Historically, business valuations hold steady in the Main Street market, with multiples from 2.0-2.8x SDE. Shifts are more likely in the lower middle market as businesses become more attractive targets to financial and strategic buyers alike.
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Historically, business valuations hold steady in the Main Street market, with multiples from 2.0-2.8x SDE. Shifts are more likely in the lower middle market as businesses become more attractive targets to financial and strategic buyers alike.