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M&A in Canada: industry revenue and profits

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

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

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

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

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

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
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