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VIDEO · 26 JANUARY 2015

M&A Top Trends 2015 (Video Content)

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Each year in M&A Trends, Torys examines the forces that will shape business in the year ahead.

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Each year in M&A Trends, Torys examines the forces that will shape business in the year ahead. This year's 10 trends cover some of the latest developments in M&A, from new deal dynamics and foreign investment to expanding shareholder engagement.

Take a look at our M&A Trends companion video and read all 10 articles online. You can also access a full pdf version here.

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The year 2014 saw corporate Canada continuing to adapt to the new realities of shareholder activism. Both activist tactics and board responses to activist overtures are evolving. We are seeing a class of activists shift their focus from "winner-take-all" campaigns to an approach of influencing change through proposed operational initiatives or specific transactions. Boards are becoming more responsive to activists' constructive approaches, increasing the potential for more negotiated settlements. We expect this trend to continue.

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