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by a searcher from New York University - Leonard N. Stern School of Business
in New York, NY, USA

2yrs ago

Looking for a resource on things to consider in a CIM.

Looking for high level details on what to look for when reviewing a CIM. Thank you so much for your help.

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reply by an intermediary 2yrs ago
from Harvard University in San Diego, CA, USA

Its a bit of a developed skill-- We started offering "deal coaching" for self funded searchers a while ago and it has been really well received. We basically review CIMs together until you get comfortable that you can review them on your own. And then if you need help on your deal, we are just a phone call away. no success fees, no retainers, no exclusivity.

reply by a searcher 2yrs ago
from The University of Chicago in Dallas, TX, USA

The financials are key to understand, especially understanding the add backs. I've found cases where the advertised cash flows were way lower than the real cashflows because of random unjustified add backs. Of course, other factors like customer concentration, cost structure. asset value (and depreciation), etc, are important.