In 2015, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau brought gender parity to the Canadian Cabinet. We’re not there yet in M&A and private capital, but many are trying to find the right path. In celebration of International Women’s Day, we’re highlighting the achievements of some of the young women that have laid their own successful paths. Their […]
General Electric recently re-ignited speculation the company could be the next big conglomerate to break-up, with CEO John Flannery, admitting that the company is “looking aggressively” at a spin-off or other ways to get the most out of its power, aviation, and healthcare units. “I would categorize it as an examination of options and it’s […]
Back in 2007, the Houston Rockets were testing a mathematical model to assess potential draft picks. That year, the model favored a young player named Marc Gasol, a seven-foot-one center. As it happened, a shirtless photo of Marc circulated amongst the Rockets scouts. The photo revealed Marc’s pudgy torso and earned him the nickname “Man […]
This infographic provides a Canadian M&A Market Recap For December 2017.
Luxury retail giants with a penchant for snapping up fashion houses are on the rise. Similar to a trend we see in the music industry, some fashion houses staunchly assert their independence and refuse to merge for as long as they’re able, while others seem to have worked the option into their business plan. Regardless, […]
This infographic presents a Canadian M&A Market Recap for October 2017.
No one brings their business to market without expecting some deep digging due diligence by potential bidders. It’s an essential part of the buying process. But sellers need to recognize due diligence isn’t only a tool for buyers, it’s a crucial aspect of the seller’s strategy too. In the first part of our two-part series, […]
New Research Sheds Light on M&A Advisory Fees Information about M&A advisory fees can be surprisingly difficult to track down. Lack of transparency makes it difficult for business owners to determine whether the fees they are being asked to pay when hiring investment bankers are fair and appropriate. Without baseline guidance on fee structures, it is […]
Despite the dire predictions of technology visionary Elon Musk, you know artificial intelligence is hot when a company like John Deere throws itself into the AI acquisition fray. Sure, the farming equipment company has been chasing autonomous navigation for more than 20 years. But its recent $305 million acquisition of Blue River Technology, a California-based […]
Touchpoint by Firmex highlights the human dimension of corporate transactions, dealmaking, and the relationships behind them.
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