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Taylor Curtis focuses his practice on the tax aspects of complex business transactions and reorganizations. He serves as a tax advisor to clients on tax issues related to entity formations, mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, capital markets transactions, and venture capital and private equity investments. Taylor assists clients in understanding the tax implications of transactions and develops creative solutions for clients to structure transactions in the most tax-advantageous fashion. In addition, Taylor counsels clients on federal tax controversy matters, including IRS protests and administrative appeals.
Prior to joining Bass, Berry & Sims, Taylor was a tax associate at the firms of Holley Driggs (Las Vegas) and Thompson Coburn LLP (St. Louis). He earned an LL.M. in taxation and a law degree from Washington University School of Law and a B.A. in communications studies and history from Drury University.
Representation of AQuity Solutions, a clinical documentation and revenue company, in its sale to IKS Health, a revenue and administration platform for healthcare providers, for $200 million.
Representation of Ingram Barge Company LLC, a division of Nashville-based Ingram Marine Group, in its acquisition of Inland River Transport Holdings LLC, a robust network of terminals and a modern, young fleet of complementary marine assets, from SEACOR. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Representation of AdvancedRx, a vertically integrated pharmacy services platform, in its acquisition of Automated Healthcare Solutions, a portfolio company of ABRY Partners and an in office dispensing developed proprietary billing and collections software. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Representation of Whistler Capital Partners, a leading healthcare-focused private equity firm, in its investment in AmeriPro Health, a leading provider of emergency and non-emergency medical transportation services, patient logistics and services ancillary thereto. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Representation of Gen Cap America’s portfolio company, United Grocery Outlet, an extreme value grocery retailer operating throughout the Southeastern United States, in its sale to Grocery Outlet Holding Corporation, a high-growth, extreme value retailer. Terms of this transaction were not disclosed.
Representation of Hibbett, Inc. (Nasdaq:HIBB), an athletic-inspired fashion retailer, in its pending acquisition by JD Sports Fashion plc (LSE:JD), a leading global omnichannel retailer of sports fashion brands. Under the terms of the merger agreement announced April 23, 2024, JD Sports will acquire all outstanding shares of Hibbett for $87.50 per share in cash, representing an aggregate enterprise value of approximately $1.1 billion. The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2024, subject to Hibbett stockholder approval, required regulatory approvals, and the satisfaction of other customary conditions to closing.
Representation of Wright Paving Contractors, Inc. and Custom Stone, LLC “Wright Companies,” a asphalt and aggregates production, milling and paving company, in its sale to Kelso-backed Armada Materials, LLC, a rapidly growing producer of aggregates, asphalt, and other infrastructure materials and services. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Representation of Ballast Point Ventures, a late venture and early growth equity investor in its closing of a GP-led continuation fund with Revelation Healthcare Fund IV, L.P., a venture capital firm, as the lead investor. Terms of the transaction are not disclosed.