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U.S. sellers getting more for their companies.(Communique)(Brief Article)

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After more than two years of depressed selling prices, sellers in 2003 of U.S. manufacturing companies with annual revenues between $10 and $50 million averaged 22 percent more for their companies than those who sold during 2002. The data is found in a survey of 60 leading merger and acquisition advisory firms which are members of the International Network of Merger & Acquisition Partners (IMAP).

Nick Merkel, author of the study and IMAP member noted, "In 2003, our members consummated 210 devils with a total value of $3.47 billion. The study reveals that short supply and high demand combined with an improving economy were the principal reasons for the increase."

The median selling multiple of EBIT (earnings before interest and taxes) increased from 4.9 to 60 for manufacturers within the $10-$50 million range. Selling multiples were also up for distributors and service companies, although to a lesser degree. With lender financing still tight, ...

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