Private Equity: What the Heck is EBITDA Anyway?

Successful physician practices and medical service businesses have been a focus of private equity investment over the last decade and the trend is not slowing down anytime soon.  If you haven’t yet been contacted with a private equity opportunity, you will soon.  Unfortunately, there is a lot of very confusing information readily available.  What is EBITDA?  How do I calculate it?  What happens after I sell?  How much control will I lose?  How much money can we really expect?  Do we need an Investment Bank?

VGS feels it is vitally important for you to fully understand the true mechanics of a private equity partnership and its effects on YOUR business to properly evaluate the opportunity.  Misunderstandings equal missed opportunities and unrealistic expectations lead to frustration and lost time and money. VGS has the experience and understanding to educate you on the process and fully evaluate if private equity is the right partner in your business’ growth.  If you decide to explore private equity further VGS is here to manage your project with you.  VGS has experience working alongside investment banks and financial sponsors to manage your project to success without interruption to your current operations that can lead to increased stress and decreased valuations at closing.