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These reports highlight annual M&A activity by industry and SIC code, including valuation multiples and buyer activity. Additionally, we are working with a number of buyers in these industries and have identified specific business lines they are seeking to acquire. Please call us if you wish to discuss any one of these industry reports or a specific business opportunity.

Industry Reports Archive

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Aerospace & Defense12/31/2004
 M&A activity within the sector increased 38% over the LTM 12.31.04. Median valuation multiples were at 1.4 times Revenue, 5.4 times EBITDA, 5.9 times EBIT and 4.6 times Book Value.
Aerospace & Defense - LTM 12.31.0812/31/2008
 Aerospace & Defense Industry
Automobiles & Components12/31/2004
 M&A activity within the sector increased 26% over the LTM 12.31.04. Median valuation multiples were at 0.6 times Revenue, 3.8 times EBITDA, 6.8 times EBIT and 1.2 times Book Value.
Banking12/31/2004
 M&A activity within the sector increased 54% over the LTM 12.31.04. Median valuation multiples were at 5 times Revenue, 11.1 times EBIT and 2.4 times Book Value.
Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals12/31/2004
 M&A activity within the sector increased 15% over the LTM 12.31.04. Median valuation multiples were at 6.2 times Revenue, 15.9 times EBITDA, 18.4 times EBIT and 4.3 times Book Value.
Building Products - LTM 12.31.0812/31/2008
 Building Products
Chemicals12/31/2004
 M&A activity within the sector increased 10% over the LTM 12.31.04. Median valuation multiples were at 1.6 times Revenue, 9.3 times EBITDA, 27.1 times EBIT and 2.7 times Book Value.
Commercial Services & Supplies12/31/2004
 M&A activity within the sector increased 20% over the LTM 12.31.04. Median valuation multiples were at 1 times Revenue, 8.1 times EBITDA, 14.1 times EBIT and 1.9 times Book Value.
Commercial Services & Supplies - LTM 12.31.0812/31/2008
 Commercial Services & Supplies
Construction & Engineering12/31/2004
 M&A activity within the sector increased 15% over the LTM 12.31.04. Median valuation multiples were at 1 times Revenue, 9 times EBITDA, 10.7 times EBIT and 2.3 times Book Value.
Construction & Engineering - LTM 12.31.0812/31/2008
 Construction & Engineering
Consumer Durables & Apparel - LTM 12.31.0812/31/2008
 Consumer Durables & Apparel
Consumer Durables, Textiles & Apparel12/31/2004
 M&A activity within the sector increased 40% over the LTM 12.31.04. Median valuation multiples were at 0.7 times Revenue, 6.2 times EBITDA, 7.8 times EBIT and 2.1 times Book Value.
Consumer Staples12/31/2004
 M&A activity within the sector increased 3% over the LTM 12.31.04. Median valuation multiples were at 1.5 times Revenue, 9.8 times EBITDA, 13 times EBIT and 1.8 times Book Value.
Consumer Staples - LTM 12.31.0812/31/2008
 Consumer Staples
Containers & Packaging12/31/2004
 M&A activity within the sector increased 25% over the LTM 12.31.04. Median valuation multiples were at 1.3 times Revenue, 7.3 times EBITDA, 17.3 times EBIT and 2 times Book Value.
Distribution - LTM 12.31.0812/31/2008
 Distribution
Distributors & Retailers12/31/2004
 M&A activity within the sector increased 37% over the LTM 12.31.04. Median valuation multiples were at 0.6 times Revenue, 9.9 times EBITDA, 13 times EBIT and 2.3 times Book Value.
Energy12/31/2004
 M&A activity within the sector increased 79% over the LTM 12.31.04. Median valuation multiples were at 1.4 times Revenue, 12.2 times EBITDA, 19.6 times EBIT and 2.9 times Book Value.
Financial Services12/31/2004
 M&A activity within the sector increased 38% over the LTM 12.31.04. Median valuation multiples were at 2.8 times Revenue, 10 times EBITDA, 12.1 times EBIT and 2.8 times Book Value.
Healthcare Equipment & Supplies12/31/2004
 M&A activity within the sector increased 17% over the LTM 12.31.04. Median valuation multiples were at 2.6 times Revenue, 12.7 times EBITDA, 28.5 times EBIT and 3.5 times Book Value.
Healthcare Equipment & Supplies5/18/2005
 
