Earnouts in a Business Sale: What to Review Before Agreeing
An earnout can bridge a valuation gap in a business sale, but it also shifts real risk. Here's what to review with your advisors before agreeing to one.
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Understanding Earnout Structures in a Business Sale
Earnouts allow buyers and sellers to bridge valuation gaps, but they transfer risk to the seller in ways that are not always obvious at signing. Here is what to review with advisors first.