Amcomri Entertainment Inc., in connection with sale of its television and film business
A cross-border team led by our Vancouver office and involving teams from Calgary, Toronto, Montréal and London acted for Amcomri Entertainment Inc.
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Deveron Corp. in closing of private placement pursuant to settlement agreement with dissident shareholders
Our Toronto office acted as special counsel to Deveron Corp. (the “Company”), a company listed on the TSX Venture Exchange.
Patriot Battery Metals Inc. on a flow-through shares offering
Our Montréal office advised Patriot Battery Metals Inc. on a charity flow-through shares offering on a private placement basis for gross proceeds of approximately C$75 million.
Deveron Corp. in settlement with dissident shareholders
Our Toronto office acted as special counsel to Deveron Corp., a company listed on the TSX Venture Exchange, in negotiating a settlement agreement with certain dissident shareholders of the company, one of whom was a current director of the company, that had requisitioned a meeting of the company’s shareholders.
Royal Bank of Canada completes C$1.25 billion subordinated debt offering
Our Toronto office advised Royal Bank of Canada on a C$1.25 billion offering of non-viability contingent capital (NVCC) subordinated notes through its Canadian medium term notes program.
Cross-border team assists Enthusiast Gaming Holdings Inc. in securing a term loan to carry out its long-term vision
Our Toronto, Vancouver and Dallas offices acted as counsel for Enthusiast Gaming Holdings Inc. (“Enthusiast Gaming”) in its new secured C$20 million term loan with a syndicate of lenders led by Beedie Capital. In connection with the term loan, Enthusiast Gaming also issued common share purchase warrants to the new lenders.
Aimia Inc. in defence against dissident shareholder
Our award-winning Special Situations team secured a win for Aimia Inc. in a high-profile battle for control of the Company.
Food Cycle Science Corporation’s strategic investment by Power Sustainable Lios Inc.
Our Ottawa office recently advised Food Cycle Science Corporation (“FCS”), an award-winning electric food waste recycler, in its transaction with Power Sustainable Lios Inc. (“PSL”).
Aeterna Zentaris Inc. all-stock merger of equals transaction with Ceapro Inc.
Our Toronto, Vancouver, New York, Dallas and Houston offices advised Aeterna Zentaris Inc., an innovative biotechnological development company, on its all-stock merger of equals transaction with Ceapro Inc. pursuant to a court-approved plan of arrangement.
Aimia Inc. on termination of agreements and private placement
Our Toronto office represented Aimia Inc. in its termination of existing agreements with Paladin Private Equity, LLC, related to various rights and obligations in favour of Paladin in Aimia’s subsidiaries, Bozzetto Group and Cortland International, which were acquired by Aimia in 2023 for approximately C$496 million.
Fluence Technologies Inc. sale transaction to Anaplan
Our Ottawa, Toronto, Dallas, Houston, Washington, London, Paris and Milan offices advised Fluence Technologies Inc., a financial consolidation software for high growth companies, in a sale transaction to Anaplan.
Royal Bank of Canada completes C$2bn subordinated debt offering
Our Toronto office advised Royal Bank of Canada on a C$2bn offering of non-viability contingent capital (NVCC) subordinated notes through its Canadian medium-term notes program.
Special committee of the board of directors of CGI Inc. on repurchase for cancellation
Our Montreal office advised the special committee of the board of directors of CGI Inc. in connection with the repurchase for cancellation by CGI Inc., via private agreement.
Third Lane Mobility Inc (formerly, Bird Scooter Acquisition Corp.) on the restructuring and acquisition of Bird Global Inc.
A cross-border team, including lawyers from our Toronto, Vancouver and Houston offices assisted Third Lane Mobility Inc (formerly, Bird Scooter Acquisition Corp.) (“Bird”) on the restructuring and acquisition of certain assets of Bird Global Inc., and the establishment of a new money facility.
Bombardier inc. victory before Supreme Court of Canada
Our Montreal office successfully represented the firm’s long-time client Bombardier inc. on its victory before the Supreme Court of Canada in a case of whether a bank is required to refuse payment to the beneficiary of a letter of credit if the beneficiary is found to have engaged in fraudulent behaviour.
