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Construction Sector M&A Update: Heavy Civil Contractors

Excavators loading dump trucks on a construction site, representing heavy civil construction activities.
In 2024, we observed a significant increase in M&A deal activity in the lower middle market for specialty trades contractors and, specifically, for heavy/civil construction contractors. In this update, we look back at year-over-year deal activity, including 2024 for heavy/civil contractors, share examples of recent deals, and consider what makes these companies attractive to buyers….
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Construction Industry Valuations and EBITDA Multiples (Revised December 2024)

While several business valuation methods exist, EBITDA multiples are frequently used to determine approximate business value in a sale transaction. Multiples can vary widely by industry and within industry segments, and the construction industry is no different. The data and experience tell us that only premium-quality businesses are achieving extraordinary valuations in the construction industry….
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2024 Q1 IT Services Market Report

The technology services M&A market in 2023 faced challenges amid economic uncertainties, leading to a 21% drop in deal volume from 2022. However, the demand for digital transformation remained strong, particularly in cloud computing, cybersecurity, and AI, driving acquisitions. Private equity played a significant role, adding competitive pressure and driving up valuations for companies with…
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2023 Review: Distribution M&A Valuations

GF Data® reported on the Distribution business acquisition deal data for YTD December 2023 and while valuations are holding steady, deal volume is down 25-30% vs 2022. The decline in volume is not surprising, given the high cost of debt. However, the fact that valuations appear to be holding steady is, on the surface, surprising….
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HVAC/R and Mechanical Services Q3 2023 Market Report

Buyer Interest Heating Up Pace of M&A Activity Expected to Resume After an M&A boom driven by a private equity buying frenzy that peaked in Q4 2021, U.S. HVAC/Refrigeration and other mechanical and facility service providers have seen an M&A slowdown so far in 2023. BMI sees demand heating up again after a cooling off…
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Q2 2023 M&A Market Update: A Resilient Landscape

Introduction BMI has seen robust business acquisition activity from buyers and sellers in 2023, even though economic trends and credit availability remain uncertain. Our takeaway from all the data is that the positives outweigh the negatives, and while there are headwinds, the overall trend is one of strengthening. Companies holding steady Company financials reflect a…
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