Tag archives: Financial Post

Loonie tunes: will the low dollar attract foreign investors?

By Kassy Corothers (Calgary) on February 11, 2016 Posted in Corporate finance

It is no secret that the Canadian dollar has been singing the blues of late. With the loonie declining more than 30% in the exchange rate against the United States (US) dollar, shopping trips and vacations to our friendly neighbour to the south are likely to become less frequent over the next little while. The … Continue reading

M&A in Canada: industry revenue and profits

By Bruce Sheiner on July 7, 2015 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

Oilpatch volatility may generate deal-making opportunities

By Jacob Cawker (Toronto) on March 18, 2015 Posted in Corporate finance, Infrastructure, mining and commodities

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 of assets in the oil and gas sector may attract cross-border M&A activity from oil majors … Continue reading

M&A in 2014: the year in review

By Troy Ungerman (Toronto) on January 6, 2015 Posted in Corporate finance

Global M&A hits 7-year high Reuters has recently reported that the value of all mergers and acquisitions worldwide in 2014 was at the highest annual value since 2007, owing to large deals that closed in several key industries, including telecommunications, healthcare and consumer goods and services. As at December 11, the deal volume was $3.27 … Continue reading

Promising trends for Canada’s forestry industry

By Kassy Corothers (Calgary) on October 21, 2014 Posted in Corporate finance, Environment

Mining and energy aren’t the only Canadian sectors showing promising signs in M&A activity of late. A recent Financial Post article reports that Canada’s forestry industry is also seeing a rise in sales and deal activity. The Post’s article highlights the U.S. housing market rebound and a shift towards Asian markets as key contributors to the … Continue reading

Golden opportunity: mining sector drives Canadian M&A revival

By Troy Ungerman (Toronto) on October 16, 2014 Posted in Corporate finance, Infrastructure, mining and commodities

The latest M&A trends indicate a renaissance in the mining sector with gold activity placing Canada at the forefront, both as a top acquirer and a top target. According to a recent KPMG Mining M&A Quarterly Newsletter, global M&A activity in the mining sector soared in Q2 2014, up significantly in both deal volume and … Continue reading

M&A transactions on the rise in 2014

By Troy Ungerman (Toronto) on May 8, 2014 Posted in Corporate finance

A review of recent M&A transactions throughout North America and within Canada suggests that the M&A market is rebounding following a sluggish 2013. Q1-2014 trends have set a positive tone for the remainder of 2014. Q1-2014 transactions build a strong foundation In North America, four large deals in the Telecommunications, Media and Technology, Pharma, Medical … Continue reading