Most owners of manufacturing, industrial services, and trade businesses sell one company in a lifetime. The buyer across the table has done this many times, and so has the buyer’s …
Industrial Services: What Buyers Are Actually Paying For
If you own an industrial services or specialty maintenance business doing $20 million or more in revenue, there is a reasonable chance you have already had the call. A platform’s …
Commercial Case Study: Highland Commercial Roofing
Overview of the Transaction DGP Served as Exclusive Financial Advisor to Highland Commercial Roofing, a roofing and building envelope contractor serving industrial and commercial customers DGP’s process resulted in a …
B2B Blue-Collar Services M&A: Midyear 2026 Report
The first half of 2026 demonstrated that strong M&A headlines do not translate into uniformly higher valuations for B2B blue-collar service companies. While private-equity-backed platforms remain active across HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire and life safety, and other essential services, buyers are increasingly selective and valuations vary widely. Companies with recurring revenue, skilled and certified workforces, diversified customers, strong financial reporting, and limited owner dependence continue to command the greatest interest and strongest multiples. For owners considering a sale, business readiness—not market timing—is likely to have the greatest impact on value.
Commercial/Industrial Case Study: The PK Companies
Overview of the Transaction DGP Served as Exclusive Financial Advisor to the PK Companies, an industrial services company offering coatings / fireproofing, tech-enabled inspections and soft-craft services DGP Capital marketed …
Q1 2023 – Energy & Industrials Sector Update
DGP Capital’s Q1 2023 Overview of the Industrial & Energy Technology sectors is now available. This review of our key sectors of coverage includes: The industry segments covered in DGP …
Why You Should Begin Your Exit Planning Early, even if an Exit is Years Away
There are many reasons a middle market business owner might decide he or she needs an exit strategy. But a successful and lucrative business exit, one which allows the owner …
M&A Flight to Quality: Strong Companies Can Still Get Deals Done Despite the Volatile Times
The M&A market is facing strong headwinds going into 2023. Debt capital markets have become increasingly expensive and cautious, with the US High Yield BB Effective Yield hitting 7.27 percent …
Top 5 Reasons Why Companies Don’t Sell (and How to Avoid Them)
Selling a business is a crucial decision that is seldom made lightly. Whether the owner is retiring, relocating, or just looking to try something new, a lot of careful thought …
Preparing to Sell Your Business | The Ultimate Guide
Business owners face a dilemma when they’re thinking about selling. Can you guarantee that a potential buyer will value your business properly so that selling is worth it? The answer …