A brief overview on how HVAC companies are valued when they go to market for sale. Comps, KPI, and key drivers are included in this presentation
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W O R L D - C L A S S
S E N I O R - L E V E L A T T E N T I O N
D A T A - D R I V E N
HOW DO YOU VALUE A HVAC COMPANY
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Why Transworld?
WORLD-CLASS | SENIOR-LEVEL ATTENTION | DATA-DRIVEN
Established in 1979, we have a highly
successful track-record of 40+ years
having successfully completed 10,000+
transactions
We leverage our proprietary data sources and
advanced analytics capabilities to access
deeper insights earlier, handle deal
complexities, anticipate whats around the next
curve, and effectively prepare for a win-win
outcome and successful transition
With 220+ offices across 40 states and 16
countries and 600+ deal-makers on the
ground we have that ability to cast a very
wide-net
We are uniquely positioned to represent
the best interest of owner-led /
entrepreneurial businesses as our
corporate culture is based on similar
principles
Our deal team has rich cross-industry,
entrepreneurship, corporate finance, and
private equity credentials having successfully
advised in US $5B+ in aggregate deal value
Our solid relationships with preeminent
financial sponsors and strategic buyers both
domestically and globally, allow us to
maximize your potential of a timely and
successful closing
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KEY DRIVERS OF
VALUE
HVAC Benchmarks
INDUSTRY RULES OF THUMB
SERVICE
STRONG SERVICE
REVENUE BASE
EMPLOYEE METRIC
HEADCOUNT & $
CUSTOMERS
NEW BUILD,
CONSUMERS,
TRUST
INDUSTRY
WHAT ARE THE
TRENDS
CONTRACTS /
AGREEMENTS INCREASE
VALUE
RESIDENTIAL SERVICE &
REPLACEMENT IS KEY
PREVENTATIVE
MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS
DRIVE VALUE
$200 TO $250K PER
EMPLOYEE
5 TO 1 RATIO OF FIELD TO
OFFICE PERSONNEL
TRAINED SERVICE
PERSONNEL &
TECHNOLOGY TO TOUCH
CUSTOMER AND
ESTIMATE LIFE OF UNITS
PROACTIVELY
NEW CONSTRUCTION
TEMPTING BUT MUST
EGGS IN ONE BASKET
VALUE WISE
CONSUMERS TRUST ISSUE
A LEGACY: USE SOCIAL TO
EDUCATE, EMAIL LISTS TO
REMIND OF
MAINTENANCE NEEDS
THEY CAN DO
TRUST IS KEY
FRANCHISING GROWING TO
DUAL BLEND ONE SOURCE
(DUNKIN/BASKIN MODEL)
EXPLOSIVE HOUSING
GROWTH GOOD FOR BIZ
CHALLENGE OF STAFFING
DUE TO LACK OF TRADE
SCHOOL AND ENROLLMENT
MILLENIALS ARE LESS LOYAL
SO MUST CONNECT AND
HAVE RETENTION PLAN
25%-40% Annual Sales Plus Inventory
2-3.5X SDE plus Inventory
3-4.5X EBIT
3-4X EBITDA
114,233 HVAC COMPANIES
IN USA
$500 -$1M avg size
50% New Construction
32% Maint & Service
11% Replacement
6% Refridgeration
30-40% COGS
Occupancy 1-6%
Payroll 19 to 25%
Profits 5 to 15%
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VALUE DRIVING YOUR HVAC FOR SALE
Clean Books
As always good books and records
are vital to getting the highest
and best price
QB and Hire a CPA
Revenue
Sticky meaning repeat so
agreements, contracts
preventative maintenance
contracts
Financial and Service Software
Not nice to have but must have
The buyer is expecting it
Its the 21st centurymake sure you have
automation in CRM and Marketing as well
Marketing
Leverage dealer relatinships
Educate and inform consumer
continuously
PM communications about flushing and
maintenance reminders are valued and
build trust
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Data for HVAC OWNERS
KEY STATS MULTIPLIERS
237 SOLD IN LAST 10 YEARS
$1.4 MILLION AVERAGE GROSS SALES
$708,000 AVERAGE SALES PRICE
3.7 AVG MULTIPLE / MEAN 1.97
SELLERS OVERPRICE AND SIT
AVERAGE 5 EMPLOYEES
SELLING WITH SBA AT 3X
PRIVATE EQUITY TARGET AND VERTICAL
INTEGRATION REAL
AVERAGE SDE $267,000
MEAN SDE $181,000
RENT AS % OF SALES LESS THAN 1%
AVEARGE DAY ON MARKET 267
70% OR 1 X SALES AS PRICE OF DEAL
AT $750 IN SALES 1.5 X
AT 750 TO 1MM 1.8 TO 2X
AT 1 TO 1.5MM 2 TO 2.5 X
AT 1.5 TO 2.5M 2.5 TO 3X
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THANK YOU!
MICHAEL SHEA P.A.
CBI, BCI, CMAP
PARTNER
TRANSWORLD BUSINESS ADVISORS
WWW.YOURFLORIDABUSINESSBROKER.COM
MIKE@TWORLD.COM
321-287-0349