Market Trends
Deal Value ($ in millions)
 EBITDA
Less than $25
7.4x
$25 To $100
9.2x
$100 To $250
14.8x
$250 To $500
9.9x
Over $500
9.6x


Source: Thomson Financial.  Data includes multiples between 3x and 25x, excludes all real estate and telecommunication transactions.