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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. 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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Often these are companies that are being financed by a private equity or investment firm to do a “roll-up,” or series of acquisitions in a particular industry. In most transactions, the seller will be required to represent that its financials as reported have been made consistent with GAAP.