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Knowing When It’s Time To Sell Your Startup

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A volatile stock market and economic recession have since changed much of this thinking. However, they have failed to generate profits and the stock has since sunk to less than $3 per share. The deal closed only four months later in August of 2012. The current market cap is only $1.8 billion and could fall further. Unprofitable.

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5 Things To Consider Before Selling To A Private Equity Firm

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By the same token, using a competent accountant for tax advice can help you maximize the deal structure to limit your tax exposure and maximize the cash potential in the sale. No matter your role, you will most likely be an investor in this company, or at the very least the recipient of incentive stock, and you want it to do well.