Nouveau Monde Graphite Inc. in a private placement with anchor investors
Our Ottawa, Montréal, Toronto, and Québec City offices represented Nouveau Monde Graphite Inc. (NMG) in a US$87.5m private placement.
Boulangerie St-Méthode in sale of majority stake
Our Québec and Montréal offices acted for the sellers in the sale of a majority stake in Boulangerie St-Méthode to Swander Pace Capital, CDPQ and Roynat Equity Partners.
Solutions Beyond Technologies Inc acquired by Syntax Systems
An international team led by our Montréal office and supported by our Ottawa, Johannesburg, Paris and Casablanca offices, advised Solutions Beyond Technologies Inc. in a complex transaction in which it was acquired by Syntax Systems.
OpSens Inc. advised in its C$345m going-private transaction
Our Québec City and Montréal offices advised OpSens Inc., a medical device cardiology-focused company delivering innovative solutions based on its proprietary optical technology, in connection with the sale of all of its issued and outstanding shares to Haemonetics Corporation, a global medical technology company, for C$2.90 in cash per share.
Québec City and Montréal offices advise H2O Innovation Inc. in its C$395m going-private transaction
Our Québec City and Montréal offices advised H2O Innovation Inc. in connection with the sale of all of its issued and outstanding shares, other than the shares rolled over by Investissement Québec, Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec and certain key executives of H2O, to Ember SPV I Purchaser Inc.
Crescent Point Energy Corp. acquires Hammerhead Energy Inc.
Our Calgary office, with the assistance of the Toronto and Vancouver offices, acted for Crescent Point Energy Corp. in its acquisition of Hammerhead Energy Inc. for total consideration of approximately C$2.55bn, including approximately C$455m in assumed net debt.
Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation, owner of the Calgary Flames, finalizes new Event Centre arena deal
Our Calgary office represented Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation, owners of the Calgary Flames NHL hockey franchise and other professional and amateur sports organizations in the province, in their comprehensive transactions with The City of Calgary, the National Hockey League, the Calgary Stampede and various other stakeholders.
CAE Inc. definitive agreement to sell its healthcare business to Madison Industries
Our Montréal office is advising CAE Inc. on a definitive agreement to sell CAE’s Healthcare business to Chicago-based Madison Industries for an enterprise value of C$311m, subject to customary adjustments.
Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited completes C$600m private placement offering of unsecured medium term notes
Citadel Income Fund in a high-profile proxy fight opposite Saba Capital Management, L.P. and certain associated parties
Our Toronto office represented Citadel Income Fund in a high-profile proxy fight opposite Saba Capital Management, L.P. and certain associated parties (the “Saba”).
National Bank Financial Markets, Bank of Nova Scotia and RBC Capital Markets finance C$4.5bn proposed acquisition of European convenience stores
Concordia University’s project to drive protection of biodiversity hotspots in watercourses in agricultural areas
Iris Energy Limited development of green energy-driven data centres in Canada
Our Vancouver office is working alongside the firm’s Calgary office to advise Australia-based Iris Energy Limited on the development of green energy-driven data centres in Canada.
JPMorgan and an ad hoc group of noteholders and lenders close debt refinancing transactions for Diebold Nixdorf
National Bank of Canada is administrative agent on credit facilities to fund investment in Courchesne, Larose
Carlsberg Group to acquire Waterloo Brewing Ltd. in C$144m transaction
Our Toronto office, with assistance nationally, advised publicly listed Carlsberg Group, a global brewery group with products sold in 150 markets, on its arrangement to acquire TSX-listed Waterloo Brewing Ltd. for C$144m all-cash consideration.
Yamana Gold Inc. agrees to US$4.8bn cash-and-shares offer
Our Toronto office advised the special committee of the board of directors of Yamana Gold Inc. in connection with the offer made by Agnico Eagle Mines Limited and Pan American Silver Corp. pursuant to which Pan American will acquire all of the company’s issued and outstanding common shares and Agnico will acquire certain subsidiaries and partnerships that hold Yamana’s interests in its Canadian assets.