Market Trends
Deal Value ($ in millions)
 EBITDA
Less than $25
5.4x
$25 To $100
5.8x
$100 To $250
6.3x
$250 To $500
6.7x
Over $500
7.0x


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