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Tax Planning For Carryover Equity Transactions: A Primer

Law360, New York (July 10, 2014, 1:37 PM EDT) -- In acquisitive transactions, allowing the seller to obtain an equity position in the buyer ("carryover equity"), rather than simply using cash consideration, can be beneficial for both parties. A buyer can use its own equity as currency, reducing the amount of cash and other financing needed for the transaction. At the same time, using carryover equity allows a seller to participate in the upside of the acquiring company and defer at least some of the taxable gain generated by the sale....

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