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Six ways to exit.
One right answer for you.

Model every exit structure side by side — including the leveraged recapitalization most owners never hear about. Real dollar outcomes, estimated taxes, and timelines for all six paths. See what your broker never showed you.

Your numbers
Target sale price
$3,000,000
$500K$20M
Annual EBITDA
$750,000
$100K$5M
Cash you need at close
$1,500,000
$0Max
Seller note interest rate
7%
4%12%
Tax filing status
Years you've owned the business
Earnout period (if applicable)
Rollover equity % retained
20%
5%49%
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Adjust your numbers, then model your options

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Eight structures — including three most owners never see
Sale structures show what you receive at close. Recapitalization and transition structures show how to get liquidity without a traditional sale — including the tax-deferred ESOP path that can mean $500K–$1M+ more in your pocket.
All eight options, side by side
Total take-home, compared
When the money actually arrives
Which one fits your situation

Which structure is actually right for you?

The numbers are a starting point. Your tax basis, personal goals, and the buyer you find determine which structure really wins. Get a free, personalized walkthrough.

Educational estimates only. Tax figures are approximations based on current federal long-term capital gains rates and do not account for state taxes, depreciation recapture, or installment sale elections. Talk to a qualified CPA and M&A attorney before making exit decisions.