Antitrust M&A

WeCommerce in its $962 million business combination with Tiny Capital

On January 23, 2023, WeCommerce Holdings announced that it had entered into a definitive agreement to combine with Tiny Capital. Through this agreement, WeCommerce and Tiny will combine their businesses in an all-share transaction with an estimated combined value of $962 million.WeCommerce...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: April 18, 2023 Value: $962 million

Photonis Group in its agreement to acquire Telops

On April 11, 2023, Photonis announced that it entered into an agreement to acquire Telops. Through this acquisition, Photonis plans to expand their technical expertise with the addition of hyperspectral capabilities to their portfolio. The combined business will offer unique high-end imaging...

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

Nichi-Iko Pharmaceutical Co. in its US$ 100 million sale to Ellimist Singapore Pte. Ltd.

On February 28, 2023, Nichi-Iko Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. sold all issued and outstanding shares of its wholly owned subsidiaries, Sagent Pharmaceuticals, based in Wyoming, and Omega Laboratories Ltd., based in Montreal, to Ellimist Singapore Pte. Ltd. for an aggregate purchase price of...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Closed: February 28, 2023 Value: $100 million

Zebra Technologies in its acquisition of Matrox Imaging

On June 7, 2022, Zebra Technologies Corporation completed its previously announced acquisition Matrox Imaging, a proven developer of advanced machine vision components and systems, for US$875 million. With this acquisition, Zebra will further expand its offering in the fast-growing...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Closed: June 7, 2022 Value: US$875 million

Spire Global in its $204.2 million acquisition of exactEarth

On November 30, 2021, Spire Global (NYSE: SPIR) completed its proposed acquisition of exactEarth (TSX:XCT) for $204.2 million in cash and stock. Under the transaction, exactEarth will become a subsidiary of Spire Global and will create a global leader in the space-based maritime data and analytics...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: November 30, 2021 Value: $204.2 million

IVC Nutrition Corporation in its acquisition of Vita Health Products Inc.

On September 30, 2021, IVC Nutrition Corporation (IVC) completed its acquisition of Vita Health Products Inc. (Vita Health). This strategic partnership will enable the scale, breadth and capabilities that IVC is able to offer in the Canadian market. IVC is a multinational corporation in the...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Closed: September 30, 2021 Value: -

Suncor Energy Inc. in connection with the formation of Astisiy Limited Partnership to acquire TC Energy’s interest in the Northern Courier Pipeline Limited Partnership

On September 16, 2021, Suncor Energy announced formation of Astisiy Limited Partnership consisting of eight Indigenous communities in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo to acquire TC Energy’s 15% equity interest in the Northern Courier Pipeline Limited Partnership. The...

Lead Office: Calgary Date Closed: -- Value: -

Outside Interactive in it acquisition of Pinkbike, CyclingTips and Trailforks

On July 14, 2021, Outside Interactive acquired Pinkbike and sister brands CyclingTips and Trailforks. The transaction represents a significant expansion of Outside’s leadership position in cycling media and mobile mapping technology, and it adds an array of premium benefits and...

Lead Office: Vancouver Date Closed: July 14, 2021 Value: -

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. in its agreement to increase its ownership in DECIEM Beauty Group Inc.

On February 23, 2021, The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (ELC) announced that it has entered into an agreement to increase its investment in the Canadian-based, vertically integrated, multi-brand company, DECIEM Beauty Group Inc. from approximately 29% to approximately 76%. ELC has agreed to purchase...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: May 18, 2021 Value: US$2.2 billion

Drax Group plc in its acquisition of Pinnacle Renewable Energy

On April 13, 2021, Drax Group plc completed its all-cash acquisition of all of the issued and outstanding shares of Pinnacle Renewable Energy Inc. at a price of $11.30 per share (representing a premium of 13% based on the closing market price as at February 5, 2020 of $10.04 per share and valuing...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: April 13, 2021 Value: $741 million