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The management group of rollover shareholders of Innergex in connection with its $10-billion acquisition by CDPQ

On February 25, 2025, Innergex announced it entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by CDPQ for a total deal value of $10 billion. Innergex is a renewable energy power producer that develops, owns and operates hydroelectric facilities, wind farms, solar farms and energy storage...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Announced: February 25, 2025 Value: $10 billion

A selling shareholder in Newen Studios’ acquisition of Johnson Production Group

On July 25, 2024, Newen Studios announced it signed an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Johnson Production Group. This strategic acquisition is part of Newen Studio’s ambition to develop and acquire Global IP and further strengthen Newen’s position in the dynamic and highly resilient...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Announced: July 25, 2024 Value: --

Béton Provincial in connection with 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: -

CDPQ on the sale of Plusgrade Inc., alongside Novacap to General Atlantic for more than US$1 billion

Osler advised Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ) on the sale of Plusgrade Inc., alongside Novacap and certain other shareholders, to General Atlantic for more than US$1 billion. The transaction gives General Atlantic a stake of more than 50 per cent; CDPQ will remain a...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Closed: March 4, 2024 Value: US$1 billion

Hard Rock Digital in its acquisition of WGames

On December 12, 2023, Hard Rock Digital announced its acquisition of WGames, a leading social mobile gaming company, in connection with the creation of Hard Rock Games, a new business unit focused on the development and management of its free-to-play online and mobile games. Through its acquisition...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Closed: December 12, 2023 Value: -

SK On in connection with an $1.2 billion investment with Ford and EcoPro BM in the Province of Québec

On August 17, 2023, SK On, EcoPro BM, and Ford announced an investment of $1.2 billion to build a cathode active materials (CAM) manufacturing facility that will provide materials for the supply of batteries for Ford’s future electric vehicles (EVs). This new facility represents the parties’...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: August 17, 2023 Value: $1.2 billion

Russell Reynolds Associates in its acquisition of Kilberry

On August 10, 2023, Russell Reynolds Associates announced its acquisition of Kilberry. Through this acquisition, Russell Reynolds Associates will be able to accelerate their leadership advisory capabilities and expertise for their clients.Russell Reynolds Associates is a global leadership...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: August 10, 2023 Value: -

Marquis Imprimeur in its sale to Lakeside Book Company

On June 1st, 2023, Marquis Imprimeur Inc. (“Marquis”) announced that it has been acquired by Lakeside Book Company. Following this acquisition, Marquis will operate as a division of Lakeside Book Company, facilitating them to expand in the Canadian market.Marquis is a premier book...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Closed: June 1, 2023 Value: -

Portage in Nesto’s $80 million Series C financing round

On December 13, 2022, Nesto, a Montreal-based online mortgage lender, completed its $80 million Series C financing round with participation from Portage. Nesto will use the funding from the all-equity round to develop its technology, expand its marketing capabilities across Canada, and launch its...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: December 13, 2022 Value: $80 million

Caisse de dépôt et Placement du Québec in its $150 million equity investment

On December 7, 2022, Caisse de dépôt et Placement du Québec (“CDPQ”) announced it had invested an additional $150 million in Pomerleau Inc., one of the country's most important construction companies. CDPQ's additional commitment strengthens the strategic partnership...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Closed: December 7, 2022 Value: $150 million