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Acquisition Financing: Document Customer Concentration Before You Buy

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Buying an established business means evaluating the customers behind its revenue. A strong headline sales figure can hide dependence on one large account, a temporary order, or relationships managed entirely by the seller. For an acquisition financing request, documenting customer concentration helps explain how the business earns its income and what could change after ownership transfers. Start with a dated customer revenue schedule supported by the seller's records. The aim is to give capital providers a traceable view of historical performance, contract coverage, and the buyer's transition plan. A customer list alone cannot establish future revenue. Build a consistent customer revenue schedule Request sales by customer for completed financial years and the current year to date. Identify the period, reporting entity, currency, and whether the figures represent invoiced sales or recognized revenue. Use the same basis across periods, and explain returns, rebates, credit note...