Valuing a business

…so you are ready to sell or buy a business, what consideration will be an appropriate amount for the business?

Valuations are a critical element of financial transactions and require expert practical, technical and commercial skills. BDO Kendalls Corporate Finance recognises the importance clients place on our expert independent valuation skills and experience.

Traditionally valuations form an integral part of mergers and acquisitions, however valuations are also commonly used in the following:

• Corporate divestments
• Restructuring
• Taxation planning
• Capital raisings
• Financial reporting for International Accounting Standards
• Family law
• Dispute resolution

• Business operations and structure
• Appropriate valuation methodologies
• Key drivers of business value
• Financial forecasts/business plans
• Integrity of underlying data
• Market analysis
• Taxation implications
• Timing and stage of business growth