National Bank study shows 47% of mid-sized Western Canada business owners plan retirement within 10 years

• National Bank of Canada analysis flagged a major ownership-transition wave for mid-sized businesses in Western Canada over the next decade.
• Survey found 47% of owners plan to retire within 10 years; 68% expect to sell or transfer their companies.
• Among planned sales or transfers, 60% expect the transaction to occur within 10 years.
• Business continuity ranked top priority at 44%, ahead of maximizing sale proceeds at 39%; 36% prioritized finding the right successor.
• Despite high awareness of needed advisers at 98%, only 62% sought professional advice; 36% had not retained specific advisers.

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