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Bridging the global, cross-border transaction gap: What more middle-market dealmakers need to know about global M&A

Cross border M&A is an increasingly vital part of strategic plans for middle-market companies and private equity firms. This white paper, developed by Grant ThorntonUS LLP in conjunction with the Association for Corporate Growth analyses how US mid-market corporate executives and merger professionals are looking to aggressively target cross-border acquisitions, and includes tips on what companies should look out for in various regions. Read full report.

Emerging markets: reshaping the global economy

Privately held businesses (PHBs) around the world simply can no longer operate domestically without reference to emerging markets. As emerging markets continue to change the global competitive environment and transform themselves into new centres of wealth and commerce, the International Business Report emerging markets index helps to identify where potential opportunities lie and where new competition may come from. Based on interviews with over 7,800 privately held businesses across 34 economies, this report from Grant Thornton International analyses the views and expectations of PHBs towards exports, imports, investment decisions and competition. Read full report

Manufacturers: balancing business in global markets

The manufacturing and exporting sector is one of the largest business sectors contributing to the Canadian economy but continues to face significant challenges: a strong Canadian dollar, intense global competition from emerging economies, rising costs, skill shortages and increasing profit margin pressures.

Rapid expansion in this sector continues to define the nature of competition in the global economy, and Canada’s manufacturers must diversify their export markets, both to sustain success and stay flexible in changing conditions. This Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) Management Issues Survey, sponsored by Grant Thornton Canada, focuses particular attention on four priorities for current and long-term competitive success: China strategies, Lean improvement, innovation and workforce capabilities. Read full report

Mergers and acquisitions: opportunities for global growth

Global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have become a reality of life for all kinds of companies. The headlines might be dominated by a few 'mega' deals involving corporate giants, but that is not the whole picture. Privately held businesses (PHBs) have quietly recognised that, in an increasingly competitive, changing and challenging environment, well-thought-out and carefully executed cross-border M&A transactions can boost the value of their business. This report from Grant Thornton International examines the views of 7,800 privately held businesses across 34 economies. Read the report

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