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Canadian M&A market still thought to be strong despite recent cut backs

Troy Ungerman (Toronto)By Troy Ungerman (Toronto) on Posted in M&A
Despite some cut backs in M&A activity expected over the next 12 months, the results reported in Ernst & Young’s (E&Y) 19th edition of the Global Capital Confidence Barometer (the “Report”) make clear that Canadian executives remain optimistic about Canadian and global M&A markets. Canadian executives are traditionally thought to be very bullish on the Canadian and global economy, and it … Continue reading

Q1 2018 review: record deal values for the power and utilities sector

Troy Ungerman (Toronto)By Troy Ungerman (Toronto) on Posted in Energy, Infrastructure, mining and commodities
A recent report by Ernst & Young (the Report) has concluded that the power and utilities (P&U)  is thriving, as global deal value in the first quarter of 2018 reached an all-time high of US$97 billion. This rise has predominately been driven by mega-deals, with only 15 deals forming 90% of the total global deal value in the … Continue reading

M&A update in the global technology industry for Q1 2016

Troy Ungerman (Toronto)By Troy Ungerman (Toronto) on Posted in Technology and innovation
According to a report recently published by Ernst &Young (EY) entitled “Global technology M&A report: 1Q16 final look – Digital disruption, slow organic growth drive tech deals”, mergers & acquisitions in the global technology industry remained strong in Q1 2016, despite macroeconomic uncertainty particularly in the equity and debt markets. Interestingly, the deal volume in … Continue reading

Global M&A update: current market factors

Matthew Bernardo (Toronto)By Matthew Bernardo (Toronto) on Posted in Corporate finance
Despite a number of challenging economic headwinds, the market’s desire for mergers and acquisitions remains strong, and analysts expect mergers and acquisitions to remain one of the major drivers of corporate growth. Ernst &Young (EY) recently published a report entitled  “Global Capital Confidence Barometer, Buying and bonding: Alliances join M&A as engines of growth” which … Continue reading

What can companies learn from PE sharks?

Jacob Cawker (Toronto)By Jacob Cawker (Toronto) on Posted in Corporate finance, Financial institutions, Pharmaceuticals and life sciences, Technology and innovation
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 impact on the valuation multiple of the remaining company; (ii) it must generate a sale price … Continue reading

Global M&A appetite: executives continue to be hungry

Kassy Corothers (Calgary)By Kassy Corothers (Calgary) on Posted in Corporate finance
Executives around the world have a strong appetite to pursue acquisitions, the highest in six years, according to Ernst & Young’s Global Capital Confidence Barometer (the Report), released at the end of October. The bi-annual Report details how despite market volatility, companies have confidence in deal-making and are pursuing growth opportunities and acquisitions at increasingly … Continue reading

M&A in Canada: industry revenue and profits

Bruce SheinerBy Bruce Sheiner on Posted in Corporate finance, Finance, Infrastructure, mining and commodities, Pharmaceuticals and life sciences, Transport
Expanding growth in nearly all sectors Norton Rose Fulbright focuses its services on 6 key industry sectors and, according to a study released recently by the Globe and Mail on Canadian corporations, almost all of these sectors have seen an expansion in revenue and most have seen growth in profits during the period from 2011 to … Continue reading
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