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Sean Samson Training Presents
Mergers & Acquisitions in the Electrical Contracting Space
Featuring Luke Smith of BaseRock Partners
Thursday October 1st, 2026 | 12:00 PM EST - 12:45 PM EST
What's Your Electrical Contracting Business Really Worth?
In this free 45-minute webinar, Sean Samson Training is bringing Luke Smith from Baserock Partners to break down what’s happening in today’s market, what buyers want, and how to position yourself to win, whether you’re planning to sell in two years or twenty.
Real conversations. Real statistics. Real strategy.
SST was built on conversations just like this one. By bringing together real-world knowledge and the expertise of industry leaders like Luke and the BaseRock team, we're helping electrical contractors navigate a rapidly changing industry. The future of electrical contracting is here. Are you prepared for it? - Sean Samson
A Deeper Dive:
Most electrical contractors aren't planning to sell, until someone makes them an offer they don't understand. This webinar changes that.
The M&A wave hitting the electrical contracting industry isn't slowing down. Private equity firms are actively hunting for contractors who check the right boxes, and most owners have no idea what boxes they are looking to check.
Join us for a live, no-fluff webinar covering:
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The M&A benchmarks and multiples shaping the electrical contracting space right now.
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The signals that tell a PE firm you're worth pursuing.
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How recurring revenue (service & maintenance contracts) factors into valuation vs. project-based work.
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What does a brokered deal actually look like from first call to close.
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What EBITDA multiples are realistic for electrical contractors today, and what range should owners benchmark against.
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The contractor size attracting the most attention and the revenue or headcount sweet spot.
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How does geographic market affect valuation.
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The difference between a strategic buyer and a PE buyer, and why it matters to the seller.
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A live Q&A where you can ask Sean Luke directly.
About Luke Smith:
Luke Smith serves as a Managing Director at BaseRock Partners, where he brings over a decade of corporate finance experience to the firm.
With a strong background in M&A, Luke has deep experience within the broader engineering and construction sector, with a focus on specialty contractors and building products.
Prior to joining BaseRock Partners, Luke held investment banking positions at Truist Securities, FMI Capital Advisors, and Evercore. His published insights include: