{"id":2042847,"date":"2024-06-04T13:36:40","date_gmt":"2024-06-04T13:36:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nimbo.net\/unternehmenswert-3-mal-ebitda"},"modified":"2025-09-04T11:24:53","modified_gmt":"2025-09-04T11:24:53","slug":"business-valuation-3x-ebitda","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nimbo.net\/en\/business-valuation-3x-ebitda","title":{"rendered":"3x EBITDA = Company Value?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the 3x EBITDA Method?<\/h2>\n\n<p>The 3x EBITDA method is a very, very simplified form of company valuation. It means: <\/p>\n\n<p><strong>You get the value of your company by multiplying your EBITDA by 3. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Do You Calculate EBITDA?<\/h2>\n<style>.kadence-column2042745_3672c1-90 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:15px;padding-right:15px;padding-bottom:15px;padding-left:15px;}.kadence-column2042745_3672c1-90 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-left:4px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}.kadence-column2042745_3672c1-90 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column2042745_3672c1-90 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;}.kadence-column2042745_3672c1-90 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column2042745_3672c1-90 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column2042745_3672c1-90 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column2042745_3672c1-90 > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:rgba(109, 142, 42, 0.1);}.kadence-column2042745_3672c1-90 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column2042745_3672c1-90{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column2042745_3672c1-90 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-left:4px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column2042745_3672c1-90 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);border-left:4px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column2042745_3672c1-90 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2042745_e90ce1-2d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2042745_e90ce1-2d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2042745_e90ce1-2d\"]{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;font-family:var( --global-heading-font-family, inherit );text-transform:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2042745_e90ce1-2d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2042745_e90ce1-2d\"]{display:flex;gap:0.25em;align-items:baseline;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2042745_e90ce1-2d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2042745_e90ce1-2d\"] .kb-adv-heading-icon svg{width:1em;height:1em;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2042745_e90ce1-2d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2042745_e90ce1-2d\"] .kb-adv-heading-icon{font-size:22px;padding-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2042745_e90ce1-2d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2042745_e90ce1-2d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2042745_e90ce1-2d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2042745_e90ce1-2d img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2042745_e90ce1-2d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2042745_e90ce1-2d\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style><h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading2042745_e90ce1-2d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading kt-adv-heading-has-icon has-theme-palette2-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2042745_e90ce1-2d\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-adv-heading-icon kb-svg-icon-ic_clipboard kb-adv-heading-icon-side-left\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 8 8\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M3.5 0c-.28 0-.5.22-.5.5v.5h-.75c-.14 0-.25.11-.25.25v.75h3v-.75c0-.14-.11-.25-.25-.25h-.75v-.5c0-.28-.22-.5-.5-.5zm-3.25 1c-.14 0-.25.11-.25.25v6.5c0 .14.11.25.25.25h6.5c.14 0 .25-.11.25-.25v-6.5c0-.14-.11-.25-.25-.25h-.75v2h-5v-2h-.75z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kb-adv-text-inner\">Here&#8217;s how to get the Value: <\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-regular\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\" style=\"border-width:1px\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Annual profit or loss<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>+ Tax expense<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u2013 Tax refunds<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>+ Interest expense<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u2013 Interest income<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u2013 Adjustments<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>= <strong>EBIT<\/strong> (Earnings Before Interest and Taxes)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>+ Depreciation on property, plant, and equipment<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>+ Amortization of intangible assets<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>= <strong>EBITDA<\/strong> (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why EBITDA?