Corporate Taxes, Trump Administration, Mergers

Peak performance: US M&A in 2018: US M&A survey: Deal drivers and dilemmas

White & Case LLP on 2/11/2019

We surveyed 200 executives on their views about the future of M&A and found that most remain optimistic about 2019 - On the one hand, the US economy has grown steadily, unemployment is down, interest rates remain low and...more

Peak performance: US M&A in 2018: Confidence, cash and tax cuts: The US M&A landscape in 2018

White & Case LLP on 2/7/2019

The US M&A market delivered another year of strong performance in 2018. Though deal volume dipped 2 percent year-on-year to 5,682 deals, deal value was up by 15 percent over the period, to US$1.5 trillion - A number of...more

The Impact of Tax Reform on Private Equity and M&A Transactions

McDermott Will & Emery on 1/3/2018

Now that the 2017 tax reform act is law, private equity and M&A professionals must grapple with its sweeping changes and reconcile the new provisions with how they do business. This On the Subject summarizes important...more

M&A Tax Aspects of Republican Tax Reform Framework

McDermott Will & Emery on 10/11/2017

The outline of pending tax reform provisions remain vague, but a significant impact on M&A activity is expected by way of corporate tax cuts, interest deductibility, changes to the expensing of capital investments, a...more

"Business Tax Reform All but Certain in US, Europe"

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 2/6/2017

United States - The prospects for business tax reform in the United States were greatly enhanced by the 2016 election results. Reform under Republicans, who control both the White House and Congress, could dramatically...more

"Volatility and Uncertainty Continue in the US Capital Markets"

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 1/31/2017

The U.S. capital markets experienced continued volatility throughout much of 2016, as the bond and equity markets were affected by a series of significant events: the November U.S. presidential election; the June Brexit vote;...more

"Looking Ahead: The U.S. Legal and Regulatory Environment Under a Trump Administration"

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 11/14/2016

Election Day brought an end to a long period of uncertainty that caused market fluctuations and delayed business planning decisions. As we navigate the post-election landscape, many questions remain regarding the potential...more

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