M&A transactions involving government contractors carry several regulatory and industry-specific considerations that can materially impact all aspects of the deal—from high-level structuring ...

A properly structured transaction can provide tax benefits to both the buyer and the seller. Typically, buyers want a deductible step-up in basis while sellers want capital gains treatment. Proper ...

Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Michael Logan is an experienced writer, producer, and editorial leader. As a journalist, he ...

One of the most dreaded replies from a professional services provider is, “it depends.” Unfortunately, that’s truly the case when determining the most optimal tax structure for your transaction. There ...

Despite M&A activity expected to decrease because of the COVID-19 pandemic, several deals have closed. Provident Healthcare Partners published a white paper exploring the structure of the deals that ...

Family offices, and the investment professionals serving them, have long been participants in traditional M&A transactions. Of late, however, middle market and lower-middle market family offices are ...

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Many contracts require a company to maintain a facility security clearance. The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) requires a cleared contractor to report certain changes affecting ...