Market Pulse – Q4 2021

Financing Deals in 2021

Presented by IBBA & M&A Source

Deal financing has not changed significantly since before the pandemic. On average, sellers continue to receive 80% or more of total consideration as cash at close. (Cash at close includes senior debt and buyer equity.) Seller financing accounts for 15% or less of most deals.


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