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Seller Net Proceeds Example ($25.0M Deal)
Plus: The Valuation Gap - Why Sellers Think It's Worth More Than Buyers
Derek Avdul
November 11, 2025
Quick M&A Insights, Infographics, & Interesting Info Every Week!
Welcome to the M&A Mindset!
This Week:
We're breaking down what a seller actually walks away with in a deal - both at closing, and in future years. Plus, we look at the valuation perspectives of buyers and sellers. And, as always, curated articles, learning resources, fun M&A merch, and something to get you to lighten up a bit...
Let's dive in.
- Derek
Table of Contents
INTERESTING INFOGRAPHIC
Each week, I feature a visually engaging infographic that distills a key M&A subject area into an easy-to-digest format. These quick reference guides aim to deliver clarity, insight, and practical understanding at a glance.
Seller Net Proceeds Example ($25.0M Deal)
M&A TOPIC BRIEFING
In this section, I provide a clear, concise overview of a specific topic, trend, or concept within the realm of M&A. The goal is to educate, inform, and spark discussions on relevant subjects, helping you deepen your knowledge and better navigate the complexities of M&A more confidently.
The Valuation Gap - Why Sellers Think It’s Worth More Than Buyers
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ARTICLES OF INTEREST
Current Trends Shaping The Middle Market M&A Landscape - Rising valuations for recurring revenue business, continued private equity interest in quality companies, softening of tariff pressures, and improving sentiment following rate cuts are setting the stage for a great M&A market.
2025 Middle Market M&A Survey Book - Middle market deals were evaluated and demonstrate resilience in deal activity through the first half of 2025 despite leverage being a continuing challenge and with indemnity caps tightening from a legal perspective and escrow amounts creeping up.
Why Banks and PE Firms Are Both Competing and Collaborating in Private Credit - Traditional corporate lending continues to soften and all participants in the middle market (banks, PE credit funds, and middle market companies themselves) like the flexibility private credit can offer.
How AI Will Affect Jobs at Banks' Front, Middle, and Back Offices According to a 20-Year Banking Veteran - It will boost customer-facing front-office roles, enhance productivity in the middle-office, and challenge and eliminate back-office jobs.
Why AI Models Suck at Investment Banking - AI models typically lack access to real deal data, struggle with the nuanced workflows of M&A and are prone to errors and erroneous assumptions in context where accuracy and quality of information matter deeply.
EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
SPREADSHEET TIPS & TRICKS
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FROM THE BENCHMARK BLOG
My firm, Benchmark International, a global, award-winning sell-side M&A company, has a ton of great resources that help anyone considering selling or buying a business get more educated on all aspects of the process. Below is just one helpful article. Check out Benchmark International for many more useful articles, news, and resources.
INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS
Trade Associations in the M&A Industry
LIGHTEN UP!
In the fast-paced world of M&A, we can sometimes take things (and ourselves) a bit too seriously, so it’s good to remember to enjoy a lighter moment now and then.
When Dumb Money Beats Smart Money, It’s Time To Worry
M&A MERCH
Here’s a find for us finance folks to grab some M&A-inspired swag. Stuff for those of us that speak fluent EBITDA. If you find others that have great deal-themed gear, send them this way so we can let everyone know. Enjoy!
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Derek Avdul
New to the M&A Mindset? This weekly newsletter cuts through the noise with concise insights, infographics, and resources on middle-market M&A—trusted by 4,000+ deal professionals, business owners, and investors. Whether you're planning a transaction, building your expertise, or just fascinated by deals, you'll find something valuable here every week.
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