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Every facilities management business is different. These are the key areas buyers and valuers focus on when assessing what your company is worth.
Multi-year contracts with predictable recurring revenue are the single most valuable asset in an FM business. Buyers pay a premium for three plus year contract terms with high retention.
A trained, accredited workforce that transfers under TUPE is a major asset. Buyers pay for team knowledge, contract relationships, and the continuity that avoids recruitment or retraining from scratch.
Triple ISO certification (9001, 14001, 45001) plus SafeContractor, CHAS or Constructionline opens the door to public sector, healthcare, and blue-chip contracts. Triple ISO alone commonly adds around 0.3 to the multiplier.
Hard FM (mechanical, electrical, building fabric) commands higher multiples than soft FM alone. Bundled multi-service providers covering both attract the strongest interest from PE buyers consolidating the market.
A diversified client base across multiple sectors reduces concentration risk. Single-sector or single-client operators typically trade at 2 to 3.5 times EBITDA, while diversified businesses reach 6 to 8 times.
Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management membership signals professional standards and an active link to sector training, best practice, and networks. Buyers view it as a soft indicator of business maturity.
Businesses that operate without the owner command significantly higher multiples. If you personally hold key client relationships or manage delivery day to day, buyers will discount accordingly.
If your business includes manned guarding or security elements, Security Industry Authority (SIA) licensing is essential. It affects both operational capability and valuation for any soft FM business with a security component.
"We do not provide a quick number. We create a private market that reveals what your business is genuinely worth through real buyer competition."Simon Read, Managing Director
