According to reported results from E&Y’s recent Global Capital Confidence Barometer survey, Canada’s mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market is expected to remain strong despite the current climate of geopolitical uncertainty, with 62% of Canadian respondents actively pursuing deals
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M&A activity predicted in the marijuana industry
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The marijuana industry has been high on analysts’ lists ever since Justin Trudeau and the Liberal Party were elected in late 2015. Some analysts predict the legalized pot industry to be a $5 billion market in Canada alone. Thus, it…
What can companies learn from PE sharks?
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Divestment is one strategy that a corporation can use to unlock funds for future growth and create long‑term shareholder value. According to a recent E&Y study, a successful divestment must meet three criteria: (i) it must create a positive…
Oilpatch volatility may generate deal-making opportunities
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According to some commentators, ongoing volatility in oil prices may result in increased M&A activity in the Canadian oilpatch. As recently reported in the Financial Post, John Chambers, CEO of Calgary-based investment boutique FirstEnergy Capital Corp., believes a revaluation…