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British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI), one of the largest asset managers in Canada,has completed the £1.0 billion (C$1.9 billion) take-private acquisition of BBGI Global Infrastructure S.A. (“BBGI”). This acquisition marks the first take-private transaction BCI has completed as the sole investor.
Norton Rose Fulbright LLP and A&O Shearman are serving as legal counsel to BBGI, with MUFG Corporate Markets Limited as transfer agent and Jefferies International Limited as the financial advisor. Corporate partner Paul Whitelock is leading the Norton Rose Fulbright team alongside corporate partner Nicolas Sirtoli.
Bennett Jones, Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP and Elvinger, Hoss & Prussen are serving as legal counsel to BCI, with RBC Capital Markets and PwC Corporate Finance LLP as financial advisors.
Parties
Company
British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI)
Company
BBGI Global Infrastructure S.A.
Deal Type
Merger & AcquisitionIndustry
Banking/FinanceTransaction
$ 1,900,000,000Deal Status
ClosedClosing Date
23 June 2025