Emily Gilmour

Agilysys in its US$150 million acquisition of Book4Time

On August 20, 2024, Agilysys announced that it has acquired Book4Time for US$150 million. The acquisition will increase the portfolio of digital products and services Agilysys offers customers globally. Agilysys operates as a leading provider of hospitality software solutions and...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: Aug 20, 2024 Value: US$150 million

Chartwell in its $345 million trust unit offering

On June 27, 2024, Chartwell Retirement Residences (Chartwell) announced the closing of its previously announced public offering of 28,290,000 trust units at a price of $12.20 per unit for total gross proceeds of approximately $345 million. The financing was completed on a bought deal basis through...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: Jun 27, 2024 Value: $345 million

Bird Construction in its acquisition of Jacob Bros Construction for $135 million

On June 10, 2024, Bird Construction announced it had entered into a definitive share purchase agreement to acquire Jacob Bros Construction for approximate aggregate consideration of $135 million. The purchase price is comprised of 1.49 million of Bird’s common shares having a value of...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: Jun 10, 2024 Value: $135 million

Nudge in its acquisition by Axonify

On June 22, 2022, Nudge announced its acquisition by Axonify, a software company that provides communications and training software to frontline employees. With this acquisition, Axonify and Nudge will offer the best-in-class tools for frontline-devoted organizations as well as deliver an...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: -- Value: -

Kinross Gold Corporation in its US$225 million sale of Chirano mine to Asante Gold Corporation

On April 25, 2022, Kinross Gold Corporation announced it had entered into an agreement with Asante Gold Corporation to sell its 90% interest in the Chirano mine in Ghana for a total consideration of US$225 million in cash and shares. Upon closing of the transaction, Kinross will receive US$115...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: -- Value: US$225 million

Kinross Gold Corporation in its US$1.4 billion acquisition of Great Bear Resources

On February 24, 2022, Kinross Gold Corporation completed its previously announced acquisition of Great Bear Resources Ltd. Through the transaction, Kinross will acquire Great Bear’s flagship Dixie project located in the Red Lake mining district in Ontario, Canada. Kinross has agreed to an...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: February 24, 2022 Value: US$1.4 billion

Symplicity in its acquisition of Orbis Communications

On December 6, 2021, Symplicity Corporation announced its acquisition of Orbis Communications. With this acquisition, Symplicity will expand its market share of universities and operations in the country, and will offer a more expansive employer network to Canadian universities. Symplicity...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: December 6, 2021 Value: -

The Underwriters in Canadian Pacific Railway Company’s US$8.45 billion note offering

On December 2, 2021, Canadian Pacific Railway Company completed its US$8.45 billion offering of notes in Canada and the US. The proceeds from the offering will be used to fund the acquisition of Kansas City Southern, a US Class 1 railroad based in Kansas City, Missouri, and will create the...

Lead Office: Calgary Date Closed: December 2, 2021 Value: US$8.45 billion

Kira Talent in its majority stake investment by ETS

On November 11, 2021, ETS announced it had acquired a majority stake in Kira Talent. The acquisition will make Kira Talent’s video and assessment platform part of ETS’ Global Higher Education portfolio, diversifying ETS’ offerings. The transaction will also fuel Kira...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: November 11, 2021 Value: -

Chorus Aviation in its $85 million bought deal offering

On September 27, 2021, Chorus Aviation completed its $85 million bought deal offering of 5.75% senior unsecured debentures. The proceeds from the offering will be used to repay existing debt, including its 6.00% senior debentures due December 2024 and its US$100 million revolving facility, as well...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: September 27, 2021 Value: $85 million