Mergers and Acquisitions

Behaviour Interactive Inc. in its acquisition of SockMonkey Studios Ltd.

Behaviour Interactive Inc.
Key Contact
Etienne Massicotte

Partner, Financial Services, Montréal

Team
Jean-Philippe Bertrand

Associate, Corporate, Montréal

Samuel Alary

Associate, Financial Services, Montréal

On February 23, 2023, Behaviour Interactive Inc. announced its acquisition of SockMonkey Studios Ltd. SockMonkey is Behaviour’s first European investment and will be renamed Behaviour UK – North upon acquisition. The studio will operate as a valuable partner for Behaviour’s Services division, which provides development services to such clients as Microsoft, Sony Interactive Entertainment, Electronic Arts, Warner, Netflix, and Take-Two, among many others.

Behaviour Interactive Inc. is Canada’s largest independent video game studio and operates in both Montreal and Toronto.

SockMonkey Studios Ltd is an external developer based in the United Kingdom.

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP advised Behaviour Interactive Inc. with a team consisting of Etienne Massicotte, Jean-Philippe Bertrand and Samuel Alary (Corporate).

Value
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Date Closed
February 23, 2023
Lead Office
Montréal
Key Contact
Etienne Massicotte

Partner, Financial Services, Montréal

Team
Jean-Philippe Bertrand

Associate, Corporate, Montréal

Samuel Alary

Associate, Financial Services, Montréal