FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE A HIGHER M&A MULTIPLES FOR ANY SIZE OF COMPANY

摘要

1. Consistent positive historical growth rate (+15% a year for last five years, or a hockey stick over?) 2. Consistent profit margins (+15% a year) 3. Market position in growing sectors (private sector land development), or flat or declining markets (oil and gas, Federal?) 4. Client concentration (good distribution of clients, with no single client with more than 25% of revenues) 5. Strong backlog and financial forecast showing growth and profitability