EPISODE · Sep 4, 2026 · 17 MIN

How PE Deals Get a Reality Check: Unpacking Quality of Earnings

from The Private Equity Podcast: Business Buyouts, Deals, LBOs, M&A, Investing, Portfolio Companies, and Exit Strategies · host Podily

We trace how private‑equity teams scrutinize the quality of earnings during due diligence, from ASC 606 revenue recognition and customer concentration to deferred revenue timing and owner expense scrutiny. The episode explains how hidden items can shift valuation multiples, change debt structures, and influence walk‑away decisions or renegotiated terms. It ends by showing why a careful earnings review is key to the capital stack and overall fund return. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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