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Business acquisitions - Summary of Fair Value of Consideration From OUTFRONT Media Acquisition (Details) - OUTFRONT Media $ in Millions | Jun. 07, 2024 CAD ($)
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Disclosure of detailed information about business combination [line items] |
Cash consideration paid | $ 429
Total cost to be allocated | 429
Trade and other receivables | 40
Other non-cash working capital | 7
Assets held for sale | 16
Property, plant and equipment | 290
Finite-life intangible assets | 17
Other non-current assets | 30
Trade payables and other liabilities | (12)
Contract liabilities | (1)
Debt due within one year | (20)
Liabilities held for sale | (10)
Long-term debt | (100)
Deferred tax liabilities | (41)
Other non-current liabilities | (7)
Identifiable assets acquired (liabilities assumed), excluding cash and cash equivalents and goodwill | 209
Cash and cash equivalents | 11
Fair value of net assets acquired | 220
Goodwill | $ 209

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