What EBITDA multiple will your business sell for? Here are 2026 benchmarks across eight major industries for lower middle market businesses — and the factors that move you from the low end of the range to the high end.
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Nashville is one of the strongest seller’s markets in the country right now. Here’s a complete guide to the M&A process, current valuation ranges, and what separates the owners who close strong deals from those who don’t.
Roll-ups are the dominant PE value creation strategy in the lower middle market. Learn how they work, what makes a business an attractive platform or add-on, which industries are most active, and what sellers and buyers need to know.
Private equity and strategic buyers evaluate your business through fundamentally different lenses. Understanding which is right for your exit — or why you need both at the table — is one of the most consequential decisions you’ll make as a seller.
Most lower middle market businesses sell for 3x-8x adjusted EBITDA. Learn what drives valuation multiples, common mistakes that leave money on the table, and how to position your business for a premium sale price.
Private equity moving down-market, technology compressing deal timelines, and the boomer transition wave are reshaping lower middle market M&A. Here’s what these trends mean for business owners considering a sale or exit.
The right buyer determines the price, deal structure, transition terms, and whether the deal closes. Here’s how to evaluate strategic buyers, private equity firms, and individual acquirers — and why a competitive process matters.