Going overseas/cross-border

North America and the European Union are two of the largest and most diverse markets in the world. A well thought-out external growth strategy is the best way to give you access to either one of these lucrative new markets. Canec has offices in Toronto, Montreal and Paris, and knows the advantages of doing business on both continents first hand.

If your project involves an overseas endeavor, our associates on both sides of the Atlantic work in concert, ensuring the parties involved are given the guidance and continuity needed for success.

For Europeans expanding into North America

The United States and Canada are very large, diverse economies, and therefore very attractive from a market and technology perspective. The business culture tends to be straightforward and rewarding for bold strategists, but it can present challenges to those used to operating only in Europe. Canec researches the most promising companies that may be open to mergers, and our experience makes entry into the North American market easier than ever.

For North Americans expanding into Europe

Tap a market that is open to expansion and opportunity. Western Europe is a true mosaic of cultures and languages, often at the forefront of innovation and design. With successful, on-the-ground experience in most of its larger markets, Canec will be your guide in finding the best solution in Europe. We promote France as a principal host country that is friendly to foreign investment and offers a high standard of living, low startup costs, and a skilled workforce. France is centrally located in Europe for easy movement of goods, and is a potential launch pad for your expansion into other European countries.

For companies seeking cross-border transactions

Your company may not be ready to establish a presence overseas and you’d rather seek an acquisition within Europe or North America. Canec has facilitated several divestitures and acquisitions between two European countries, as well as assisted American and Canadian companies in merging with each other. Thanks to our industry expertise and connections, plus a proven methodology, we are your international M&A advisor.

An overseas/international acquisition or merger lets you:

Access an existing platform to jumpstart your entry into the region
Follow your larger customers’ growth and migration
Source raw materials more efficiently and be closer to new end-markets
Offer your foreign customers a more competitive service
Access new technologies and industrial designs
Strengthen your company through the diversification of assets

And for those looking to exit a business:

Obtain optimal valuation for your company, thanks to higher strategic interests from overseas buyers, translating into a “transatlantic premium”
Less threatening approaches from overseas buyers, in particular for the company’s other stakeholders, eg, your employees, customers, suppliers
Better growth synergies for your company by accessing new international markets and new product ranges provided by the acquirer

"To develop our presence in North America and to achieve faster growth, we needed to acquire a local food or nutraceutical ingredients company. We retained CANEC International to assist us and they were able to identify prospective target companies, approach them on our behalf and facilitate ensuing relationships. This efficient process led us to finalize our first US acquisition in less than six months after its identification. Needless to say, we look forward to having CANEC continue helping us with our external growth."

Jacques Dikansky
President
Naturex

“Thanks to CANEC International we have been able to identify the right company in Europe and to negotiate its acquisition in the best possible conditions. Furthermore, CANEC's multi-cultural awareness, as well as their local presence, was of constant assistance to us in the due diligence process. We are looking forward to doing business with them again."

Mr. Joseph Carreras
Chairman & CEO
Hilite Industries, Inc.