“We expected to see earnouts rise as a response to COVID-19 bumps and slumps, but it’s been interest rates that have really been the driver,” said Simon Harrison, Senior Advisor of Boss Group International. “Earnouts can be a way for sellers to receive their desired valuation, while buyers mitigate their… Read More »Percentage of $5M-$50M Deals Financing by Earnouts 2021-2024
Wow! What a fantastic meeting! A big thank you to Leslie Kland for your leadership over these past months, the board for all their hard work, and our incredible Julie for sharing her amazing talents with us. The business insights were both informative and entertaining, covering everything from social security… Read More »Another Great WATT meeting
Today, Kim received a tour of the Maricopa County Tabulation and Election Center (MCTEC). Stephen Richer, the 30th Recorder of Maricopa County, greeted us, and Sarah provided a very informative tour of the facility. She explained the checks and balances built into the system, which improves every year. With the… Read More »Carefree Cave Creek Chamber Maricopa County Election Center Tour
This morning, Gian Paul delivered an exceptional presentation at breakfast. As a high school World History teacher, Gian is dedicated to improving the lives of his students. A pivotal moment in his life was when he was invited to speak to the NY Giants. His “All In” speech inspired the… Read More »Gian Paul Accelerent Breakfast
At our WATT meeting this morning, we took a meaningful break from business updates to discuss an important issue that affects all women: menopause, perimenopause, and postmenopause. We learned valuable strategies for supporting ourselves, our sisters, and other women during this pivotal time in our lives. A heartfelt thank you… Read More »Delightful Women At The Top Meeting
Multiples remained consistent across the Main Street market. Meanwhile, advisors reported a meaningful increase in multiples (up a half percentage point or better, year over year) in the Lower Middle Market.
On average, sellers are receiving valuations at 85% of benchmark or better. As is the trend,businesses in the Lower Middle Market performed the best, receiving all or nearly the privatebenchmark they set with their advisors before going to market.
Multiples remained relatively consistent across market sectors, with one notable exception. Advisors reported that businesses with enterprise value of $5M-$50M received an average valuation of 5.3x EBITDA, a meaningful jump over last year, but still down from the red hot market in Q4 2021.
On average, sellers are receiving valuations at 86% of benchmark or better. As is the trend, businesses in the lower middle market performed the best, receiving nearly all or above the private benchmark they set with their advisors before going to market.
“It’s difficult to say how election cycles impact M&A, as political policies don’t operate in a vacuum,” said Scott Bushkie, President of Cornerstone Business Services. “However, business owners generally expect a Democrat-led government will raise taxes. If the winds appear to be blowing that way, we could see more sellers… Read More »What will increase M&A Activity in 2024?