Shahir Guindi

Public-style private deals, or private company M&A deals that have risk allocation constructs that are similar to public company acquisitions, are increasingly being seen in Canada, especially in large and high profile private equity transactions, writes Shahir Guindi, national co-chair of Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP. As a result, sellers have sometimes been able to insist on placing more risk on the buyer. In a PE Hub Canada feature article, Guindi says it’s important for PE firms and other buyers to understand the implications of this trend, and for sellers to understand the opportunity.

In today’s intensely competitive deal climate, auctions are difficult to avoid, writes Shahir Guindi, national co-chair of Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP. In looking to stand out from a crowd of bidders, private equity firms should be strategic and proactive in their approach, including to help differentiate themselves and increase their likelihood of a successful deal. In a PE Hub Canada feature article, Guindi outlines four strategies that can give PE buyers a competitive advantage in a typical auction process.