For those who closed brokered deals, what SDE multiple did you acquire for?

by a searcher from University of California, Los Angeles

4 months ago

I'm looking at buying a manufacturing or distribution business in SoCal in the range of $600k - $750k SDE. After talking to many brokers and lenders, I keep hearing different "average" multiples. If you have experience closing a brokered deal for a company in a similar space/cash flow range, what multiple did you end up acquiring for?

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intermediary from The University of Chicago - Booth School of Business

Multiples are important to get a deal done, but it has been my direct/indirect experience that they have not been the cause of success/failure of an acquisition.

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professional from University of Colorado at Boulder - Leeds School of Business

^Searchfunder member‌, We tend to review multiple sources when valuing businesses. Depending on who we represent, they will pay the broker. Hope that helps provide context. Feel free to shoot me a DM if you'd like to chat further.

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