Healthcare Equipment & Supplies - LTM 12.31.0812/31/2008
 Healthcare Equipment & Supplies
Healthcare Providers & Services12/31/2004
 M&A activity within the sector increased 45% over the LTM 12.31.04. Median valuation multiples were at 1.1 times Revenue, 10.1 times EBITDA, 14 times EBIT and 2.6 times Book Value.
Healthcare Providers & Services - LTM 12.31.0812/31/2008
 Healthcare Providers & Services
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure12/31/2004
 M&A activity within the sector increased 94% over the LTM 12.31.04. Median valuation multiples were at 1.7 times Revenue, 7.8 times EBITDA, 17.4 times EBIT and 1.7 times Book Value.
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - LTM 12.31.0812/31/2008
 Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Industrial Electrical Equipment12/31/2004
 M&A activity within the sector increased 22% over the LTM 12.31.04. Median valuation multiples were at 1 times Revenue, 9 times EBITDA, 10.7 times EBIT and 2.3 times Book Value.
Industrial Machinery12/31/2004
 M&A activity within the sector increased 39% over the LTM 12.31.04. Median valuation multiples were at 1 times Revenue, 9 times EBITDA, 10.7 times EBIT and 2.3 times Book Value.
Insurance12/31/2004
 M&A activity within the sector increased 4% over the LTM 12.31.04. Median valuation multiples were at 0.8 times Revenue, 8.9 times EBITDA, 10.1 times EBIT and 2.4 times Book Value.
Machinery & Equipment - LTM 12.31.0812/31/2008
 Machinery & Equipment
Media & Entertainment12/31/2004
 M&A activity within the sector increased 35% over the LTM 12.31.04. Median valuation multiples were at 2 times Revenue, 11.1 times EBITDA, 16.6 times EBIT and 2.1 times Book Value.
Media & Entertainment - LTM 12.31.086/2/2009
 Media & Entertainment
Metals, Mining & Construction Materials12/31/2004
 M&A activity within the sector increased 33% over the LTM 12.31.04. Median valuation multiples were at 1.3 times Revenue, 9.3 times EBITDA, 22.2 times EBIT and 2.3 times Book Value.
Paper & Forest Products12/31/2004
 M&A activity within the sector decreased 3% over the LTM 12.31.04. Median valuation multiples were at 1.3 times Revenue, 9.3 times EBITDA, 22.2 times EBIT and 2.3 times Book Value.
Real Estate12/31/2004
 M&A activity within the sector increased 110% over the LTM 12.31.04. Median valuation multiples were at 10.1 times Revenue, 15.7 times EBITDA, 25.2 times EBIT and 2.2 times Book Value.
Retail - LTM 12.31.0812/31/2008
 Retail
Security & Alarm - LTM 12.31.0812/31/2008
 Security & Alarm
Semiconductor & Semico Equipment12/31/2004
 M&A activity within the sector increased 20% over the LTM 12.31.04. Median valuation multiples were at 1.5 times Revenue, 14.4 times EBITDA, 24.3 times EBIT and 2.7 times Book Value.
Software & Services5/18/2005
 
Software & Services12/31/2004
 M&A activity within the sector increased 42% over the LTM 12.31.04. Median valuation multiples were at 1.4 times Revenue, 12.2 times EBITDA, 19.6 times EBIT and 2.9 times Book Value.
Software - LTM 12.31.0812/31/2008
 Software
Technology Hardware & Equipment12/31/2004
 M&A activity within the sector increased 58% over the LTM 12.31.04. Median valuation multiples were at 1.5 times Revenue, 7 times EBITDA, 16.7 times EBIT and 2.1 times Book Value.
Technology Hardware & Equipment - LTM 12.31.0812/31/2008
 Technology Hardware & Equipment
Telecommunication Services12/31/2004
 M&A activity within the sector increased 100% over the LTM 12.31.04. Median valuation multiples were at 0.7 times Revenue, 4.4 times EBITDA, 15.4 times EBIT and 2 times Book Value.
Telecommunications - LTM 06.30.088/26/2008
 Telecommunications Services & Equipment
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Transportation12/31/2004
 M&A activity within the sector increased 20% over the LTM 12.31.04. Multiples were at 1 times Revenue, 9 times EBITDA, 10.7 times EBIT and 2.3 times Book Value.
Transportation & Logistics - LTM 06.30.088/26/2008
 Transportation & Logistics
Utilities12/31/2004
 M&A activity within the sector increased 26% over the LTM 12.31.04. Median valuation multiples were at 1.6 times Revenue, 11.6 times EBITDA, 24.2 times EBIT and 1.1 times Book Value.