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Startup Calgary Inc. in its strategic combination with Calgary Economic Development Ltd.

On May 1, 2017, Startup Calgary Inc. completed its strategic combination with Calgary Economic Development Ltd. Startup Calgary Inc. is a local entrepreneurial start-up community. Calgary Economic Development Ltd. is a not-for-profit organization and conduit for entrepreneurs funded by the...

Lead Office: Calgary Date Closed: May 1, 2017 Value: -

Halogen in its sale to Vector Capital

On May 1, 2017, all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Halogen Software Inc. (“Halogen”) were acquired by Saba Software Inc. (“Saba”), Vector Capital and its affiliates (“Vector”), and Michael Slaunwhite, Halogen’s founder, executive chairman and largest shareholder. The...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: May 1, 2017 Value: $293 million

Syndicate of underwriters co-led by TD Securities Inc. and RBC Dominion Securities Inc. in the $1.75 billion initial public offering of Kinder Morgan Canada Limited

On May 30, 2017, Kinder Morgan Canada Limited (“KML”) closed its initial public offering (the “Offering”).  TD Securities Inc. and RBC Dominion Securities Inc. acted as joint bookrunners for the Offering. KML issued 102,942,000 restricted voting shares (“Restricted Voting Shares”) at a...

Lead Office: Calgary Date Closed: May 1, 2017 Value: $1.75 billion

NATS (Services) Limited in its acquisition of 50% of Searidge Technologies Inc.

On April 28, 2017, NATS (Services) Limited acquired a 50% interest in Searidge Technologies Inc. from its existing shareholders, including NAV CANADA and founders Alex Sauriol and Moodie Cheikh. With this investment, NATS has become an equal shareholder in Searidge Technologies...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: April 28, 2017 Value: -

BMO Capital Markets Corp. in connection with the sale of Milestone Apartments Real Estate Investment Trust to Starwood Capital Group for US$2.85 billion

On April 28, 2017, Milestone Apartments Real Estate Investment Trust ("Milestone") announced the completion of its sale to Starwood Capital Group ("Starwood") for US$2.85 billion. Starwood acquired all of Milestone’s subsidiaries and assets, and Milestone...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: April 28, 2017 Value: US$2.85 billion

WS Atkins PLC in its acquisition by SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. in a deal worth $3.6 billion

On April 20, 2017, SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. (“SNC-Lavalin”) is acquiring WS Atkins PLC (“Atkins”) in a deal worth C$3.6 billion. This is the biggest ever takeover for SNC-Lavalin, pushing it into the top tier of engineering firms worldwide. SNC-Lavalin is a Montreal-based, fully integrated...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: April 20, 2017 Value: $3.6 billion

Symmetrics Business Intelligence Solutions Inc. in its acquisition by Calabrio, Inc.

On April 4, 2017, Calabrio, Inc. completed its acquisition of Symmetrics Business Intelligence Solutions Inc. This acquisition will further drive Calabrio’s growth in customer and employee engagement by combining best-of-breed visual reporting, analytics and data management with its...

Lead Office: Vancouver Date Closed: April 4, 2017 Value: -

Turnstyle Analytics Inc. in its acquisition by Yelp Inc.

On April 3, 2017, Turnstyle Analytics Inc. and Yelp Inc. entered into a share purchase agreement pursuant to which Yelp acquired all of Turnstyle’s issued and outstanding securities for approximately US$20 million, paid in cash. Turnstyle is a location-based marketing and analytics...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: April 3, 2017 Value: US$20 million

Nobel Real Estate Investment Trust in relation to its combination with Edgefront REIT

On February 14, 2017, Nobel Real Estate Investment Trust (“Nobel”) and Edgefront Real Estate Investment Trust (“Edgefront”) jointly announced their merger to create a $300 million diversified REIT. The merger would be structured and implemented by way of an...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Closed: April 3, 2017 Value: $300 million

Husky Energy Inc. completed a public offering of $750 million principal amount of 3.60% notes, which will mature in March 2027

Husky Energy Inc. completed a public offering of C$750M principal amount of 3.60% notes, which will mature in March 2027. Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP represented Husky Energy on the transaction, led by Dan Kolibar with a team that included Kelsey Armstrong and Miju Damodar.

Lead Office: Calgary Date Closed: March 30, 2017 Value: $750 million