Mergers and acquisitions

Unlock international growth through well‑prepared acquisitions

Key challenges we help you solve
  • Identifying relevant acquisition targets in new or complex markets  
  • Understanding ownership structures, competitive conditions and local regulations
  • Assessing commercial fit and market potential in founder‑led and mid‑market environments 
  • Building a clear fact base for cross‑border decisions
  • Preparing for negotiations and planning for post‑deal integration
 
What sets our support apart
  • A global footprint, including offices that work closely with Swedish embassies and public stakeholders, helps you understand local ecosystems that are often difficult to access.
  • Regional teams provide in‑market insight that strengthens your assessment of targets, risks and competitive conditions
  • A structured methodology and standardised playbooks support clarity and consistency across the M&A lifecycle
  • The practice focuses on the types of international acquisitions common among Swedish companies, including founder‑led and mid‑market situations
  • Access to high‑quality tools and global M&A data improves your fact base and supports confident decision-making

Strategy

We help you define where and how acquisitions support your international growth. Together we translate goals into clear criteria for markets and targets, supported by structured playbooks and preparation tools.

Assessment

We map potential targets, assess relevance, and bring in local insight on business culture, ownership and competition. This helps you focus on opportunities that match your strategy and conditions.

Execution

We support your work with local stakeholders and help you navigate cross‑border execution. Structured materials and a global M&A data source strengthen your analysis and reduce research time.

We were extremely happy with the service and support in our India establishment process. We would never have achieved this without Business Sweden’s professional support. Johan Inestam, CFO at Westermo Group

How we work together

Process

We combine analytical work with hands‑on support from regional teams who understand local market behaviour, regulations and business practices. This ensures that recommendations reflect real conditions in each market. 

Analysis

We summarise findings into clear recommendations that help you compare options, understand risks and prepare the next step. The focus is on practical, decision‑oriented guidance. 

Relevance

Our assessments are informed by input from colleagues around the world, including teams working closely with embassies and public stakeholders. This helps ensure that advice is grounded in the realities of each market. 

Collaboration

We work closely with your team throughout the process. You are involved at each key stage to ensure alignment, relevance and a clear link between analysis and decision‑making. 

Who this is for 

Our M&A service is suitable for companies that:

  • Are considering cross‑border acquisitions as a path to growth
  • Need support identifying and assessing targets in international markets
  • Want to understand local business environments and reduce uncertainty
  • Seek structured preparation for negotiations or integration
  • Require practical support across several phases of the M&A lifecycle

    We adapt our support to your starting point, whether you are considering your first acquisition abroad or building on an existing international presence.

What else can we do for you?

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Talk to me about your M&A ambitions
Country Manager Martin Ekberg Phone + 61 2 9262 1077
Business Sweden can support you

From early strategic assessment through to execution and integration planning. If you are exploring international acquisitions as a way to grow, we are ready to discuss how we can support your plans.