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The 2023 AICPA Business Valuation Conference and One Thought on Valuation Adjustments

Chris Mercer

Assume a company has reported an EBITDA of $2.0 Assume further that the appropriate EBITDA multiple is 6x and that the underlying equity discount rate is 14%. Then, based on reported EBITDA, the company is worth $12.0 Normalized EBITDA is, therefore, $3.0 million based on normalized EBITDA.

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What a Difference a Year Can Make

Class VI Partner

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. Many buyers have also had to take on a higher proportion of equity to fund deals.

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M&A Terms Every Business Owner Should Know

Class VI Partner

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.