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8 factors driving software valuation multiples
Public software company valuations have risen to astronomical levels in recent years. Valuations for small privately held software businesses are strong as well and can vary significantly from one...
View ArticleJust what is recurring revenue?
We’ve worked with companies across many industries and one question that comes up all the time is: “how much of your revenue is recurring?” Are customers coming back regularly? Predictably? Are you...
View ArticleFour ways a CFO can add value in M&A
The CFO brings a critical perspective to the sale of a business. Typically she’s the one with the best understanding of the “numbers”, the financial history and the overall economics of the business....
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Every Owner Exits
There comes a time in every business owner’s life when he or she will move on. Exiting an ownership position can take many forms, from a very public IPO, to a gift to the heirs, a sale to new owners,...
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Mirus: 35 years of M&A
A lot has changed in our world since our firm began doing business in 1987. The US economy is 4.7 times as large as it was when Mirus first opened its doors, and the value of the S&P 500 is up...
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10 Questions with Stuart Rose
Stuart Rose is a Partner at Mirus and a recognized expert in direct marketing and retail investment banking. With over 15 years of deal making experience he has completed sell-side and buy-side...
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Every Owner Exits – Part II
As a follow-up to last month’s blog, I’d like to share some additional thoughts on exit options. Below I discuss the options of going public or selling a business. Go Public When a firm decides to go...
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Every Owner Exits – Part III
This month, I conclude my series on exit options (see Part I and Part II) with a discussion of recapitalizations and ESOPs. Recapitalizations Minority recapitalization is a type of investment in which...
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Keeping Score: Can online retailers scale profitably?
I was recently featured in a DigitalCommerce360 article entitled “Keeping Score: Can online retailers scale profitably?”, and with their permission, I am sharing the article below. Don Davis | Dec...
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What are EBITDA adjustments and why do they matter?
While there are many factors that influence the valuation of a business (including size, profit margins, historical growth, growth potential, competitive positioning, and customer concentration), one...
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