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M&A Infographic: High Multiples for Government Contractors Who Sell Now

December 11, 2019 | Share:

Own a government contracting business? Right now may be the perfect time to sell.

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity in the government contracting space has reached new heights. That’s according to the Defense & Government Services Market Intel Report (PDF) released by investment banking firm Raymond James last month. The report shows that earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) valuation multiples for government services providers are remarkably high. Additionally, valuations demonstrated an upward trajectory over the last few years, growing from 10.8x in 2017 to 13.4x in 2019.

By contrast, valuation over the same time period has fallen for every other defense and government services category surveyed: multi-platform large contractors, defense technology firms, diversified IT providers, and commercial aerospace manufacturers and suppliers. We’ve recreated the chart below.

For the full Defense & Government Services Market Intel Report, click here (PDF).

Offit Kurman has helped numerous government contractors in the Mid-Atlantic region and beyond successfully sell their businesses. In recent months, our team has worked alongside clients to close the following deals:

As with all business transactional matters, government contracting M&A is cyclical. Valuations are high now, but they won’t remain that way for much longer. Business owners thinking of selling should prepare for sales now or ready themselves to weather a market downturn that could last several years.

Offit Kurman’s M&A team can help you prepare and maximize the sale of your business. To get in touch with an M&A attorney, click here. To learn more about current opportunities in M&A and for news about other deals, visit mandapulse.com.

ABOUT MIKE MERCURIO

Mike Mercurio | mmercurio@offitkurman.com | 301-575-0332

Michael N. Mercurio is a leading attorney in the field of mergers and acquisitions (M&A). He serves as outside general counsel in buy-side and sell-side M&A, as well as in all business law and real estate law matters. As a strategic partner to firm clients, Mr. Mercurio regularly counsels entrepreneurial individuals and assorted entities on the many challenges, issues, and opportunities companies face throughout the business lifecycle—from start-up to eventual exit.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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