Earn-out
Earn-out provisions in M&A deals: how to structure them to avoid post-closing conflicts.
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The Evolving Role of Earn-Outs in European SaaS M&A: A Shareholder’s Guide
Private SaaS multiples have compressed materially from their late-2021 peak, leading to a significant increase in the use of earn-out provisions in European SaaS M&A transactions. This guide examines how…
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The evolution of earn-out structures in European B2B SaaS M&A: a 2026 perspective
Earn-out provisions have become markedly more common in European tech M&A, driven by the need to bridge valuation gaps in a compressed multiple environment. This analysis explores how these structures…
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Earn-out structures in European SaaS M&A: anticipating post-deal value creation
Earn-out provisions have become markedly more common in European tech/SaaS M&A, driven by the need to bridge valuation gaps in a compressed market. This article dissects their structure, implications for…
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The rise of earn-outs in European SaaS M&A: implications for sellers in 2026
Earn-outs are becoming a dominant feature in European SaaS M&A, driven by market uncertainty and valuation gaps. This shift significantly impacts deal structures, risk allocation, and the ultimate capital realization…
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Navigating earn-outs in European B2B SaaS M&A: a CFO’s guide to risk mitigation
In 2023, 42% of European B2B SaaS M&A transactions included an earn-out component, reflecting a market trend towards bridging valuation gaps and mitigating buyer risk. This guide provides CFOs with…
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