Company acquisition

Is it unfair to sell a company with its cash?

The courts may now regard this as tax abuse. Caution is therefore advised.  The tax treatment of a sale of a company’s shares containing cash is in turmoil. And for

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Taking over to undertake

Certain observations no longer need to be made. Part of this is the ageing population and its inevitable impact on business transfers. Retirement is cited as the main reason for

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Family businesses: one model, three circles, seven territories

When we think of family businesses, the diagram that naturally comes to mind is that of two circles: the family and the business. The interaction between these two systems creates

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Mergers and acquisitions market prospects: should we be worried?

When the war in Ukraine started, the market was booming. Every crisis brings opportunities… The back-to-school period is a good time to take stock of the past year and look

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How does ‘deleveraging’, the mechanism that facilitates takeovers, work?

This technique facilitates lending but must be applied with caution.  The term “debt push down” refers to any type of arrangement where part of the acquisition debt is pushed down

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Buyer support

The first few months after acquiring a business are often critical. Since the new owner is unprepared, he faces an overwhelming number of tasks and may become discouraged. Staff and

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