How to find fair deals while governments keep on supporting a weak economy

by a searcher from Hult International Business School

3 years ago

When looking at acquisition, most companies are asking EBITDA multiples which are highly overrated. This even during COVID pandemic and while having bad performances. In my belief, mainly due to low bank interest and central bank support from governments.

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intermediary from Northeastern University

Many buyers are in the market and sellers see that as high demand. When you look deeper, the standard hold true: buyers only want great companies at good prices, or good companies at great prices. Also, most sellers think their baby is beautiful, until Their advisor gives them a market valuation - not so beautiful on many cases today.

3 years ago | like reply | 0 likes

searcher

Why do you believe valuations are overpriced?

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