Komil Joshi

Microsoft in its acquisition of Two Hat

On October 29, 2021, Microsoft, the world’s largest software company, announced its acquisition of Kelowna-based startup Two Hat. The acquisition will accelerate Microsoft and Two Hat’s shared vision to enable healthy, safe and inclusive online spaces and will combine innovative...

Lead Office: Calgary Date Closed: October 29, 2021 Value: -

CURO in its acquisition of Flexiti Financial

On February 1, 2021, CURO Group Holdings Corp. (CURO) announced that it had agreed to acquire FLX Holding Corp. and its operating subsidiary, Flexiti Financial Inc. (Flexiti) for CAD $108.6 million, plus earn-out amounts of up to CAD $46.5 million. The transaction is expected to close in...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: March 10, 2021 Value: $155.1 million

Goldman Sachs Merchant Banking in its $1.13 billion acquisition of People Corporation

On December 14, 2020, Goldman Sachs Merchant Banking Division (MBD) entered in an agreement to acquire People Corporation for a value of $1.13 billion. The acquisition will position People Corporation’s to grow and expand its opportunity to further enhance the delivery of...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: February 18, 2021 Value: $1.13 billion

CDL Rapid Screening Consortium in its pilot program

The CDL Rapid Screening Consortium is a private led non-profit organization specializing in the development of a cost effective system in order to reopen the economy during the COVID-19 pandemic without widely available vaccines or treatments. The consortium is focused on establishing a...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: January 30, 2021 Value: -

Morgan Stanley in its acquisition of Solium Capital for $1.1 billion

On February 10, 2019, Morgan Stanley entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Solium Capital Inc. (TSX: SUM), a leading global provider of software-as-a-service (SaaS) for equity administration, financial reporting and compliance headquartered in Calgary for $1.1 billion. The acquisition will...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: May 1, 2019 Value: $1.1 billion

Ratehub in its acquisition of MoneySense from Rogers Media

On November 29, 2018, Ratehub Inc. announced the acquisition of MoneySense from Rogers Media. The deal is expected to close on December 1, 2018, with Ratehub and MoneySense continuing to operate as distinct brands. Ratehub is Canada's leading financial comparison platform in mortgages,...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: November 29, 2018 Value: -