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BUSINESS
VALUATIONS
Determining
the value of a business should be the first and foremost step
in buying or selling a business. It is important to know
the worth of your business so that the compensation you receive
is consistent with its true value. We can provide you
with a complete valuation you can depend on.
The value of a business is related to the risks involved in
operating it and the future ability of the business to
generate cash flow to the owner (cash flow is calculated from
an economic viewpoint, rather than from a tax or an accounting
perspective). The value of the underlying hard, tangible
assets as well as intangible assets also must be considered.
An expert valuation report is based upon standard and
acceptable valuation methodology - produced by an expert with
years of proven experience, gained by successfully completing valuations on all types and sizes of businesses
in many diverse industries across the U.S. The specific
purpose of the business valuation and size of the subject
company determines the depth of analysis and the amount of
research required to deliver a credible estimate of value.
The valuation process involves extensive research, financial
analysis, and consideration of the elements that drive the
value of the business.
Basic factors that influence value are:
- The value of the hard, tangible assets
- The amount of re-casted cash flow (under a
normalized earnings scenario)
- The value of intangible assets (licenses,
trademarks, etc.)
- Application of industry and/or company specific
discounts (as well as premiums)
We
can assist you with many types of business valuations for your
company. There are many different situations that may
require a valuation. They can include: Estate and
Gift Tax, Family Limited Partnerships, Divorce, Financing of
Debt, ESOP Transactions, Shareholder Disputes, Charitable
Gifts, Personal Financial Planning, Allocations, for taxes and
Litigation. To learn more about how you can take advantage
of our professional services, click
here.
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