The CEO’s Guide to Cross-Border Mergers and Acquisitions

In 2024, cross-border mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are surging—98% of CEOs plan to engage in strategic deals. But global M&As come with a unique set of risks and responsibilities.

This guide from Omnipresent equips CEOs and business leaders with a step-by-step roadmap for navigating international M&A talent, legal compliance, onboarding, and retention.

Learn how an Employer of Record (EOR) can help you minimize risk, simplify workforce transitions, and unlock the full value of global acquisitions.

Key Insights from the Report

• Cross-border M&A deals are accelerating as CEOs pursue global expansion.
  
• Legal and cultural misalignment, misclassified employees, and outdated contracts can derail post-deal integration.
  
• 75% of companies struggle with cultural integration after an M&A.
  
• 70–90% of M&A deals fail—often due to poor talent management and compliance issues.
  
• An EOR partner can help with onboarding, payroll, contracts, compliance, and employee retention across regions.
  

How This Report Helps You

Download this guide and learn how to:

• Evaluate and retain international talent during M&A due diligence
  
• Understand and mitigate transferable liabilities (e.g., lawsuits, unpaid taxes, IP violations)
  
• Avoid common pitfalls like visa issues, payroll delays, and employee misclassification
  
• Maintain legal compliance across borders and prevent permanent establishment risks
  
• Partner with an EOR to streamline onboarding, reduce attrition, and simplify global employment logistics
  

Who Will Benefit Most from This Guide

This report is a must-read for:

• CEOs and COOs overseeing international acquisitions
  
• Corporate development leaders structuring global M&A deals
  
• HR and People teams managing inherited talent and cultural transitions
  
• Legal and compliance leaders navigating cross-border employment law
  
• Any company scaling through cross-border M&A activity
  

Why This Report Matters Now

With global M&A on the rise, CEOs face enormous pressure to act quickly and scale confidently. But international labor laws, employment contracts, and workforce integration strategies vary widely across regions.

This guide offers practical frameworks to reduce compliance risk, preserve company culture, and keep top talent engaged through every phase of your deal.

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M&A success isn’t just about valuation—it’s about people, process, and precision.

Free download “CEO’s Guide to Cross-Border Mergers and Acquisitions” and lead your next deal with confidence.