Bennett Jones | Canadian M&A in Q2 2022: Forging Ahead Through Choppy Seas

The economic landscape in Canada and around the world has changed rapidly in the second quarter of 2022. After a strong start to M&A activity in the first three months of the year, concerns about a global recession are now top of mind for companies and investors. So what does this mean for Canada’s M&A landscape? And what’s coming next?

Key Highlights

• Concerns of global recession top of mind in uncertain economy
• Q2 M&A volume down slightly, mid-market remains robust
• Pricing of deals could be a challenge, strategic accretive acquisitions more likely
• PE dry powder remains high
• Choppy economy calls for more targeted approach to deal making

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Authors:

• John Piasta, Partner
• Angela Blake, Partner
• Matthew Hunt, Partner

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