Summary of decisions and notifications – October-November-December 2011
Decisions
| Investor | Type of Investment | Canadian Business | Type of Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| NBCUniversal, LLC Philadelphia, PA, U.S.A. |
Indirect acquisition | The NBC Universal business in Canada Toronto, ON |
Production and distribution of film and video products |
| HUK 10 Limited London, U.K. |
Direct acquisition | HMV Canada Inc. Toronto, ON |
Sale of video products, music recordings and books |
| Random House of Canada Limited Toronto, ON (Germany) |
Direct acquisition | McClelland & Stewart Ltd. and Tundra Books Inc. Toronto, ON |
Publication of books |
| Rakuten, Inc. Tokyo, Japan |
Direct acquisition | Kobo Inc. Toronto, ON |
Ancillary sale of e-books |
Notifications
| Investor | Type of Investment | Canadian Business | Type of Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electronic Arts (Canada), Inc. Vancouver, BC (U.S.A.) |
Direct acquisition | Bight Interactive Inc. Charlottetown, PE |
Production of video products (video games) |
| LOOK Effects Ltd. Los Angeles, CA, U.S.A. |
Establishment of a new business | LOOK Effects Ltd. Vancouver, BC |
Production of film and video products (visual and special effects services) |
| CBS Lyrics Inc. and CBS Canada Holdings Co. New York, NY, U.S.A. |
Direct acquisition | MetroLeap Media Inc. Burnaby, BC |
Sale of music recordings |
| Cambridge Western Academy Ltd. Vancouver, BC (Singapore) |
Direct acquisition | Arbutus College of Communication, Arts, Business & Technology Inc. Vancouver, BC |
Ancillary sale of books |