How do LMM PE shops value assets?
Hi all,
I’m looking into a LMM PE shop (buy and build, operational improvement and professionalisation of small family owned businesses) and, coming from BB IB, I wonder how these shops (i) value their businesses (are precedent transactions and trading comps used? although they’re vastly different in size and maturity stage?) and (ii) what type of returns do they target? (i imagine 30%+ approx given execution risk and operational involvement demand?)
Any guidance would be greatly appreciated
Thank you!
Based on the most helpful WSO content, valuing assets in LMM PE shops can indeed involve precedent transactions and trading comps, but there are nuances due to the size and maturity of the businesses involved. Here's a breakdown of the valuation methods and target returns:
Valuation Methods:
Target Returns:
Each LMM PE firm might have a slightly different approach depending on their specific strategy and the industry focus. The key is to understand how these methods are adapted to fit the smaller scale and unique challenges of LMM investments.
Sources: How to tell the prestige of LMM or MM PE firms?, LMM PE compensation, recruiting and port co. work, LMM Business Owners?, LMM PE Associate Experience - What is it REALLY like?, What kind of questions can be asked about precedent transaction
Usually we just lick our finger and stick it in the air to see how the wind blows that day. Hope this helps!
Usually just ask the banker what they want and bid a couple turns under that.
Or we do the fag packet sources and uses and work out our ability to pay then triangulate with the value expectations
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