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Purchasing Companies That Sell Technology to the Government: The Details Matter

By nrfdigitalteam on Posted in M&A, Technology and innovation
Procurement contracts are increasingly used in both Canada and the United States (US), particularly with respect to technological services. Federal procurement expenditures for Canada amount to an average of CAD $22 billion in goods and services annually. Further, the US typically awards USD $500 billion in contracts annually, with Canadian companies actively participating in that … Continue reading

Acqui-hiring: What we know and what we need to know from a Canadian perspective

By nrfdigitalteam on Posted in Employment and labour, M&A, Technology and innovation
“Acqui-hire” transactions, which are particularly prevalent in the context of start-up technology-related M&A transactions in the U.S., focus on acquiring a company primarily to obtain its employees and their skills, in addition to other possible assets (see our earlier post on acqui-hires). In these type of transactions, it is thought that the greatest perceived value … Continue reading

Examining data analytics in M&A

By nrfdigitalteam on Posted in M&A, Technology and innovation
The M&A world continues to evolve as transactions are becoming more diverse and complex. Timelines are getting shorter and acquirors have less time to assess their targets but more pressure to justify their acquisitions. Acquirors must simplify the process of acquiring a target, while simultaneously improving the accuracy of their predictions about the acquisition’s profitability. … Continue reading

M&A: the automotive industry’s new fuel?

By nrfdigitalteam on Posted in M&A, Technology and innovation, Transport
Automotive technologies are evolving rapidly and impacting not only drivers’ automotive experiences but also, the automotive industry more broadly. From assistive technologies like bicycle sensors and back-up cameras to self-driving technologies, it appears that technological innovation will be critical in order for automotive companies to maintain their relevance and competitive edge in the marketplace. However, … Continue reading

Artificial intelligence M&A: the new gold rush

Photo of Troy Ungerman (Toronto)By Troy Ungerman (Toronto) on Posted in M&A, Technology and innovation, Uncategorized
While many people are still in shock after discovering that there is actually no human controlling the steering wheel in autonomous cars, tech companies, including Google, IBM, Yahoo, Intel and Apple, have found themselves in the middle of a gold rush for artificial intelligence (AI) companies. According to recent research by CB Insights, around 140 … Continue reading

Acquisition: the key to innovation

Photo of Troy Ungerman (Toronto)By Troy Ungerman (Toronto) on Posted in Corporate finance, Technology and innovation
It has become increasingly difficult to deny that we live in an age of technological innovation – particularly  entrepreneurial innovation. Many cities across Canada contain the components of an ideal start-up environment: a diverse culture receptive to innovation, top quality educational institutions, and willing investors. According to a 2012 report by Canadian Business, Western Canada … Continue reading
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