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The rise of earn-outs in European SaaS M&A: what shareholders need to know for 2026
Earn-out provisions have become markedly more common in European tech and SaaS M&A, driven by the need to bridge valuation gaps between buyers and sellers. This shift fundamentally…
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Navigating the Shifting Landscape of SaaS Valuation Multiples for 2026
Private SaaS enterprise value to ARR multiples compressed materially from their late-2021 peak, reshaping deal structures and capital raising strategies. Understanding these shifts is critical for shareholders planning…
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The rise of earn-outs in European SaaS M&A: a shareholder’s guide
Earn-out provisions have become markedly more common in European tech and SaaS M&A, driven by the need to bridge valuation gaps between buyers and sellers. This guide examines…
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Business Processes Before Automation: Why Software Does Not Cure Organizational Chaos
Implementing new software without first optimizing underlying business processes frequently leads to wasted capital and negligible operational improvement. This disconnect directly impacts enterprise value and complicates future M&A…
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How shareholders measure whether their IT asset is gaining value
Shareholders of technology companies must critically assess the evolving value of their IT assets, especially as market dynamics shift. This requires moving beyond traditional financial metrics to incorporate…
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AS-IS to TO-BE: the analytical work most ERP projects skip
Many enterprise resource planning (ERP) projects fail to deliver expected value because they neglect rigorous 'AS-IS' and 'TO-BE' business process analysis. This oversight directly impacts shareholder value and…
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Earn-out structures in European SaaS M&A: navigating increased buyer caution
Private SaaS multiples have compressed materially from their late-2021 peak, reshaping how earn-outs are structured in European M&A. This shift reflects heightened buyer caution and a greater reliance…
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The Evolving Role of AI in SaaS Valuation: Beyond Revenue Multiples
AI's integration into SaaS is fundamentally altering how enterprise value is assessed. This analysis moves beyond traditional revenue multiples to explore the deeper impact of AI on valuation…
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Founder Buyout Structures in European SaaS: When They Make Sense
Private SaaS multiples have compressed materially from their late-2021 peak, reshaping deal structures and making founder buyouts a more relevant option for specific scenarios. This analysis explores the…
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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…
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