There's been numerous trust deals of late in this turbulent market that have handsomely rewarded shareholders. And 2008 is sure to see more deal making. Read More
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US economic weakness if affecting certain sectors in Canada. But because Canada's resource exports aren't entirely dependent upon the US market, its economy is still running strong. Read More
Several Canadian income trusts have soured in 2007. But not all dividend cutters have lost ground, as many trusts passed this year's stress test. Read More
Since November 2006, there have been three dozen buyouts of Canadian trusts. Although none of the deals offered large premiums on the target, acquirers will do just fine because they add reserves and production at a discount. Read More
Few American investors have ever considered buying them. And that’s a real shame, considering Canadian real estate investment trusts (REITs) are the top performing Canadian income trust group during the past year. Read More
No doubt about it. This market prefers private-capital takeovers to mergers between Canadian royalty and income trusts. Read More
Between now and 2011, Canadian trusts are expected to continue yielding high returns. Avoiding 2011 taxation on both sides of the border and maximizing a trust's ability to pay big distributions can be as easy as LP conversion. Read More
260-plus Canadian income trusts, 260-plus different tax strategies: That’s what smart money was saying in the wake of Prime Minister Stephen Harper's and Finance Minister Jim Flaherty's Halloween night announcement... Read More
“It should come as no surprise to investors that highly rated income funds have been involved in many initial strategic initiatives during the first four months of 2007. Good businesses with capable management are desirable investments regardless of the entity structure.” Read More