Cross-Border Mergers & Acquisitions – Tax Planning Trends and Considerations

As businesses transition into 2021 and prepare for a post-COVID-19 world, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity is again on the rise and a top priority for the C-suite and boards. Transactions can serve as a significant lever for multinational organizations to achieve their growth strategies and several factors indicate that deal volume will be strong in the new year.

Please join professionals from the KPMG M&A Tax practice, Complex Transactions Group, and Washington National Tax office as they discuss the risks, opportunities, and key planning considerations for cross-border M&A, including:

• Effect of the U.S. elections on M&A tax planning
• Acquisition issues and recent planning trends
• Leverage planning for M&A transactions
• Post-acquisition integration planning and legal entity rationalization