Adjusted EBITDA: What Is It and Why Does It Matter?

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Adjusted EBITDA is a key financial metric that helps assess a company’s true operational performance by excluding one-time and non-cash expenses. This article will explain what adjusted EBITDA is, how it’s calculated, and why it matters for business analysis. Key Takeaways Understanding Adjusted EBITDA Adjusted EBITDA is designed to provide a clearer view of a […]

Understanding the Importance of Post-Acquisition Integration

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Post-acquisition employee and customer integration is where the rubber hits the road and often determines the ultimate success of the acquisition. I’m a current M&A advisor, having successfully sold my business after 15 years. In my career, I have seen deals that look so good on paper fall apart because the integration of the operations, […]

The Indispensable Benefits of Using an M&A Firm

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For entrepreneurs who have poured their blood, sweat, and passion into building a business from the ground up, the prospect of selling or seeking private equity investment can be both exciting and overwhelming. As the decision-makers of their enterprises, many business owners face a pivotal question: Why should they enlist the expertise of a Merger […]

Three Fundamentals to Increase Business Worth

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What can you do now to improve your company’s value? There are three fundamental areas within your control that will increase what your business is worth today and will determine its ultimate worth should you decide to sell. Adjusted EBITDA EBITDA is defined as a company’s “earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization” and is […]