All transactions—whether mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, equity investments or divestitures—involve complex issues that require dedicated expert attention. When those deals cross international borders or involve companies with global operations, wading through the additional range of considerations is even more daunting. Effectively navigating the myriad tax, accounting, legal, regulatory, cultural and labor issues in cross-border transactions is necessary to minimize risks and maximize returns.

Two hallmarks of Deloitte's M&A Transaction Services practice are global breadth and local depth. Our service approach rests on a network of nearly 3,000 accounting, tax and consulting professionals in offices around the world. We deliver a number of valuable services to both financial and corporate buyers and sellers, including:

• Developing alternative deal structures that maximize long-term returns
• Identifying tax and accounting issues associated with cross-border transactions
• Surfacing “deal breakers” early in the process, before significant resources are expended
• Quantifying the amounts, timing and uncertainties around expected future cash flows
• Identifying ways to effectively reduce the purchase price
• Suggesting strategies to improve operating results and after-tax cash flows
• Helping clients manage the newly acquired operation, including business strategy, risk management, human capital and technology implementation
• Preparing for Day One readiness advising on effective strategies for firm-wide synergy capture

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