<\/h2>\n\n<p>The <strong>EBITDA<\/strong> metric provides a good insight into the company&#8217;s profitability, regardless of financing costs, taxes, and depreciation.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is 3 Definitely the Appropriate Multiplier?<\/h2>\n\n<p>No. The purpose of the multiplier method is to compare yourself with a similar company. Two key factors influencing the multiplier are industry and company size. See the monthly updated <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nimbo.net\/en\/valuation-multiples\">overview page of the multiples<\/a> for this. However, so-called soft factors, such as the company&#8217;s dependence on the current owner, extremely positive growth prospects, market position, etc. or special risk factors, such as a looming lawsuit, may also require an adjustment of the multiplier.   <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Advantages and Disadvantages of the 3x-EBITDA Method<\/h2>\n<style>.kadence-column2042745_5f56a5-bc > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column2042745_5f56a5-bc > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:15px;padding-right:15px;padding-bottom:15px;padding-left:15px;}.kadence-column2042745_5f56a5-bc > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:1px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-right:1px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-bottom:1px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-left:1px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);}.kadence-column2042745_5f56a5-bc > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column2042745_5f56a5-bc > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-left-radius:15px;}.kadence-column2042745_5f56a5-bc > .kt-inside-inner-col{row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column2042745_5f56a5-bc > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column2042745_5f56a5-bc > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column2042745_5f56a5-bc > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column2042745_5f56a5-bc{position:relative;}.kadence-column2042745_5f56a5-bc, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column2042745_5f56a5-bc:not(.specificity){margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:20px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column2042745_5f56a5-bc > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:1px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-right:1px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-bottom:1px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-left:1px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column2042745_5f56a5-bc > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:1px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-right:1px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-bottom:1px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-left:1px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column2042745_5f56a5-bc\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p><strong>Advantages and disadvantages of the multiple method:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2042745_8a1fe2-2c:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2042745_8a1fe2-2c ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2042745_8a1fe2-2c ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2042745_8a1fe2-2c .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:22px;color:var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2042745_8a1fe2-2c ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items2042745_8a1fe2-2c ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items2042745_8a1fe2-2c kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-2042745_6dd175-a8 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2042745_6dd175-a8\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_thumbs-up kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M104 224H24c-13.255 0-24 10.745-24 24v240c0 13.255 10.745 24 24 24h80c13.255 0 24-10.745 24-24V248c0-13.255-10.745-24-24-24zM64 472c-13.255 0-24-10.745-24-24s10.745-24 24-24 24 10.745 24 24-10.745 24-24 24zM384 81.452c0 42.416-25.97 66.208-33.277 94.548h101.723c33.397 0 59.397 27.746 59.553 58.098.084 17.938-7.546 37.249-19.439 49.197l-.11.11c9.836 23.337 8.237 56.037-9.308 79.469 8.681 25.895-.069 57.704-16.382 74.757 4.298 17.598 2.244 32.575-6.148 44.632C440.202 511.587 389.616 512 346.839 512l-2.845-.001c-48.287-.017-87.806-17.598-119.56-31.725-15.957-7.099-36.821-15.887-52.651-16.178-6.54-.12-11.783-5.457-11.783-11.998v-213.77c0-3.2 1.282-6.271 3.558-8.521 39.614-39.144 56.648-80.587 89.117-113.111 14.804-14.832 20.188-37.236 25.393-58.902C282.515 39.293 291.817 0 312 0c24 0 72 8 72 81.452z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Simple calculation and quick comparability between different companies within the same industry.