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What a Difference a Year Can Make

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As a result, debt has become much more expensive for M&A market buyers relying on financing to execute deals. Average EBITDA multiples have consequently dropped in comparison to last year’s frenzied M&A period. Large strategic buyers with strong balance sheets and well-funded private equity groups have gained favor.

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M&A Terms Every Business Owner Should Know

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Balance Sheet A Balance Sheet is an accounting record for a company that lists a company’s assets, liabilities, and shareholders’ equity. In particular, a Buy-Sell Agreement will typically provide for what happens in the event that one of the shareholders leaves the business and he or she needs to dispose of an equity stake in the business.