Multiples by deal size and industry (for SDE and/or adj EBITDA)

by a searcher from The University of Chicago - Booth School of Business

6 months ago

Hi all,

This was probably asked before, but I'm reaching back again to this community who was extremely helpful in the past...where can I get an idea for the multiple ranges by ind and deal size, for SDE and/or adj EBIDTA (SDE adj for the FMV of an operator)

Thank you for your help.

Best

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searcher from University of Toronto - Joseph L. Rotman School of Management

I have this same question. I've looked at the BVR data, but it varies so widely that it may not give you the direction that you need. In the end, you're not seeing the nuance in the BVR data, so it's hard to know which are the most comparable transactions. In the end, it seems like the multiples are much more an art than a science, and that there's no 'right' answer. I'm new to this world, but this is what I'm seeing.

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intermediary from Southern Methodist University

BVR (Business Valuation Resources). Link at top of page here.

6 months ago | like reply | 0 likes

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