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How to Read a Deal Teardown

Every acquisition has seven numbers that matter: entry multiple (SDE paid), growth rate post-buy, churn risk, gross margins, debt used (SBA or seller), exit or scaling outcome, and time to profitability. We show all seven for each case study so you see the full picture before you bid.

Case Study #1: $280K SaaS at 2.8x SDE +50% POST-ACQUISITION

Marketing Automation Tool

Entry Price: $280,000 | Multiple: 2.8x SDE | Annual SDE: $100,000

SAAS

Buyer paid 2.8x SDE for a marketing automation tool doing $100k annual SDE. Used 60% SBA 7(a) loan (10% down), kept founder as COO for 12 months, then hired dedicated CEO. Revenue grew 40% YoY by bundling into agencies. Business now worth $420k (4.2x entry price). Entry risk was customer concentration; buyer fixed it.

2.8x
Entry Multiple
40%
Revenue Growth