How to Sell an Amazon Business
With skyrocketing online demand, it’s no surprise that Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) and Amazon Retail companies are becoming the new favorites among buyers and investors within the M&A industry. In 2020 alone, over 50% of units sold on Amazon were from third-party sellers, and with …
Determining the Right Price for a Going Private Transaction
Considering the various mechanisms at play for a going private transaction can be a complex task; even more so when deciding on the right offer price. Although negotiations, initial valuation, and market conditions all come into play when deciding on an offer price, offerors must …
The Benefits of a Go Private Transaction
Can a Go Private Transaction be Beneficial? Public companies are companies that are listed on a regulated securities exchange marketplace. In Canada, public companies trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange or the TSX Venture exchange. In order to remain listed, these companies must comply with …
M&A Industry Insights: Distribution, Warehousing, and Logistics
2020 exposed vulnerabilities in global supply chains due to widespread disruptions from the pandemic and from geopolitical rifts like Brexit and the U.S. China trade war. Historically, several businesses across multiple sectors in Canada and the United States have procured raw materials and inventory from …
M&A Industry Insights: Canadian Manufacturing
Made in Canada: Manufacturing Sector Overview The manufacturing sector consists of companies upstream of supply chains; transforming raw inputs into new products through mechanical, physical, or chemical processes. As of October 2020, the sector contributes 9.73% to the total GDP output of the Canadian economy. …
Securing Financing for Distressed Companies
What is a distressed company? Distressed companies are firms that have fallen on particularly difficult times and are now in dire need of liquidity. These are companies that cannot remain solvent by continued operations alone so must look for immediate external capital inflow to cover …
Preparing Your Business for Sale
Selling a business is a long and complicated process that requires a lot of planning well before the actual sale mandate begins. Often sellers find it difficult to decide where to begin, which is why we have summarized the process and highlighted important aspects …
M&A Industry Insights: Information Technology
In the past year, technology has become more important than ever, forcing new approaches to regular activities from doctor visits to working from home. The IT industry in North America has consistently outperformed almost all other industries for the last decade. Most of the growth …
Your Guide to Business Loans & Financing Solutions
Corporate growth opportunities like mergers, inventory investments, equipment upgrades, team expansion and commercial real estate all require capital that, in many cases, a business will not have upfront. Businesses need funds to grow. Business financing solutions exist to help companies and investors in good financial …
The Ultimate Guide To M&A Synergies
Businesses will often acquire or merge with another to increase their profit and productivity. A company will calculate and identify mergers and acquisitions synergies to evaluate a merger or acquisition’s potential or success. These synergies represent the possible or achieved value of the two businesses …
