Latest Valuation Articles
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Pre Sale
Neutralizing the Due Diligence Grind
That dollar figure, whether written on a napkin over coffee or floated in a conversation, is not a binding offer. Any potential acquirer will need to conduct a due...
By: Paris Aden
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Pre Sale
Do Advisory Boards Increase Business Value?
One of the most important elements of a great investment is getting the right people involved. The right people bring innovative ideas, create opportunities and help the...
By: Jeffrey Kadlic
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Sale Process
Deal Structures Through the Eyes of an Acquirer
Working on the buy-side means that I not only get to negotiate a deal, but that I also have to put together a realistic financing structure that will get that deal done...
By: John Carvalho | President, Divestopedia Inc.
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Valuation
Back to Basics: How to Calculate EBITDA
EBITDA is an oft-used but controversial measure that cut its teeth during the leveraged buyout frenzy of the '80s. EBITDA is ubiquitous in financial circles and is...
By: Chris Stavrou
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Maximize Value
The Top 10 EBITDA Adjustments to Make Before Selling a Business
Numbers are black and white, right? Not really. When you hire an investment banker to sell your business, they "normalize" the company's numbers to present...
By: John Carvalho | President, Divestopedia Inc.
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Valuation
Video: What Is Goodwill?
Goodwill refers to the value of intangible assets in a business. In this video, John Carvalho, president of Stone Oak Capital and co-founder of Divestopedia.com,...
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Sale Process
The Value of Investment Bankers: Business Owners’ Perspective
A recently published Fairfield University whitepaper is the first comprehensive study quantifying the value of the services provided by an investment bank during the...
By: Michael Carter
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Valuation
The Intellectual Capital Agrarian
Special note: This excerpt is used with permission from: Harvesting Intangible Assets: Uncover Hidden Revenue in Your Company's Intellectual Property, by Andrew...
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Maximize Value
Measure of a Company’s True Intrinsic Value
Special note: This excerpt is used with permission from: Harvesting Intangible Assets: Uncover Hidden Revenue in Your Company's Intellectual Property, by Andrew J...
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Valuation
Business Valuation Excel Template: 10 Simple Steps to Success
Knowing the value of your company should be an integral part of the strategic planning process for all business owners. There are some instances when a formal valuation...
By: John Carvalho | President, Divestopedia Inc.
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Valuation
The Value of a Valuation
Whether looking at acquisitions or divestitures, understanding the factors that drive the valuation of a company is a crucial first step in the process, but one that...
By: Adam Croft
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Valuation
Business Valuation: An Analysis of Risk
Analyzing risk is the predominate factor in valuing a business. The appraiser must analyze every aspect of the business and quantify his/her analysis of the...
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