The annualised value of recurring subscription or contract revenue, commonly abbreviated as ARR.

The degree to which revenue or profit depends on a small number of customers.

The total value of transactions processed through a marketplace before fees, refunds, and deductions, commonly abbreviated as GMV.

Investment capital used to acquire or invest in privately held companies, often with the aim of increasing value before a future exit.

The planned transfer of leadership or ownership to a manager, employee, family member, partner, or new owner.

A transaction in which the buyer acquires selected assets and agreed liabilities instead of buying the legal company itself.

The estimated total financial contribution of a customer throughout the relationship with the business, commonly abbreviated as CLV or LTV.

A portion of the purchase price retained temporarily after closing to cover agreed claims, adjustments, or obligations.

Evidence that a buyer has sufficient available capital or committed financing to complete the acquisition.

Additional value created when a buyer combines the acquired business with existing products, customers, technology, teams, or distribution.