Chartered Business Valuators (CBVs) bring credibility and rigour to the deals process. Across the full transaction lifecycle, from first assessment to close, they help buyers, sellers, and advisors navigate mergers and acquisitions with confidence. This is where we gather CBV analysis, survey data, and commentary on the forces shaping Canadian dealmaking.
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Editor-selected highlights on deals and M&A:
Maximizing business value:
How Quality of Earnings reports reduce friction and improve deal outcomes.
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2026 M&A Outlook Survey:
Canadian M&A points to a fundamentals-driven rebound (2026). In CBV Institute’s 2026 M&A Outlook Survey, 59% of CBVs anticipate an increase in M&A activity, while cross-border views are mixed: 41% expect an increase and 30% expect a decline.
2025 M&A Outlook Survey:
Canadian M&A set for growth (2025). In CBV Institute’s 2025 M&A Outlook Survey, 56% of CBVs working in M&A expect deal volume to rise over the next 12 to 24 months, 24% expect steady activity, and 18% anticipate a decline.
2024 M&A Outlook Survey:
Canadian M&A poised for an uptick (2024). In the first CBV Institute M&A Outlook Survey, CBVs expected Canadian activity to exceed (58%) or equal (24%) the prior year, with only 18% holding a negative outlook.
Cross-border M&A and the current economic environment:
How inflation and interest rates are shaping deal markets, and key considerations for Canadian sellers in an increasingly global marketplace.