Main Line Equity Partners Releases Report on the Micro-Small Cap Market

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 21, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The micro-small cap space consist of companies with revenues less than $25 million. According to the "2018 Upward Trends Report: The Micro-Small Cap Market" published by Main Line Equity Partners, "rising multiples may be headed for correction, but it is not evident in the lower end of market. Looking across private equity transactions, 2017 saw continued high valuations, with a third-quarter peak and subsequent year-end decline. Across all private equity transactions, median enterprise value-to-EBITDA (EV/EBITDA) multiples came down significantly from 10X in the third quarter of 2017, to 6.3X in the fourth quarter. This movement could suggest a coming correction beginning to take shape for at least some of the investment landscape as we continue forward through 2018."

Senior Associate Lev Davidson added, "Such indicators are not reflected in the micro-small cap space, suggesting that rich multiples will persist for at least the near-term, and that any correction in this space could potentially lag the broader private market."

The Trends Report explores:

• Persisting high valuations in micro-small caps
• Increased deal activity in the lower end despite a slow-down elsewhere
• How investment is far outpacing fundraising
• How Main Line Equity Partners conservatively identifies and unlocks value

Get Report, 2018 Upward Trends Report: The Micro-Small Cap Market.

About Main Line Equity Partners

Leveraging broad skills sets, domain expertise, and capital through our Alternative Asset Fund I, Main Line Equity Partners makes strategic equity and debt investments in companies ready to transition their business or partner for the next stage of growth. We invest in growth companies that maintain profitability and generate under $20 million in revenue. Our portfolio companies have consistently increased their market share and accelerated their earnings growth. Our debt financing offering provides asset, revenue, and cash flow-based funding to small businesses that often struggle to secure loans from traditional banks. Funding. Flexibility. Forward Thinking. Follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.

SOURCE Main Line Equity Partners