The Canadian M&A market slowed its pace in the first quarter of 2018, with deal volume down 7% compared to Q1-17. This is in line with global M&A activity which saw a similar 7.5% decline in the first quarter of the year.
After a record peak in Q4 2017, Consumer Markets deal activity declined in Q1 2018 but remains quite active with strong momentum.
Canada’s major mining companies have entered a period of relative stability after weathering a period of boom, bust and recovery. Preparing for growth looks at the realities and priorities of public mining companies headquartered in Canada, offering a summary of financial analysis of the top 25 listings by market capitalization on the TSX.
In 2017, companies in the Consumer Markets sector faced one of the most competitive environments in decades, and as a result, deal activity continued to rise.
British Columbia’s mining industry remains upbeat in 2017, as prices for most metals and minerals produced in the province continue to steadily recover from multi-year lows.
Retailers are investing in their in-store experience along with technology
Reaching a six-year quarterly high, investment funding (all figures in USD) and number of deals to venture-backed Canadian companies increased significantly during the first quarter of 2018, according to the MoneyTree™ Report from PwC Canada and CB Insights.
The market for initial public offerings paused for a breather in the first quarter of 2018 as issuers and investors assessed the implications of interest rate hikes, recent U.S. tax changes, market volatility and threats to world trade. But if the pipeline of new issues is any indication, the market won’t stay quiet for long.
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