Most organizations typically expect between 3.1 and 9 percent earning growth per year in the first several years post acquisition, according to HealthCare Appraisers' 2018 ASC Valuation Survey.
Here are five statistics on the percentage of respondents expecting each level of annual earning growth when evaluating an acquisition target. Data was collected from 15 respondents representing 700-plus surgery centers in the U.S.
1. Thirteen percent: 0 to 3 percent
2. Thirty-three percent: 3.1 to 6 percent
3. Thirty-three percent: 6.1 to 9 percent
4. Seven percent: 9.1 to 12 percent
5. Thirteen percent: More than 12 percent