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Alimak Group in its acquisition of Pro-Bel

On July 16, 2026, Alimak Group announced that it entered into an agreement to acquire Pro-Bel. The acquisition is another step in Alimak Group’s New Heights strategy and strengthens its position as a leading provider of sustainable vertical access and working at height...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: July 16, 2026 Value: --

Definium Therapeutics, Inc. in its approximately US$805-million public offering

On June 25, 2026, Definium Therapeutics, Inc., a late-stage clinical biopharmaceutical company developing a new generation of therapeutics intended to address underlying causes of psychiatric and neurological disorders, closed its approximately US$805-million public offering, which included a full...

Lead Office: Vancouver Date Announced: June 25, 2026 Value: US$805 million

GPTZero in its acquisition by Superhuman

On June 23, 2026, Superhuman, formerly Grammarly, announced its acquisition of GPTZero. This acquisition will support the integration of GPTZero’s AI detection and authenticity tools into Superhuman’s broader productivity platform. GPTZero is a New York City–based AI detection platform...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: June 23, 2026 Value: --

The syndicate of agents and underwriters in connection with Keyera Corp.'s $1-billion senior notes and $604-million bought deal equity offerings

On June 22, 2026, Keyera Corp. completed its offering of $1-billion aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes (the notes) on a private placement basis and a bought deal public offering of approximately $604 million of common shares. The underwriters elected to exercise the...

Lead Office: Calgary Date Closed: June 22, 2026 Value: $1.6 billion

Amazon in its $14-billion inaugural maple bond offering

On June 12, 2026, Amazon.com, Inc. closed its inaugural Canadian maple bond offering of $14 billion of notes, in five series with maturities ranging from three to 30 years. This issuance represents both the largest maple bond, as well as the largest corporate bond offering, in Canadian history....

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: June 12, 2026 Value: $14 billion

Certek Group in its acquisition of JSS Medical Research Inc.

On June 5, 2026, Certek Group announced its acquisition of JSS Medical Research Inc., which closed in May 2026. Certek is an international provider of specialist testing, inspection, certification and compliance (TICC) services, delivering mission-critical compliance solutions to clients across...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Announced: June 5, 2026 Value: --

Scotiabank in its acquisition of MapleMark Bank

On May 29, 2026, Scotiabank announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Maple Financial Holdings, Inc. This acquisition of MapleMark Bank allows Scotiabank to offer FDIC deposit insurance to clients. Scotiabank is a leading Canadian multinational banking and financial...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: May 29, 2026 Value: --

Diversified Royalty Corp. in its agreement to acquire the Mr. Lube + Tires franchisor business

On May 14, 2026, Diversified Royalty Corp. (DIV) and its newly formed wholly owned subsidiary entered into a definitive agreement with Mr. Lube Canada Limited Partnership and Mr. Lube Canada GP Inc. (collectively, Mr. Lube + Tires) for the strategic acquisition of the Mr. Lube + Tires franchisor...

Lead Office: Vancouver Date Announced: May 14, 2026 Value: $235 million

The Province of British Columbia in its US$5-billion offering

On April 23, 2026, the Province of British Columbia completed its offering of US$5 billion in aggregate principal amount of 4.050% bonds, Series BCUSG-20, due April 23, 2031. The offering was made through an underwriting syndicate led by BMO Capital Markets Corp., BofA Securities, Inc., Citigroup...

Lead Office: Vancouver Date Announced: April 23, 2026 Value: US$5 billion

Metro Supply Chain Group in its joining NX Group

On April 17, 2026, Metro Supply Chain Group announced that LDC Metro Holdings Inc. (LDC), its majority shareholder, together with La Caisse, entered into an agreement for the sale of Metro Supply Chain Group to Nippon Express Holdings Inc. (NX Group), a global logistics group headquartered in...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Announced: April 17, 2026 Value: $2.2 billion