The NDA (or Confidentiality Agreement)
There are certain requirements that are necessary to be in place when reviewing a confidentiality agreement
The M&A Advisor
Discusses the significant benefits to sellers in using the services of an M&A advisor when selling their business
Don Sihota hosts planning session for business owners
On March 26, 2015, Don Sihota, along with 3 other industry leaders, is hosting a planning session for business owners to minimize risk and maximize ... Continued
Acquiring Contracts in an M&A Transaction
When acquiring a business, a key component is the contracts to which the company is a party to, and what contracts are transferrable
Is it Time to Restructure?
Discusses the benefits of restructuring a business in order to see capital gains exemptions
Shareholders Agreements & CCPC Status
Discusses the case of Bagtech Inc. v. R where the court confirmed that shareholder agreement can be taken into account in determining CCPC status, as long as the agreement qualifies as a unanimous shareholder agreement
Succession and Minority Shareholders
Discusses that even when a business is not doing well there is opportunity to start planning for succession and for it be a great benefit to the client
Maintaining Accurate Corporate Records
Outlines a few considerations for keeping proper minute books and corporate records
The Purchase Agreement: Preamble
Discusses the introductory components of a contract, such as the title, date, parties, recitals and “lead in” to the meat of the agreement
Competition Law Update: The Tervita Case
Discussed the case of Tervita Corp. v. Canada and how it attracted a lot of attention under the Competition Act
Earn-Outs & Post-Closing Integration
Outlines the various aspects of earn-out provisions and when they are advisable
The Lifetime Capital Gains Exemption
In order to qualify for the lifetime capital gains exemption, the shares must pass three separate tests