Tier 1 · Deal Killers
Issues That Stop a Deal Entirely
These must be resolved before any buyer will seriously engage. No exceptions.
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/ 40
Tier 2 · Severe Value Destroyers
Issues That Significantly Reduce What You're Paid
Won't always kill the deal, but will shift leverage to the buyer and reshape deal structure.
0
/ 45
Tier 3 · Meaningful Valuation Discounts
Issues That Quietly Adjust the Multiple Downward
These don't create urgency, they silently shape how a buyer thinks about predictability and durability.
0
/ 40
Tier 4 · Soft Factors
What Buyers Feel During the Process
Rarely stop a deal, but influence confidence, trust, and momentum throughout diligence.
0
/ 35
Your Scorecard Results
Exit Readiness Assessment
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out of 160 possible points
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Tier 1 · Deal Killers
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/ 40 points
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Tier 2 · Value Destroyers
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/ 45 points
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Tier 3 · Valuation Discounts
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/ 40 points
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Tier 4 · Soft Factors
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/ 35 points
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