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Corporate Divorce: An Analysis of Divestments and Lessons to Carry Forward

By Abigail Court (Toronto) on January 18, 2021 Posted in M&A

In the midst of these unprecedented times, many companies are looking to mergers and acquisitions to realize new growth opportunities and diversify; however, before heading down this road, one question needs to be asked: is it a marriage built to last or is it doomed from the start? A recent paper, which examined 1,365 M&A … Continue reading

What’s the Alternative?: The Rise of Alternative M&A Deals in a Post-COVID World

By Abigail Court (Toronto) on October 30, 2020 Posted in M&A

Mergers and acquisitions activity was already off to a slow start when 2020 began, but the COVID-19 pandemic (the “Pandemic”) initially resulted in a further decline in the volume of M&A activity. This was due in part to the economic and commercial uncertainties and market volatility for buyers and sellers alike, which made it difficult … Continue reading

Private Equity Exits During COVID-19: What the 2008 Crisis Can Teach Us

By Abigail Court (Toronto) on April 30, 2020 Posted in Corporate finance, M&A

In a previous post, we discussed the impact of COVID-19 on private equity transactions and how companies can prepare for upcoming economic changes. While opportunities for new investment are on the horizon with private equity funds presently flush with cash, movement on existing investments is likely to slow as sellers wait until markets stabilize before … Continue reading