A Closer Look at Canada’s Q2 2025 M&A Landscape

Canada’s M&A landscape is evolving, with fewer transactions but significantly larger deal values reshaping the strategic outlook for 2025—stay ahead with insights that inform your next strategic decision.

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General Motors of Canada, with its consumer special finance programs with several Canadian banks.
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SCI Lease Corp., with the development and securitization of an exclusive manufacturer subvented auto lease origination and funding program.
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VW Credit Canada, with the securitization of its Canadian consumer auto lease portfolio.
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VW Credit Canada, with the Volkswagen’s €25-billion debt issuance programme and with the Canadian private placement of medium-term notes.
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General Motors of Canada, with the “GM Card” in Canada, a co-branded credit card issued by The Bank of Nova Scotia.
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VW Credit Canada, with the securitization of its Canadian consumer auto loan portfolio.

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