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The Offer Isn’t the Deal: How Sellers Compare Price and Terms to Protect Value
January 25, 2026by Dr Dawkins Brown
Dawgen Decodes: The D.E.A.L.M.A.K.E.R. Series™ In M&A, the headline price is rarely the final outcome. Sellers who accept the “highest number” without unpacking terms often give away value through earnouts, holdbacks, working capital adjustments, onerous warranties, or post-close obligations. This article explains how sophisticated sellers compare offers using a disciplined price-and-terms scorecard—so they can...
