The Pillars of a Merge & Acquisition Transaction
Preparing for an M&A transaction isn’t about starting too early — it’s about not being caught off guard
In a merger or acquisition transaction, value is not determined by price alone — it depends above all on the company’s level of preparation.
In 2026, competitive pressure and the industrialization of AI are accelerating mergers and acquisitions across the technology sector.
According to the AQT 2024 Barometer, 48% of tech CEOs plan to grow through acquisitions, 47% are considering a merger, and 45% say they are open to selling if a competitive offer materializes.
Whether it’s a sale, an acquisition, or a business transfer, each of these paths requires rigorous preparation — especially in the tech sector, where key issues include intellectual property, recurring revenue, talent retention, and integration capabilities.
The training program “The Pillars of a Merger & Acquisition Transaction” prepares Quebec-based tech SME CEOs to turn an M&A project into a structured, manageable process — before decisions become urgent.
Who is this cohort for?
This cohort is designed for technology company CEOs who:
- are considering a merger or an acquisition in the coming years
- want to be ready if an offer arises
- wish to structure their company to maximize value, even without an active transaction process
What you will master
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the key stages of a transaction (buy-side and sell-side)
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valuation and the main negotiation mechanisms
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due diligence, including technology and IP considerations
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post-transaction integration: culture, talent, and systems
THE PROGRAM AT A GLANCE
📆 Start date: February 11, 2026
🧭 Format: 4 sessions of 3 hours, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
🚩 Location: AQT offices in Longueuil
💲Pricing
Regular rate: 1 795 $
Launch offer – Winter 2026 cohort: 995 $
📌 Exclusive offer for the first cohort
👥 Target audience:
8 to 12 CEOs of AQT member technology companies
Not a member yet? Contact us to participate!
Business sustainability — how to prepare your company for what’s next.
🔄Session 2 : Valuation & Negotiation (February 25)
How to avoid costly structural mistakes (clauses, adjustment mechanisms, conditions).
🔄Session 3: Due Diligence (March 11)
What a “tech” due diligence process looks like when it truly protects value (IP, revenue, customers, talent, risks).
🔄Session 4: Post-Transaction Integration (March 25)
How to succeed at integration — where value is created… or lost.
LOCATION
AQT HeadquartersSuite 115
Longueuil, Québec J4K 5G4
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