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M&A Blog #08 – debt (Part III – lender’s view, debt rating, liquidity, and distressed company)

Francine Way

We have spent the last few posts looking at debt and it can be useful to a corporate borrower; as well as negative impacts debt can pose to the capital structure. There are many different kinds of debt providers: banks, bondholders, hedge funds, etc. Low debt level implies high WACC. High debt level implies lower WACC.

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M&A Blog #06 – debt (Part I – role and trade-offs, categories and key characteristics)

Francine Way

To be explicitly clear, I am recommending the use of the following ranked capital sources when paying for an acquisition: cash (from the balance sheet), debt (at a reasonable level), and equity. Similarly, not all corporate debt instruments are created equal and each comes with pros and cons.

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What is a Term Sheet? Term Sheet Template and Negotiation for SaaS Businesses

Software Equity Group

A term sheet is often used in the early stages of negotiating a venture capital investment or M&A transaction. Since SEG often helps facilitate term sheet discussions, we’ll also share some practical guidance on how to negotiate them and a term sheet template to show you what they look like. What is a Term Sheet?

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10 Concepts We Can Learn About Selling Your Business From How2Exit's Interview W/ Jim Afinowich Managing Partner IBG Fox& Fin W/ over 1100 deals

How2Exit

He explains that when the Small Business Administration (SBA) looks at a business for a loan, they want to make sure that the business can cover its debt service. They do this by giving it a coverage ratio of one dollar and thirty-five cents for every dollar of debt service after certain expenses.

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M&A Blog #14 – valuation (roles, types, equity & enterprise values)

Francine Way

The range of value: Typically depends on performance variables (sales, margins, and capital requirements). Do they have the cash of debt/equity capacity to bid aggressively? The market conditions The context of the transaction: Privately negotiated sale will have different mechanics than an auction.

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Why is Net Working Capital Important in M&A?

Software Equity Group

And there may be intense negotiations concerning this number that could delay the closing or impact how much you ultimately take away from the deal. For that reason, it can pay to learn more about NWC, what it might or might not include, and how an M&A advisor can help you negotiate more favorable terms to maximize your proceeds.

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Earnouts: Bridging the Gap in Price Negotiation

IBG

A powerful tool in negotiating a business’s purchase price, an earnout can bridge the gap between the amount that a buyer is willing to pay and the seller is willing to accept. One of the roadblocks that commonly arise in structuring a business sale stems from differing viewpoints of value. Other benefits are more buyer focused.