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Case Studies & Samples

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Three sample QoE reports (the buy-side and sell-side Lite to read now, the Full by email), four exhibit pages, an illustrative case and three Google reviews. Every sample uses Hoosier Supply Co., our sample company, and says so on each page.

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Sample reports and exhibits

Both Lite samples open in your browser with no form; the Full-scope sample comes by email so we know where it went.

A case and two readout excerpts

  1. 01

    The illustrative case

    A buy-side analysis of Hoosier Supply Co., our sample company: Adjusted EBITDA tests at $1.25 million against the $1.39 million the seller claims, and 23% of revenue sits in one customer.

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  2. 02

    Operational & Market Diligence readout excerpt

    The five seats, the scorecard and the findings page from a full operational review.

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  3. 03

    Exit Readiness Review readout excerpt

    The five dimensions, the findings register and the fix list from a full review.

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Report previews

Four pages from the Lite sample, as a buyer reads them.

Each exhibit page carries the conclusion in its title, a read line that says what it means, and a source line naming the model and the exhibit behind the figures. The whole sample opens from the button above.

  1. Lite sample QoE, cover01 · CoverThe engagement and its scope, as the reader opens it. (PDF, opens in a new tab)
  2. Lite sample QoE, add-back schedule02 · Add-backs testedEvery adjustment with the document behind it; the declined ones shown. (PDF, opens in a new tab)
  3. Lite sample QoE, proof of cash03 · Proof of cashRecorded cash against the bank, period by period. (PDF, opens in a new tab)
  4. Lite sample QoE, working-capital peg04 · Working capitalThe peg computed on the trailing twelve months: the number to plan around. Core tests it before it is negotiated. (PDF, opens in a new tab)

Illustrative; Hoosier Supply Co. is our sample company, and the figures are rounded. The report format is the one every QoE client receives.

Situations we are hired for

What the work covers in each one.

Illustrative of the work; no specific client.

Published feedback

Google reviews from CFO and operating clients.

They fully embedded themselves into our business, helping us navigate complex decisions and significantly accelerating our path to market readiness. LIMESTONE’s proactive, comprehensive support has been invaluable.

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Chris Frantz

NextBite Robotics · Google Review

They’re not just financial advisors, they roll up their sleeves and get involved in every aspect of the business. What really sets LIMESTONE apart is that they operate like true partners, not outsiders.

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Joseph Altomonte

Northwestern Golf · Google Review

Jared has shown consistent knowledge in the finance and scaling of our company. We have three complex divisions and his ability to navigate and create factual strategies has been a great help.

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Thomas Lauth

Lauth Investigations · Google Review

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