Florida M&A Intelligence
Market Insights for Florida Business Owners
Current M&A market data, EBITDA multiple benchmarks, and strategic insights to help Florida business owners understand deal conditions before going to market.
Current Data
2026 EBITDA Multiples by Sector
Florida lower-middle-market transactions ($3M–$50M). Data as of Q1 2026.
| Sector | EBITDA Multiple Range | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| HVAC & Mechanical | 4.5×–7.0× | ↑ |
| Healthcare Services | 5.5×–9.0× | ↑ |
| Construction & Engineering | 4.0×–6.0× | → |
| Professional Services | 4.0×–6.5× | ↑ |
| Manufacturing & Distribution | 3.5×–5.5× | → |
| Technology & Software | 5.0×–9.0× | ↑ |
| Landscaping & Outdoor | 3.0×–5.0× | → |
| Restaurants & Food Service | 2.5×–4.5× | → |
Multiples represent observed ranges from Florida engagements. Specific values depend on company quality, size, and market conditions. Not a guarantee of value.
Latest Insights
Market Intelligence & Analysis
EBITDA Multiples
2026 Florida M&A Benchmark Report
Comprehensive sector-by-sector analysis of EBITDA multiples for Florida lower-middle-market transactions. Updated quarterly from closed deal data.
4.0×–7.5×
Median Range (All Sectors)
Market Conditions
2026 Seller's Market: Why Now May Be the Right Time
PE dry powder, favorable interest rates, and Florida's no-income-tax advantage are converging to create strong seller leverage in Q1–Q3 2026.
$410.7B
Middle-Market Deal Value (2025)
Industry Report
HVAC & Mechanical Services: PE Consolidation Accelerates
Private equity platforms are aggressively acquiring Florida HVAC companies. Service agreement bases and technician rosters drive premium multiples of 4.5×–7×.
4.5×–7×
HVAC EBITDA Range
Industry Report
Construction & Specialty Trades: Buyer Activity Remains High
Florida's infrastructure boom is driving strategic and financial buyer demand for bonded contractors, specialty trades, and project-based service firms.
4.0×–6.0×
Construction EBITDA Range
Deal Structures
Seller Financing & Earnouts: What Florida Owners Need to Know
Creative deal structures are becoming more common in Florida transactions. Understand how earnouts, seller notes, and equity rollovers affect your net proceeds.
30–40%
Deals with Seller Financing
Exit Planning
The 12-Month Pre-Sale Checklist for Florida Business Owners
What to do in the 12–24 months before going to market. Financial normalization, operational improvements, and buyer positioning that maximize your multiple.
0.5×–1.5×
Multiple Lift from Preparation
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