November 9, 2023

Take Five #079: 4 types of HoldCos and when to tap into them, and more

Take Five #079: 4 types of HoldCos and when to tap into them, and more

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Take Five #079: 4 types of HoldCos and when to tap into them, and more

1. EBITDA: What it is, how to use it, plus industry-specific multiples

By understanding the meaning of EBITDA and what defines EBITDA, the valuation method can be used to assess company profitability by investors or by a business valuer when preparing your company for sale. EBITDA is an acronym for ‘earnings before interest, depreciation, and amortisation’ which may also be referred to throughout the business valuation process.

Find Selling My Business’s full article here.

2. 4 types of HoldCos and when to tap into them

3. Finance Interview: Funding deals that traditional banks can’t (or won’t)

Fort Capital’s Chris Powers and Pier Asset Management CEO Jillian Murrish discuss the specialty finance lending niche, how it works, and how it can play an integral role in business funding.

4. “If you find a good enough deal, the capital will find you” and 27 other lessons learned after 20+ acquisitions

5. Free business? How one buyer bought a $2M company with $0

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