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Wellington-Altus in its nearly $400-million minority investment from Kelso & Company

On October 20, 2025, Wellington-Altus announced a nearly $400-million secondary minority common equity investment from Kelso & Company, a leading U.S. private equity firm. Upon completion, Kelso will acquire a 25% minority stake in Wellington-Altus in a common equity transaction, confirming an...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: October 20, 2025 Value: $400 million

Dream Residential REIT in its US$354-million acquisition by Morgan Properties

On August 21, 2025, Dream Residential REIT announced that it has entered into an arrangement agreement to be acquired by Morgan Properties in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately US$354 million. This transaction marks the conclusion of the REIT’s previously announced strategic review...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: August 21, 2025 Value: US$354 million

A privately owned company controlled by Ivan Schneeberg, David Fortier and John Young in its acquisition of Boat Rocker Studios

On August 1, 2025, a privately owned company controlled by Ivan Schneeberg, David Fortier and John Young (IDJ) completed its acquisition of Boat Rocker Studios. The newly private Boat Rocker Studios retains its award-winning Scripted, Unscripted and Kids & Family divisions together with its...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: August 1, 2025 Value: --

Spire Global in its agreement to sell its maritime business for approximately US$241 million

On November 13, 2024, Spire Global announced its agreement to sell its maritime business for approximately US$241 million to Kpler. Spire Global intends to use the proceeds of the sale to retire all outstanding debt and invest in near-term growth opportunities. The transaction consists of a...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: November 12, 2024 Value: US$241 million

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: --

Q4 in its acquisition by Sumeru Equity Partners

On February 1, 2024, Q4 announced the completion of its previously announced plan of arrangement. Pursuant to the arrangement, an entity controlled by Sumeru Equity Partners acquired all of the issued and outstanding shares of the Company for $6.05 in cash per common share. Certain shareholders...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: February 1, 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: -

Dream Industrial REIT in its $5.9 billion acquisition, in partnership with a leading global sovereign wealth fund, of Summit Industrial Income REIT

On February 17, 2023, Dream Industrial REIT, in partnership with a leading global sovereign wealth fund, closed an agreement with Summit Industrial Income REIT under which a joint venture between Dream Industrial REIT and the sovereign wealth fund will acquire Summit. The all-cash transaction is...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: February 17, 2023 Value: $5.9 billion

LifeWorks in its $2.9 billion acquisition by TELUS

On September 1, 2022, LifeWorks completed its binding agreement with TELUS Corporation under which TELUS has acquired all of the issued and outstanding common shares of LifeWorks. The transaction represents a premium of 80% and 89% to the closing price and 20-day VWAP, respectively, of...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: September 1, 2022 Value: $2.9 billion

Dream Residential REIT’s US$125.1 million initial public offering

On May 6, 2022, Dream Residential REIT completed its initial public offering  of units. The units are listed for trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol “DRR.U”. The offering raised gross proceeds of US$125.1 million and was underwritten by a syndicate of...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: May 6, 2022 Value: US$125.1 million