Selling a business
An accurate market value for the business as a whole before you go to market, reflecting its earning capacity and the value in use of its assets.
Business valuations
Business valuations for sale, acquisition, restructuring and family law
Whole-of-business valuations that cross-check several methods to arrive at a robust value — with the plant, property and intangible assets valued alongside where you need them.
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When you need one
Common reasons for a business valuation
The reason for the valuation shapes the basis of value and the level of detail in the report.
Buying & M&A
Valuations for mergers and acquisitions, including purchase price allocation under IFRS 3, asset identification and due diligence.
Investment & restructuring
Values to support investment decisions, corporate restructuring and changes in ownership.
Family law & disputes
Valuations for litigation and dispute resolution, including matrimonial property matters.
Tax reporting
Business values prepared for tax reporting requirements.
In-kind contributions
Market values for assets or businesses contributed as equity instead of cash.
Methodology
How we value a business
No single method tells the whole story. We apply several and cross-check them against each other before settling on a value.
| Method | What it measures | Typically suits |
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| Discounted cash flow (DCF) | The present value of forecast future cash flows, discounted at a rate that reflects the risk | Businesses with reliable forecasts |
| Earnings-based (capitalisation of earnings) | Sustainable earnings multiplied by a multiple drawn from comparable businesses or transactions | Established, profitable businesses |
| Market capitalisation | The market value of equity for listed entities — share price multiplied by shares on issue | Listed companies, and as a cross-check |
| Enterprise value | The value of the operations to all capital providers — equity plus net debt | Comparing businesses with different funding |
| Present value of a growing perpetuity | The value of a cash flow expected to grow at a steady rate indefinitely, often used for the terminal value in a DCF | Mature businesses with stable growth |
| Book value / net assets | Net assets, with the assets restated to current market values | Asset-rich businesses, and as a floor value |
Because we also value plant and equipment and property, we can provide market values for the individual assets — including intangible assets — alongside the value of the business as a whole.
How a valuation works
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Scope & proposal
Share your requirements and any asset registers, then sign a proposal with the agreed scope, fees and deliverables.
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Inspection
A specialist valuer inspects the assets and reconciles them against your asset register.
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Valuation
We research replacement costs, comparable sales and useful lives, then adjust for obsolescence.
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Report & review
An IVS-compliant report, reviewed by a director or senior valuer, issued as a draft for your comments, then final.
We value the business as a whole, reflecting its earning capacity and the value in use of its assets. We apply several methods — typically earnings-based and discounted cash flow, cross-checked against net asset value — and reconcile them to a single, supportable value.
Enterprise value is the value of the business operations to all providers of capital. Equity value is what belongs to the owners: enterprise value less net debt.
Yes. We provide valuations for litigation and dispute resolution, including matrimonial property matters. Tell us the purpose and any requirements of the parties or their advisers when you contact us.
It depends on the size and complexity of the business and the purpose of the valuation. We agree the scope with you first and send a proposal setting out the fees and deliverables before any work starts.
Typically recent financial statements, management forecasts, details of assets and liabilities, and any shareholder, lease or key customer agreements. We confirm the list when we agree the scope.
Get started
Request a valuation quote
Tell us what needs valuing and why. We'll agree the scope with you and send a proposal covering scope, fees and deliverables.
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