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A Seat at the Table; If investors and dealmakers intend to stay ahead of the curve, they need to be proactive dealing with impending legislation.

Publication: Mergers & Acquisitions: The Dealmaker's Journal
Publication Date: 01-JAN-09 		Format: Online
Delivery: Immediate Online Access

Article Excerpt
Byline: David Chavern

There is an old adage that says: "If you're not at the table, then you're on the menu."

To gain a seat at the table you must take credible action and develop legitimate expertise - and this is a critical point in history to take a seat.

The 111th Congress will be faced with a multitude of challenges on January 20, 2009, and will be making critical decisions that will greatly affect the business community in general, especially the private equity industry. Among some of the first they may consider are taxes on carried interest and capital gains, as well as the "Employee Free Choice Act" or "card check" legislation. In order to join the table, you must understand what exactly is at risk within these pieces of legislation.

Carried interest is a fundamental component of partnership agreements across all industries and sectors. It...

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