What public-style private deals mean for buyers and sellers
Public-style private deals, or private company M&A deals that have risk allocation constructs that are similar to public company acquisitions, are increasingly being seen in Canada, especially in large and high profile private equity transactions, writes Shahir Guindi, national co-chair of Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP. As a result, sellers have sometimes been able to insist on placing more risk on the buyer. In a PE Hub Canada feature article, Guindi says it’s important for PE firms and other buyers to understand the implications of this trend, and for sellers to understand the opportunity.
17 September 2018•4 mins read
