August 28, 2008
 
Transactions and Cases - 2003
 
 
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    Client   Transactions and Cases   Year  
               
    100 Bloor Street West Corporation   Purchase of 100 Bloor Street West, Toronto ($57 million) and the related $34.5 million financing for the acquisition. Details   3/20/2003/2003  
    Action des Chrétiens pour l’abolition de la torture   Challenge of a notice to withdraw the charitable status of the organization issued under the Income Tax Act (before the Federal Court of Appeal). Details   4/14/2003/2003  
    Air France   Represented Air France before the Superior Court and Court of Appeal in an International arbitration involving the application of sanctions by the Security Council of the United Nations. Details   4/1/2003/2003  
    Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc.   Acquisition of The Circle K Corporation from ConocoPhillips Company ($1.06 billion) and the financing of the acquisition by the private placement of $223.6 million of subscription receipts, US$350 million of senior subordinated notes and US$620 million... Details   3/20/2003/2003  
    Amcor Limited   Sale of Amcor Limited's North American rigid plastic business to Printpack, Inc. and Plastipak Industries Inc. Details   3/20/2003/2003  
    Amcor Limited   Purchase by Amcor Limited from Rexam Plc of Rexam's healthcare flexibles packaging operations (approximately $275 million). Details   3/20/2003/2003  
    Amcor Limited   Sale of Amcor's 65% interest in Amcor White Cap, LLC to Silgan Holdings Inc. plus assumption of debt of debt (approximately US$125 million). Details   3/20/2003/2003  
    Apotex Inc.   Representing Apotex regarding a patent dispute with a Hungarian manufacturer. Details   4/2/2003/2003  
    Bank of Montreal   $75 million construction credit facility and $63 million letter of credit facility for 407 International Inc. Details   3/20/2003/2003  
    Barclays Bank   Cross-border leveraged lease financing of navigation assets of Nav Canada. Details   4/3/2003/2003  
    Barrick Gold Corporation   US$200 million financing of the Bulyanhulu Gold Project in Tanzania. Details   4/19/2003/2003  
    Bell Canada   Series of agreements between Bell Canada and Rev D Networks Inc. and a consortium of Canadian and American venture capital investors for the spinout of the Mediator softswitch technology developed by Bell Canada to Rev D Networks for further ... Details   3/20/2003/2003  
    Besseco Holdings Inc.   Sale of Gage Learning Corporation to Nelson, a division of Thomson Canada Limited. Details   4/10/2003/2003  
    Bioproducts   Acting for defendant in multiple class actions commenced throughout Canada relating to an alleged conspiracy to fix the prices and market for vitamins in Canada. Details   4/2/2003/2003  
    Black & Decker Corporation   Acquisition by Black & Decker Corporation of Baldwin Hardware Corporation and Weiser Lock Corporation from Masco Corporation. Details   3/20/2003/2003  
    Black & Decker Corporation   Acquisition by Black & Decker Corporation of Baldwin Hardware Corporation and Weiser Lock Corporation from Masco Corporation. Details   1/31/2003/2003  
    BMG Canada   Acted for Canadian record label in obtaining an injunction and Anton Piller Order in connection with copyright violation of music cds. Details   4/2/2003/2003  
    BMO Nesbitt Burns and syndicate   Renewal of $2 billion medium term note program by Greater Toronto Airports Authority. Details   3/20/2003/2003  
    BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc. and syndicate   Initial public offering of $130 million of 3.399% Receivables-Backed Notes, Series 2003-1, Class A and $60 million of 3.805% Receivables-Backed Notes, Series 2003-2, Class A of CFI Trust. Details   3/20/2003/2003  
    BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc. and syndicate   Public offering of an aggregate of $500 million totoal pricinpal amout of 3.803% auto loan receivables-backd notes, class A-1 ($100 million), 4.009% auto loan receivables-backed notes, calss A-2 ($200 million), and 4.273% auto loan receivables-backed ... Details   3/20/2003/2003  
    Borealis Infrastructure Management Inc.Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan   Acquisition by Borealis Infrastructure Management Inc., Ontario Teachers Pension Plan Board and BC Gas Inc. of the Express Pipeline System from EnCana Corporation (approximately $1.175 billion). Details   3/20/2003/2003  
