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Add Backs for Adjusted EBITDA

If you're a founder contemplating the sale of your business, or you just want to better understand the process, the term "Adjusted EBITDA" will come up. A lot. And while the trip from Net Income to EBITDA is basic accounting arithmetic, get to that "Adjusted" number is a bit more art than science...here's a few tips.

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Beware the Working Capital Adjustment

If you're a founder selling or contemplating the sale of a manufacturing business, this information might save you $ millions and more importantly, save your deal. This is one pesky accounting term that should be defined (maybe even with attachments) in your LOI and Purchase Agreement.

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