Valuation

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,...

  By: Divestopedia Team

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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...

  By: Andrew J. Sherman

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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...

  By: Andrew J. Sherman

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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...

  By: George D. Abraham