Real Deal Insights https://realdealinsights.podbean.com Real Deal Insights podcast features conversations with real deal makers from across Canada. Each episode shares lessons learned, practical advice, and reflections from those who navigate the complexities of deal making.

If you’re involved in the deal space, whether evaluating opportunities, shaping strategy, or managing integration, this series shares perspectives that can help you approach deals with greater clarity and confidence. Listen in to the real work behind real deals, what it takes to move transactions forward, avoid common pitfalls, and create long-term value.

]]> Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:25:52 -0400 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en ca The views and opinions expressed herein are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the views and opinions of KPMG LLP. Business 1440 episodic KPMG Canada KPMG Canada No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/22431262/Untitled_design9ahq6.png Real Deal Insights https://realdealinsights.podbean.com 144 144 Carve-outs without surprises Carve-outs without surprises https://realdealinsights.podbean.com/e/carve-outs-without-surprises/ https://realdealinsights.podbean.com/e/carve-outs-without-surprises/#comments Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:25:52 -0400 realdealinsights.podbean.com/224cb314-5328-300f-8711-57b40963a4db Scott Sinha, Vice President of Corporate Development at Teranet Inc., and Sarkis Harmandayan, Partner in KPMG Canada’s Operations M&A team, unpack the realities of carve-outs. They explore where complexity is often underestimated, how buyers and sellers can better prepare, and why early alignment on operating models and transition services agreements (TSAs) is critical to avoiding surprises and protecting value throughout the deal process.

]]> Scott Sinha, Vice President of Corporate Development at Teranet Inc., and Sarkis Harmandayan, Partner in KPMG Canada’s Operations M&A team, unpack the realities of carve-outs. They explore where complexity is often underestimated, how buyers and sellers can better prepare, and why early alignment on operating models and transition services agreements (TSAs) is critical to avoiding surprises and protecting value throughout the deal process.

]]> KPMG Canada false No 1600 1 3 full Culture as the catalyst: Leading with people in M&A Culture as the catalyst: Leading with people in M&A https://realdealinsights.podbean.com/e/culture-as-the-catalyst-leading-with-people-in-ma/ https://realdealinsights.podbean.com/e/culture-as-the-catalyst-leading-with-people-in-ma/#comments Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:12:28 -0400 realdealinsights.podbean.com/f8db1032-4e49-30bb-98f6-4d80922e96c7 Sonia Boyle, Chief People Officer at Gore Mutual Insurance, joins Angela Sanghera, Ops M&A Partner at KPMG in Canada, to explore the people side of deals. They discuss the complexities of cultural integration, what makes it work, what leaders often overlook, and why waiting to address culture can derail even the best-laid plans. 

 

 

]]> Sonia Boyle, Chief People Officer at Gore Mutual Insurance, joins Angela Sanghera, Ops M&A Partner at KPMG in Canada, to explore the people side of deals. They discuss the complexities of cultural integration, what makes it work, what leaders often overlook, and why waiting to address culture can derail even the best-laid plans. 

 

 

]]> KPMG Canada false No 1169 1 2 full Dealmaking secrets from the world of insurance Dealmaking secrets from the world of insurance https://realdealinsights.podbean.com/e/dealmaking-secrets-from-the-world-of-insurance/ https://realdealinsights.podbean.com/e/dealmaking-secrets-from-the-world-of-insurance/#comments Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:50:00 -0400 realdealinsights.podbean.com/8c6ea83a-317b-3ba0-95cd-dbef358d0c48 In this episode, KPMG Canada Deal Advisory Partner, Georges Pigeon, sits down with People Corporation's SVP of Corporate Development, Mark Dixon, to discuss his M&A experience in the insurance industry, deal-sourcing savvy, as well as considerations to maintain competitiveness and maximize deal value.  

]]> In this episode, KPMG Canada Deal Advisory Partner, Georges Pigeon, sits down with People Corporation's SVP of Corporate Development, Mark Dixon, to discuss his M&A experience in the insurance industry, deal-sourcing savvy, as well as considerations to maintain competitiveness and maximize deal value.  

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