Enterprise value (EV) represents the total value of a business, encompassing both equity and interest-bearing debt. Equity value is derived by subtracting net debt from enterprise value and reflects the value of the owner's ownership interest. In small business transactions, the purchase price stated in a listing or letter of intent is generally an equity value on a cash-free, debt-free basis. The distinction becomes material when a business carries significant debt or excess cash, as those balances adjust the amount the seller actually receives.
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Enterprise Value vs. Equity Value
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