How the acquisition financing calculator works
Senior debt = price − buyer cash − seller note. Each loan is amortized separately and the annual payments are added together.
DSCR = (cash flow − capex) ÷ total annual debt service. Post-debt cash flow is what is left over.
How to read the result
- Below 1.00x the business cannot service its debt from operations.
- For a fuller picture including closing costs, working capital and a replacement salary, use the deal analyzer.
Questions
Should seller-note payments be included in DSCR?
Yes, unless the note is on full standby. Set the seller-note term to 0 to model a standby note.
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