    BouClair Inc.   Acquisition of all remaining shares of BouClair Inc. from family members and Jo-Ann Stores Inc. Details   3/20/2003/2003  
    Cadim and Air Canada Pension   Sale of Domaine d’Iberville in Longueuil, Quebec to Fiducie Boardwalk Québec 1/ Boardwalk Québec Trust 1 (Boardwalk Equities Inc.) ($34.5 million). Details   3/20/2003/2003  
    Callisto Capital LP   Establishment of the $150 million Callisto Capital LP private equity fund. Details   3/20/2003/2003  
    Canadian Broadcasting Corporation   Restructuring of CBC's ownership interests in the Toronto Broadcasting Centre lands (Phase I, II and III). Details   4/3/2003/2003  
    CDP Financial Inc.   Offering of $750 million of 4.2% medium term notes by CDP Financial Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec. Details   3/20/2003/2003  
    CDP Financial Inc.   First offering by CDP Financial Inc. of up to $3 billion of commercial paper as part of the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec's 2003 commercial paper program. Details   3/20/2003/2003  
    Chemical Computing Group   Defending this Montreal based developer of molecular imaging software in a wrongful dismissal suit instituted by a senior executive who had been accused of sexual harassment Details   3/20/2003/2003  
    CIBC Capital Partners   $250 million senior subordinated bridge loan commitment to Canadian Oil Sands Limited to partly fund the acquisition of a 10% interest in Syncrude joint venture from EnCana Corporation. Details   4/4/2003/2003  
    CIBC Capital Partners   $250 million senior subordinated bridge loan commitment to Canadian Oil Sands Limited to partly fund the acquisition of a 10% interest in Syncrude joint venture from EnCana Corporation. Details   4/19/2003/2003  
    CIBC WMC Inc.   Loan (US$50 million) and equity participation by CIBC WMC Inc. in connection with borrower's development project and acquisition of public company. Details   3/20/2003/2003  
    CIBC World Markets and group of underwriters   Offering by Canada Housing Trust No. 1, a special purpose securitization trust, of $2.65 billion of 4.4% Canada Mortgage Bonds, Series 4, guaranteed by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). Details   3/20/2003/2003  
    CIBC World Markets and syndicate   Offering of $53 million of units of Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust. Details   3/20/2003/2003  
    CIBC World Markets Inc.   Initial Public Offering of Units of Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust Details   3/20/2003/2003  
    CIBC World Markets Inc., Merrill Lynch Canada Inc., Scotia Capital Inc., Deutsche Bank AG London, The Toronto- Dominion Bank, National Bank Financial Inc., RBC Dominion Securities Inc. and various syndicates   Offerings by Canada Housing Trust No. 1, of over $20 billion principal amount of bonds (issued in various series) guaranteed by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation. Details   3/20/2003/2003  
    Cinnamon Investments Limited   Reorganization of The First Asia Income Fund. Details   3/20/2003/2003  
    Citigroup Global Markets Inc.   Offering of US$350 million of 6.25% Senior (Secured) Second Priority Notes of Rogers Cable Inc. Details   3/20/2003/2003  
    Citigroup Global Markets (formerly Salomon Smith Barney)   Private placement of US$200 million of 7 5/8% unsecured senior notes of CanWest Media Inc. Details   3/20/2003/2003  
    Citigroup Global Markets Inc.   Offering of US$403 million of 7⅞% Senior Notes of Moore North America Finance Inc. Details   3/20/2003/2003  
    CryoCath Technologies Inc.   Purchase by CryoCath Technologies Inc. of Endocare, Inc.'s cardiac-related product manufacturing operations and related intellectual property. Details   3/20/2003/2003  
    Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. and a syndicate of International lenders   US$850 million senior secured credit facilities provided to Moore Holdings U.S.A. Inc., Moore Corporation Limited and MH Holdings Limited. Details   3/20/2003/2003  
    Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. and a syndicate of International lenders   Private placement of US$403 million of 7% senior notes. Details   3/20/2003/2003  
    Diversified Preferred Share Trust and RBC Dominion Securities Inc.   $170 million Initial Public Offering of Units of Diversified Preferred Share Trust. Details   3/20/2003/2003  
