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Declining hostile bids, IPOs and public companies

Canada has seen a decline in hostile take-over bids and a rise in shareholder activism, alongside a continued decrease in IPOs suggesting policy...

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

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

Navigating control transactions: clarifying acceptable conduct boundaries

We review recent Canadian securities regulatory authority decisions that impact control transactions.

M&A transactions involving AI companies: due diligence considerations

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a strategic imperative for organizations seeking a competitive edge, leading to a surge in AI-related...

Corporate transparency registers: what private companies need to know as requirements get stricter across Canada

Requirements for private companies to disclose corporate ownership information on “transparency registers” have swept across Canada. We explain...

Increased rigour in merger enforcement

The Canadian merger review regime under the Competition Act (the Act) has undergone significant change from a substantive, technical and procedural...

Osler AI series: Key issues in M&A transactions for AI companies (part 2)

A deep dive into large language models (LLMs) The next module in the Osler AI webinar series - key issues in M&A transactions for AI...

Ontario Capital Markets Tribunal clarifies considerations for a private placement in the face of an unsolicited takeover bid in Aimia

The OSC has provided helpful guidance in assessing whether a private placement undertaken in the face of a take-over bid is an improper defensive...

PDAC 2024 delivers mixed signals as attendees look for answers to industry challenges

PDAC 2024 kicked off with a strong start with large crowds and a buzz of optimism seeking answers to industry challenges.

Section 192 CBCA plans of arrangement – latest insights on virtual securityholder meetings and the solvency requirement

Plans of arrangement are an important, flexible tool for businesses to undertake various corporate transactions. We examine recent developments...