Tax Structuring for Cross-Border Acquisition
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août 18, 2025
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A U.S. private equity fund engaged FTI Consulting to support its acquisition of a UK-headquartered industrial manufacturer and the redomicile of the business to the United States.
Our Impact:
- FTI Consulting delivered out-from-under tax planning that aligned the U.S. business with the U.S.-based private equity ownership structure.
- Our experts facilitated a stepped-up tax basis and eliminated historic earnings and profits in foreign jurisdictions, thereby generating tax savings for the combined group.
- The client successfully adopted a tax and valuation-led strategy to support long-term regulatory compliance and transaction efficiency.
Our Role:
- FTI Consulting provided financial and tax due diligence across UK and U.S. teams and designed an acquisition structure aligned with client objectives and seller requirements.
- Our experts implemented a post-close reorganization, including out-from-under planning and capital structure realignment.
- The team prepared valuation reports and supported tax elections required to complete the reorganization.
- FTI Consulting liaised with tax authorities and calculated transfer tax obligations tied to the redomicile of the acquired entity.
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Date
août 18, 2025
Contacts
Senior Managing Director, Leader of Transactions Tax
Senior Managing Director