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Inside Details on Descartes’ International Acquisition of Localz

M&A Talk (Mergers & Acquisitions), by Morgan & Westfield

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The Importance of Relationship Building in an Industry Like Descartes

Australia has 25 million. The US I think is at 330. So maybe 12 times the size, 13 times the size. Just a couple more people. A few more businesses. It's a small world. What Tim says about doing business in Australia is very relevant to how corporate development function needs to work in an industry like this. We want to be seen as a good buyer so that when Tim talks to his buddy that's selling whether it's in Australia or somewhere else and says, hey, how is your experience with Descartes? I want him to have a positive answer.

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