    Dura Automotive Systems, Inc.   US$323 million credit facility for Dura Automotive Systems, Inc. and certain of its subsidiaries, including Dura Automotive Systems (Canada), Ltd. Details   3/20/2003/2003  
    E.I. Dupont De Nemours/DAK Americas   Defending multiple class actions alleging price fixing in polyester staple industry against these companies and others. Details   4/1/2003/2003  
    ECA Lending Group   Representation of major secured lending grouping Air Canada CCAA proceedings Details   4/3/2003/2003  
    Ernst & Young   Challenge to the constitutional validity of certain provisions of the Québec Tax Act (before the Court of Québec). Details   4/14/2003/2003  
    Euro-Pro Corporation and Omega Sewmac Inc.   Sale of the businesses of Euro-Pro Corporation and Omega Sewmac Inc. to Euro-Pro Operating LLC and related financing. Details   3/20/2003/2003  
    Ex Fund Technologies Corp.   Acquisition by Esarbee Investments Limited and Andell Holding LLC of common shares of Ex Fund Technologies Corp. Details   3/20/2003/2003  
    First Capital Realty Inc.   Sale of two shopping centres to First Capital Realty Inc. by Summit Real Estate Investment Trust (approximately $55 million). Details   3/20/2003/2003  
    Fortis Inc.   Acquisition of interest in Caribbean Utilities Company, Ltd. (approximately US$46 million). Details   3/20/2003/2003  
    Fortis Inc.   Public offering of $350 million of subscription receipts exchangeable for common shares of Fortis Inc. Details   3/20/2003/2003  
    Fortis Inc.   Public offering of $125 million of Series C first preference shares of Fortis Inc. Details   3/20/2003/2003  
    FortisOntario Inc.   Acquisition of the operating subsidiaries of Granite Power Corporation. Details   3/20/2003/2003  
    GE Capital Canada   Securitization structured and financed by GE Capital for Xerox originated equipment leases and instalment sales contracts (up to $850 million). Details   3/20/2003/2003  
    General Electric Capital Corporation   Acquisition by General Electric Capital Corporation of Transamerica Finance Corporation, II. Details   1/31/2003/2003  
    Group of Canadian initial purchasers   Private placement of US$450 million of senior notes of Cascades Inc. to institutional investors in connection with the refinancing of Cascades' credit facilities and credit lines. Details   3/20/2003/2003  
    Hollinger Inc. Special Committee   Advising Special Committee of Hollinger Inc. in connection with Hollinger International Special Committee investigation. Details   3/20/2003/2003  
    Illumina Partners Inc. and Affinity Identity Programs Inc.   Acquisition of the logo division of Affinity Express, Inc. by Affinity Identity Programs Inc. and Illumina Partners Inc. Details   3/20/2003/2003  
    Independent Committee of BPO Properties Limited   Representing independent committee of BPO Properties Ltd. in connection with the going-private transaction proposed by Brookfield Properties Corporation. Details   3/20/2003/2003  
    Independent Committee of ClubLink Corporation   Defence of ClubLink Corporation in connection with the hostile take-over bid by Tri-White Corporation. Details   3/20/2003/2003  
    InnVest REIT   Secondary offering of $77.8 million of convertible subordinated debentures of InnVest REIT. Details   4/23/2003/2003  
    Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers   Representing ICANN in an action regarding it's establishment of a new service to be offered in connection with internet domain name registration. Details   4/2/2003/2003  
    Investors   Investment in Catalyst Fund Limited Partnership I, an activist distressed investment fund. Details   3/20/2003/2003  
    IPC US Income Commercial REIT   Private placement financings by IPC US Income Commercial REIT (US$45.3 million). Details   3/20/2003/2003  
    IPC US Income Commercial REIT   Amendment of US$65 million revolving line of credit in favour of subsidiaries of IPC US Income Commercial REIT. Details   4/4/2003/2003  
    IPC US Income Commercial REIT   US$54 million mortgage financing for the acquisition of The Energy Centre, a 762,000 square foot office and retail building in New Orleans, Louisiana. Details   4/19/2003/2003  
    IPC US Income Commercial REIT   US$47 million mortgage financing for the acquisition of 1650 Arch Street, a 587,000 square foot office property in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Details   4/19/2003/2003  
    IPC US Income Commercial REIT   Public offerings of US$45 million of trust units by IPC US Income Commercial REIT. Details   4/10/2003/2003  
