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Global survey shows Canadian businesses among the most likely to pursue M&A growth
TORONTO, May 14, 2012 /CNW/ - Canada stands out
amongst mature economies in anticipated merger and acquisitions
(M&A) activity over the next three years according to research
from the latest Grant Thornton International Business Report
(IBR). The results from the 2012 report show that 42% of Canadian
businesses surveyed said they plan to grow through acquisition.
These numbers are consistent with historically high figures over
the past five years in Canada. However, around the world,
the IBR results show that business appetite for M&A has
markedly increased over the past 24 months, despite on-going global
economic challenges. The survey reveals that the overall proportion
of businesses seeking to grow through M&A has risen
significantly from 26% in 2010 to 34% in 2012.
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