In Q4 of 2019 Sellers continue to get the majority cash at close. In this quarter, owners received 79% or more cash at close with most of the balance being seller financing, along with some earnouts and retained equity to close the valuation gap.
*According to the Market Pulse Survey – 4th Quarter 2019, presented by IBBA – International Business Brokers Association M&A Source and in partnership with Pepperdine University.