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-2042745_40b712-13 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2042745_40b712-13\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_thumbs-up kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M104 224H24c-13.255 0-24 10.745-24 24v240c0 13.255 10.745 24 24 24h80c13.255 0 24-10.745 24-24V248c0-13.255-10.745-24-24-24zM64 472c-13.255 0-24-10.745-24-24s10.745-24 24-24 24 10.745 24 24-10.745 24-24 24zM384 81.452c0 42.416-25.97 66.208-33.277 94.548h101.723c33.397 0 59.397 27.746 59.553 58.098.084 17.938-7.546 37.249-19.439 49.197l-.11.11c9.836 23.337 8.237 56.037-9.308 79.469 8.681 25.895-.069 57.704-16.382 74.757 4.298 17.598 2.244 32.575-6.148 44.632C440.202 511.587 389.616 512 346.839 512l-2.845-.001c-48.287-.017-87.806-17.598-119.56-31.725-15.957-7.099-36.821-15.887-52.651-16.178-6.54-.12-11.783-5.457-11.783-11.998v-213.77c0-3.2 1.282-6.271 3.558-8.521 39.614-39.144 56.648-80.587 89.117-113.111 14.804-14.832 20.188-37.236 25.393-58.902C282.515 39.293 291.817 0 312 0c24 0 72 8 72 81.452z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Focuses on operational performance with a clear view of a company&#8217;s operational efficiency. This method ignores the capital structure and tax differences that can vary from company to company, focusing instead on the core business. <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-2042745_89111d-e7 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2042745_89111d-e7\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_thumbs-up kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M104 224H24c-13.255 0-24 10.745-24 24v240c0 13.255 10.745 24 24 24h80c13.255 0 24-10.745 24-24V248c0-13.255-10.745-24-24-24zM64 472c-13.255 0-24-10.745-24-24s10.745-24 24-24 24 10.745 24 24-10.745 24-24 24zM384 81.452c0 42.416-25.97 66.208-33.277 94.548h101.723c33.397 0 59.397 27.746 59.553 58.098.084 17.938-7.546 37.249-19.439 49.197l-.11.11c9.836 23.337 8.237 56.037-9.308 79.469 8.681 25.895-.069 57.704-16.382 74.757 4.298 17.598 2.244 32.575-6.148 44.632C440.202 511.587 389.616 512 346.839 512l-2.845-.001c-48.287-.017-87.806-17.598-119.56-31.725-15.957-7.099-36.821-15.887-52.651-16.178-6.54-.12-11.783-5.457-11.783-11.998v-213.77c0-3.2 1.282-6.271 3.558-8.521 39.614-39.144 56.648-80.587 89.117-113.111 14.804-14.832 20.188-37.236 25.393-58.902C282.515 39.293 291.817 0 312 0c24 0 72 8 72 81.452z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Flexibility in application: The method can be easily adjusted by changing the multiplier to account for specific industry standards or market conditions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2042745_09aa1b-78:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2042745_09aa1b-78 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2042745_09aa1b-78 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2042745_09aa1b-78 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:22px;color:#b9431c;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2042745_09aa1b-78 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items2042745_09aa1b-78 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items2042745_09aa1b-78 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-2042745_5de795-ac .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2042745_5de795-ac\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_thumbs-down kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M0 56v240c0 13.255 10.745 24 24 24h80c13.255 0 24-10.745 24-24V56c0-13.255-10.745-24-24-24H24C10.745 32 0 42.745 0 56zm40 200c0-13.255 10.745-24 24-24s24 10.745 24 24-10.745 24-24 24-24-10.745-24-24zm272 256c-20.183 0-29.485-39.293-33.931-57.795-5.206-21.666-10.589-44.07-25.393-58.902-32.469-32.524-49.503-73.967-89.117-113.111a11.98 11.98 0 0 1-3.558-8.521V59.901c0-6.541 5.243-11.878 11.783-11.998 15.831-.29 36.694-9.079 52.651-16.178C256.189 17.598 295.709.017 343.995 0h2.844c42.777 0 93.363.413 113.774 29.737 8.392 12.057 10.446 27.034 6.148 44.632 16.312 17.053 25.063 48.863 16.382 74.757 17.544 23.432 19.143 56.132 9.308 79.469l.11.11c11.893 11.949 19.523 31.259 19.439 49.197-.156 30.352-26.157 58.098-59.553 58.098H350.723C358.03 364.34 384 388.132 384 430.548 384 504 336 512 312 512z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">A flat multiplier of three may not be appropriate for the individual circumstances of a company or its industry.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-2042745_45a980-9f .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2042745_45a980-9f\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_thumbs-down kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M0 56v240c0 13.255 10.745 24 24 24h80c13.255 0 24-10.745 24-24V56c0-13.255-10.745-24-24-24H24C10.745 32 0 42.745 0 56zm40 200c0-13.255 10.745-24 24-24s24 10.745 24 24-10.745 24-24 24-24-10.745-24-24zm272 256c-20.183 0-29.485-39.293-33.931-57.795-5.206-21.666-10.589-44.07-25.393-58.902-32.469-32.524-49.503-73.967-89.117-113.111a11.98 11.98 0 0 1-3.558-8.521V59.901c0-6.541 5.243-11.878 11.783-11.998 15.831-.29 36.694-9.079 52.651-16.178C256.189 17.598 295.709.017 343.995 0h2.844c42.777 0 93.363.413 113.774 29.737 8.392 12.057 10.446 27.034 6.148 44.632 16.312 17.053 25.063 48.863 16.382 74.757 17.544 23.432 19.143 56.132 9.308 79.469l.11.11c11.893 11.949 19.523 31.259 19.439 49.197-.156 30.352-26.157 58.098-59.553 58.098H350.723C358.03 364.34 384 388.132 384 430.548 384 504 336 512 312 512z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Simplification and generalization: Many factors that can also influence the value of a company are ignored. <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-2042745_306267-a1 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2042745_306267-a1\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_thumbs-down 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