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The Business Valuation Trap: Why Actual Historical Results Can Reduce Value in an M&A Process

calendar_today April 14, 2026 person Shoreline Partners domain shoreline

One of the most common and costly mistakes business owners make when preparing for a sale is assuming buyers will value the company based on actual historical financial results. While past performance provides context, acquirers aren’t buying what your company was; they’re buying what it’s likely to become under new ownership. That disconnect creates what […] The post The Business Valuation Trap: Why Actual Historical Results Can Reduce Value in an M&A Process appeared first on Shoreline Partners .

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