#1 M&A advisor in Canada for 2024

Corporate Finance transactions invariably give rise to serious structuring, pricing, and financing risk. Whether you are a private company looking to sell, make an acquisition or raise capital, a public company looking to divest non-core assets or undertake a strategic acquisition in the far reaches of the globe, or an institutional investor needing proprietary knowledge or access, our team has significant experience across our corporate finance service offerings.

KPMG's Corporate Finance practice strives to provide best-in-class advice and execution on the most complex transactions leveraging our global network to ensure our clients meet their objectives regardless of industry or geography.

Canadian completed deals - Advisor ranking

2024  Number of deals
1   KPMG 46
2* TD Securities Inc 38
2* PricewaterhouseCoopers 38
4   RBC Capital Markets 34
5   Canaccord Genuity Grp Inc 31
6   Scotiabank 28
7   BMO Capital Markets 26
8* Goldman Sachs & Co 23
8* JP Morgan 23
10* CIBC World Markets Inc 22
10* Ernst & Young LLP 22

Source: LSEG Deals Intelligence Global Financial Advisory Review 2024, Number of Completed Deals, Full to Each Advisor - Any Involvement, Full market. As at Jan. 21, 2025. Represents the Canadian Corporate Finance practice of KPMG International's network of independent member firms. *Represents a tie in ranking

How we can help

Merger, acquisition and divestiture services help public and private companies, government entities, pension funds and private equity investors execute transactions. Our experienced team helps clients identify targets for purchase, sell business or non-core assets, and develop transaction strategies. We offer actionable insights into terms and pricing, deal structures such as joint ventures and partnerships, debt and equity financing, accounting considerations, negotiations, and other aspects of a proposed transaction.

Capital advisory services help companies raise capital and align capital structure and financing strategy with overall strategic objectives and business drivers. Our team sources capital, helps companies make informed decisions about capital investments, equity and debt placements, refinancing, dividend recapitalizations, structures, and merger and acquisition alternatives. We provide actionable insights on available capital sources, growth objectives, and potential economic returns. Our experienced team offers broad knowledge of global capital markets and the ability to advise management on understanding a company's ability to refinance maturing debts.

Special situation services assist companies experiencing financial challenges or potential debt default. Our team, often working alongside our restructuring professionals, can help management understand their financing options and may help a company maximize value quickly through an accelerated merger and acquisition (M&A) process, either within or outside a formal proceeding.

Fairness opinions and board advisory services offers clients timely execution of a broad spectrum of transaction-related services. We incorporate both the latest techniques in valuation and financial analysis and the most recent changes in the capital markets to deliver the most up-to-date analyses. KPMG Corporate Finance independence and analytical sophistication enable our professionals to assess value and market position, allowing our clients to make rapid, informed decisions.



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