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ARTICLE · 29 JANUARY 2025

M&A Outlook For 2025

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The M&A climate in 2025 begins with an optimistic mood on the heels of a significant dealmaking recovery in the second half of 2024...

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The M&A climate in 2025 begins with an optimistic mood on the heels of a significant dealmaking recovery in the second half of 2024 following a period of pandemic-induced disruption. However, a number of variables could bring challenges, including geopolitical tension, trading disputes resulting from the incoming Trump Administration's threats of tariffs and increased scrutiny of foreign investment from Canadian regulators.

We reflect on Canada's 2024 deal activity and consider what may be in store for 2025 as acquirors and investors gear up for an active year of dealmaking.

Canadian domestic M&A

In contrast to the previous year, 2024 saw a resurgence in M&A, and there is reason to believe that conditions will be right to continue this trajectory through 2025. Macroeconomic factors and market trends, such as a lower interest rate environment, easing inflation, private equity firms flush with dry powder and the availability of transaction financing

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