Plenary Americas will acquire Information Services Corporation (ISC) in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately C$1.2 billion [1].
The deal removes a major registry and information services provider from the public market while providing a significant liquidity event for the Saskatchewan government.
ISC, which is headquartered in Regina, Saskatchewan, provides essential registry services. Plenary Americas operates as the infrastructure investment arm of the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec [1, 4]. The acquisition will take the company private, shifting its governance and operational structure away from public shareholder oversight.
Under the terms of the agreement, shareholders will receive $51.00 per share in cash [1]. This price represents a 55% premium over the closing market price [1]. The transaction's value in U.S. dollars is estimated between $872 million [4] and $873.3 million [3].
The deal also has significant implications for provincial finances. The Saskatchewan government is expected to receive estimated net proceeds of C$277 million [5].
The announcement occurred on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 [2, 3, 4]. The move allows Plenary Americas to integrate ISC's database and registry capabilities into its broader infrastructure portfolio. The transaction marks a substantial shift in the ownership of critical information services within the province.
“ISC is being taken private in an all‑cash acquisition valued at approximately C$1.2 billion.”
The transition of ISC from a public company to a private entity under Plenary Americas reflects a broader trend of infrastructure-focused investment firms acquiring specialized data and registry services. By removing the pressure of quarterly public earnings reports, the new owners can pursue long-term restructuring of the registry services. For the Saskatchewan government, the C$277 million windfall provides a significant one-time capital injection into provincial coffers.
