Investor Presentaiton
Forgivable Loans Add Complexity to the Interpretation
of Our Financial Statements
Talent Acquisition Approaches
Traditional M&A
Hire Revenue Generators
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Objective
Upfront payment
Acquire talent collectively
Yes
Acquire talent individually
Yes
Form of transaction consideration
Tax treatment
Need to renew
Purchase price to/for LLC, C-Corp, etc.
Slower amortization (up to 15 years)
Potentially, depending on
individual circumstances
Forgivable loan(s)
Faster amortization (3-8 years)
Potentially, depending on
individual circumstances
Effects on Income Statement
Amortize only value of identified
intangibles; amounts added back when
computing EBITDA
Expense 100% of upfront payment over
period of loan forgiveness, reflected as a
non-cash charge to cost of services;
amounts not added back when computing
EBITDA
Effects on Statement of Cash Flows
Transaction consideration reflected
in Cash Flow from Investing Activities
Transaction consideration reflected
in Cash Flow from Operating Activities
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