MARKET UPDATE

88 M&A transactions closed last month, 45.8% lower than the average monthly transaction count over the previous ten years. As of April 30, M&A activity year-to-date is down 19.5% versus 2024. Cash on corporate balance sheets in North America was $4.7 trillion (USD). There was approximately $1.3 trillion (USD) of private equity dry powder, representing roughly $2.6 trillion (USD) in latent acquisition capacity when debt funding is factored in.

While Canadian M&A activity has been subdued in early 2025, factors such as interest rate cuts, private equity capital deployment pressures, and increased inbound interest suggest a cautiously optimistic outlook for the remainder of the year.

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