Discover how revenue and EBITDA multiples shape business valuations in M&A. Learn what drives these metrics and how they vary across industries.

Learn the best strategies for timing and managing employee communication during your business sale to ensure a smooth transition and maintain organizational strength.

Discover the power of a data room in your M&A process. Learn how this secure, cloud-based tool streamlines due diligence, protects your business, and ensures a smooth sale.

Unsolicited Offers: Turn Unexpected Interest in Your Business Into Maximum Value – Learn How to Protect Your Company and Seize the Opportunity Wisely!

From analyzing complex data to spotting red flags, AI tools make the M&A process faster, more accurate, and more transparent. Discover how leveraging AI can give you a competitive edge in your next transaction.

Learn why adjusting EBITDA for stock-based compensation is essential for a clearer financial picture and better buyer confidence when selling your business

A Guest Podcast by The Valuation Podcast with Kirk Michie & Melissa Gragg

A Guest Podcast by The Exit Podcast with Kirk Michie & Steve McGarry

It’s important to understand how private equity firms approach these deals. Most use leverage—borrowed money—to fund their acquisitions, which can impact both the sale and your financial future.

Learn why expensive valuation firms and public company comparisons may not provide an accurate estimate for your company, and discover how to consult with market participants like investment bankers and business brokers to get a realistic valuation.

In the financial landscape, two key metrics often stand at the forefront of business valuation and analysis: EBIT (Earnings Before Interest and Taxes) and EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization)

When navigating the complex world of business sales and acquisitions, understanding the distinction between a stock purchase and an asset purchase is crucial.

Thinking of selling your business and wondering how you'll be taxed? While we're not accountants we've done a lot of deals and seen plenty of good (and bad!) planning.

How businesses can be sold through innovative debt structures.

By understanding the implications of debt on the sale process, sellers can navigate negotiations more effectively and maximize the value of their businesses.

Are you a business owner contemplating selling your company? If so, you've likely encountered terms like Indication of Interest (IOI) and Letter of Intent (LOI) during discussions with potential buyers. Understanding the disparity between these terms is crucial for navigating the sales process effectively.

Turn the tables on buyers views on these terms by making sure they know that you have plenty of belief in the future of your company but maybe you're not willing to let your net worth depend on their ability to run it!

Founders who are thinking about selling their business need to be aware of their own expectations.

EBITDA (pronounced E-BIT-DUH)… Here's a quick primer on understanding why this arcane accounting terms captures the transferrable economics of a business.

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.