Trillium Advisory Firm Handling the Dollar’s Declining Value

Chicago, IL, November 21, 2012 --(PR.com)-- The dollar has lost value against virtually all rivals: the euro, British pound sterling, Chinese yuan, Japanese yen and Indian rupee. Even the Canadian dollar has achieved parity with the U.S. dollar — something that hasn’t been true since 1976. But the declining dollar doesn’t necessarily mean good — or bad — news if you’re trying to sell your company. On the plus side, a cheaper dollar can translate into increased overseas business, as foreign customers take advantage of relatively lower prices for American goods. This, in turn, may result in a higher overall worth of your company. The depressed dollar also makes your company less expensive in the eyes of European and Asian business buyers and may increase the pool of potential bidders.

On the other hand, dollar depreciation may increase your expenses, especially if your company needs to buy products directly from overseas suppliers or if you rely on foreign labor. What’s more, the complexities and costs of a cross-border deal can more than offset the advantages foreign buyers enjoy from a currency imbalance.

So while the dollar’s fluctuation may be a big deal for Americans buying French wine or traveling to Japan, it remains a relatively minor factor in the larger scheme of international M&As. If a foreign buyer is considering your company, it’s likely that other reasons — strategic and cultural — are spurring their interest.

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