SDE vs EBITDA: A Business Valuation Example
We cut through the noise. Selling a founder-led company starts with clarity on two core metrics. EBITDA is earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. It shows adjusted operating profit for larger companies and institutional buyers. SDE captures the full financial benefit a single owner-operator receives. It adds back owner salary, discretionary expenses, and other […]
Sell Business Asset vs. Stock Sale – Our Insights
We cut through the noise. Choosing between a sale of assets and a transfer of shares shapes price, tax basis, and risk. We guide founders and acquirers with clear, actionable analysis. An asset sale means the buyer picks which assets to buy while the seller keeps the legal entity. That changes tax treatment, liabilities, and […]
Selling Your Business? Notify Employees Properly
We know that deciding to sell a founder-led firm is a major decision. It reshapes the workforce and defines your exit plan. Arthur Berry & Company has four decades of experience guiding Idaho owners through this transition. We focus on clear, timely communication that keeps your team steady and informed. Give staff the right information […]
Navigating SDE vs EBITDA: Optimize Your Business Valuation
We help you cut through the noise. Choosing between sde and ebitda is not academic. It shapes how buyers and sellers see cash flow and multiples. Our guide explains how net income, interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization reveal true performance. We show which metric fits founder-led companies and which suits investor-led firms. Whether you are […]
Weigh the Pros & Cons of Selling Business Assets vs. Stock
When you decide to sell a company, the choice between an asset-focused transfer and a share transfer can shape your outcome. We lay out the core differences so you can move with intent. We cut through the noise. The phrase sell business asset vs stock sale pros and cons captures the question many owners face. […]
Selling a Business? Our Due Diligence Expertise Guides You
We guide founders and owners through the full sale lifecycle. Our team cuts through noise and gives clear, practical steps to prepare for the buyer review. Start early. Save time. Protect value. Most review windows run 90 to 120 days, though some buyers push for 60. That timeline shapes the entire transaction. We help sellers […]
Maximize Your Valuation: Sell to Private Equity
Selling your business marks a major life event. We have sold five firms over two decades. That experience guides our view. Owners face a complex landscape when weighing a majority sale. Many companies seek clarity on how equity partners change long-term plans. We cut through the noise. This article lays out the pros and cons […]
Selling Your Business? Choose Between Stock or Asset Sale
We help founders and sponsors cut through jargon and make the core tradeoffs clear. Mike Rosendahl guides our approach to the practical tax and legal choices that shape any exit. Choosing an asset or stock structure fundamentally alters tax treatment, liability exposure, and net proceeds. That choice shapes purchase price, contract terms, and the timeline […]
SDE vs EBITDA: Unlock Business Valuation Insights
We cut through the jargon to show which earnings metric fits your sale strategy. Owners and founders must know how to present earnings clearly. That starts with understanding how SDE and EBITDA differ in treatment of owner pay and adjustments. The IBBA defines SDE as net income plus interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, and owner compensation. […]