Intangible Assets Drive Exit Value

Sold company for 32x EBITDA

The Situation

  • Company owner selling after 30 years
  • Investment bank provided a 4x EBITDA valuation
  • EverEdge identified highly valuable intangible asset (data) not on Balance Sheet or recognised in sale process

The Client

Major Shareholder – Financial Services Provider

Outcome

  • Prepared Intangible Asset Story that highlighted the value of data
  • Targeted buyers who would pay for data rather than the operating company
  • Company was purchased by a strategic buyer who wanted the data

Result

Sold company for 32x EBITDA

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