Compare costs, coverage, exclusions, and claim trends for R&W insurance. Learn when it speeds closing, replaces escrow, or adds value in Canadian M&A deals.
Are SAFEs debt or equity in Canada? Decode caps, discounts, MFN, triggers, and tax treatment so founders and investors draft enforceable SAFE agreements.
What’s changing in 2026 term sheets? Valuation, pro rata, liquidation prefs, board control, info rights, and anti-dilution terms for Canadian startup rounds.
How do drag-along and tag-along work? Draft shareholder terms that prevent holdouts, protect minority rights, and streamline Canadian exits in 2026.
Approve auditors, refresh option pools, ratify grants, declare dividends, and set signing authority. A practical Ontario checklist for December board actions.
Hiring in December? Issue ESOPs, RSUs, or phantom equity quickly. Get board approvals, FMV pricing, vesting schedules, and tax timing right for Canadian startups.
Plan for December closures. Coordinate board consents, notarization options, e-sign tools, courier cutoffs, and holiday staffing so Ontario closings stay on track.
Clean cap tables reduce closing risk. Learn FMV methods for option grants, fix stale paperwork, reconcile SAFEs and notes, and prep for 2026 raises in Ontario.
What belongs in a due diligence data room? Use a Toronto-ready index: financials, cap table, IP, contracts, HR, and compliance aligned to Canadian securities rules.
Close before Dec 31 in Ontario. Plan signing mechanics, wire cutoffs, regulatory filings, escrow, and holdbacks so M&A deals don’t slip into January on time.
