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Mergers & Acquisitions

FINMA — Mergers & Acquisitions Advisory in Québec & Canada

Senior-Led Mid-Market M&A Execution | Buy-Side & Sell-Side Specialists

FINMA is a trusted M&A advisory firm based in Montréal, helping business owners, investors, and family enterprises execute M&A transactions with integrity, confidentiality, and strategic insight.

We specialize in mid-market M&A, where every decision has long-term impact and requires clear communication, disciplined execution, and partner-level accountability. Our team combines corporate finance expertise, valuation, negotiation and hands-on operating experience to maximize Shareholder value and successfully close the deal.

Why FINMA for M&A Advisory

Fiduciary. Independent. Senior-Led.

  • 100% conflict-free advice
  • Partners lead every phase — no junior hand-offs
  • Strategic storytelling to maximize valuation
  • Strong network of qualified strategic and financial buyers
  • Bilingual (EN/FR) execution with Québec legal + tax fluency
  • Seamless transition to post-deal operational success

Sell-Side M&A Advisory

Selling a business is a once-in-a-lifetime event — we ensure you get it right.
FINMA manages the entire sale process with precision:

Sell-Side Capabilities

  • Exit planning & normalized EBITDA Valuation analysis
  • Confidential buyer screening & competitive tension
  • CIM, data room & presentation material preparation
  • Due diligence & legal process management
  • Valuation support and price/term optimization

Buy-Side M&A Advisory

We support investors and SMBs through the full buy-side lifecycle:

Buy-Side Support Includes

  • Target sourcing and approach strategy
  • Synergy and value-driver analysis
  • Sensitivity analysis Valuation models & transaction structure review
  • Negotiation leadership
  • Integration and growth planning

📌 Outcome: Successful acquisitions with clear post-acquisition ROI.

Transaction Readiness & Financial Diligence

Prepare the Business to Withstand Scrutiny

Readiness drives value. We uncover gaps before buyers do.

Our Readiness Assessments Cover:

  • Quality-of-earnings (QofE) / adjusted EBITDA valuation
  • Tax, governance, and operational risk analysis
  • Working-capital benchmarking
  • Commercial and market positioning alignment

Outcome: A lucrative business model buyers will pay for.

Deal Structuring & Negotiation Support

Structure Deals That Stand the Test of Time

We design tax-aware, risk-balanced structures such as:

  • Earn-outs & vendor financing
  • Rollover equity
  • Share vs. asset purchase analysis
  • Holdbacks tied to performance

Corporate finance, M&A, and property management for Canadian SMBs. Partner-led, hands-on execution from strategy to closing, practical accounting, rigorous finance, clear advice. Content is for information purposes and does not constitute legal, tax, or investment advice. 

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