Yesterday Price Waterhouse Cooper released its Q2 M&A report on the 721 deals worth $47.7 billion announced in that quarter, and there were a few surprises. Although deal volumes, as expected, declined 7% over Q1 and 14% over Q2 2011, many Canadian entities are focusing on foreign markets, including Europe. In Q2 Canadian acquisitions into … Continue reading
Forecasts of increased M&A activity, combined with a global economic climate where risk aversion is the name of the game, present an opportune moment for examining M&A insurance as a viable means of reducing risks in business transactions. The most common type of transaction insurance is Representation and Warranties (R&W) insurance, which targets the net … Continue reading
Grant Thornton recently released its 20th annual International Business Report on M&A in which it suggests the market for M&A looks strong both globally and in Canada, as businesses look to invest cash resources built up over a period of slow M&A activity. Based on our experience, we have certainly noticed an increase in M&A … Continue reading
Although expense escrow funds have become increasingly popular south of the border, they still remain relatively uncommon in Canada. An expense escrow account is a separate fund created to pay the legal fees or other expenses of the former shareholders that may arise in defending against claims post-closing. Expense escrows benefit sellers, shareholders and buyers … Continue reading
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