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How to Prepare for M&A Due Diligence in Latin America: Sell-Side Checklist, Data Room, and Regional Risks

Latin America recorded 2,650 M&A deals worth nearly US$96 billion in the first 11 months of 2025. Inbound investment rose 45% year over year. ...

How to Increase the Valuation of a Services Company in Latin America: A Founder’s Pre-Sale Playbook

Services companies in Latin America trade at 6.7x EV/EBITDA, with multi-country platforms commanding premium multiples. Latin America recorded 2,650 M&A deals worth US$96 billion ...

How to Structure a Cross-Border Acquisition in Latin America: Vehicles, Tax Treaties, and Holding Companies

Cross-border M&A in Latin America hit USD 40.6 billion across 600 inbound deals in 2025. Latin America recorded 2,650 M&A deals worth USD 96 ...

How to Perform Due Diligence in Latin America: A Step-by-Step Buy-Side Guide

Buy-side due diligence in Latin America runs 8-12 weeks, costs $150K-$500K, and spans six workstreams across hidden risk areas. Latin America M&A deal count ...

How to Find Acquisition Targets in Latin America: Sourcing Channels, Target Criteria, and Outreach Playbook

Latin America closed 3,061 M&A deals worth EUR 280 billion in 2024, and deal counts rose 12% in 2025. Buy-side sourcing in Latin America ...

How to Buy a Company in Latin America: The Acquirer’s M&A Playbook

Latin America inbound M&A reached USD 40.6 billion across 600 deals in 2025, a 45% jump from 2024 driven by US, Spanish, and Chinese ...

How to Exit a Professional Services Company in Latin America: Buyers, Valuation, and Deal Structures

Selling a professional services firm in Latin America can deliver 0.7x to 4.5x EBITDA, with global buyers like Vistra and TMF Group active. Latin ...

How to Sell a Founder-Led Business in Latin America: Valuation, Earnouts, and Exit Steps

Selling a founder-led business in Latin America takes 9-12 months and trades at 6-8x EBITDA, with ~31% of price deferred through earnouts. Latin America ...

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