What kind of industries or companies would have EBITDA close to Net Income?

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Companies with: (1) Low D&A, asset-light businesses like consulting, software (excluding capitalized R&D), staffing, royalty companies; (2) Low interest expense, minimal debt or net cash positions; (3) Low effective tax rates, operations in low-tax jurisdictions or with significant deductions. Common examples: pure-play software (SaaS), consulting firms, financial advisors, royalty companies, and mature asset-light cash cows with low debt.

What kind of industries or companies would have EBITDA close to Net Income?

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