Build a quality-of-earnings bridge
Construct a defensible EBITDA adjustment bridge from reported to maintainable earnings.
Reported EBITDA is USD 12.0 million. Seller adjusted EBITDA is USD 15.3 million. The buyer needs a supportable base case before applying a 7.5x multiple. Reported EBITDA -> supported non-recurring items -> recurring cost test -> replacement cost -> adjusted EBITDA The common trap is accepting every favorable add-back and forgetting replacement costs or recurring expense patterns. Anchor reported EBITDA Tie USD 12.0 million to the trial balance and management P&L. A bridge without an anchored starting point is just a second management schedule. Accept supported non-recurring costs Add back USD 400k for storm repairs tied to invoices and insurance…
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