M&A glossary for Mexican SMEs
The M&A glossary for Mexican SME transactions is the set of definitions for mergers and acquisitions, valuation, and due diligence terms applicable to the Mexican market. It covers concepts such as normalized EBITDA, EBITDA multiple, LOI, due diligence, DCF, and consideration structure, with practical context for buyers, sellers, and advisors in mid-market deals in Mexico.
You can normalize an EBITDA multiple in the EBITDA calculator.
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What key terms does the glossary cover?
Key terms:
Normalized EBITDA — adjust your base number for sale.
EBITDA multiple — determines your real value.
DCF (Discounted Cash Flow) — discounted cash flow method.
Due diligence — deep validation of the business.
LOI (Letter of Intent) — key letter of intent.
Earn-out — typical contingent payout.
SDE (Seller's Discretionary Earnings) — valuation base for founder-operated SMEs.
Vendor due diligence — seller-prepared diligence before process.
Indemnity escrow — post-close holdback for indemnity claims.
Which M&A terms do buyers and sellers of Mexican SMEs look up most?
How are terms grouped by deal stage?
Marketing and sale
Negotiation
Due diligence
What key concepts exist by valuation type?
DCF and flows
Valuation concepts
What terms define the structure of a deal?
Documents
Operation and closing
What terms are in the glossary?
35 terms in total. View all terms (A–Z)