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Boliden in its acquisition of the Neves-Corvo and Zinkgruvan mines for US$1.3 billion plus contingent payments

On December 9, 2024, Boliden announced that it had entered a definitive agreement with Lundin Mining to acquire the Neves-Corvo mine in Portugal and the Zinkgruvan mine in Sweden. The upfront cash consideration for the entities is US$1.3 billion plus contingent payments that can reach up to US$150...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: December 9, 2024 Value: US$1.3 billion

KisoJi in its raising of $57-million Series B financing

On December 6, 2024, KisoJi announced it raised $57 million of Series B financing. This round was co-led by Investissement Québec and Lumira Ventures. The round also saw participation from Fonds de solidarité FTQ, adMare BioInnovations and Remiges Ventures. The company plans on utilizing the...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Announced: December 6, 2024 Value: $57 million

Dilawri in its acquisition of Volvo Cars West Island

On December 4, 2024, Dilawri, Canada’s largest automotive group, announced its acquisition of Volvo Cars West Island, the first Dilawri franchised Volvo retail operation in Québec, and the second in Dilawri’s network. By adding Volvo’s safe, reliable vehicles to its regional portfolio,...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Announced: December 4, 2024 Value: --

SRTX in its US$25-million convertible debt financing

On December 3, 2024, SRTX announced that it secured US$25 million in convertible debt financing from Investissement Québec, the Québec government’s investment arm. The company plans on utilizing the funding to scale its wholesale manufacturing operations. SRTX is a Montréal-based company...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: December 3, 2024 Value: US$25 million

Healthkind in its closing of a $1.26-million Seed financing round

On December 2, 2024, Healthkind  announced the closing of a $1.26-million Seed financing round through BDC’s $100-million social impact fund for women-led businesses. This financing will be utilized towards the company’s goal of patient-clinic communications. Healthkind operates as a...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: December 2, 2024 Value: $1.26 million

ELNA Medical Group Inc. and certain of its subsidiaries in its court-approved Sale and Investment Solicitation Process (SISP) under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act

In December 2024, ELNA Medical Group Inc. and certain of its subsidiaries obtained creditor protection, initiated proceedings and launched a court-approved Sale and Investment Solicitation Process (SISP) under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act. As part of the SISP, ELNA Medical Group Inc....

Lead Office: Montreal Date Closed: -- Value: --

First Nations Finance Authority’s commercial paper program

In November 2024, the First Nations Finance Authority (FNFA) established a $900-million commercial paper program. The Bank of Montreal, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, Laurentian Bank Securities Inc., National Bank Financial Inc., RBC Dominion Securities Inc., Scotia Capital Inc. and The...

Lead Office: Vancouver Date Closed: -- Value: $900 million

South32 Ltd. in its completed strategic investment in American Eagle Gold Corp.

On November 26, 2024, South32 Ltd. completed its $29 million strategic investment to acquire a 19.9% interest in TSX-V-listed American Eagle Gold Corp. (American Eagle). American Eagle is advancing the Nak Project, a highly prospective copper porphyry system located in northwest British Columbia...

Lead Office: Vancouver Date Closed: November 26, 2024 Value: $29 million

The underwriters, led by Goldman Sachs, BMO Capital Markets, RBC Capital Markets and TD Securities, in connection with the initial public offering by Groupe Dynamite Inc.

Osler acted for the underwriters, led by Goldman Sachs, BMO Capital Markets, RBC Capital Markets and TD Securities, in connection with the initial public offering by Groupe Dynamite Inc. that closed this morning. GDI is based in Montréal and is a fast-fashion retailer operating the Garage and...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: November 26, 2024 Value: $300 million

Boosted.ai in its US$15-million bridge financing

On November 25, 2024, Boosted.ai announced it raised US$15 million of financing. This all-equity round had participation from Ten Coves Capital, Spark Capital, Portage Ventures, Royal Bank of Canada and HarbourVest Partners, as well as “certain fund(s)” managed by Fidelity Investments...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: November 25, 2024 Value: US$15 million