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flag Canadian oil firms likely to see smaller, cost-focused deals in 2026 due to low oil prices and shareholder pressure.

flag Canadian oil companies are expected to maintain merger and acquisition activity in 2026 amid persistently low oil prices near $60 per barrel, shareholder pressure for returns, and uncertain global markets. flag While major deals dominated 2025, 2026 is likely to see smaller, cost-focused transactions driven primarily by domestic firms, with growing interest from U.S. private equity investors drawn to lower valuations and development costs. flag Foreign buyers remain cautious due to infrastructure and regulatory challenges. flag A buyer’s market is emerging as sellers wait for better prices, leading analysts to forecast a modest slowdown in deal volume due to fewer high-quality targets and weak commodity prices. flag Hostile bids are expected to remain rare.

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