    IPC US Income Commercial REIT   Acquisition and financing of a two building office complex located in Miramar, Florida (US$49.5 million). Details   4/19/2003/2003  
    IPC US Income Commercial REIT   US$70 million mortgage financing for the acquisition of The Wanamaker Building, a 1.4 million square foot office and retail landmark in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Details   4/10/2003/2003  
    Irwin Toy Limited   Acting on behalf of the Boards of Directors of Irwin Toy Limited. in proceedings under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act. Details   4/2/2003/2003  
    ITM Entreprises S.A.   Public offering of $190 million of common shares of RONA Inc. in connection with the financing of the acquisition of Réno-Dépôt Inc. Details   3/20/2003/2003  
    Janes Family Foods   Purchase of $10 million of debentures of Janes Family Foods Ltd. by the Charles Rosner Bronfman Family Trust and Andell Holdings LLC. Details   3/20/2003/2003  
    Lantic Sugar Limited   Private placement of $65 million of senior secured debentures and establishment of $50 million syndicated bank revolving credit facility of Lantic. Details   3/20/2003/2003  
    Le Chateau   Successful international complaint with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), succeeding in having a very valuable domain name transferred from a domain name "hijacker" to Le Chateau. Details   4/10/2003/2003  
    London Life Insurance Company and GWL Realty Advisors   Acquisition of the 2001 University office building, located in Montreal, Quebec, by HOOPP Realty Inc. ($53.6 million). Details   3/20/2003/2003  
    McKenna Gale Management II   Investment (debt and equity) by McKenna Gale Management II Ltd. in Snowcrest Packers and Omstead Foods. Details   3/20/2003/2003  
    McWatters Mining Inc.   Acquisition of SOQUEM Inc.'s 40% interest in the Sigma-Lamaque mine and mill complex ($36 million) and the acquisition of the East Malartic ore processing mill and related properties from Barrick Gold Corporation. Details   3/20/2003/2003  
    Merrill Lynch and a syndicate of U.S. and Canadian banks and underwriters   Approximately $960 million purchase by Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. of Bombardier's Recreation Products Division Details   4/10/2003/2003  
    Merrill Lynch Canada Inc.   Offering of $150 million of 4% medium term notes, $250 million of 4.70% medium term notes and $25 million of step-up extendible medium term notes of Merrill Lynch Canada Finance Company. Details   3/20/2003/2003  
    Morgan Stanley & Co., Inc.   Offering of US$220 million of 6 3/8% debentures of Placer Dome Inc. Details   3/20/2003/2003  
    Morgan Stanley & Co., Inc.   Offering of US$200 million of 2.75% Convertible Senior Debentures of Placer Dome Inc. Details   3/20/2003/2003  
    MRF 2003 II Resource Limited Partnership   Public offering of $40 million of flow-through limited partnership units of MRF 2003 II Resource Limited Partnership. Details   3/20/2003/2003  
    Mutavie   Transfer by Mutavie of retirement homes and medical services establishments (€100 million). Details   3/20/2003/2003  
    National Bank of Canada   Offering of $200 million of floating rate note credit card-backed Investor Certificates, Series 2003-1 by Canadian Credit Card Trust. The certificates are the fifth series of notes issued by the CCCT and are backed by a pool of credt card receivables ... Details   3/20/2003/2003  
    National Wildlife Federation   Representing the NWF in litigation before the Superior Court of Quebec arising out of the financing and production of IMAX format wildlife films. Details   4/1/2003/2003  
    Neurochem Inc.   Public offering in the U.S. and Canada of $62 million of common shares of Neurochem Inc. Details   3/20/2003/2003  
    Noranda Inc.   Acting for Noranda Inc. In an action before the Superior Court of Quebec against the Societe General de Financement for the recovery of amounts owed in connection with the closure of the Magnola magnesium plant in Danville, Quebec. Details   4/1/2003/2003  
    Norbrook Laboratories   Acting for the major manufacturer of veterinary pharmaceutical products based in Northern Ireland in injunctions proceedings instituted against Vetoquinol NA Inc. arising out of the latter’s’ breach of a licensing agreement. Details   3/20/2003/2003  
    Norddeutsche LB   Acting for syndicate which leased aircraft engines to Air Canada, in the Air Canada restructuring proceedings. Details   4/1/2003/2003  
