Capital Gains Exemption & Business Valuations Under Bill C208: What You Need to Know
Changes to the Income Tax Act have brought significant shifts in the taxation of small businesses, especially when it comes to intergenerational transfers. The new Bill C208 provides tax relief to small business owners seeking to transfer shares in the business to their family members. Before the passage of the bill, share transfers from business […]
Maximizing Your Gains: Why an Independent Business Valuation is Crucial for Capital Gains Tax
Selling your business can be a profitable venture, but it also comes with the responsibility of capital gains tax (CGT). Calculating the correct amount of CGT can be complicated, especially when there are various factors affecting a company’s value. This is where an independent business valuation comes in- to keep shareholders tax compliant and avoid […]
Structuring an M&A Deal
Orchestrating an M&A deal involves several key steps, including valuation, documentation, buyer identification, negotiation, and due diligence. Here is a general outline of how to structure an M&A deal: It’s important to note that M&A transactions can be complex and involve many legal, financial, and operational considerations. As a result, it is common for both […]
Planning to Sell? Set Your Business Up for Success
Over 75% of small and medium-sized business owners in Canada are looking to sell their business over the next decade according to new research from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). This equates to transfers of over $2 trillion worth of corporate assets in the coming years. Business owners stated retirement (75%), burnout (22%), […]
Avoiding Costly M&A Delays, Valuation Adjustments, and Deal Failure
No matter how motivated the buyer and seller are, selling a business is always a challenge. There’s a lot that can go wrong, and deals can fall through at any time. Delays are one of the biggest problems contributing to deal failure. The longer the process drags on, the more likely it is that a) […]
Dealmaking Is Strong In 2022
Approximately 20% of business owners are over the age of 65. Another 30% are between the ages of 55 and 64, according to estimates from the Census Bureau Annual Business Survey. If we’re going by age trends alone, that suggests roughly half of businesses will transition ownership in the next five to 10 years. This will […]
Why Boomer Business Owners Should Watch M&A Cycles
Approximately 20% of business owners are over the age of 65. Another 30% are between the ages of 55 and 64, according to estimates from the Census Bureau Annual Business Survey. If we’re going by age trends alone, that suggests roughly half of businesses will transition ownership in the next five to 10 years. This will […]
Why You Need An M&A Lawyer
When selling your business, the M&A lawyer plays a crucial role throughout the negotiation and transaction process. They help you understand the complexities involved in a transaction and how to navigate through them. They know how to translate legal jargon into plain language and help you evaluate the pros and cons of various deal structures […]
Business Values Up In 2021
Business values increased in 2021 despite ongoing challenges from the pandemic, talent shortages, and supply chain disruption. Deal activity continued at an intense pace, with advisors across the country reporting increases in both incoming deal flow and completed engagements. More advisors characterized this as a seller’s market than nearly any other time in the last […]
You’re Thinking About Selling Your Business In 3-5 Years, How Do You Prepare In The Meantime?
For an optimal selling price, you’ll want to engage with an M&A firm 3-5 years prior to the sale of your business. An M&A firm can help you get the right deal team in place, set you up with tax planning, keep your business in mind when dealing with buyers, and help identify key risk […]
