State:
Not Disclosed
Category:
Engineering Firms (non-medical)
Asking Price:
$6,650,000
Revenue:
$6,200,000
Company Overview
PRIME exits® is proud to be the exclusive representative of a respected architectural design firm serving commercial, hospitality, and multifamily residential clients throughout the Pacific Northwest. With over 18 years of operating history, the firm has built a strong reputation for design-forward project work, efficient permitting navigation, and long-term relationships with regional developers and general contractors.
The firm provides full-service architectural design, including conceptual design, entitlements and permitting support, construction documentation, and construction administration for mid-size commercial buildings, boutique hospitality projects, and multifamily developments. Its client base includes repeat developer relationships, several of which span 10+ years and multiple completed projects.
A team of licensed architects, project managers, and design staff supports a collaborative studio model, with strong internal design review processes and an established network of engineering and consultant partners. The firm is well regarded for its ability to balance design quality with practical constructability and budget discipline.
Financial Review
Revenue: $6.2 Million Normalized EBITDA: $0.95 Million (15%)
The firm is asset-light with low capital requirements. EBITDA is supported by consistent repeat business and strong utilization across senior design staff. Backlog remains healthy, with signed contracts extending through the next 12–18 months.
Reason for Exit
The founding principal is pursuing retirement after leading the firm for nearly two decades, with a senior associate principal willing to stay on and support leadership continuity post-transaction.
Asking Price & Deal Structure
Asking Price: $6.65 Million (7× EBITDA)
Sample Deal Structure:
80% cash at closing
20% seller note or short earn-out tied to backlog and client retention
Option for founding principal to remain as a consultant for up to 18 months
Ideal Buyer
Ideal buyers include architecture and design-build firms seeking Pacific Northwest market entry or expansion, engineering firms looking to add in-house architectural capabilities, and private equity groups consolidating design and technical services firms. The firm's design reputation and repeat developer relationships make it an attractive strategic or platform acquisition.
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Listing Code:
AD-X001
Listing Title:
Established $6.2M Revenue, Pacific Northwest Architectural Design Firm with 18-Month Project Backlog Seeking Strategic or Capital Partnership to Scale
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