Semiconductor manufacturing, consumer-goods brands, and craft beverage production anchor Oregon's acquisition activity, with Intel's 'Silicon Forest' and Nike's Beaverton headquarters both drawing active buyers.
Oregon's largest employment sectors, based on BLS state employment data — a proxy for where buyer demand is deepest.
| Sector | Employment |
|---|---|
| Education & Health Services | 359,700 |
| Trade, Transportation & Utilities | 351,600 |
| Government | 311,300 |
| Professional & Business Services | 247,000 |
| Leisure & Hospitality | 203,400 |
Strategic technology and semiconductor acquirers are highly active around Intel's 'Silicon Forest' operations in Hillsboro, while consumer-goods buyers target apparel and athletic businesses following Nike's Beaverton headquarters. Craft-beverage and food-manufacturing buyers remain active around Portland, and wine-industry acquirers continue to invest in the Willamette Valley's pinot noir region.
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It depends on your industry and financials, but Oregon's technology and manufacturing businesses typically run 4–6x EBITDA, healthcare practices see 6–9x EBITDA, and home-services businesses typically land in the 2–3x SDE range. Get a free valuation for an exact estimate based on your numbers.
Most sales close in 3–6 months from the start of the process, depending on the business, its financial readiness, and how quickly a qualified buyer is identified.
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Strategic technology and semiconductor acquirers active around Intel's 'Silicon Forest' operations in Hillsboro, and consumer-goods buyers targeting apparel and athletic businesses following Nike's Beaverton headquarters.