Bradley Lastman

Battery Ventures in its $150 million acquisition of TrueContext Corporation

On May 16, 2024, Battery Ventures announced the completion of the previously announced plan of arrangement to acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of TrueContext Corporation for $1.07 per share in cash. Upon completion of the transaction, TrueContext became a privately held...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: May 16, 2024 Value: $150 million

Monex Group in its acquisition of 3iQ Digital Holdings Inc.

On April 24, 2024, Monex Group, Inc. acquired the majority stake of Canadian digital asset fund manager, 3iQ Digital Holdings Inc. for an aggregate purchase price of approximately US$46 million.   This acquisition will strengthen Monex’s asset management capabilities and help...

Lead Office: New York Date Announced: Apr 24, 2024 Value: US$46 million

The agents in connection with First Capital REIT’s offering of $300 million Series B unsecured debentures

On March 1, 2024, First Capital REIT announced the closing of its offering of $300 million aggregate principal amount of Series B senior unsecured debentures on a private placement basis in certain provinces of Canada. The debentures were offered through a syndicate of agents co‐led by Desjardins...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: Mar 1, 2024 Value: $300 million

VAALCO in its US$307 million business combination with TransGlobe

On October 14, 2022, VAALCO Energy completed its previously announced definitive arrangement agreement to acquire TransGlobe Energy in a stock-for-stock strategic business combination transaction valued at US$307 million. The combination of VAALCO and TransGlobe will create a world-class...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: 14 October 2022 Value: US$307 million

The Underwriters in Enbridge Inc.’s US$1.5 billion offering of notes

On February 19, 2022, Enbridge completed its three tranche public offering consisting of US$400 million 2.15% senior notes, US$500 million 2.5% senior notes and US$600 million floating rate senior notes. The offerings have aggregate proceeds of approximately US$1.5 billion and were made...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: February 19, 2022 Value: US$1.5 billion

VTS in its acquisition of Lane Technologies

On October 19, 2021, VTS announced its acquisition of Lane Technologies for approximately $200 million. The acquisition forms the largest office-app firm in the world, makes VTS a global leader for tenant experience, and triples VTS’ presence in Canada. VTS is a New York-based...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: -- Value: $200 million

Kubota Corporation in its $91 million acquisition of AgJunction

On October 7, 2021, Kubota Corporation announced its agreement to acquire AgJunction for $91 million. The all-cash transaction represents a 60% premium to the closing price of AgJunction’s common shares and will be completed by plan of arrangement. The acquisition will accelerate the...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: -- Value: $91 million

The Underwriters in Enbridge Inc.’s US$1.5 billion public offering

On October 4, 2021, Enbridge Inc. completed its three tranche public offering consisting of US$500 million 3.4% senior notes, US$500 million 0.55% senior notes and US$500 million 1.6% senior notes. The offerings have aggregate proceeds of approximately US$1.5 billion and were made through a...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: October 4, 2021 Value: US$1.5 billion

The Underwriters in John Deere’s $400 million private placement

On September 17, 2021, John Deere completed its private placement offering of $400 million Medium Term Notes. The offering was made by a syndicate of underwriters with RBC Capital Markets and TD Securities Inc. acting as bookrunners. The proceeds will be used for general corporate...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: September 17, 2021 Value: $400 million

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