Join us for the upcoming Toronto M&A Club Lunch Meeting

The Toronto M&A Club is pleased to invite you to a special lunch panel bringing together experienced dealmakers to share some of the most memorable transactions gone wrong.

Horror Stories in M&A

Every M&A professional has a story.

A deal that collapsed at the eleventh hour. A due diligence issue that emerged too late. An integration that failed to deliver the expected value. A financing challenge that jeopardized closing. An unexpected liability that changed the economics of a transaction.

In this candid panel discussion, experienced M&A professionals will share real-life stories from transactions that encountered significant obstacles and unexpected twists. Through these examples, panelists will discuss what went wrong, how challenges were addressed, and the lessons they took away from the experience.

Attendees will gain practical insights into common transaction risks, recurring pitfalls, and the warning signs that dealmakers should never ignore. More importantly, the discussion will focus on how these experiences can help professionals better anticipate and manage risks in future transactions.

Whether you are an advisor, investor, lender, business owner, or corporate executive, this session promises to deliver valuable lessons, engaging stories, and practical takeaways from the front lines of M&A.

Event Details

Location: PwC Tower, 18 York Street, Suite 2500, Toronto, Ontario M5J 0B2
Date: October 21, 2026
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Join fellow members of the M&A community for an engaging discussion and an opportunity to connect with peers while learning from transactions that did not go according to plan.