How valuations are quoted locally
Irish businesses are usually priced on adjusted EBITDA, and results are reported in euro (EUR).
- Cash-free, debt-free structures with working capital targets are standard for mid-sized deals.
- Export-oriented and multinational-supplying businesses can command higher multiples than domestic services.
- Directors' remuneration and pension contributions require careful normalisation.
Who buys businesses here
- UK and European trade buyers
- Domestic consolidators in professional and healthcare services
- Private equity for scalable, recurring revenue models
What commonly reduces the price
- Customer concentration with a single multinational is a significant risk discount.
- Retirement relief and related reliefs should be checked with a tax adviser before structuring.
Whichever market you are in, the underlying discipline is the same: normalise earnings, apply several methods, and weight them by how well each fits the business. See our twelve valuation methods for the full detail.