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What a Difference a Year Can Make

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Large strategic buyers with strong balance sheets and well-funded private equity groups have gained favor. Conversely, search funds and highly leveraged private equity buyers have become less desirable choices for many sellers, given the heightened risk of financing or capital raises falling through.

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M&A Terms Every Business Owner Should Know

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Add-Backs or Adjustments “Add-Backs,” or Adjustments to Earnings, are additions to reported net income figures typically proposed by sellers for one-time expenses (e.g., Balance Sheet A Balance Sheet is an accounting record for a company that lists a company’s assets, liabilities, and shareholders’ equity.