Large public companies most optimistic about raising capital

The majority of Canadian financial executives surveyed are more optimistic about their companies’ ability to obtain sufficient capital to meet financing requirements in the next year.

By Staff | September 24, 2014 | Last updated on September 24, 2014

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The majority of Canadian financial executives are more optimistic about meeting capital requirements in the next year.

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This generally positive outlook on financing and growth isn’t reflected across the board. Large companies generally feel they can meet their financing needs (working capital, long term-financing and equity), with no real change in expected outlook. Small companies aren’t as secure in either their current position or expected outlook.

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When a prospective buyer asks for basic financial and operational information and the documentation comes back late or incomplete, the buyer gets discouraged.