International acquisitions – Circling the globe for deals

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Abstract: Although the U.S. economy remains sluggish, other regions of the world currently are experiencing rapid growth. But before making a cross-border deal, it’s important to consider the risks as well as the rewards. This article points out that one of the biggest challenges of a foreign acquisition is integrating the two corporate — and national — cultures. A sidebar highlights Brazil as home to some of the best acquisition opportunities right now.