Despite a record setting year in 2021, M&A activity is being challenged by macroeconomic and geopolitical headwinds. Rising interest rates and inflation rates are putting downward pressure on pricing metrics in both the public and private markets. Public markets are taking the hardest hit in 2022, as economists and industry professionals are signaling for a bear market during the fourth quarter of 2022 and into 2023. Private middle market completed deal volume was down markedly through the third quarter of 2022; however, pricing multiples remained strong and comparable to 2021 averages.
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Our valuation review explores recent valuation trends in the public and private markets, directed to small and middle market business owners and the professionals and financial institutions that serve them. The review is designed to provide realistic guidance on the question “What’s it Worth?,” keeping in mind that proper preparation for real world transactions requires analysis of specific situations based on up-to-date data.
