Getting Deals Done

If you’re in the process of buying or selling a company, and you’ve decided or agreed to include an earnout in your deal, your next step is to determine the key terms of the earnout based on the outcome you’d like to achieve.  Being proactive about this (somewhat challenging) task will put you in position to negotiate the […]

If you’re in the process of buying or selling a company, there’s a very good chance you’ll be faced with the decision of whether to include an earnout in your deal.  If you talk to people who have used earnouts in past deals, you just might come away with the conclusion that your “decision” should more […]

This post is the first in a series on the subject of earnouts.  In the world of buying and selling companies, earnouts are often used, frequently discussed, often taken for granted, and commonly misunderstood.  But before going any further on those points, let’s be clear on the basics. 1.  What is an Earnout?  An earnout […]