A primer on infrastructure M&A and related U.S. tax considerations

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Overview

As the requirements for U.S. infrastructure investment continue to grow in the coming years, many investors are considering investing in this space.  There are complex and inter-related U.S. tax considerations that arise when considering infrastructure transactions and investments. The relevant U.S. tax determinations may turn on various qualitative and quantitative factors that can vary greatly by transaction. This primer introduces these key issues and demonstrates the role that careful U.S. tax planning plays in the context of infrastructure transactions.

In planning for the transaction, it is important for the parties to consider future reporting of the tax implications of the transaction in meeting their tax compliance and financial reporting obligations. Furthermore, tax positions that may have been carefully contemplated in advance of the transaction need to be diligently monitored over the investment’s lifecycle. Thus, well-advised investors—and their advisors—must work together to ensure seamless integration between pre-investment tax planning, post-investment tax reporting, and ongoing tax planning and consulting. 

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Sectors

The infrastructure asset class may be represented by the following sectors and sub-sectors:

Transportation:

  • Toll roads/lanes
  • Bridges/tunnels
  • Parking
  • Ports
  • Airports and aviation
  • Rail/transit
  • Shipping and logistics

Social infrastructure:

  • Correctional facilities
  • Educational institutions & student housing
  • Hospitals & public health facilities
  • Courthouses and civic buildings
  • Sports facilities
  • Housing
  • Municipal utilities (water/sewer/gas/electric)
  • Solid waste management

Energy and natural resources:

  • Power generation, transmission, storage, and distribution, including renewable energy sources
  • Oil and gas extraction, storage and transportation
  • Mining (coal, metals, etc.)
  • Timber, including carbon offset credit production
  • Water and wastewater

Telecom and digital:

  • Telecom infrastructure, including satellite communication
  • Data centers and fiber
  • Chip and other digital manufacturing

Market participants

The infrastructure asset class may involve the following market participants:

Investors:

  • Infrastructure funds
  • Sovereign wealth funds
  • Pension funds
  • Institutional investors
  • Corporate investors
  • High-net-worth/family offices

Government:

  • Public private partnerships (“PPP” or “P3”)
  • Seller/lessor of infrastructure assets Developers/operators:
  • Developers/construction companies/civil engineers
  • Contractors
  • Operators

Financiers/lenders:

  • Traditional banks & lending syndicates
  • Debt funds
  • Corporate investors
  • The public, through public bonds.

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