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Ten Add-Backs Lower Middle Market Owners Often Overlook | Blackland Advisors
Most owners know about owner compensation and personal expenses. These ten add-backs go deeper—and are routinely left on the table in lower middle market transactions. Chapman Syme from Blackland Advisors.
EBITDA vs. SDE: Which Metric Will Buyers Use? | Blackland Advisors
Sophisticated buyers use EBITDA, not SDE. Learn the difference, why it matters for your company, and how the metric your buyer chooses shapes your valuation. Chapman Syme from Blackland Advisors.
What is EBITDA? | Blackland Advisors
EBITDA is the metric every serious buyer uses to value your business — but most sellers don't know how it's calculated. This guide covers add-backs, owner compensation, depreciation, and what buyers actually see. Chapman Syme from Blackland Advisors.
EBITDA Add-Backs Explained: Every Category Buyers Accept (With Examples) | Blackland Advisors
Not all EBITDA add-backs survive buyer scrutiny. This guide covers every legitimate add-back category — owner comp, one-time costs, personal expenses — with the documentation standard required for each. Chapman Syme from Blackland Advisors.
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