Bridging Campuses: Legal Insights on Education Industry Consolidation - Public Finance

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This episode is part of our “Bridging Campuses: Legal Insights on Education Industry Consolidation” series, where we discuss trends in higher education consolidation and closures, and outline common characteristics of at-risk institutions.

In today’s episode, we discuss financial challenges facing many colleges and universities, such as declining enrollment, decreased funding, and restrictions that are associated with tax-exempt financing. We consider the tax and legal implications of a merger or acquisition, and the liquidation of assets in the case of university closures.

Laura Giles, a partner in Ballard Spahr’s Mergers and Acquisitions Group and a member of the Education Team, hosts the discussion. Laura is joined by Bill Rhodes, a partner in the firm’s Public Finance Group and leader of the firm’s Education Industry Team, and Valarie Allen, a partner in the firm’s Public Finance Group.

A transcript of the recording will be available soon. 

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