CITATION.cff

cff-version: 1.2.0
message: "If you use this dataset, please cite it as below."
title: "M&A Multiples Index — SMB & Lower-Middle-Market Valuation Multiples"
abstract: >-
  An open, continuously-updated index of real-world M&A valuation multiples
  (EV/EBITDA and EV/Revenue) for small-business and lower-middle-market
  companies, broken out by sub-vertical and enterprise-value bracket. Derived
  from disclosed multiples in completed M&A transactions (SEC EDGAR 8-K/S-4
  filings, fairness opinions, and verified press releases). Each published cell
  requires at least 10 disclosed deals; no estimated or imputed values.
type: dataset
authors:
  - name: "ExitValue.ai"
    website: "https://exitvalue.ai"
url: "https://github.com/nickcals/multiples"
repository-code: "https://github.com/nickcals/multiples"
license: CC-BY-4.0
keywords:
  - mergers and acquisitions
  - valuation
  - EV/EBITDA
  - EV/Revenue
  - private equity
  - SMB
  - lower middle market
  - finance
identifiers:
  - type: doi
    value: 10.5281/zenodo.20398222
    description: "Zenodo concept DOI (latest version)"
preferred-citation:
  type: dataset
  title: "M&A Multiples Index — SMB & Lower-Middle-Market Valuation Multiples"
  authors:
    - name: "ExitValue.ai"
  year: 2026
  doi: 10.5281/zenodo.20398222
  url: "https://github.com/nickcals/multiples"