At KPMG, we recognize that each of your deals is more than just a transaction; it’s a pivotal moment that can define the future of your organization. That's why our deal advisory team is dedicated to providing you with the insights and experience needed to successfully navigate the complexities of transactions, restructuring, and deal strategies.

By working with us, you gain access to our global network of professionals, including over 700 specialists in Canada, all of whom bring deep industry knowledge to your unique situation. We are committed to helping you make data-driven decisions and achieve your strategic objectives with confidence.

Our integrated team of specialists works at deal speed to ensure you find and drive value throughout your transaction lifecycle and transformation efforts.

As Canada's leading financial advisor, we have consistently topped LSEG (formerly Refinitiv) league table rankings by handling the highest volume of transactions over the past five years, including 46 deals in 2024.

We see your business through the eyes of an investor, offering you comprehensive advisory services across mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, capital raising, debt restructuring, and more.

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Explore how the KPMG Deal Advisory team can help you confidently navigate the complexities of your next deal, unlocking value at every stage, identifying target markets, performing due diligence, realizing upside value or cost savings after a transaction.

Navigate the complexities of acquisitions with confidence. Let KPMG guide you through the intricate process of acquiring a business, ensuring that every step, from strategy formulation to value realization, is carefully considered and aligned with your goals.

We delve deep into the risks and opportunities of each deal, helping ensure that your strategic objectives are met, compliance is upheld, and value is elevated through integration and the realization of upside opportunities.

Key considerations to help maximize your company's acquisition growth strategy:

How can I maximize shareholder value and returns?
What businesses should I consider?
What is the asset worth?
How do I get the deal done at the right price?
How do I plan for a successful Day 1?
What is my plan for delivering deal value?

KPMG's deal advisory specialists can streamline your divestiture with a strategy that helps maximize shareholder value and minimize business disruption. Our team, equipped with forward-looking insights and deep industry knowledge, empowers you to navigate through potential risks and rewards.

Our integrated team of specialists are committed to guiding you through every stage of the divestiture process. We provide comprehensive support in developing an exit strategy, structuring the transaction, conducting due diligence, and navigating negotiations to closure. Our extensive track record of successful divestitures equips us to elevate your company's value, implement a thorough exit strategy, and safeguard your strategic and financial interests.

Key considerations to help maximize your company's divestitures strategy:

How can I maximize shareholder value?
What are my strategic exit options to maximize shareholder value?
How do I prepare the business for exit?
How do I get the deal done at the right price?
Am I ready to close?
How do I capture the value created?

Dealing with the intricacies of capital financing requires a strategic and informed approach. Our expertise leads you through the maze of options in debt and equity markets, helping ensure your capital financing objectives are met with precision. We provide end-to-end support, from the initial strategy development to the final execution, to foster sustainable growth.

Our team offers a comprehensive service, evaluating the optimal capital structure, identifying the best financing solutions, and assisting with deal preparation and stakeholder communication. With our market insights and unbiased advice, we align our services with your strategic goals, helping you raise capital that supports your long-term objectives.

Key considerations to help maximize your company’s capital financing strategy:

How do I maximize shareholder and stakeholder value?
What sources of finance (debt/equity) may be available?
How do I achieve the best terms?
How do I manage communications?
How do I manage stakeholder communications to maintain lender and shareholder support?

In times of distress, management teams face numerous challenges. KPMG offers a cohesive strategy to help revive underperforming companies by identifying and implementing changes across strategic, operational, organizational, and financial domains.

Key considerations to help maximize your company’s available value:

How can I swiftly evaluate my options to stabilize my business?
What are the potential risks and costs associated with each strategic path?
How do I ensure ongoing support and monitoring throughout the business's recovery?
How do I maximize value?

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In the high-stakes, high-risk business of deal-making, you need an advisor who thinks like an investor.

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KPMG in Canada’s transaction services can help you drive value from mergers and acquisitions (M&A) with a forward-thinking approach to deal planning.

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Robust, independent valuation advice.

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The mergers and acquisitions tax services team can help you take advantage of new transaction opportunities while reducing risk.

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Maximizing value at every phase of the deal.

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Implement sustainable strategic, operational and financial change

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Gain an M&A edge with advanced analytics performed at deal speed.

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ESG due diligence is vital in deal-making as it identifies potential risks, ensures regulatory compliance, enhances brand value, attracts investors, and uncovers operational efficiencies, positioning businesses for sustainable success in a market increasingly focused on environmental, social, and governance issues.

By prioritizing ESG due diligence, businesses not only align with current leading practices but also position themselves for sustainable growth and success in an increasingly ESG-conscious market.

Choosing KPMG for your next deal offers the assurance of swift, strategic action in a complex market. Our expertise in M&A is complemented by a full spectrum of services, from acquisition strategy and fundraising to deal closure and integration. With KPMG, you gain access to deep experience, cutting-edge technology, and insights that convert opportunities into substantial outcomes.

KPMG Elevate can help quantify value creation opportunities for your upcoming deal. By leveraging a strategic combination of high-level strategy and detailed implementation, driven by data and informed by extensive experience, this approach ensures that financial value is not only identified but also executed upon effectively.

The use of proprietary data pools and insights assists in uncovering exceptional opportunities, while experienced teams with deep sector knowledge are ready to help you capitalize on these opportunities.