Mergers & Acquisitions Services can help add value well beyond traditional tax compliance and due diligence by focusing on opportunities that arise within, and because of, an acquisition.
We understand the tax implications of these transactions and through our global network we can bring both local and international tax knowledge to our clients. We also understand the tight deadlines associated with mergers and acquisitions, and have a team that can work quickly to help you deal with tax authorities in various jurisdictions.
As well, we provide tax services to institutional clients (i.e., public and private sector funds) that invest in outbound fund structures. It is important to understand tax leakages when investing in various countries/structures. We have extensive experience with objectives of sovereign and pension funds.
When you are involved with a transaction, you can work with our Global M&A Tax professionals to address all aspects of a deal:
– Taking tax into consideration at the strategic planning stage can help you realize significant opportunities. Increasingly, tax can also release additional value by monetizing tax attributes or enhancing after-tax returns.
– A high-level analysis of a target’s tax position, potential tax exposures inherent in the target’s business, and potential opportunities for tax-efficient acquisition structuring can be essential at the pre-deal evaluation stage.
– Tax attributes can impact cash flows for the deal. We can assist with preparing and/or reviewing financial cash flow models.
– Structuring can be fundamental to most deals. You should enhance tax benefits while reducing the risk of challenges on tax structures by tax authorities.
(Due Diligence) – During a transaction you may need end-to-end support in the bid process, from determining strategy and identifying risk areas, to coordinating due diligence efforts, including integrating and debriefing with the client-based operational due diligence team.
– Tax work doesn’t stop when the deal is signed. Even after the business deal closes, the ongoing involvement of tax advisers can be key to getting the most from the transaction.
– The post-acquisition period should be planned as thoroughly as the acquisition. It is important to look beyond the closing to anticipate the impact of the proposed tax structure on reported results, the company’s future cash tax position, and future acquisition and divestiture planning.