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in its £1.062-billion acquisition of 100% of issued shares of BBGI Global Infrastructure SA

in its acquisition of Recochem, a Quebec based manufacturer of aftermarket transportation and household fluids

in its investment in Trackunit, a global leader in software for the construction sector

in its acquisition of CEDA, a leading service provider specialized in providing industrial maintenance, turnaround and environmental services in Western Canada, from OMERS Private Equity

in the sale of a 51% interest to AGF Management; and its portfolio companies in their acquisitions of Resolute Health, Surgical Centres, Chirurgie Dix30 and Medego Immobilier

in its C$1.19-billion acquisition of an indirect minority equity interest in the Labrador-Island Link from Emera 

controlling shareholder of Westbrick Energy, in its C$1.075-billion sale to Vermilion Energy

in its agreement to acquire a 50% interest in a 1.4 GW solar portfolio in North America from TotalEnergies, with an aggregate enterprise value of US $1.25 billion

in connection with the acquisition of Core Avionics & Industrial

in various Canadian acquisitions, including its purchase of Sinclair Dental

in its acquisition from PETRONAS of an interest in LNG Canada and the North Montney Joint Venture

in its US$525-million acquisition of G6 Hospitality from Blackstone Real Estate Advisors

in its C$1.2-billion going private transaction by Birchhill Equity Partners and Homestenders Life

on its acquisition of Blue Mantis and its subsidiaries in the US, Canada and India, from ABRY Partners

in Crescent Point Energy’s US$1.8-billion take-private transaction of Hammerhead Energy

in its indirect investment through its affiliates of a majority equity interest in Alta West Mortgage Capital

in its initial investment in, and its acquisition of a remaining interest in, Shared Tower

Private Equity

The investment arm of a Canadian municipal government in multiple fund formations, fund governance, investment and securities matters

The investment arm of a Canadian municipal charitable community foundation in multiple fund formations, fund governance, investment and securities matters

in multiple investments in venture and private equity funds

in all matters related to its open-ended mortgage investment fund structured as a trust under the laws of Ontario


in connection with its formation and reorganization, as well as advising fund in connection with its investments in Capstan Therapeutics and Reverb Therapeutics

in connection with the formation of Hellman & Friedman Capital Partners XI, LP

in multiple fund formations, fund governance, investment and securities matters

in connection with the formation of an Indigenous-managed infrastructure debt fund which is targeting commitments of CAD$1 billion

closed the formation of second investment fund for a Canadian sponsor with a focus on co-investments and fund of fund of investments

advised on its fund formations and fund-raising matters, including in the formation and launch of an open-ended fund, Trez Capital Yield US (CAD) LP

in its C$1.4-billion third flagship fund formation

in fund formations and subsequent fund securities issuances, and in commercial real estate acquisitions

in the formation and prospectus filing for Matco Fixed Income Fund, Matco Balanced Fund, Matco Canadian Equity Income Fund, Matco Global Equity Fund and Matco Small Cap Fund

in the formation of its closed-ended private equity fund Yellow Point Equity Partners Fund V

in its formation of an open-ended private debt and special situations fund, and its continuous offering and separate annual investment series and automatic re-investment of distributions

An institutional investment manager in multiple fund formations, fund governance, investment and securities matters

The private equity investment, infrastructure and pension arms of an internationally diversified Canadian telecommunications company in multiple fund formations, fund governance, investment and securities matters

The investment arm of a Canadian university in multiple fund formations, fund governance, investment and securities matters

An institutional pension fund investment manager in multiple private fund investments, private credit, co-investments and direct investment transactions, and in compliance and securities matters

Fund Formation and Fund Investments

in its US$124-million unitranche term loan facility to Dominion Colour to finance the acquisition of LANSCO Colors

in the C$217-million senior secured financing provided to Investindustrial Group Holdings, the private equity acquiror of Jupiter Holding and Jacuzzi Brands 

as the joint lead arrangers (direct PE lenders) of the US$610-million syndicated credit facilities to finance Goldman Sachs MBD’s C$1.1-billion acquisition via plan of arrangement of People

as the lead arranger of the US$141.5-million syndicated credit facilities provided to Archimed funds for Archimed’s US$650-million acquisition of a Canadian health and wellness business 

as sole credit provider in Postmedia Network's $95.2 million issuance of first lien notes

in approximately C$1.25 billion of bilateral and club private debt financings for acquisitions, recapitalizations and refinancings of Canadian and US private companies and public issuers 

Private credit provider in connection with the issuance of $850 million second lien notes by Air Canada via private placement

Private credit providers in connection with the issuance by Neptune Acquisition of $150 million second lien notes via private placement used to fund Neptune's acquisition of Maxar Technologies, MDA GL Holdings and MDA Systems

Private credit provider in connection with the issuance by Maxar Technologies of US$150 million high yield notes via private placement

in more than C$1 billion of private debt financings to Canadian borrowers

Public pension funds with over C$100 billion under management as lenders in multiple private debt transactions

as a secured lender in the recapitalization of Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group, resulting in the C$760-million sale of Cirque to its secured lenders

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Bennett Jones Private Equity & Investment Funds We advise private equity sponsors, investors, and funds on complex cross-border transactions, structuring, and value creation, delivering tailored strategies that maximize returns and manage risk. Key Contacts Matthew J. HuntPartner James T. McClaryPartner Elizabeth K. DylkePartner Overview The Bennett Jones private equity group is a leader in Canada. Our clients include sophisticated financial sponsors who are looking to balance risk with expected return and who require tailored advice from the initiation of the investment phase through to exit. Bennett Jones represents all sides in private equity transactions, with particular depth on behalf of US and domestic financial sponsors. We understand our clients live with the consequences of their acquisitions the moment the deal closes and we align ourselves with that mindset. Our practice is a collaborative and multidisciplinary effort that draws upon the firm's strengths in Mergers & Acquisitions, Capital Markets, and acquisition finance (Financial Institutions Group), along with subject matter expertise in domestic and cross-border issues relating to Tax, Anti-Trust/Competition, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Employment & Benefits, Information Technology, Intellectual Property and International Trade. Key Contacts Matthew J. Hunt, Partner • Co-Head of Private Equity Toronto • 416.777.7454 • huntm@bennettjones.com James T. McClary, Partner • Co-Head of Private Equity Calgary • 403.298.3651 • mcclaryj@bennettjones.com Elizabeth K. Dylke, Partner • Head of Investment Funds Vancouver • 604.891.5364 • dylkee@bennettjones.com