[Verse 1] Term sheet arrives on Tuesday morning Dollar signs dancing, lawyers swarming Multiple bidders circle round the prize Enterprise value meets the compromise Due diligence folders stack up high Financial models make the numbers fly [Chorus] V-E-T, valuation every time E-A-R-N, earnouts help us climb R-E-T-A-I-N, keep the talent shine Integration planning by design Deal structure holds the bottom line [Verse 2] EBITDA multiples swing the scale Revenue projections tell the tale Working capital adjustments sting Escrow accounts for warranty ring Reps and warranties fill the page Management presentations take the stage [Chorus] V-E-T, valuation every time E-A-R-N, earnouts help us climb R-E-T-A-I-N, keep the talent shine Integration planning by design Deal structure holds the bottom line [Bridge] Golden handcuffs lock the team in place Vesting schedules slow the departure race Cultural alignment saves the day Technology stacks must find their way Regulatory clearance stamps approved Board resolutions get the deal grooved [Verse 3] Purchase price allocation splits the cost Tax implications can't be lost Closing conditions check each box Wire transfers when the market talks Legal opinions seal the fate Signature pages validate [Chorus] V-E-T, valuation every time E-A-R-N, earnouts help us climb R-E-T-A-I-N, keep the talent shine Integration planning by design Deal structure holds the bottom line [Outro] From letter of intent to final close Navigate the highs and all the lows Acquisition mastery takes its time Deal structure holds the bottom line
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