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Davies Plays Key Role in Top 3 Canadian Private Equity Deals Recognized by CVCA
We are proud to announce that several of the deals Davies worked on have been recognized as Top Canadian Private Equity Deals in the Canadian Venture Capital Association’s (CVCA) H1 2024 Canadian Private Equity Market Overview.
Notably, Davies was involved in all three of the Top 3 deals: representing eStruxture Data Center in Fengate’s $1.8 billion investment, acting for Sumanic Investments in the $1.2 billion acquisition of Logistec Inc. by Blue Wolf Capital Partners, and advising Plusgrade on General Atlantic’s strategic investment. The fourth deal that Davies worked on, which ranked in seventh position, was acting for Viking Global Investors in connection with Valsoft’s completion of a US$170-million growth financing round.
The Davies Private Equity team is widely recognized domestically and internationally for its exceptional deal flow and unmatched expertise in M&A, tax structuring, antitrust, and foreign investment regulation. Our market insights and extensive industry network enable us to craft innovative solutions, creating value and giving our Private Equity clients a decisive edge in securing deals in a competitive environment. Whatever the challenge and timeline, we deliver results.
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