Phase 1 sets the target, but Phase 2 delivers the financial infrastructure to support it. Buyers want clean books, but they buy your forward story: predictable growth, stable cash flow, and upside potential.
Credibility Through Third-Party Valuation
Engaging a qualified third party adds legitimacy and objectivity, and helps avoid inflated expectations or deal chatter limitations.
Audit & Normalize Earnings
Don’t wait for buyers.
We normalize:
- Owner compensation
- One-time expenses
- AR allowances
Cleaning the books reveals true recurring EBITDA.
Build Forward-Looking Financial Models
Models matter because:
- Buyers invest in future performance
- Banks underwrite risk-based lending
- Earn-out structures depend on projections
Approach Advisors builds models tailored to your exit type, whether cash sale, earnout, or equity rollover.
Best Practices
Focus on FY-1 trends, three-year forecasts, and sensitivity cases. Cover risk, from staff churn to customer loss.
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