Section 338h10 Election Explained for Business Sellers
Section 338h10 Election Explained for Business Sellers We cut through the fluff. A 338(h)(10) recharacterizes a stock purchase as an asset purchase for federal tax purposes. That shift can change post-sale proceeds and the buyer’s basis in assets. Why this matters: When a corporation is the target, the right tax treatment can preserve value for […]
Understand the Net Working Capital Peg in M&A Deals
Understand the Net Working Capital Peg in M&A Deals We cut through the jargon so founder-led teams can close with confidence. A clear peg ties the closing balance of current assets minus current liabilities to the final purchase price. BDO’s definition helps: this difference excludes cash and debt to keep the transaction clean. Our work […]
How to Value a Business with Rapid Growth
How to Value a Business with Rapid Growth Determining fair market value matters more than ever in today’s fast deal cycle. We cut through noise and show clear steps. Short, pragmatic analysis. Real metrics. Real outcomes. We focus on the precise number that defines your company value. That number ties cash flow, price expectations, and […]
What Stays and What Goes in Working Capital for Business Sales
What Stays and What Goes in Working Capital for Business Sales We guide sellers through one of the most overlooked deal items: how current assets and liabilities are treated at closing. MidStreet speaks with hundreds of owners and buyers each year. We see the same traps. Ambiguity over working capital often changes the final purchase […]
Quality of Earnings: What Buyers Need to Know
Quality of Earnings: What Buyers Need to Know We cut through noise. Selling a business is a major life event that calls for clear financial signals. A focused quality earnings review helps you present reliable financial data to potential buyers and positions a sale for a stronger outcome. Prepare early. A thorough accounting analysis surfaces […]
Valuation Multiples: Unlocking the Key to Business Valuation
Valuation Multiples: Unlocking the Key to Business Valuation We use valuation multiples as a practical lens to judge what a firm is worth today. This method stays central in market work because it ties price to real, comparable figures. It is simple in math. The choice of peers matters most. Valutico updated guidance on March […]
Accountant vs M&A Advisor: Why They Value Your Business Differently
Accountants apply book value and asset-based methods; M&A advisors apply market multiples and DCF. Why the same business gets 2 different numbers and which one buyers actually care about.
Selling Your Business? Consider the Real Estate Factor
Selling Your Business? Consider the Real Estate Factor Many founders treat location as a footnote. We see it as a central value driver. A single poor lease or ownership decision can cut final proceeds and slow a deal. Verity Commercial advisors warned on June 10, 2019, that early alignment between operations and holdings prevents surprises […]
Goodwill in Business Valuation: What It Means for Sellers
Goodwill in Business Valuation: What It Means for Sellers We’ve spoken with hundreds of owners about how intangible value shapes a sale. The number on the asset ledger rarely tells the whole story. True market value often sits above physical assets. Reputation, repeat customers, and a strong name drive part of the purchase price. These […]