Guide to Canadian M&A

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

• CANADIAN M&A FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)

• PLANNING AN M&A TRANSACTION
• EXECUTING AN M&A TRANSACTION
• REGULATORY APPROVALS
• ASSET ACQUISITIONS
• TAX MATTERS
• OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

CANADIAN M&A FREQUENTLY ASKEDQUESTIONS (FAQs)

This Guide answers many frequently asked questions we receive from our international clients as they look at acquiring Canadian companies or their assets.

Canadian M&A is straightforward:

• Mergers and acquisitions with Canadian companies can be straightforward and can be accomplished quickly and efficiently.
• Canadian M&A rules favour the acquirer. For example, "poison pills" and other defence strategies by a target are very limited.