If you are a foreign-based company that is interested in starting or acquiring a company in the United States, Abraxas can assist you in the process of finding or starting a US-based business.

Our assistance to foreign-based companies is structured around clearly understanding and supporting their business and expansion strategy. Our methodology is initiated with understanding/ articulating the inward investment strategy and objectives, and has important steps in place to ensure that the right acquisition or launch opportunities are identified, negotiated, and executed taking into consideration the competitive, financial, regulatory, and immigration issues. Our goal is to make sure that the right opportunity is identified and the right support is provided to make it a success.

Our approach has six key steps:

Step 1: Strategy formulation Step 2: Identify acquisition target(s) and business launch options Step 3: Assess and detail logistics of moving to the US or opening a US facility Step 4: Assess and project capital requirements Step 5: Transition structuring of the acquisition or new venture for success Step 6: Operate new or acquired US operations.

Step 1: Strategy formulation:
During this phase we work with the company to understand their strategy and objectives both in their home country, and for expansion into the United States. Well-defined criteria are developed for acquisition candidates or launch considerations.

Step 2: Identify acquisition target(s) and business launch options
During this phase acquisition targets are identified, rationalized against the strategy, and offer(s) extended. Once the appropriate approvals are obtained (immigration, government clearances, 3rd party approvals, etc), the acquisitions are consummated.

Step 3: Assess and detail the logistics of moving to the US or opening a US facility
Once an offer has been extended on a business or an expansion target identified, the appropriate approvals are required for immigration of managers to the US and from the home country. Abraxas works with specialists to make sure that these activities are properly planned and coordinated.

Step 4: Assess and project capital requirements
Capital is needed to invest or acquire a business. The capital requirements and funding sources have to be carefully planned and executed taking into consideration exchange rates, collateral, home country regulations, and funding needs. In this step we address all the capital needs including acquisition capital, start up capital, on-going working capital, capital expenditure requirements.

Step 5: Transition structuring of the acquisition or new venture for success
Even if a company is acquired, there is a need for careful planning. Transition planning, growth planning, strategic planning, synergy planning, and marketing strategy all need to be considered. All these take time, special consideration and research. Abraxas and other specialists work with the inward investor to ensure that the transition plans are complete, and if needed executed.

If a greenfield operation is to be launched, there are many activities that can be initiated and completed more successfully with specialized contractors that are focused on getting the facility completed.

Step 6: Operate new or acquired US operations
Inward investments to the US are challenging, and demand skilled attention. When the new business is acquired or launched, proper planning and execution reduce the challenges and time to market. After all, the acquiring company wants new growth opportunities not just a US-based presence. During this phase, we make sure that the newly launched or acquired companies are successful. We understand the foreign company strategy, their constraints and their opportunities. If specialized resources are required, we work with our client to make sure that they get the advice and leverage they need to be successful.


Benefits of working with Abraxas Business Services
Our goal is to make investments or acquisitions made by foreign companies in the US successful and in support of their business strategy. Our knowledge of the US business environment, and the international considerations and support requirements, are instrumental in making the investments a success.