Michael Shea

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private equity

Thinking about selling your business? Explore key questions on business valuation, seller readiness, buyer types, deal structures, and M&A timelines to prepare for a successful exit.

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You’ve spent years—perhaps decades—building, scaling, and pouring your energy into your business. Now, you’re beginning to think about an exit. For most founders, going to market is uncharted territory. It brings up critical questions: What is my business actually worth? Is it ready for sale? Who will buy it, and what will the deal structure […]

How Private Equity Looks Beyond EBITDA: The Importance of Free Cash Flow and Financial Consistency

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  One of the most common misconceptions among business owners preparing for a sale is that EBITDA alone determines valuation. While EBITDA is an important metric, sophisticated private equity investors and lenders view it as only the starting point in evaluating an acquisition opportunity. EBITDA is often described as a measure of operating profitability, but […]