Why Are Buyers Obsessed with Earnouts?

by Anne Cheng | Mar 20, 2025 | Buy, Exit | 0 comments

Why Are Buyers Obsessed with Earnouts? An In-Depth Guide to Earnouts in M&A: How They Work, Why Buyers Love Them, and What Sellers Need to Watch Out For Understanding Earnouts in M&A If you’re selling your business, you’ve likely heard buyers throw around the...

Goodwill in M&A: The Hidden Asset That Impacts Deal Value

by Nickson Ng | Feb 27, 2025 | Buy, Exit | 0 comments

Goodwill in M&A: The Hidden Asset That Impacts Deal Value How different buyers evaluate goodwill and why it matters in negotiations In the intricate world of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), one factor often carries significant weight yet remains misunderstood:...

Enterprise Value: What It Means & Why It Is Important

by Anne Cheng | Jan 9, 2025 | Buy, Exit | 0 comments

Enterprise Value: What It Means & Why It Is Important Enterprise Value (EV) plays a vital role in financial analysis offering a clear view of a company’s total worth. Unlike market cap, which looks at equity, EV includes a company’s debt, cash, and other financial...

Valuing Your Business: Methods and Insights

by Ethan Lim | Jul 10, 2024 | Buy, Exit | 0 comments

Valuing Your Business: Methods and Insights Introduction to Business Valuation Valuing your business is like appraising a precious gem—it’s not just about what it looks like on the surface, but understanding its true worth. Whether you’re a seasoned business...

“Higher for Longer” Interest Rates

by Ethan Lim | Aug 5, 2020 | Buy | 0 comments

What Does It Mean for an SME Business Owner in Asia? The financial world often appears as a labyrinth, with twists and turns influenced by global events, decisions of central banks, and the pulse of economies both large and small. Renowned investors Ray Dalio and Jim...