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WT Microelectronics in its acquisition of Future Electronics for US$3.8 billion

On April 2, 2024, WT Microelectronics, a leading global electronic components distributor, completed its previously announced acquisition of Future Electronics for US$3.8 billion. Osler advised WT Microelectronics with a team led by Raphaël Amram (Corporate) and composed of Jean-Philippe...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Closed: April 2, 2024 Value: US$3.8 billion

The Just for Laughs Group and its affiliates in their restructuring proceedings and successful sale under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act

Founded in Montréal, Québec, in 1983, the Just For Laughs Group (JFL Group) is an international entertainment media company and an industry leader in the world of comedy formed of various for-profit and not-for-profit entities. In March 2024, the JFL Group obtained creditor protection under the...

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

Cuboh in its acquisition by ChowNow

On March 28, 2024, Cuboh announced its acquisition by ChowNow, a leader in online ordering and marketing platforms for independent restaurants. This strategic move aims to integrate Cuboh’s point-of-sale (POS) integration solutions with ChowNow’s platform, enhancing ChowNow’s suite of digital...

Lead Office: Vancouver Date Closed: March 28, 2024 Value: -

Manulife Financial Corporation in its largest Canadian Universal Life reinsurance transaction valued at $5.8 billion

On March 25, 2024, Manulife Financial Corporation announced its agreement to reinsure $5.8 billion of reserves of law ROE Canadian Universal Life Block to RGA Life Reinsurance Company of Canada. This represents the largest Universal Life reinsurance transaction within the Canadian insurance...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: March 25, 2024 Value: $5.8 billion

Forma AI in its business combination with SeaMonster

On March 23, 2024, Forma AI announced that it has acquired SeaMonster. This represented its first acquisition to date. Collectively, the companies will be able to expand their product offerings for clients. Forma AI produces an artificial intelligence driven sales performance management...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: March 23, 2024 Value: --

Flosonics Medical’s US$20-million Series C funding round with participation from iGan Partners and Genesys Capital

On March 20, 2024, Flosonics Medical announced it raising of US$20 million in a Series C financing round. This round was led by New Leaf Venture Partners and saw participation from Genesys Capital, iGan Partners and Arboretum Ventures. Flosonics Medical will utilize the funding towards product...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: March 20, 2024 Value: $20 million

PocketHealth in its $45 million Series B financing round

On March 20, 2024, PocketHealth announced its $45 million Series B financing round that was led by Round13 Capital. This round also saw participation from new investors, Deloitte Ventures and Samsung Next and existing investors, Questa Capital, and Radical Ventures. PocketHealth plans on utilizing...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: March 20, 2024 Value: $45 million

SECURE Energy Services Inc. in its $300-million high-yield note offering

On March 19, 2024, Osler acted for a syndicate of underwriters, led by BMO Capital Markets and National Bank Financial Markets as joint bookrunners, in connection with SECURE Energy Services Inc.’s $300-million private placement offering of 6.750% senior unsecured notes due 2029.   Osler,...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: March 19, 2024 Value: $300 million

Fusion Pharmaceuticals in its acquisition by AstraZeneca

On March 19, 2024, Fusion Pharmaceuticals announced that it entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by AstraZeneca for a transaction value of approximately US$2.4 billion. Through this acquisition, AstraZeneca is taking a significant leap towards its goal of revolutionizing cancer...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: -- Value: US$2.4 billion

Verndale in its acquisition of Yaksa

On March 18, 2024, Verndale announced its acquisition of Yaksa, a digital commerce experience agency that focuses on B2B and B2C ecommerce websites and enterprise content websites. Through this acquisition, Verndale aims to enhance its market presence and strengthen its product offerings for...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Closed: March 18, 2024 Value: -