Buy-Side Intelligence
How to Run a Quality of Earnings Review
A practical walkthrough of the QofE process for buyers evaluating a private business.
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Sourcing
Finding Off-Market Acquisition Targets
The sourcing channels that actually produce proprietary deal flow in lower-middle market M&A.
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Private Equity
Private Equity Buy-Side vs. Search Funds
A side-by-side comparison of two models for acquiring and operating private companies.
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Deal Process
The 5 Questions Every LOI Should Answer
Before you sign a letter of intent, make sure these five points are unambiguous.
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Valuation
Valuation Multiples: When to Use Which
How EBITDA, revenue, and asset-based multiples behave across industries and business models.
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Deal Process
Working Capital Targets in M&A
Why purchase price and working capital adjustments are negotiated as a single package.
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