    O&Y Properties   Acting for company in responding to orders issued under section 11 of the Competition Act concerning an investigation into telecommunications access in downtown Toronto. Details   4/1/2003/2003  
    OMERS   Syndicated term loan made available to the Give and Go Group of companies. Details   3/20/2003/2003  
    OMERS   US$45 million private placement of Series C Preferred Stock by CRC Health Group, Inc. to OMERS and other investors Details   4/4/2003/2003  
    Ontario School Boards Financing Corporation (OSBFC)   Offerings by Ontario School Boards Financing Corporation from June 2000 through October 2003 of over $2 billion principal amount of various series of pooled debentures ownership interest representing undivided co-ownership interests in amortizing and ... Details   3/20/2003/2003  
    Osprey Media Group Inc.   Acquisition by Osprey Media Group Inc. of Torstar Corporation's weekly community newspapers in Ontario and their associated publications and the sale by Osprey of certain publishing and printing operations to Torstar. Details   3/20/2003/2003  
    Osprey Media Holdings Inc.   Acquisition of CanWest Global Communication Corp.'s community newspapers and related assets in southern Ontario, other than the Windsor Star ($193.5 million). Details   3/20/2003/2003  
    Philip Services Corp.   Defending members of the former audit committee in third party action brought by Company‘s auditors. Details   4/1/2003/2003  
    Points International Ltd.   $15.1 million strategic investment by InterActiveCorp (formerly USA Interactive) in Points International Ltd. Details   3/20/2003/2003  
    Points International Ltd.   Commercial transaction with, and private placement of approximately $2 million common shares to, American Airlines, Inc. Details   3/20/2003/2003  
    Power Workers' Union Trust No. 1   Purchase of a part of British Energy plc's indirect interest in Bruce Power LP in cooperation with The Society of Energy Professionals Trust. Details   3/20/2003/2003  
    Purolator Courier   Acting for Canada’s largest courier company in an appeal filed by it and Fedex with a Labour Canada Appeals Officer from directives handed down by an HRDC inspector regarding safety practises at the client’s terminals in Montréal. Details   4/1/2003/2003  
    RBC Capital Markets, Needham & Company, Inc. and syndicate   $67.3 million offering of Common Shares by Vasogen Inc. in Canada and the US under MJDS. Details   4/10/2003/2003  
    RBC Dominion Securities and syndicate   Public offering in Canada of $230 million of Class A shares and preferred shares of Premium Income Corporation. Details   3/20/2003/2003  
    RBC Dominion Securities Inc. and CIBC World Markets Inc.   Initial Public Offering of common shares of USA REIT Fund, LLC. Details   3/20/2003/2003  
    RBC Dominion Securities Inc. and CIBC World Markets Inc.   $150 million Initial Public Offering of Units of Business Trust Equal Weight Income Fund. Details   3/20/2003/2003  
    RBC Dominion Securities Inc., CIBC World Markets Inc. and BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc.   $440 million Initial Public Offering of Units of Brompton Equal Weight Income Fund. Details   3/20/2003/2003  
    RBC Dominion Securities Inc.   Offering of $150 million of senior unsecured debentures by the University of Ottawa. Details   3/20/2003/2003  
    RBC Dominion Securities Inc., CIBC World Markets Inc. and BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc.   Follow-on Public Offering by Brompton Stable Income Fund of Units. Details   3/20/2003/2003  
    RBC Dominion Securities Inc. and syndicate   Public offering of $350 million of Class A Preferred Shares, Series 1 of Manulife Financial Corporation. Details   3/20/2003/2003  
    RE/MAX International, Inc.   Advised RE/MAX International Inc. and its affiliate RE/MAX of Western Canada, Inc. in connection with a Competition Bureau investigation into alleged price maintenance. Details   3/20/2003/2003  
    Retirement Residences Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT)   Acquisition of Lifestyle Retirement Communities Ltd. from London Life Insurance Company by way of joint venture between Retirement Residences REIT and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (approximately $410 million). Details   3/20/2003/2003  
    RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust   Formation of $200 million real estate investment partnership. Details   3/20/2003/2003  
