Goldman Sachs Group Inc led investment banks advising on mergers and acquisitions in Canada in 2014, a year in which big international oil and gas deals were hot before oil prices turned cold. Before the fourth-quarter collapse of oil prices, Canadian M&A activity last year was dominated by big energy-sector deals such as Spanish oil giant Repsol SA's $8.3 billion bid for Talisman Energy and Encana Corp's $5.9 billion takeover of U.S. rival Athlon.According to data released by Thomson Reuters on Thursday, the total value of M&A deals in Canada in 2014 jumped to $203.1 billion from $147.2 billion in 2013, with Goldman and its international peers enjoying a banner year. Goldman advised on deals worth $56 billion, including Talisman in the Repsol bid."Canada has been dominated by cross-border activity this year," said David Rawlings, head of JPMorgan's Canadian operations. "We feel like the M&A environment - for energy and other sectors - will remain constructive in 2015, although the drivers of the activity may change."The top six spots on the Canadian M&A league tables were captured by Goldman, Royal Bank of Canada, JPMorgan Chase & Co, Barclays Plc, Morgan Stanley and Deutsche Bank AG.
Barclays PLC (Barclays) is a global financial services provider engaged in retail banking, credit cards, wholesale banking, investment banking, wealth management and investment management services. Shares of BCS traded higher by 0.29% or $0.04/share to $14.04. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $13.27 and as high as $19.59. On average, 2616080 shares of BCS exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 1896995.
Deutsche Bank AG is a global investment bank. The Company offers a variety of investment, financial and related products and services to private individuals, corporate entities and institutional clients around the world. Shares of DB traded higher by 1.06% or $0.3/share to $28.66. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $28.28 and as high as $51.99. On average, 2083970 shares of DB exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 2689625.
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (Goldman Sachs), is a global investment banking, securities and investment management firm that provides a range of financial services to a substantial and diversified client base that includes corporations, financial institutions, governments and high-net-worth individuals. Shares of GS traded higher by 1.49% or $2.75/share to $187.28. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $151.65 and as high as $198.06. On average, 2995930 shares of GS exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 1896784.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPMorgan Chase) is a financial holding company. Shares of JPM traded higher by 0.15% or $0.09/share to $59.07. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $52.97 and as high as $63.49. On average, 15430400 shares of JPM exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 23843244.
Morgan Stanley is a global financial services company that, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, provides its products and services to a range of clients and customers, including corporations, governments, financial institutions and individuals. Shares of MS traded higher by 1.43% or $0.52/share to $36.94. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $28.31 and as high as $39.19. On average, 9629740 shares of MS exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 9967727.
Royal Bank of Canada, is a Canada-based banking company. Shares of RY fell by 0.02% or $-0.01/share to $66.24. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $61.00 and as high as $76.08. On average, 729968 shares of RY exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 866528.
Talisman Energy Inc. (Talisman), is an oil and gas producers, through a combination of exploration, development and acquisitions. Shares of TLM fell by 1.43% or $-0.11/share to $7.60. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $3.46 and as high as $11.86. On average, 18903600 shares of TLM exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 41374860.
Thomson Reuters Corporation (Thomson Reuters) is a provider of information for the world?s businesses and professionals. Shares of TRI traded higher by 0.08% or $0.03/share to $38.61. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $33.21 and as high as $41.44. On average, 795522 shares of TRI exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 1025297.
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