COVID-19 #16 Change of control – impact on tax attributes
A staggering US$2,500bn. That’s the estimated ‘dry powder’ currently held by private equity firms at a global level. Although a lot of that money is likely to be invested in businesses that are coping (reasonably) well with the ongoing crisis, troubled sectors may nonetheless see a greater deal of activity as they may present opportunities
COVID-19 #11 Group contribution for companies in temporary financial distress
As the effects of the current crisis reverberate throughout the global economy, it is obvious that not every business or geography has been hit equally. The same holds true for companies within a group – and even for business units within a company. Absent a tax loss carry-back system in Belgian tax law (except for
Following the right procedures more important than ever when in financial distress
As the spread of Covid-19 undoubtedly has a huge impact on the economy, a significant number of companies will very likely be confronted with losses, possibly putting the going-concern of their business into question. Besides the necessary disclosure in the annual management report so as to reflect and elaborate on such impact in the “post-closing”
COVID-19 #4 Sale-and-lease-back to generate cash
Over the last week, we informed you about unexpected tax cash out effects from debt waivers, pitfalls relating to capitalising companies in financial distress and tax challenges of changing financing terms. As countries are preparing for longer lockdown periods then initially anticipated, it will not come as a surprise that many companies are trying to
COVID-19 #2 Debt-equity swap to restore your equity position
In the context of the economic downturn caused by the corona crisis, companies may seek for (different) ways to restore their equity position. Previously, we explored intragroup debt waivers as a remedy to alleviate financial distress (click here). Another approach that may be considered is the contribution in kind of existing intercompany (or third party)
