Summary of Key Insights

📌 M&A Deal Volume Remains Strong
Despite economic fluctuations, deal activity continues to rise, especially in Construction, Manufacturing, and Business Services.

📌 EBITDA Multiples Stay Stable Across Most Industries
Valuation multiples have remained consistent, with some sectors seeing incremental growth in buyer interest.

📌 Seller and Buyer Motivations Evolve

  • Sellers: Retirement and financial security are the leading drivers of business sales.

  • Buyers: Many Private Equity firms and strategic buyers are actively deploying capital, creating a strong demand for acquisitions.

📌 Key Market Headwinds & Tailwinds

  • Interest rates and lending constraints continue to be challenges.

  • Economic conditions and buyer demand remain positive factors supporting deal activity.

📌 Industry-Specific Valuation Trends

  • Construction & Manufacturing: Highest deal activity and strong multiples.

  • Healthcare & Tech: Stable but seeing less dominance than previous years.

  • Business Services: Increasing valuation multiples, signaling buyer confidence.

📊 Featured Charts

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EBITDA Multiples by Industry
Deal Volume Trends Over Time
Seller Motivations for Exiting Their Business
Active Buyers & Private Equity Capital Deployment
Interest Rate & Market Impact on Deals

Welcome to our M&A Market Insights page.

Q3 2024 M&A Market Report

Here we provide business owners with data-driven insights into market conditions, valuation trends, and deal activity. Whether you are considering a sale in the near future or just want to understand market trends, these charts will provide valuable context on deal volume, valuation multiples, and factors driving transactions.

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Special thanks to Bill McCalpin for compiling all of this valuable information.

Find your industry in the table below to see the EBITDA multiples related to deal size… Have a look at a 12 month income statement to get an idea of your EBITDA.
Quick Calculation - Formula: EBITDA = Net Income + Interest + Taxes + Depreciation + Amortization