced definitive arrangement agreement to acquire TransGlobe Energy in a stock-for-stock strategic business combination transaction valued at US$307 million. The combination of VAALCO and TransGlobe will create a world-class...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: October 14, 2022 Value: US$307 million

Circle Cardiovascular Imaging in its strategic investment from Thoma Bravo

On March 16, 2022, Circle Cardiovascular Imaging announced a strategic growth investment from Thoma Bravo, a leading software investment firm. This partnership is expected to drive Circle Cardiovascular Imaging’s future investment in product innovation, extend their market leadership position and...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Closed: March 16, 2022 Value: -

Husky Energy Inc. in its $23.6 billion agreement with Cenovus Energy Inc. to create a new integrated energy leader

On October 25, 2020, Cenovus Energy Inc. and Husky Energy Inc. announced they have entered into an agreement through which they will create a new integrated Canadian oil and natural gas company. The transaction will combine Cenovus and Husky in an all-stock transaction valued at $23.6...

Lead Office: Calgary Date Closed: January 4, 2021 Value: $23.6 billion

Husky Energy Inc. in its proposed acquisition of MEG Energy Corp. for $6.4 billion

On September 30, 2018, Husky Energy Inc. ("Husky Energy") announced a proposal to acquire all of the outstanding shares of MEG Energy Corp. ("MEG") at an implied total enterprise value of $6.4 billion, including the assumption of approximately $3.1 billion of net debt. The...

Lead Office: Calgary Date Closed: -- Value: $6.4 billion

The Principal Shareholders of Broken Coast Cannabis in its acquisition by Aphria

On February 13, 2018, Aphria Inc. acquired Broken Coast Cannabis Inc. for $217 million. Aphria Inc., is a listed Canada-based company engaged in greenhouse growing business, producing medical marijuana, headquartered in Toronto. Broken Coast Cannabis Inc. is a leading premium cannabis producer...

Lead Office: Vancouver Date Closed: February 13, 2018 Value: $217 million

The Central Group Alberta Ltd. in the acquisition of Central Fund of Canada Limited by Sprott Inc.

On January 16, 2018, Sprott Inc. (“Sprott”) and Central Fund of Canada Limited ("Central Fund") announced the completion of the previously announced Arrangement Agreement which resulted in: the assets of Central Fund being transferred to Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust (the...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: January 16, 2018 Value: $100 million

Canadian Oil Sands Limited in its agreement to support Suncor Energy Inc.’s amended offer valued at $6.6 billion

On October 5, 2015, Canadian Oil Sands Limited ("COS") confirmed the commencement of Suncor Energy Inc.’s proposed $6.6 billion hostile takeover bid. Under the terms of the unsolicited offer, Suncor would acquire all of the outstanding shares of COS for total consideration of approximately $4.3...

Lead Office: Calgary Date Closed: March 21, 2016 Value: $6.6 Billion

The BC Court of Appeal stayed a privacy class action in Douez v. Facebook, Inc. by enforcing a forum selection clause in favour of the courts of California. In a narrow 4-3 judgment, the SCC overturned the decision.

On June 19, 2015, the British Columbia Court of Appeal stayed a proposed privacy class action in Douez v. Facebook, Inc. by enforcing a forum selection clause in favour of the courts of California. The plaintiff had sought certification of a class proceeding seeking class-wide damages against...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: -- Value: -