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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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Corporate governance in IT companies: when it becomes a barrier
Poorly structured corporate governance in IT companies often directly impacts valuation multiples and deal terms, with 40% of M&A transactions seeing adjustments due to governance-related risks.
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Comparable transactions for European SaaS in 2026: what the data shows
An analysis of projected European SaaS M&A activity for 2026, focusing on valuation trends, deal structures, and the impact of market dynamics on shareholder value.
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GovTech as an investment category: why interest is growing in the EU
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