Financial Services

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

The agents in connection with a $700-million offering of senior notes by Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited

On November 22, 2024, Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited (Fairfax) announced the closing of its previously announced $700-million offering of senior notes, comprised of a $450-million aggregate principal amount of 4.73% senior notes due 2034 and C$250 million in aggregate principal amount of 5.23%...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: Nov 22, 2024 Value: $700 million

NOVA Chemicals Corporation in its pricing of a private offering of US$400 million of senior unsecured notes

On November 18, 2024, NOVA Chemical Corporation (NOVA) announced the pricing of a private offering of US$400 million of senior unsecured notes. These notes are structured as 7-year non-call 3 years and an interest rate of 7% per annum. TD Securities (USA) LLC acted as lead bookrunner, and RBC...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: Nov 18, 2024 Value: US$400 million

Aviation Starlink Inc. and its affiliates in the acquisition of certain assets of affiliates of Chrono Aviation Inc., and related equity investment and debt financing

On November 8, 2024, Aviation Starlink Inc. and its affiliates closed the acquisition of certain assets of Services Aériens Lux Inc. and other affiliates of Chrono Aviation Inc. and, in connection with the acquisition, closed related equity investments and debt financing of the Chrono Group. The...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Closed: November 8, 2024 Value: --

Chevron Canada Limited on the sale of its interest in the Athabasca Oil Sands Project and the Kaybob Duvernay Shale Gas Project to Canadian Natural Resources Limited for US$6.5 billion

On October 7, 2024, Chevron Canada Limited announced its sale to Canadian Natural Resources Limited of Chevron’s 20% interest in the Athabasca Oil Sands Project and 70% interest in the Kaybob Duvernay Shale Gas Project, as well as certain other oil sands and petroleum and natural gas rights...

Lead Office: Calgary Date Announced: Oct 7, 2024 Value: $6.5 billion

ApplyBoard in its securing of a $100-million credit facility

On September 17, 2024, ApplyBoard announced it has secured a $100-million credit facility. The company plans to utilize the funding towards its global expansion strategy. ApplyBoard is a Kitchener-Waterloo-based technology firm specialized in simplifying the study abroad search, application and...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: Sep 17, 2024 Value: $100 million

Penfund in connection with TorQuest’s acquisition of Mevotech

Osler advised Mevotech LP and its owner Penfund in connection with TorQuest’s acquisition of Mevotech. Mevotech is a North American leader in the engineering and design of driveline, steering, and suspension parts for the auto aftermarket. Penfund is a leading provider of capital to middle...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: Jul 15, 2024 Value: --

Cedar LNG announces positive final investment decision (FID) on Cedar LNG Project, a landmark US$3.4B initiative

On June 25, 2024, Cedar LNG announced a positive final investment decision on the Cedar LNG Project, a floating liquefied natural gas facility located in the traditional territory of the Haisla Nation, on Canada’s West Coast. This project, valued at approximately US$3.4B with a nameplate...

Lead Office: Vancouver Date Announced: Jun 25, 2024 Value: US$3.4 billion

Béton Provincial in its acquisition of CRH Canada Group Inc.

On May 14, 2024, Béton Provincial announced its acquisition of most of CRH Canada’s assets located in Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador, and a terminal located in the state of New York. Through this acquisition, Béton Provincial has advanced its vertical integration of its operations...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Announced: May 14, 2024 Value: -

Highland Electric Fleets in connection with its $50 million credit facility with the Canada Infrastructure Bank.

On May 8, 2024, Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) announced that it has reached a financial close on a loan facility with Highland Electric Fleets (Canada) ULC worth up to $50 million to help finance the supply of Zero Emission Buses to school boards across Canada. Highland Electric Fleets intends...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: May 8, 2024 Value: $50 million