A number of key issues have to be appropriately addressed in case of a merger or acquisition transaction. Among others these issues are:

• The legal and tax due diligence of the transaction target (what company do we purchase or merge with?).
• Determination of asset or share transaction.
• Pricing & compensation (cash, shares or combination?).
• Financing (leverage) of the transaction.
• Safeguarding fiscal loss compensation.
• Making the transaction tax effective (e.g. make certain that the interest on the acquisition debt (if any) is tax deductible).
• Mediation with tax authorities.
• Legal documentation ((S)PA, Reps & Warranties, payment conditions, etc.).
• Follow-up and integration.
• Retention of the key people (management participation plans).
• Exit planning and strategies.
  
  

Through a combined effort of Taxture’s tax and legal team we can assist our private equity clients effectively and efficiently.