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The Winning LOI [Vol. 4, Issue 16, No. 68]

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Welcome to the latest issue of The Winning LOI, the Axial newsletter that anonymously reveals small business M&A valuation data and certain key deal terms associated with winning LOIs.

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In today’s issue, we review the LOI for a mobile health company that brings advanced, non-invasive screening technology directly into communities, making preventative care more accessible and convenient.

The business reported a revenue range of $10M–$13M and an EBITDA range of $1M–$2M when the deal confidentially went to market via Axial in Q3 2024. Of the 44 recommended buyers, the deal was sent to 40, with 26 Axial buyside members pursuing the opportunity, resulting in an exceptionally strong 65% pursuit rate.

The LOI was structured with 75% cash at close and a 25% seller note, carrying a fixed interest rate of 6% per annum and maturing over five years.

See below for Winning LOI #68’s anonymized data ⬇️

The Deal
Deal TypeChange of Control
Revenue Range (TTM)$10M - $13M
EBITDA Range (TTM)$1M - $2M
EBITDA Margin Range10% - 15%
Key IndustriesHealthcare
In-Market DateQ3 2024

Axial Deal Data
Recommendations*44
Recipients*40
# of Pursuits*26
Deal Pursuit Rate*65%
Winning LOI Pursuit to LOI Executed69 Days
Winning LOI Executed to Deal Closed131 Days

The LOI
Total Transaction Value$12M - $15M
EBITDA Multiple Range (TTM)8x - 8.5x
Exclusivity90 Days
Structure
➡️ Cash75% of TEV
➡️ Rollover Equity
➡️ Seller Note25% of TEV
➡️ Earnout

Axial Sell-Side Member Data
Member TypeInvestment Bank
Total Deals Marketed on Axial2
Average Annual Deals Marketed2
Average Revenue of Deals$11,400,000
Average EBITDA of Deals$1,600,000

Axial Buyside Member Data
Member TypeSearch Fund
Number of Acquisitions1
Buyside Pursuit Rate*2.35%
Buyer Responsiveness Rate*40.78%


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Definitions: 

*Recommendations: Axial sell-side members receive a matching set of buyside members for every deal they manage via Axial. A buyside recommendation refers to a specific buyside Axial member who matches a particular deal, also known as a “buyer match.”

*Recipient: A recipient is a buyside member who has been granted access by an Axial sell-side member to review a particular deal.

*Pursuit: Axial buyside members express initial interest in a deal by clicking “Pursue”, after which they can access and sign the NDA.

*Deal Pursuit Rate: The deal “Pursuit Rate” is defined as the number of times a particular deal is pursued by unique buyside members (i.e. the buyer shows explicit interest in exploring the deal) divided by the total number of buyside firms invited to evaluate the deal

*Buyside Pursuit Rate: The buyside “Pursuit Rate” is defined as the number of deals pursued by a particular buyer throughout an entire Axial membership term, divided by the total number of deals sourced during the same timeframe.

*Buyside Responsiveness Rate: The buyside “Responsiveness Rate” is defined as the rate at which a member responds to teaser shares within 5 days. The calculation initiates when a member has a minimum of 10 teasers and is calculated based on the member’s last 100 teasers received.

Disclosures: All data presented in The Winning LOI is anonymized to respect and protect the confidentiality of Axial members and their transactions. Data is provided to Axial by Axial members in accordance with the Axial Member Terms of Service. Axial has endeavored to present data accurately, but Axial does not and cannot fully verify the accuracy of the presented information. Information contained in The Winning LOI is for informational purposes only and does not represent investment advice or recommendations of any kind.


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