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Quality of Earnings

Quality of Earnings (QoE) Report  A Quality of Earnings (QoE) report provides an independent, in-depth assessment of a company’s financial performance, focusing on the sustainability, accuracy, and reliability of earnings. As a critical component of M&A diligence and financial due diligence, a QoE analysis normalizes reported results to present a clear view of Adjusted EBITDA and Read More

Earn-outs in M&A Transactions

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

Carve-outs

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

Exit Planning

Exit planning is a strategic, long‑term process that prepares a business owner to successfully transition out of their company—whether through a sale, succession, merger, or closure. A well‑designed exit plan protects the owner’s financial future, preserves business value, and ensures continuity for employees, customers, and stakeholders. This report outlines the core components, benefits, and best practices Read More

Capital Raising

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

Term Sheet

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

M&A as part of your Growth Strategy

Mergers and acquisitions make perfect sense in a variety of situations. For example, maybe an opportunity presents itself that requires fast, decisive action. Or maybe a competitive threat compels a defensive move to get bigger, faster. Here are five situations in which mergers and acquisitions have proven useful as a growth strategy: 1 – Fills critical gaps Read More

Cash Flow & Liquidity Analysis

Understand Your True Cash Position and Financial Flexibility Cash flow is the lifeblood of any business. Our Cash Flow & Liquidity Analysis provides a clear, data-driven assessment of your company’s ability to generate, manage, and sustain cash over time. This service helps business owners, investors, and lenders understand financial stability beyond reported earnings. We go beyond Read More

Exit Planning

Cuando se trata de vender una empresa, es crucial tener una estrategia que permita a la parte vendedora optimizar el valor de la misma y eliminar todos los riesgos asociados con una transacción de compra-venta al momento del cierre. La mayoria de los empresarios no han estado expuestos a este tipo de transacciones y en la mayoria Read More

Due Diligence

Representa el proceso de análisis, revisión, investigación y validación de información cualitativa y cuantitativa durante el proceso de compra-venta. Hay distintos tipos de due diligence pero los mas comunes son el financiero, legal y operacional. Sullivan Consulting se especializa en el due diligence financiero. Sin duda alguna, representa uno de los más críticos y relevantes a Read More