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.

The name, identity, reputation, design, and customer perception associated with a business or product.

The ability of a business to keep customers, subscribers, or clients over time.

Legally protected or owned assets such as source code, trademarks, content, designs, databases, domains, and proprietary processes.

The binding legal contract that defines what is being sold, the price, payment terms, warranties, liabilities, and closing conditions.