This week’s M&A digest discusses current M&A activity in Canada, why investors love private equity funds, and how active offshore buyers are in North America’s middle market. Click the jump for more.
M&A Activity in Canada
“[P]rivate equity has made a gradual recovery in Canada, closing 23% more deals in 2011 than in 2009, the low point of activity. And the value of deals closed has gone up as well, increasing fourfold since 2009.”
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Why Investors Keep Coming Back To Private Equity Funds
“The answer can be found in the ample returns that very large investors, like pension funds, earn by parking their money with private equity firms.
A great example of this is a recent announcement by the California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS). Turns out that in 2011 CalSTRS generated a slight gain, with a 2.3% return for the fiscal year.”
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Offshore Buyers and the Middle Market
Ever wonder if offshore buyers active are in North America’s middle market? And if they are active, why? Carl Doerksen answers these questions and more about offshore acquirers.
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