VFTM Ep. 135 - Midmarket M&A and Market Uncertainty: Thoughts from a Top Canadian Dealmaker

With Andrew Walton, Managing Partner of Ironbridge Equity Partners Andrew Walton of Ironbridge Equity Partners joins Mario Nigro to discuss the current state of midmarket private equity and M&A in Canada. Ironbridge’s substantial portfolio includes industrial, manufacturing and distribution businesses across most regions of Canada. Unsurprisingly, the discussion focuses on the ongoing impact of tariff-induced market uncertainty. Even transactions that are proceeding tend to move slowly, thanks in part to longer diligence processes and a go-slow attitude among many buyers. However, as Andrew notes, while tariffs cannot be avoided, some strategies that can partially mitigate their impact are already being deployed. Listen and subscribe here: https://bit.ly/44Rtatq