Private Equity In Focus 2016: Overview

What lies ahead for private equity in 2016? Our annual report covers how private equity M&A activity in 2015 has set the stage for this year's transactions at three levels of focus: in the markets, in the deals and in the terms.

In the Markets - changing deal strategies in the current environment.

Private equity investors continue to face competition not only from pension funds and strategic buyers, but also international investors who are increasingly pursuing investment opportunities in Canada. In this competitive environment, and in the face of persisting economic uncertainties, investors are focusing more on deal-sourcing strategies while managing effective sales processes to maximize returns on exit.