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Mergium analyzes merger and acquisition activity in mental health from 2020 to 2024. Read more >

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Mergium analyzes mergers and acquisitions and capital raises (private placements) activity for autism services and pediatric therapy practices from 2019 to 2024. Read more >

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We expect the number of transactions in 2024 and 2025 to increase when compared to 2023, because: (i) the expectation of lower interest rates and improvements in debt markets; (2) inflation getting closer to the Fed’s target, lower wage pressures, and stabilization of profit margins; (3) the soft landing of the economy; (4) increase in add-on transactions by current PE platforms... Read more >

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We are frequently asked by sellers and buyers what are the EBITDA multiples for autism practices and for pediatric therapy practices. In this article we explain how to use this metric and provide some information about the multiples we see today in the marketplace. Finally, we argue that EBITDA multiples are only one indicator to value a pediatric therapy business. There is a more precise method. Read more >

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We are frequently asked by sellers and buyers what the EBITDA multiples for schools are. That is how this article originated. In this article we explain how to use this metric and provide some information about the multiples we see today in the marketplace. Finally, we argue that EBITDA multiples are only one indicator to value a school. There is a more precise method.  Read more >

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In this article we present some aspects that school owners should take into account when planning to sell a school. By "school" we mean a network of childcare centers, preschools, K-12 or any other type of school, but it also includes a single location or school.  Read more >

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We have been assisting several owners of pediatric therapy companies (including ABA practices) to sale their companies. In this article we talk about several aspects that potential sellers should take into consideration before they start the sale process. The market for sale of pediatric practices is very active. Buyers are interested in acquiring practices that have solid profit margins and preferably presenting growth in revenues and net operating profits. Read more >

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You found a good school (preschool or K-12 school) to acquire, did a valuation of the school, presented an offer to the Seller, and the Seller accept it. Then, what? Well, the next step is to confirm assumptions of your valuation and identify risks in acquiring the school. That is the purpose of the due diligence. Read more >

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We usually receive requests from practice owners to discuss when to know if they are ready to sell their behavioral health practices. We point out some key issues: Read more >

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LUIS F. LOPEZ, Ph.D.

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