Why Would an Acquiring Corporation Want an Acquisition to Be

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Essay

Why would an acquiring corporation want an acquisition to be tax-free if it gets only a substituted basis rather than a step-up basis for the acquired assets?

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Definitions:

Oligopolies

Market structures characterized by a small number of firms that have significant market power, which can influence prices and output levels.

Cartels

Formal agreements among competing firms to control prices, production, and distribution of goods, often to restrict competition and increase profits illegally.

Collusive Arrangements

Agreements between firms to control prices or exclude entry of a new competitor in the market, often in violation of antitrust laws.

Secret Price Concessions

Unadvertised discounts or reductions in price offered to buyers, often as part of negotiation processes in sales transactions.