Canada: M&A/Private Equity

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Vente d’entreprise : quand une erreur sur la valeur ne permet pas de remettre en cause la transaction
Quebec contract law requires parties to consent freely and with full knowledge for a contract to be valid. While errors can sometimes vitiate consent, not all mistakes justify judicial intervention. This analysis examines when economic errors in business sales allow parties to challenge transactions versus when they must bear the consequences of their commercial decisions.
Canada Litigation
MT
Miller Thomson LLP
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Selling A Business: Earn-Out Clauses To Bridge A Valuation Gap
Earn-out clauses have become increasingly popular in M&A transactions, particularly during periods of economic uncertainty, as they help bridge valuation gaps between buyers and sellers by tying a portion of the purchase price to post-closing performance. While these arrangements offer flexibility and risk-sharing benefits, they also present significant challenges in terms of metric selection, structural design, and potential litigation.
Canada Commercial
BB
BCF Business Law
Podcast
In The Chair With Jeff Davis
Jeff Davis, Chief Legal and Corporate Affairs Officer at Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan, discusses his unconventional leadership approach centered on vulnerability and psychological safety. From his 2019 award acceptance speech addressing mental health challenges in the legal profession to building an 80-person global team, Davis shares how embracing uncertainty and authentic self-expression has shaped both his 22-year career trajectory and his philosophy on managing complex risks in today's rapidly changin
Canada Law Performance
TL
Torys LLP
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Assurance déclarations et garanties : quand en vaut-elle la peine?
Who bears the costs when a transaction goes wrong? The allocation of risks between buyer and seller regarding financial and operational responsibilities for the period preceding closing is at the heart of this answer. While parties can rely on a range of tools to structure and manage risks, representations and warranties insurance (RWI) is increasingly used in Canadian M&A transactions, protecting parties against financial losses resulting from a breach of a seller's representations or warranties.
Canada Commercial
MT
Miller Thomson LLP
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The PE Playbook: Translating AI Risk Into Deal Structure
Private equity sponsors investing in AI-driven platforms face unique challenges that traditional software acquisition playbooks fail to address. From assessing training data rights and third-party dependencies to structuring earn-outs tied to algorithmic performance, sponsors must adapt their approach across the entire investment lifecycle to protect deal value and execute post-close strategies.
Canada Commercial
OH
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
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Holding Velan vend sa participation majoritaire dans Velan Inc. à Birch Hill pour 204 M$ CA
Birch Hill Equity Partners a acquis une participation majoritaire de 72,1% dans Velan Inc., fabricant mondial de robinetterie industrielle, pour un montant de 203,9 millions de dollars canadiens. Cette transaction complexe implique une restructuration préalable, une convention de coopération et des changements significatifs dans la gouvernance de l'entreprise montréalaise.
Canada Commercial
MT
McCarthy Tétrault LLP
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First-Ever Listing Of Contingent Value Rights On The TSX
Agnico Eagle's listing of contingent value rights on the Toronto Stock Exchange marks a groundbreaking development in Canadian capital markets, establishing the first-ever CVR listing on a Canadian exchange. This precedent-setting transaction demonstrates how mining companies can bridge valuation gaps in M&A deals through innovative securities structures that provide both liquidity and tax efficiency for investors. The listing through the TSX Sandbox program offers a blueprint for future resource sector tra
Canada Finance
DW
Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg
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Sortir En Lion : Guide Du Vendeur Pour Les Enchères Dans Le Cadre De F&A De Sociétés Fermées
Les vendeurs ont recours aux enchères pour créer une dynamique concurrentielle afin d’obtenir une valeur plus élevée, de meilleures conditions et une plus grande certitude que l’opération aura bel et bien lieu. Le contrôle qu’exercent les vendeurs sur le calendrier et le déroulement du processus d’enchères leur permet de planifier et de mettre en œuvre une stratégie adaptée à la cible et au marché.
Canada Commercial
FF
Fasken (French)
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Impacts Of The Federal Defence Industrial Strategy On The Canadian M&A Landscape
Canada's Federal Defence Industrial Strategy is reshaping the landscape for mergers and acquisitions in the defence sector. New regulatory frameworks and investment screening mechanisms are creating both opportunities and challenges for companies seeking to participate in Canada's defence industrial base, with significant implications for foreign investment and domestic consolidation.
Canada Commercial
BJ
Bennett Jones LLP
Article
Ottawa rend permanente l’exonération de 10 M$ pour les FCE
Le gouvernement fédéral canadien a annoncé que l'exonération de gains en capital pouvant atteindre 10 millions de dollars lors de la vente d'une entreprise à une fiducie collective des employés devient permanente. Cette mesure, initialement temporaire jusqu'en 2026, vise à encourager la relève entrepreneuriale par les employés et à favoriser la continuité des entreprises canadiennes. Quels sont les critères d'admissibilité et les implications
Canada Tax
MT
Miller Thomson LLP
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Avantage Concurrentiel Par Blakes : Mise À Jour De Juin 2026
L'édition de juin 2026 d'Avantage concurrentiel par Blakes examine les développements récents en droit de la concurrence et en investissement étranger au Canada. Cette publication mensuelle analyse les activités d'application de la loi du Bureau de la concurrence, incluant une augmentation notable des examens de fusions et plusieurs demandes d'autorisation pour des actions fondées sur des allégations d'abus de position dominante contre des entreprises majeures.
Canada Anti-trust
BC
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
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