2026 Buyer Criteria Report
We analyzed the stated acquisition criteria of the buyers in our network. This report shows what they target, what they pay for, and why they pass.
- Which industries and company sizes buyers are actively seeking in 2026
- The earnings floors buyers state, and the structures they prefer
- The reasons buyers pass, in their own words
2026 Buyer Criteria Report
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What the guide covers
- 01
Who is buying
Private equity, strategic acquirers, family offices, search funds and individuals, by share.
- 02
What they target
Industries, revenue and earnings ranges, geography.
- 03
Why they pass
Owner dependence, concentration, unverifiable earnings and the rest.
Recently closed
- Company
- Home Health Agency, Indiana
- Transaction
- Sold for $22M
- Note
- Matched to buyers on stated criteria before going to market.