“Earn the Right to the Numbers”: Why Trust Comes Before Financials in M&A

17/04/2025 27 min Episodio 215
“Earn the Right to the Numbers”: Why Trust Comes Before Financials in M&A

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode of Shoot the Moon, Revenue Rocket’s Mike Harvath, Matt Lockhart, and Ryan Barnett explore one of the most overlooked tension points in M&A: the financial document request.You’ve nailed the strategic and cultural fit — but when it comes time to share financials, things stall. Why? It often boils down to trust, financial hygiene, and timing.🔍 Inside the episode:Why jumping to the P&L too soon can kill momentumWhat “financial hygiene” actually means — and why it mattersTips for buyers to build trust and earn the right to request numbersWhat sellers should prepare: 3 years of P&L, balance sheet, forecast, and ad backsHow to keep a deal moving when financials are messy or delayedIf you’re buying or selling an IT services firm, this episode is a playbook for avoiding early missteps and setting up a smoother path to due diligence. RELATED EPISODES:Episode 170: How to Become a Platform Investment. Listen now >>Episode 141: Add-Backs 101. Listen now >>Episode 131: The Importance for Sellers to have Financials in Order while being Acquired. Listen now >>
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