Corporate Finance
Our projects have ranged from raising $18 million of equity capital for a First Nation casino to helping with the due diligence of a joint venture. There are countless options for Indigenous businesses to expand, raise equity or divest. Our goal is to help uncover the solutions that will create the greatest value for owners and stakeholders. Whether a business is considering a merger, needs to increase cashflow or requires a trusted advisor to provide due diligence, MNP Corporate Finance can provide trusted insight and strategic advice.
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Indigenous Corporate Finance Services
Whether you're looking to grow your business, acquire or merge with another organization, or divest an asset, our Corporate Finance professionals have the insights and expertise you need to ensure a successful transaction.
Solutions for Your Success
We provide three Corporate Finance Services to help businesses at every stage:
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Capital Markets
We help businesses find and secure the right capital structure to meet their growing needs.
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Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures
We maximize shareholder value through every stage — from creating an effective strategy through finding the right target, managing the transaction, closing and post-deal support.
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Transaction and Advisory Services
We provide the due diligence services businesses need to ensure a transaction is structured to provide maximum value — including identifying transaction sources, financing strategy and receiving payment.
Insights
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Progress
March 06, 2024
How Indigenous communities can achieve equity ownership in major energy projects
What steps should Indigenous communities take to successfully navigate the complex transaction process with energy companies?
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Performance
May 20, 2025
How to ensure your assessment is accurate to maximize your property tax savings
Property tax errors happen all the time, and many organizations may not realize just how much they’re overpaying.
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Agility
May 15, 2025
Balancing innovation and humanity: How automation is reshaping Canada’s workforce
AI and automation are reshaping work in Canada. Learn how mid-market businesses can adapt while keeping people, culture and skills at the core.
Contact Our Indigenous Services Team
Clayton Norris CPA,CMA, CAFM, MBA
Vice President, Indigenous Services
Clayton Norris, CAFM, MBA, CPA, CMA, is the Vice-President of Indigenous Services and National Leader for Indigenous Audit Services for MNP. He has been the team leader for a variety of management and financial advisory projects with Indigenous Nations, businesses and individuals.
Clayton has extensive experience in advisory services working with Indigenous communities providing accounting, tax and consulting services. With nearly 300 members, Clayton’s team has become one of the largest in North America serving First Nation, Métis and Inuit communities and businesses.
Clayton is on the Board of Directors at MNP and is on the Board of the Alberta Heart and Stroke Foundation.