An earn-out can allow an otherwise willing buyer and seller to bridge the gap in their respective valuation concepts for the business in order to complete a sale. In periods of economic and political uncertainty, earn-outs seem especially attractive because they can help get deals done in a difficult business climate. Recently, one adviser gave […]
read moreStrategies to Avoid the Overpayment Trap The Overpayment Trap explored how the M&A process is oriented toward getting sellers top dollar for their companies. Becoming mindful of the overpayment trap and deciding to take proactive measures to avoid it are essential first steps. This article provides specific strategies and techniques that you can use to […]
read moreThe price paid for a lawfully acquired business interest is a fait accompli—an accomplished and irreversible fact. The parties have negotiated, had an opportunity to perform their due diligence, reached a meeting of the minds and consideration has changed hands. The transaction is done—the cash register has gone Ka-Ching. While the price paid is a […]
read moreBook Value is the difference between a company’s Assets and Liabilities as stated on the current Balance Sheet. Book Value is an accounting term and does not provide a meaningful measure of the business value. Liquidation Value is the net amount that would be realized if the business terminated and the assets are sold piecemeal. […]
read moreThe August 2008 issue of Mergers & Acquisition magazine contains an interesting article entitled Refining Ebitda. The sub-title is: “Who knew Ebitda had so many definitions? As deal pros, lenders and companies fight it out in negotiations, the earnings yardstick often gets distorted.” So, the headline says EBITDA is a measure of earnings—simple enough. But […]
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