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Ep. 12: Beyond the Multiples: The Art and Science of AEC Valuations

Ep. 12: Beyond the Multiples: The Art and Science of AEC Valuations

Update: 2025-11-03
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What’s your AEC firm really worth? While it’s tempting to look at market multiples, the true value of your business lies in a much deeper story of risk, potential, and strategic fit. Misunderstanding this value can stop a great deal in its tracks.

In this episode of AEC Unscripted: M&A Edition, host Jeff Adams, Director of Mergers & Acquisitions at Stambaugh Ness, is joined by two leading valuation experts: Tracey Eaves, Managing Director of Transition Services at Zweig Group, and Becky Carlson, Director of Value Advisory at Stambaugh Ness. 

Together, they pull back the curtain on the art and science of AEC firm valuation, revealing what buyers and sellers must understand to navigate a transaction successfully. 

Listen to learn about:

  • The critical difference between fair market value, strategic value, and final offer price.
  • Why income-based approaches are far more important than book value for professional services firms.
  • Common (and costly) misconceptions about EBITDA multiples, working capital, and deal terms.
  • Practical steps you can take now to maximize your firm’s value for a future sale. 

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Ep. 12: Beyond the Multiples: The Art and Science of AEC Valuations

Ep. 12: Beyond the Multiples: The Art and Science of AEC Valuations

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