    Rogers Sugar Income Fund   Public offering of $50 million of trust units of Rogers Sugar Income Fund. Details   3/20/2003/2003  
    Rogers Sugar Income Fund   Secondary offering of $111 million of trust units of Rogers Sugar Income Fund. Details   3/20/2003/2003  
    Rosdev Development   Acting for this prominent Montreal based real estate developer in lawsuits instituted against Public Works and Government Services Canada for the recovery of rent and other amounts due in virtue of a lease in respect of a large Ottawa office tower complex Details   3/20/2003/2003  
    Roularta Media Group   Acquisition of share of the Aguesseau Communication Group and subsequent joint venture transactions with the Express Expansion Group. Details   3/20/2003/2003  
    Russel Metals Inc.   Take-over bid by Russel Metals Inc. for all the shares and convertible subordinated debentures of Leroux Steel Inc. (approximately $185 million). Details   3/20/2003/2003  
    Shermag Inc.   Acquisition by Shermag Inc. of Jaymar Furniture Company (finance from $100 million credit facilities made available to Shermag Inc.). Details   3/20/2003/2003  
    Silex Innovations Inc. and Illumina Partners Inc.   Acquisition by Illumina Partners Inc. of the majority of the assets of Silex Inc. through its wholly-owned subsidiary Silex Innovations Inc. Details   3/20/2003/2003  
    Slater Steel Inc.   Acting on behalf of the Boards of Directors of Slater Steel Inc. in proceedings under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act. Details   4/2/2003/2003  
    Sleep Country Canada Inc. and Sleep Country Canada Income Fund   Initial public offering of $135 million of units by Sleep Country Canada Income Fund. Details   3/20/2003/2003  
    Sodisco-Howden Group Inc.   Acquisition by Sodisco-Howden Group Inc. of Ace Hardware Canada Limited. Details   1/31/2003/2003  
    State Property Fund of the Ukraine   Defending the State Property Fund of the Ukraine in proceedings instituted by TMR Energy Ltd. before the Federal Court and the Newfoundland Supreme Court for the enforcement of an arbitration award rendered in Stockholm, Sweden. Details   4/1/2003/2003  
    Steamship Mutual   Defending this London based shipping insurance company’s insured in arbitration proceedings instituted by ConAgra Grain and its insurers arising out of a shipping casualty. Details   4/1/2003/2003  
    Sudbury Contact Mines   Public offering of common shares and common share purchase warrants by Sudbury Contract Mines Limited. Details   3/20/2003/2003  
    Suzy Shier Inc.   Acquisition by Suzy's Inc. of Suzy Shier and L.A. Express from Suzy Shier Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of La Senza Corporation. Details   3/20/2003/2003  
    TD Capital and Carmanah Design and Manufacturing Inc.   Acquisition by Carmanah Design and Manufacturing Inc. of the assets of CAE Wood Products from CAE Inc. Details   3/20/2003/2003  
    TD Capital Group   Reorganization of the ownership structure of Maple Leafs Sports & Entertainment Ltd. Details   3/20/2003/2003  
    TD Capital Private Equity Investors   Establishment by TD Capital Private Equity Investors of a $525 million fund-of-funds. Details   3/20/2003/2003  
    TD Securities Inc.   Public offering of $250 million of Class B non-voting shares of Rogers Communications Inc. Details   3/20/2003/2003  
    The Stackpole Corporation   Take-over bid for all the common shares of Stackpole Limited by Tomkins plc ($331 million). Details   3/20/2003/2003  
    Thomas H. Lee Partners   Boston-based Thomas H. Lee Partners, LP and related parties completed a secondary offering of common shares of Cott Corp of US$189.375 million consisting of 7.5 million common shares. Details   4/10/2003/2003  
    Underwriters   Private placement of senior notes by Sun Media Corporation and the related establishment of credit facilities for Sun Media. Details   3/20/2003/2003  
    Underwriters   Debenture offerings by the University of Toronto ($160 million), Queen's University ($90 million), Guelph University ($100 million), Concordia University ($200 million) and University of Ottawa ($150 million), in various series. Details   3/20/2003/2003  
    Velan Inc.   Acquisition by Velan Inc and BPS s.r.l. of 50% of the quota share rights of Velan s.r.l. Details   3/20/2003/2003  
    Wells Fargo Foothill   Acting for the senior secured creditor in respect of a cross-border restructuring of Philip Services Inc. Details   3/20/2003/2003