Beacon Corporation: 2017 – Year in Review

TORONTO, JANUARY 16, 2018 The year 2017 was filled with an unprecedented amount of transaction activity, both within the M&A market and within our organization. Low interest rates, which reduced the cost of capital, combined with increased economic performance, contributed…

Transaction Completion: Online Specialty Construction Product Retailer

Beacon Brokerage is pleased to announce the completion of a transaction in the specialty construction retail industry by a private purchaser. The business, which was one of the pioneering online-based retailers in a niche construction related area, was acquired by an owner operator with extensive business development, engineering and technology experience.

2017 M&A Market Outlook

In 2017, steady economic growth in North America combined with the need for innovation and technology will be the two primary drivers behind a predicted increase in M&A transactions. This will be a continuation of recent M&A activity involving major players targeting technology companies in order to synchronize strategic technologies.