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Ep 26: Cross-Border Acquisitions: Worth the Effort or a Risk Too Far?
In this episode of The 7 Minute Takeover, Elizabeth MacRae and Eamonn Gamble explore the realities of buying businesses across borders—specifically, Canadian buyers entering the U.S. market and vice versa. They unpack key challenges around financing, deal credibility, and return potential, while inviting community input on future cross-border topics.
Eamonn highlights common buyer hesitations, including access to financing, lender limitations, and ensuring credible offers. Elizabeth stresses that success often depends on being a strong strategic buyer with a clear rationale for going…
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