Thursday, October 31, 2013

Frenzy of Deals, Once Expected, Seems to Fizzle - NYTimes.com

The wavering and unpredictable nature of animal spirits can resemble a boar suffering from BPD. I've been struggling with the disconnect between low interest rates and lack of actual acquisitions. Sellers have begun to realize that it's no longer 2007. But PE buyers are reluctant to swing for the fences.

Frenzy of Deals, Once Expected, Seems to Fizzle - NYTimes.com

A New View of the Corporate Income Tax - NYTimes.com

One of the least discussed and analyzed segments within lower middle market M&A is taxes. Not necessarily income taxes derived from operations, but tax implications of negative deferred tax liabilities and net operating losses.

A good benefit of effective tax schedules is that it enables companies to better allocate their resources, particularly with capex and operating liabilities.


A New View of the Corporate Income Tax - NYTimes.com