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Truth #4:  Why Deal Structure Matters More Than Price When Selling a $5–50M Business in 2026 The headline price isn’t your retirement plan. In 2025, most $5–50M business sales include earn-outs, rollover equity, seller notes, and working capital adjustments. These terms—not the multiple—determine what you actually take home and how much risk stays on your…

Truth #3: Who Will Buy Your $5–50M Business in 2026? The Truth Owners Miss Buyers for $5–50M companies have changed. In 2025, most acquisitions came from private equity firms, search funds, independent sponsors, and strategic acquirers—not younger versions of you. These buyers evaluate dozens of deals a month and expect clean financials, growth potential, and…

Truth #2: The Bar Has Risen for What Buyers Call a “Good” Company In the 2026 M&A environment, buyers define a “good” business very specifically. It’s not about size. It’s not even about industry. It comes down to risk, repeatability, and proof. What Buyers Consider a Good Company in 2026 A company is considered “good”…