Deferred Revenue in M&A: What Buyers and Sellers Must Know
When buying or selling a business, understanding deferred revenue can make or break your deal.
It is one of those accounting terms that many overlook, yet it has a powerful impact on valuation and negotiation.
Understanding Gearing Ratio in Mergers and Acquisitions
When buying or selling a business, one financial term you’ll often hear is “gearing ratio.” It may sound technical, but it’s actually simple, and very powerful. It helps investors and buyers understand how much of a company’s growth is funded by debt compared to its own money. At Elkridge Advisors, we help business owners and […]
Understanding Cyclical Unemployment And How It Affects M&As
When buying or selling a business, timing is everything.
One major factor that can change the game is cyclical unemployment.
It affects how people spend, how businesses earn, and ultimately, how deals get made.
YOY (Year Over Year) Meaning and Why It Matters in Mergers & Acquisitions
When buying or selling a business, numbers tell a story.
But not just any numbers, the ones that show progress.
That’s where Year over Year (YoY) comes in.
It’s a simple way to compare how a company performs this year versus last year.
And in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), it can make or break a deal.
