Francine Way

JULY 12, 2017

Add back / remove the extraordinary, unusual, non-recurring items to historical income statement to normalize the statement. Derive proforma assumptions from the target’s normalized historical statements. Build proforma income statement and balance sheet. Derive Free Cash Flow to Firm (FCFF).

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RKJ Partners

AUGUST 6, 2017

As investment bankers, RKJ Partners possesses a breadth of knowledge and experience in advising buyers on business acquisitions. For the purposes of this article, we will focus on valuation from the perspective of a merger and acquisition transaction, and specifically from the viewpoint of a buyer evaluating a business for sale.

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iMerge Advisors

APRIL 14, 2025

In this article, well break down what buyers expect, when audits or GAAP compliance become essential, and which financial documents are often overlooked yet critical in a successful M&A process. It helps buyers assess revenue durability and customer lifetime value key drivers of SaaS multiples.

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Sale M&A Valuation Private Equity 40

Cooley M&A

MARCH 9, 2017

The ruling draws attention to the specific drafting that may or may not give a party the ability to open the closing statement to GAAP review, which is generally disfavored due to the vast discrepancy in which companies apply GAAP to financial statements. At the time of the acquisition, Chicago Bridge & Iron Company N.V.

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Devensoft

AUGUST 22, 2023

Are you a business leader eyeing expansion through acquisitions or an investor weighing potential mergers? In this guide, we’ll demystify the process of leveraging the Enterprise Value Calculator, a robust tool that considers intricate financial factors to accurately gauge a company’s value.

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GillAgency

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Build a winning team It is a common practice for business owners to keep the sale process hushed and try to do it alone. So, you need to start by building an exit team. Financial Role You will need to have very clean books, records and financials as well as a bullet-proof valuation of your business – the purchase price.

Business 52

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Devensoft

JUNE 13, 2023

For any mergers and acquisitions (M&A) or divestitures team, understanding the company’s goals and objectives is crucial for success. This may include pursuing a merger, acquisition, or divestiture, among other options. The process of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) or divestiture can be complex and overwhelming.

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How2Exit

MAY 29, 2023

Concept 2: Build Value, Don't Own a Job The phrase “build value, don’t own a job” is an important concept for business owners to understand. To achieve success, business owners must focus on building value in their business. This can help to build trust with customers and make them more likely to return.

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Lake Country Advisors

MAY 11, 2025

Review the Units Financial and Operational Health Start by cleaning up the books. Financial records should be up to date and clearly separated from your core business. Separate financial records: Ensure the units financial statements are clean, current, and independent from the broader organization.

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