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Cash flow normalization is done with the intention of identifying Earnings Before Interest Taxes Depreciation and Amortization (EBITDA) or Seller’s Discretionary Earnings (SDE). These differing measures of free cash flow are not interchangeable but are used by different classes of buyers for different categories of acquisition. Free cash flow is an important measure when calculating the value and price for any business. It is the amount that is theoretically available for servicing acquisition debt, working capital, return on investment for any cash outlay in the acquisition, and future expansion. Continue reading →