Private firm multiples up, per BIZCOMPS update
The median sale price-to-SDE multiple for all industries reported at its highest level in 2019, at 2.09x, according to the BIZCOMPS Deal Review, a regular publication that analyzes general trends, valuation multiples, and operating ratios for transactions in the BIZCOMPS database.
Two new EV/EBITDA SME transaction studies from Epsilon-Research and UK 200
Epsilon Research has released the Q3 2019 Argos Index, which measures private midmarket company valuations in the euro zone.
Median EBITDA multiple now 4.4x for small and medium enterprises
The median selling price/EBITDA multiple across all industry sectors is 4.4x, according to the 4Q 2019 DealStats Value Index (DVI).
Private-company selling price/EBITDA median is 4.4x, per DealStats
The median selling price/EBITDA multiple across all industry sectors is 4.4x, according to the 4Q 2019 DealStats Value Index (DVI).
New DealStats Hall of Fame members
DealStats now lists over 30,000 private-company and 4,000 public-company M&A transactions, thanks to business brokers and other intermediaries who contribute the data.
UK buyers deepen ‘local’ footprint with UK target companies
BVWire—UK had the pleasure of catching up with well-known experts Konstantine Mossios and Sandra Mossios of Business Valuation Benchmarks (BVB) at the ICAEW conference in London on 23 October.
DealStats adds 35 new fields of data, other enhancements
As of October 16, DealStats, the leading database of transactions in the private and public sectors, will have 35 new fields of data.
BVWire—UK survey of multiples sources confirms lack of a perfect small-business valuation comparables resource
Business valuers in the UK often rely primarily on public-company multiples, given the lack of other comparables.
Last chance to participate in BVWire—UK’s survey of business multiples sources
BVWire—UK ‘s spot two-question survey on sources for valuation multiples in your business valuations will close in a few days.
Where do you find EV/EBITDA multiples for your business valuations? Let BVWire—UK know
One source, of course, is the BDO Private Company Price Index (PCPI). Q1 results for the PCPI were just released and are available now from BDO.
Private-company selling price/EBITDA median is 4.4x, per DealStats
The median selling price/EBITDA multiple across all industry sectors is 4.4x, according to the 2Q 2019 DealStats Value Index (DVI).
Architecture and Engineering Business Valuation and M&A Transaction Study, Sixth Edition
February 2019 PDF
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Private-company EBITDA multiples rise in the second half of 2018
After being down sharply in 2Q18, EBITDA multiples (median selling price/EBITDA) across all industries increased to 4.5x and 4.2x in the third and fourth quarters of 2018, respectively, according to the BVR’s DealStats Value Index (DVI).
Infographic reveals value predictor via DealStats analysis
BVR’s “What’s Your Company Worth?” infographic is as visually captivating as it is informative, concisely summarizing the most statistically significant predictor of value for each major NAICS industry.
EBITDA multiples by industry: New statistics on private-company selling prices
Highlights from an analysis of over 30,000 private-company acquisitions, including EBITDA multiples by industry and other statistics on selling prices and earning measures.
Surprising statistic on private firm multiples
A white paper, the “Private Business Valuation Market Update,” examines the median price-to-revenue metric private firm buyers paid for all private firms from 2003 to 2017.
Private-company EBITDA multiples down sharply in 2Q18
In the second quarter of 2018, EBITDA multiples (median selling price/EBITDA) for private companies plummeted to 2.8x, the largest decline reported in recent years, according to BVR’s DealStats Value Index (DVI).
Users Reveal Insights and Tips on DealStats and the GCTM
A valuation expert and a business broker/appraiser give some insight into the use of the new DealStats database and some comments on a few aspects of the guideline company transaction method.
Biz brokers love the market approach
People who regularly buy and sell businesses rely on the market approach much more than traditional valuation experts when valuing a company.
Letter to the Editor: Comments on Adequate Sample Size in the Transaction Method
A letter to the editor in response to the article “Valuation Experts Clash Over Analysis of Transactional Data” and accompanying supplement that appeared in the April 2018 issue of BVU.
DealStats: The future of comparable M&A transaction analysis is here
Explore the new DealStats platform that's revolutionizing comparable transaction analysis and providing business appraisers an objective reference point when benchmarking or valuing businesses. Learn about how DealStats offers statistics on private and public M&A transactions including valuation multiples, purchase price allocations, and more.
DealStats Ushers in Next Generation of Transaction Data
BVR has revolutionized Pratt’s Stats, the leading private-company transaction database, with the release of DealStats, which merges Pratt’s Stats and Public Stats transactions into one powerful platform.
Letter to the Editor: Comments on an Article on the Number of Transactions for the GCTM
This letter is in response to the article “Valuation Experts Clash Over Analysis of Transactional Data” that addresses how many transactions to use in the guideline company transaction method (GCTM).
New DealStats platform is now live!
BVR has officially launched DealStats, which merges Pratt’s Stats and Public Stats transactions into one powerful platform with state-of-the-art search capabilities, additional data fields, easier saving and report generation, and much more.
DealStats (formerly Pratt's Stats)
DealStats (formerly Pratt's Stats) is the new generation of private and public company transaction comparables for valuation and M&A professionals. This state-of-the-art platform boasts the most complete financials on acquired companies in both the private and public sectors.
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