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A true test of accuracy
and validity of any valuation is the price at which a company
would willingly change hands in the marketplace. The valuation
of a privately owned company is both science and art. Since
no two companies are exactly alike even within the same industry,
trade, or service, there is no one formula or method that is
all inclusive. VR M&A uses a comprehensive,
multi-method approach that consider relevant factors that are
unique to a particular company including: company history and
longevity, future economic outlook, tangible asset value, intangible
asset value and industry ratios.
Also considered are
factors such as historical net cash flow, probability of continued
profitability, risk competition, technology changes, ownership
transition training, owner non-compete and consulting agreements,
as well as working capital requirements. There are many reasons
to value a company. Whether it is for an anticipated acquisition
or divesture, a partnership buy-sell agreement, stockholder
concerns, martial dissolution, or estate planning, a professional
valuation makes a world of difference. Since there are many
reasons to value a company, there are many different levels
of valuation services. From a simple target value for selling
your company to a complex IRS-rated valuation, VR M&A can handle
the assignment internally or by working with independent third
parties.
Risk impacts value!
Risk is defined as "the degree of certainty
or uncertainty as to realization of expected future returns" Risk
takes many forms in mid-size business: size of company, depth
of management, reliance on key personnel, company specific concerns,
industry trends, and to a great extent available return on alternative
investments (stock market, bonds, t-bills, etc.)
There are three broad approaches to valuation: Income, Market,
and Asset. Within each approach there may be many different methods
that must be considered. After careful consideration of the relevant
factors, a reconciliation of the related approaches is performed
to determine which approaches are most relevant to the purpose
of the appraisal assignment.
In its simplest form, a business is an income-producing entity.
The income approach places a value on the expected future income
while compensating for risk.
The Asset approach basically just places a fair market value
on the asset of the business. It is usually used in liquidation
or with companies that are intensive, but have poor financial
results.
The Market approach uses information based on actual transactions
of similar and relevant companies.
When you use VR M&A,
you can rest assured that the valuation process will be handled
professionally and confidentially.
WHY CHOOSE VR M&A?
- Comprehensive approach
- True test of accuracy
- A true valuation is both science and
art
THE BOTTOM LINE: THE VALUATION PROCESS IS HANDLED PROFESSIONALLY
AND CONFIDENTIALLY
Contact
us for more information.
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