Adjusted EBITDA is a normalization of reported earnings used by bankers and buyers to assess the underlying cash-generating profile of a business.

Common addbacks include one-time legal expenses, excess owner compensation, and non-recurring restructuring costs. In a sell-side process, every adjustment should be documented and defensible because buyers will test each item during diligence.

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