Recasting allows us to show a buyer the true SDE (Seller’s Discretionary Earnings)—the actual cash flow available to a new owner. Here is how we bridge the gap between your “paper profit” and your “true value.”
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Why Middle-Market Business Sellers Need to Rethink EBITDA
For middle-market companies, this distortion can be dangerous. Buyers today are more sophisticated—they know EBITDA doesn’t tell the whole story. If you rely solely on this metric, you risk overestimating your valuation and setting unrealistic expectations.
Understanding the Tax Implications of Selling Your Business
The buyer and seller must agree on the allocation, and both file IRS Form 8594 accordingly. That’s where negotiation and experience matter—because every dollar you shift into goodwill instead of hard assets can save you real money.