Folks,
Let's assume we are looking at a potential LBO target. The target is a SaaS platform. They capitalize 30% of their R&D expenses. When modeling the case, would you adjust EBITDA/EBIT for the capitalized R&D (and the respective amortization) or not? Why?
Looking forward to the discussion.
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