RMR Multiple Steady But Banks More Stringent, Says Kelly Bond
Alarm monitoring business' valuations stayed the same in the past 2+ decades, but banks are now getting more stringent, Kelly Bond, partner at Davis Mergers & Acquisitions Group told IPVM.
IPVM spoke with Bond to better understand trends in the M&A landscape of the security service industry.
Related, see How Higher Interest Rates Are Impacting Alarm Companies, Says Barnes Associates.
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