In the Spotlight: A Conversation with Terry & Nora McKenna, Andrew Bonnell and Heather MacAulay
In January 2022, Andrew Bonnell and Heather MacAulay purchased Sterns Laundry (Sterns), in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. Sterns is...
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- Sep 28
- 3 min
Beware the Benchmark Valuation and Unsolicited Offers
You can practice some back-of-the-napkin math to value a company, but it’s not always reliable. A company with $3 million in EBITDA...
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- Aug 30
- 3 min
Recurring Revenue: The Ultimate Asset to Your Business
If you are a business owner, building value is surely top of mind whether you intend to sell in the near term or not. Determining your...
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- Jul 13
- 2 min
Drivers of Business Value
As a business owner, when the time comes to sell you want to ensure that you can maximize the value of the business in which you’ve...
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- Jul 13
- 6 min
In the Spotlight: An Interview with Robert Smith, Former General Partner of Windsor Court
In the winter of 2020, Windsor Court Retirement Residence, an 89-unit retirement residence in Fredericton, New Brunswick, was purchased...
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- Apr 5
- 7 min
In the Spotlight: An Interview with Ben Parsons, President of DALMAC Print - Signs - Cresting
In the fall of 2018, Ben Parsons and his business partner Ben Howard acquired the KKP franchise in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island...
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- Mar 21
- 2 min
How COVID-19 has Impacted the Value of your Business
It’s been two long years since the onset of COVID-19. The roller coaster ride through the pandemic has been met with highs and lows for...
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- Mar 3
- 2 min
Are you an Operating Partner or an Investment Partner?
Many small to mid-size businesses have an active owner(s) whose role will have to be replaced when they choose to sell their business. If...
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- Jan 21
- 5 min
In the Spotlight: An interview with Jordan Fraser
In 2015, Jordan Fraser and his business partner Trevor Bevan purchased a Charlottetown based company, United Janitorial, through...
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- Jan 19
- 1 min
Sterns Laundry Sold to New Owners
Sterns Laundry, PEI’s leading laundry service has been sold to new owners, effective January 18, 2022. Previous owners Terry and Nora...
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- Jan 6
- 2 min
Timeline for Selling a Business
You’ve decided to sell your business and want to know what is the general timeline you are looking at to close the transaction. While an...
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- Jul 19, 2021
- 1 min
Confederation M&A welcomes Charles Ackerman
Confederation M&A have welcomed Charles Ackerman as the newest member of their growing team effective July 1. As a Strategic Advisor, Charle
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- Feb 16, 2021
- 1 min
Confederation M&A Joins Cornerstone International Alliance (C.I.A.)
We are excited to announce that that we recently been inducted as the newest member firm of Cornerstone International Alliance!
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- Apr 12, 2020
- 6 min
In the Spotlight:An interview with Bruce Hogan
An interview with Bruce Hogan, Co-Owner & Former CEO OF Leading Edge Geomatics
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- Apr 10, 2020
- 6 min
In the Spotlight: An interview with Steve Barber
An interview with Steve Barber, former owner of Red Island Hospitality Group
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- Apr 7, 2020
- 2 min
M&A Advisor vs. Business Broker: What’s the difference?
When it comes time to sell your business, making sure you hire the right team to advise and represent you through the process is one of...
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- Mar 23, 2020
- 3 min
What are the most common M&A deal breakers?
Although it isn’t a question that everyone involved in the process likes to discuss, it’s important to recognize these issues in order to...
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- Feb 29, 2020
- 2 min
EBITDA/Normalized EBITDA, SDE, EV, VTB – What do they mean and why are they important?
When buying or selling a business, you may encounter some terms that you may not be familiar with. The following are some common acronyms...
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