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PE Points Newsletter

Osler’s National Private Equity Group has launched its quarterly PE newsletter: your source of private equity news and information.

Private equity in Canada: a market worth monitoring

Investors who combine conviction with strategic sophistication will be best positioned to unlock the full potential of Canada’s dynamic PE...

Tech insight for private equity: high-value Canadian assets in an investment-ready market

Discover trends shaping our innovation economy.

Minority investor rights: striking the right balance

Admitting a minority investor requires discussing protective rights in the company’s governance agreements to balance control and flexibility.

Return of the hybrid: the rise of structured equity solutions

Organizations can achieve transformative capital solutions through structured equity transactions.

How will private credit impact M&A transactions?

We look at how private credit entered the Canadian market and the role it could play in M&A transactions in the years to come.

Private equity M&A: strong appetite for exchangeable share structures

Exchangeable share structures are expected to become increasingly popular in the coming years.

Corporate opportunity waivers make their way to Canada: Implications for private equity and venture capital investments

Alberta is the first jurisdiction in Canada to permit a corporate opportunity waiver in its articles or unanimous shareholder agreements - we discuss...

Representations and warranties insurance – An increasingly important tool for Canadian dealmakers

In 2020, representations and warranties insurance (RWI) continued to play an increasingly significant role in the Canadian private M&A market.