Business Valuation Cost: What Affects Price & How to Choose
Getting a business valuation is a must if you’re planning to sell, attract investors, or deal with legal stuff. But wow, the price can swing a lot. A business valuation usually runs anywhere from $2,000 up to $40,000, depending on how complicated your business is, the valuation type you need, and how fast you need […]
Adjusted EBITDA: Comprehensive Guide to Calculation and Value
By Jeff Barrington, Managing Director · Windsor Drake When business owners and investors want to compare companies or figure out true operating performance, the usual financial metrics often miss the mark. One-time expenses and oddball items can really mess with the numbers. Adjusted EBITDA removes non-recurring, irregular and one-time items to give a clearer view […]
Reps and Warranties: Key Concepts, Risks, and Best Practices
By Jeff Barrington, Managing Director · Windsor Drake When companies buy or sell businesses, they want protection from hidden problems and misleading information. Representations and warranties are legal statements where sellers promise that key facts about their business are true. If those facts turn out to be wrong, buyers can seek compensation. These promises cover […]
SDE vs EBITDA: Key Metrics for Business Valuation and Profitability
By Jeff Barrington, Managing Director · Windsor Drake When business owners want to sell their companies or attract investors, they have to decide which financial metric tells their story best. The two big players? Seller’s Discretionary Earnings (SDE) and Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA). Each one fits a different business size and […]
Tech M&A Due Diligence Checklist: A Comprehensive Guide
By Jeff Barrington, Managing Director · Windsor Drake Tech mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are complex transactions that require meticulous planning, evaluation, and execution. One critical component of this process is due diligence, a systematic examination of the target company’s financial, operational, legal, and technological aspects to uncover potential risks and opportunities. This guide provides a […]
Tech M&A Risks and Mitigation
By Jeff Barrington, Managing Director · Windsor Drake Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are a critical strategy for growth, innovation, and market expansion in the tech industry. However, they come with inherent risks that can derail even the most promising deals. For tech companies, the stakes are particularly high given the fast-paced nature of the industry, […]