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Bootstrapping in business refers to starting and growing a company using personal finances or the company’s operating revenues, rather than relying on external funding or venture capital. Entrepreneurs use their own resources and reinvest profits from initial sales to fund further growth, emphasizing financial independence and careful cash flow management.

Adjusted EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization) is a financial metric used to assess a company's operational performance. It modifies the standard EBITDA by excluding non-recurring, irregular, or non-cash expenses to provide a more accurate reflection of ongoing profitability.

Leverage in Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) refers to the use of borrowed capital to finance the acquisition of a company. By using leverage, buyers can increase their purchasing power and potentially enhance returns on investment. This borrowed capital typically comes in the form of loans or bonds and is often used in leveraged buyouts (LBOs), where the target company's assets and cash flows are used as collateral for the debt.

Synergies in Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) refer to the potential financial benefits that are expected to arise from the combination of two companies. The idea is that the combined entity will be more valuable than the sum of its parts due to enhanced efficiencies, cost savings, and increased revenue opportunities. Synergies can be broadly categorized into operational synergies and financial synergies.

A strategic investor is an individual or company that invests in another business with the primary goal of achieving synergies that enhance the strategic objectives of both parties. Unlike financial investors, who are primarily focused on returns, strategic investors seek to create value through business integration, expanding market reach, leveraging complementary products or technologies, and achieving cost efficiencies.

Recapitalization is a corporate restructuring strategy aimed at changing a company's capital structure. This involves altering the mix of debt and equity to stabilize the company’s balance sheet, improve financial health, or achieve specific strategic goals.