Know Your Worth: Anatomy of the Deal

By Michael Belluomini

August 22, 2025

Join Carson’s Michael Belluomini, SVP, Mergers & Acquisitions, and Mike Wieger, VP, Mergers & Acquisitions, as they dive into the structure of a typical M&A deal.

Topics of Discussion:

  • The differences between upfront, retention, and growth earnouts.
  • The strangest deal terms and new wrinkles they’ve encountered.
  • The present value of a deal and why headline can mean different things.

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