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How do I structure the sale of my software company to minimize taxes?

iMerge Advisors

Team and Infrastructure Buyers assess the strength of your leadership team, engineering talent, and internal systems. Diversification across industries, geographies, and customer segments reduces risk and supports a higher valuation. A well-run company with minimal key-person risk is more attractive and more valuable.

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Creating an M&A Playbook with ChatGPT as Your Consultant

Midaxo

Prompt engineering” — figuring out how to ask questions that elicit the desired response — is a crucial skill. Establish a valuation methodology : Choose the valuation methods that best suit your company and target industry, such as discounted cash flow, comparable company analysis, or precedent transactions.

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What is my software company worth?

iMerge Advisors

Discounted Cash Flow (DCF): Useful for businesses with predictable cash flows, though less common in early-stage or high-growth SaaS due to forecasting uncertainty. EBITDA Multiples: More common for mature, profitable software businesses.