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It was great to see Steven Clark, our Director of Investments-Acquisitions, speaking on the panel at the Bisnow Real Estate Outlook event earlier this week. He joined industry leaders to discuss the policy, investment and development trends influencing the future of London’s real estate pipeline and progress. During the panel discussion, Steven delved into what to expect in terms of real estate capital markets come 2025, from acquisitions and mergers to new deals. #Realestate #BTR #investments #acquisitions

Some of you may know I and we have been doing combined exit planning and deal execution for growth companies for many years now. We've proven repeatedly it can generate higher values and greater certainty in an M&A exit. And since M&A exits are 90%+ of all successful exits, it is pretty fundamental to the success of any growth company. Our work is an outgrowth of the class I taught at INSEAD years ago on "Preparing for a Successful Exit." This is the first in a 3 post series distilling a few lessons learned across 300+ of these sorts of engagements. FYI: nothing against GPT, but none of this is AI-generated. #M&A #growthinvesting #mergersandacquisitions #technologyexits

Our latest blog "The Art of Exit Prep: Being Bought, Not Sold", is one of three pieces examining how well-crafted, long-term exit planning can assist founders and investors in securing optimal results in the current demanding VC exit landscape. Given that mergers and acquisitions dominate successful exits, we explore our tried-and-tested two-phase approach. This method centres on nurturing relationships with strategic buyers and generating momentum to boost both value and certainty. Do stay tuned for the forthcoming instalments in this series, where we'll take a closer look at the crucial components of effective exit planning. #VentureCapital #MergersAndAcquisitions #ExitStrategy #StartupExit #StrategicBuyers #TwoStageExit #CompanyValuation #FounderAdvice #InvestorInsights #BusinessSale #ExitPlanning #TechAcquisitions #VCExits https://lnkd.in/etiAh_rz

[#Article] We are pleased to share that Mauro Pfister, Managing Director on our Secondaries team, was recently featured in “Mergers & Acquisitions”! He shared interesting insights alongside other industry experts on the topic of long-hold funds vs. GP-led secondaries. A decade ago, long-hold funds were the talk of the private equity sector, offering more flexibility in exit timing compared to traditional 10-year closed-end funds. However, the rise of GP-led secondaries has since taken center stage. “It’s not just about the liquidity,” he explains. “LPs place great importance on relationships when they invest with a specific GP. However, over such a long period, the team may undergo significant changes. The macroeconomic environment may also shift dramatically, and the LPs’ own investment strategies may evolve as well.” Check out the full article, “Long-Hold Funds vs. Secondaries: Who Wins?” on our website: Mergers & Acquisitions: Long-Hold Funds vs. Secondaries: Who Wins? | Capital Dynamics (capdyn.com) #PrivateEquity #PrivateAssets #Secondaries #TrulyInvested 

Our subscription-based newsletter has been specifically designed in collaboration with our partners and clients to cater to the needs of Acquisitive Corporations, Family Offices, Private Equity Funds, Business Owners, Trusted Advisors, Capital Providers, and Serial Entrepreneurs. These professionals recognize the importance of staying informed about the Canadian lower-middle-market Mergers, Acquisitions, and Corporate Finance landscape, whether they are looking to acquire or divest business units, or sell their privately owned Canadian companies. https://lnkd.in/gg-AvBsp

Q2 was a dynamic quarter at PPR, marked by strong performance, strategic asset acquisitions, and noteworthy progress across all verticals. We’ve reached significant milestones in our assets under management, and this success is an attestation of the trust and confidence our investors have in us. To check out the article for an in-depth look at the highlights and key takeaways from Q2, click here: https://lnkd.in/edTGwd7t

BGL’s Head of Industrials Andrew Petryk, who also leads the firm’s building products investment banking team, is quoted in an article by Robby Brumberg for HBSDealer entitled, “Expert guidance on building supply mergers and acquisitions.” In the article, Andrew shares his perspective on how recent building products M&A activity is affecting investor confidence. He also provides guidance for how building products companies can maximize their value in a dynamic, volatile housing environment. For all of Andrew’s insights, including his outlook for 2025, read the complete article on the Hardware + Building Supply Dealer website here: https://lnkd.in/giRv7sEt.   #InvestmentBanking #MergersAndAcquisitions #Industrials #BuildingProducts #Housing

Ana Arsov, #Moody’s global head of private credit, emphasized the importance of BlackRock move, stating that as the world's largest asset manager, building a significant presence in this rapidly growing asset class is essential. The BlackRock - HPS Investment Partners, LLC deal, pending regulatory approval, is expected to close by mid-2025.

Q2 was a dynamic quarter at PPR, marked by strong performance, strategic asset acquisitions, and noteworthy progress across all verticals. We’ve reached significant milestones in our assets under management, and this success is an attestation of the trust and confidence our investors have in us. To check out the article for an in-depth look at the highlights and key takeaways from Q2, click here: https://bit.ly/3PpY9DX

Last week - our RBC Dominion Securities Ottawa Preston office was the host sponsor of the Ottawa M&A Club on Tuesday, November 19th! We were thrilled to welcome special guest Brandon Beadow, Director of Mid-Market Mergers & Acquisitions at RBC, who joined us from Toronto to provide a compelling review of the 2024 M&A market and a forward-looking outlook into 2025. Brandon shared insights on the changing tides in the M&A space, highlighting the resurgence of activity since August 2024: 📊 Pre-August: 4 deals 📈 Post-August: 12 deals Key themes included founder/owner-managed transitions, corporate carve-outs, and private equity dynamics, where limited partners face mounting pressure to deploy capital. As we move into 2025, the M&A market offers incredible opportunities for sellers, with a significant imbalance of supply and demand. ✨ 2023 was the year of strategic buyers, but 2024 marked a resurgence in private equity activity. With funds under pressure to invest in their shortened lifecycles, the tilt is now in favor of private equity. Special thanks to Pamela Michel and Sarwar Qureshi, co-presidents of the Ottawa M&A Club, for inviting us to sponsor such a valuable event.