Definition of EBITDA on The Grid Glossary

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Operating earnings before financing costs, income taxes, and noncash charges. Buyers and lenders use EBITDA to compare businesses and to apply valuation multiples.

#Normalization Adjustments

#Seller's Discretionary Earnings

#ICR

#Enterprise Value

#Debt Capacity

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