What is a reverse takeover? When evaluating possible exit options, an alternative to the typical IPO or sale transaction is a reverse takeover transaction (often referred to as an “RTO”). An RTO is a type of sale transaction where the shareholders of a company, often an unlisted entity, sell the company to a publicly listed… → Read More
Reverse Takeovers – An Alternative Exit Strategy
Reverse takeovers may be a worthwhile alternative for business owners looking for an exit strategy, especially during a cool IPO market
Posted in Public M&A, Shareholders, StrategyM&A Activity – Interesting Trends from 2011 and Insights for 2012
Posted in Public M&ASome interesting trends emerged from a study of select US M&A deals in 2011 that may be predictors of what’s to come in 2012. A synopsis of a study conducted by Practical Law Company was provided in a webinar in late January, entitled A Year in Review: Public M&A Trends and Highlights from 2011. According… → Read More
Canadian M&A Activity in the United States Reaching Historic Levels in 2011
Posted in Public M&ADespite continuing economic uncertainty in 2011, the pace of Canadian M&A activity in the United States so far this year has reached historic levels, according to a recent study published by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC). Year to date (up to November 14, 2011), Canadian entities were involved in 385 acquisitions of US firms, representing a total transaction… → Read More
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