2020 was a challenging year for the private lower middle market and widespread operational disruptions, liquidity constraints, and layoffs pushed M&A activity to a six-year low. Companies’ executives were forced to prioritize the immediate health of their own businesses and…
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, May 28, 2021 – Beacon Mergers & Acquisitions is pleased to announce the transaction completion of another building material-related distribution business. Beacon acted as the exclusive sell-side advisor for a national distributor of energy-efficient certified windows and…
With skyrocketing online demand, it’s no surprise that Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) and Amazon Retail companies are becoming the new favorites among buyers and investors within the M&A industry. In 2020 alone, over 50% of units sold on Amazon were…
Considering the various mechanisms at play for a going private transaction can be a complex task; even more so when deciding on the right offer price. Although negotiations, initial valuation, and market conditions all come into play when deciding on…
Can a Go Private Transaction be Beneficial? Public companies are companies that are listed on a regulated securities exchange marketplace. In Canada, public companies trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange or the TSX Venture exchange. In order to remain listed,…
TORONTO, ON, CANADA, March 2, 2021 — Beacon Mergers & Acquisitions acted as the exclusive buy-side advisor to IQFA Logistics Ltd. in its strategic acquisition of an Ontario-based logistics and warehousing company. Established in 1987, the acquired business provides warehousing,…
2020 exposed vulnerabilities in global supply chains due to widespread disruptions from the pandemic and from geopolitical rifts like Brexit and the U.S. China trade war. Historically, several businesses across multiple sectors in Canada and the United States have procured…
Made in Canada: Manufacturing Sector Overview The manufacturing sector consists of companies upstream of supply chains; transforming raw inputs into new products through mechanical, physical, or chemical processes. As of October 2020, the sector contributes 9.73% to the total GDP…
What is a distressed company? Distressed companies are firms that have fallen on particularly difficult times and are now in dire need of liquidity. These are companies that cannot remain solvent by continued operations alone so must look for immediate…