Crosbie and Company Discuss Canadian Activity
The Canadian M&A market posted a decline in total
announced transactions this quarter, which was primarily driven by a slowdown
in activity in both the Oil & Gas and Metals & Minerals sectors.
There were a total of 222 transactions announced in Q2, a 14% reduction in
activity from the 259 transactions announced in Q1. The total value of
transactions declined 34% this quarter to $33.9 billion compared to the above
average $51.3 billion in the previous quarter.
A few notable items in Q2 included:
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Despite the decline in M&A activity this quarter
off of slower commodity sector activity, the balance of the Canadian M&A
market was relatively unchanged from the prior quarter.
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Cross-border activity was a very prominent component
of Canadian M&A this quarter, with 9 of the 10 largest deals in the quarter
having a cross-border component. Canadian companies acquired foreign
companies in 6 of these transactions.
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For the fourth time in five quarters Real Estate has
been the most active sector with Oil & Gas being the second most active;
combined both accounted for 43% of total quarterly activity.
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Mega-deal activity returned to historical levels this
quarter, with 7 deals announced compared to the 14 announced last quarter, a
four year high.
For further details, please see our press release andM&A report which are available on our website at:
Jacoline Loewen, Director, See Jacoline on BNN, The Pitch Author of Money Magnet Director, Crosbie Co.
Crosbie & Co.
150 King Street West
Toronto, ON
M5H 1J9
416 362 7726
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