What's a typical multiple for an Office & Printing Equipment Business?

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August 14, 2024

by a searcher from Virginia Commonwealth University in San Francisco, CA, USA

Considering a well established company in large market with a $1,2-1.4 SDE range. Any insight on the typical SDE multiple for this size in this industry?

Also, I don't have direct experience in this sector. I've worked in tech, mfg, healthcare, and distribution. Am I going to have major challenges with SBA financing?

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Reply by a lender
from Eastern Illinois University in 900 E Diehl Rd, Naperville, IL 60563, USA
I cannot answer specifically on market multiples in that sector, but I can answer your question about SBA financing. Although the SBA and SBA lenders always prefer that buyers have direct industry experience for a business they are buying, it is not a requirement. In fact, we rarely find it to be the case where our buyers have direct industry experience. When you do not have direct industry experience the key is proving you have related industry experience or your past industry experience will transfer will to the new business. Also having a plan for handling any licensing requirements and the transfer of the business is key. But again, the majority of the deals we finance our buyers do not have direct industry experience, just relatable experience. I would be more than happy to talk about your specific situation and see if we can provide any help. We also do pre-approvals and analysis from a financing perspective at no cost. You can reach me at redacted
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Reply by an admin
from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Portland, OR, USA
^redacted‌ have previously commented on Office & Printing Equipment and might be able to share their insights on multiples with you here.

You can also find multiples on thousands of transactions through our partnership with BVR DealStats here: www.searchfunder.com/bvr/search

^redacted‌ or ^redacted‌ at BVR can probably help you find the exact report you need.

If anyone else has questions on Multiples, Equipment Businesses, or related topics, please post them and I'll do my best to get them answered for you.
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