Business Valuation y M&A
Calculating the enterprise value of a startup can be tricky and in most cases represents a mere approximation, especially if the start-up is pre-revenue. Valuation for startups is different from valuing established companies because of the high risk and uncertainty associated with the venture. Startup valuations are largely determined based on qualitative attributes rather than more Read More
Most small and medium size enterprises have experienced a significant deterioration in their business as a result of the unprecedented impact of COVID-19. While some of this deterioration may be tied to temporary factors, in most cases the economic damages are long-lasting or even permanent. Given the gloomy outlook, SMEs must reevaluate and validate their business Read More
Valuation and deal structure represent a critical step in executing M&A transactions. Setting realistic expectations between the buyer and seller can improve the chance of getting the deal done. An earn-out is a risk allocation tool used in M&A transactions whereby a portion of the purchase price is deferred over a specific period of time and Read More
At some point, most founders and owners face financial constraints and consider whether they should sell their business. What most of them don’t know is that there is an option to sell the business and still have the opportunity to participate in its future growth. Recapitalization allows owners to sell part of their shares and cash-out Read More
A carve-out represents the sale of a business unit, division or a part of an enterprise. Over the past few years, divestitures have accounted for a rapidly increasing portion of M&A activity. The rationale behind carve-outs is to getting rid of business units or subsidiaries which don’t play a key role in the business and are Read More
A letter of intent (LOI) is a written document that outlines the intentions of the buyer and the seller during a potential transaction. Among other things, the LOI includes the purchase price and payment terms in addition to other key considerations to the transaction. The main purpose of the letter of intent is to ensure there Read More
Exit planning is a critical yet underestimated financial planning task. For most entrepreneurs and business owners, the value of business is at least 50% of the owner’s net worth; in many cases it is up to 80-90% of the total net worth. Exit planning focus on maximizing enterprise value. Why exit planning? 2/3 of the US Read More
Raising capital is a serious task and often requires serious dedication, determination and patience. It is a fundamental process that requires the business to be well organized and ready for new funding. Capital can be raised in the form of debt, through a financial institution, or equity, through a financial backer whether it is an angel Read More
A term sheet is a non-binding document which outlines the key financial terms and conditions of a proposed investment. that lays out the proposed terms and conditions under which an investor will make an equity investment in a company. Essentially, a term sheet sets out the key points of a potential deal – a framework for Read More
The value of a business in a transaction starts with determining the pre-money and post-money valuation. This valuation will be used to determine how many shares will be issued to the new investor and what percentage of ownership (after dilution) will the owners keep. The pre-money valuation is the value attributed to the business before any Read More
