Tag Archives: EBITDA
Understanding CAPEX & Multiples?
Currently, in the M&A community, discussions regarding the purchase price of a target company are most often expressed as a multiple of EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation & Amortization). If EBITDA is the benchmark, what is the justification for such a wide range of transaction multiples from 3-4-5 to 8-9-10 in the same or […]
Read MoreAvoiding expensive mistakes by understanding multiples of EBITDA
A multiple of EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) is a means to reflect the economic value of an operating business and is a significant driver of sale price discussions in M&A transactions. EBITDA represents the earnings stream (free cash flow) produced by a company available for distribution to the investor. Multiples are […]
Read MoreDo ‘Rules of Thumb’ Work for Business Valuations?
Rules of Thumb are used every day to help business owners place a sales value on their business. These “rules” are quick, simple and easy to apply; however, they are only the beginning in the process of determining a business value. Many of these rules belong in one of two categories: A multiple of gross […]
Read MoreIf I am selling my company, what’s the importance of a Growth Vision for my company?
A vision for Growth Strategy is a practical approach to achieving top-line revenue growth and bottom-line profit results. Company growth strategies are critically important whether the seller is a start-up business or has been in business for years. In today’s economic recovery many CEOs and business owners have become strategic buyers turning to acquisitions in […]
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