1. Does Caterpillar face tariff or non-tariff barriers in the target export markets? What are the tariff rates or non-tariff barriers imposed on these items?
2. Is it possible to make a company "look good, financially" to generate high valuations when you want to sell a business? What would you do? How would you recognize this tactic in a business you were interested in buying?
3. What are some of the non-tax related advantages of leasing?