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Underwriters in connection with the $345 million IPO of Jamieson Wellness on the TSX

On July 7, 2017, Jamieson Wellness announced the completion of its initial public offering of common shares on the Toronto Stock Exchange for $345 million, at a price of $15.75 per share. Jamieson Wellness is Canada’s leading branded manufacturer, distributor and marketer of high quality natural...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: July 7, 2017 Value: $345 million

Acerta in its US$1.625 million Seed financing

On July 7, 2017, Acerta Analytics Solutions Inc. ("Acerta") secured US$1.625 million in its Seed Financing round. The round was led by OMERS Ventures III, LP. Acerta is a software company that delivers machine learning technology to the manufacturing and automotive...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: July 7, 2017 Value: US$1.625 million

Apache Canada Ltd. in three concurrent transactions totaling $927 million

On July 6, 2017, Apache Corp. announced three concurrent transactions for a total value of approximately $927 million. Apache Canada Ltd. sold assets in Saskatchewan and Alberta to Cardinal Energy Ltd., and assets in Alberta to an undisclosed privately owned company. Apache Corp. then sold...

Lead Office: Calgary Date Closed: July 6, 2017 Value: $927 million

Underwriters in connection with the $337 million secondary offering of Canada Goose Holdings Inc. on the NYSE and the TSX

On July 5, 2017, Canada Goose closed its $337 million public secondary offering of subordinate voting shares, such shares being sold by certain existing shareholders of the company, including an investment fund advised by Bain Capital L.P. and an entity controlled by Canada Goose’s Chief...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: July 1, 2017 Value: $337 million

AptoVision Technologies Inc. in connection with its sale to Semtech Corp.

On July 1, 2017, Semtech Corp. (“Semtech”) acquired the outstanding equity interests of AptoVision Technologies Inc. (“AptoVision”) for a cash purchase price of US$28 million and additional contingent consideration of up to US$47 million subject to achieving certain future...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Closed: July 1, 2017 Value: US$75 million

Milestone Pharmaceuticals Inc., in connection with the first tranche closing of a Series C financing led by Novo Holdings A/S

On July 1, 2017, Milestone Pharmaceuticals Inc. (“Milestone”) secured US$55 million in the first tranche of its Series C financing round. The round was led by Novo Holdings A/S (“Novo Holdings”). Milestone is a clinical stage drug development company focused on...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Closed: July 1, 2017 Value: US$55 million

Greenhill & Co. Canada Ltd. in connection with the sale of Brookfield Canada Office Properties to Brookfield Property Partners L.P. for $480 million

On June 30, 2017, Brookfield Canada Office Properties announced the completion of its sale to Brookfield Property Partners L.P. for $480 million. Greenhill & Co. Canada Ltd. acted as the independent valuator and financial advisor to the special committee of the Board of...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: June 30, 2017 Value: $480 million

Brookfield Capital Partners Ltd., lenders to Stelco Inc., in its CCAA proceedings

On June 30, 2017, Stelco Inc. (Stelco), formerly U.S. Steel Canada Inc., emerged from Companies’ Creditors Arrangements Act (CCAA) proceedings through the implementation of a CCAA plan. This involved the compromise of more than $2 billion of debt and the restructuring of approximately $2 billion...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: June 30, 2017 Value: $2 billion

Nutreco in its acquisition of Hi-Pro Feeds

On June 29, 2017, Nutreco completed its acquisition of Hi-Pro Feeds.  Hi-Pro Feeds is a leading manufacturer and distributor of high performance animal feed in North America. Nutreco is a global leader in animal nutrition and aqua feed. Osler Hoskin & Harcourt LLP represented Nutreco...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: June 29, 2017 Value: -

ChemChina in connection with its US$43 billion acquisition of Syngenta AG.

On June 28th, 2017, China National Chemical Corporation (“ChemChina”) acquired Syngenta AG for US$43 billion. Osler acted for ChemChina on the competition/antitrust aspects of its acquisition. This is the largest ever foreign purchase by a Chinese firm to date. ChemChina is a Chinese...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: June 28, 2017 Value: US$43 billion