https://landing.dealroom.io/blog/acquisition-information-memorandum

Every CEO I’ve worked with knows their EBITDA number.

But most learn what it actually means far too late.

They treat it like a scorecard.
It’s not. It’s a lens. And a narrow one.

Here are 7 EBITDA truths most CEOs learn too late:

1️⃣ EBITDA Is Not Cash Flow
↳ You can have strong EBITDA and still run out of cash. I’ve seen it happen r…Read More

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Goldcast | The AI-first Video Content Platform for B2B Videos, Webinars, and Events

Goldcast helps B2B marketers use AI to create and amplify video content that drives engagement, builds brand authority, and generates revenue.

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M&A Readiness: Strategic Imperatives for a Successful Sell-Side Process

M&A Readiness: Strategic Imperatives for a Successful Sell-Side Process | ALIGNMT

M&A readiness is the culmination of a rigorous, multi-year strategic alignment of financial transparency, operational scalability, and legal hygiene.

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That’s Not My Job!

This is a story about four people named: Everybody, Somebody, Anybody and Nobody. There was an important job to be done and Everybody was sure that Somebody would do it. Anybody could have done it, but Nobody did it. Somebody got angry about that, because it was Everybody’s job. Everybody thought Anybody could do it, but…Read More

10 Things People Learn Too Late In Life

1. The less you say, the more your words will matter.
2. Don’t take everything personally. Not everyone thinks about you as much as you do.
3. When you focus on problems, you’ll have more problems. When you focus on possibilities, you will have more opportunities.
4. No matter how much it hurts now,…Read More

You can learn a lot about people from what they lack:
1. If they lack accountability, they’ll shift the blame.
2. If they lack communication skills, they’ll say you’re arguing.
3. If they lack emotional intelligence, they’ll call you sensitive.
4. If they lack self-awareness, they’ll criticize others for the very flaws they possess.
5. If…Read More

Dear Self,

You lack Discipline, not opportunities.
You lack Strategies, not resources.
You lack Consistency, not ability.
You lack Focus, not potential.
You lack Patience, not time.
You lack Commitment, not ambition.
You lack Clarity, not vision.
You lack Action, not ideas.

If you lack discipline, read this

1. Boys turn into men when they understand that nobody cares about them if they can’t provide any value.

2. Act like you can’t afford the bread until they find out you own the bakery. Stay humble.

3. If you find somebody smarter than you, work with them. Don’t compete with them.

4. Becoming the best…Read More

Uncommon advice

If you don’t know what to pursue in life right now, pursue yourself.

Pursue becoming the healthiest, happiest, most healed, most present, most confident version of yourself.

Then the right path will reveal itself.

15 Truths for Life
1. Fear doesn’t stop death; it stops life.
2. If it costs you your peace, it’s too expensive.
3. People only see the decisions you made, not the choices you had.
4. Never take criticism from someone you wouldn’t take advice from.
5. The magic you are looking for is in the work you’re avoiding.
6. Ships are safe in the…Read More

“If we don’t disrupt, we will be disrupted” means that if a company or individual doesn’t actively innovate and change their approach to stay ahead of the curve, they will likely be overtaken by competitors who do introduce new ideas and technologies, essentially leaving them behind in the market.

While ALIGNMT is focused on corporate finance as our primary value add to companies contemplating financial management, investor relations and mergers & acquisitions, I cannot emphasize enough the importance of culture when building value. Toxic culture will destroy value, while resilient culture with happy and productive employees can withstand…Read More

12 Questions Nobody Asks Before Burnout (But Should)

1) Why am I treating exhaustion like a badge of honor?
2) What’s the real cost of saying yes again?
3) Would I advise my best friend to work like this?
4) Is this actually urgent or just poorly planned?
5) What boundaries did I ignore this week?
6) When was the last time I felt truly…Read More

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https://www.pwc.com/gx/en/services/deals/trends.html

Global M&A industry trends: 2024 mid-year outlook

The M&A show must go on. Save the date! M&A activity will bounce back—it’s just a matter of when, and how dealmakers can prepare.

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