The market story of privately owned companies is somewhat mixed in 2018, while earnings before interest depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) margins have declined, the multiples paid for those earnings have increased while at the same time the number of acquisitions have declined. Do note, these are averages that incorporate all industries and market sectors. EBITDA multiples rise We have seen a great deal of quarterly volatility in multiples over the past three years. EBI

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