Why European companies should opt for external growth in Canada
AlvoraPartners: strategic support for companies seeking growth
Against a backdrop of rapid change in the global economy, European companies are looking to expand their footprint beyond the Union's borders.
External growth, through acquisitions or equity stakes abroad, is becoming an essential development lever.
Canada, with its high-performance, innovative and economically open environment, represents a strategic market of choice.
This strategy is made all the more accessible by the fact that European companies have considerable liquidity at their disposal, and can also draw on our active and experienced network of investors.
Too much cash to invest
Today, many European companies boast a solid cash position, the result of rigorous management and favourable monetary policies.
This high level of free cash flow enables them to position themselves quickly for external growth opportunities without relying solely on debt.
As an independent investment bank, we facilitate this strategy by mobilizing a network of institutional investors, family offices and specialized funds, ready to co-invest in high value-added transatlantic deals.
Canada: a reliable North American platform
A European company acquiring a Canadian player gains access to one of the world's largest markets.
Recognized for its dynamic environment, reliable legal framework and open economy, Canada is a gateway to North America.
Thanks to its presence in Montreal, Alvora Partners offers a local interface with teams of analysts, accountants and lawyers to support European companies setting up or making acquisitions in Canada.
European companies can therefore consider acquisitions in Canada within a stabilized and predictable framework, which considerably reduces the risks associated with international investment.
Innovation, talent and cutting-edge technologies
Canada is at the cutting edge in several key sectors: artificial intelligence, clean technologies, cybersecurity and biotechnology.
Through a local acquisition, a European company can rapidly integrate innovation and skilled human capital.
Through its network, Alvora Partners identifies relevant targets in these sectors, and supports the financial and strategic structuring of operations.
Attractive tax incentives
Canada offers tax advantages for innovative companies, notably through the federal SR&ED program (research tax credits) and provincial incentives, such as those in Quebec.
A European company investing in an innovative Canadian structure can thus benefit from powerful tax levers to maximize the return on its investment.
Geographic diversification and resilience
In a multipolar, unstable world, geographic diversification is becoming a strategic priority.
By locating in Canada, European companies reduce their dependence on European or Asian markets, while gaining resilience in the face of geopolitical risks.
With our dual expertise in Europe and Canada, we support groups in their transatlantic expansion, while ensuring long-term strategic alignment.
Today, European companies enjoy a particularly favorable environment for successful external growth in Canada: abundant liquidity, an advantageous tax environment, and high innovation potential.
By drawing on our network of investors ready to support these ambitions, they maximize their chances of success and accelerate their international development in a structured and sustainable way.
We already know which companies are looking for growth
But it's not just this observation that drives us forward.
Our expertise in upstream analysis of divestment projects enables us to find not only the best opportunity, but also the most suitable buyer to ensure the company's long-term future.
The one who, in perfect harmony with existing teams, will be able to create additional value as part of a long-term strategy.
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