Karl E. Sigerist, Jr., ICD.D

Canada

Karl wrote Selling Your Canadian Business: A Step-by-Step Guide to Maximizing Value and Securing Your Legacy because he saw too many business owners making preventable mistakes that cost them millions of dollars and years of regret.

05 Jan 2026 Reports Research

2025 H1 Report

CANADIAN M&A ACTIVITY SLOWS IN VOLUME BUT SHOWS VALUE RESILIENCE THROUGH MID-2025

05 Jan 2026 Articles Sell-Side

The trade-offs owners must navigate before selling in 2026

The 10 Trade-Offs Every Canadian Business Owner Must Navigate Before Selling in 2026

04 Jan 2026 Articles Sell-Side

How does an owner's health become a succession risk?

What happens to a Canadian business, its payroll, customers and suppliers, when an owner's health fails before a succession plan exists. The risk data for owners aged 50 to 70.

04 Jan 2026 Articles Sell-Side Reports Articles Valuation

What Canadian business owners should expect when selling in 2026

What Canadian Business Owners Should Expect When Selling in 2026: Deal Structure Benchmarks

03 Jan 2026 Articles Sell-Side

What 12 elements decide a successful company sale?

Twelve essential tips for selling a lower-middle-market Canadian business, covering early preparation, valuation, tax planning, professional support and post-sale considerations.