Media Coverage Jan 29, 2019

In The Globe and Mail this Week: Stock Exchange Listings, Unsolicited Bids, and Talent Attraction

On January 29, 2019, The Globe and Mail published a series of articles on business issues that are essential to our economy. Three of our partners interviewed spoke out on hot topics.

Six things to do if you get an unsolicited offer to buy your company

Whether you’re caught off guard by a surprise bid, or you’ve let the market know you’re up for sale, your next steps are vitally important to get the most out of this potential transaction. In this first article, our partner Mireille Fontaine presents six steps to be taken when faced with an unsolicited offer.

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Can you go public without an IPO? 

This second article covers alternative methods of public financing without a public offering. Our partner Gilles Seguin describes the little-known, but effective financing vehicles that are the Capital Pool Company Program and crowdfunding. 

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Getting the best global talent to work for you

In this third article, our partner Julie Lessard presents useful tips and programs for companies looking for talent and those facing labour shortages. 

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