Receiving a fair amount for your entity is critical in the selling process.  We can assist in determining the ideal exit strategy,  and in preparing for the harvesting, we can value your organization with the latest valuation techniques suited for your market and industry.  We know the typical negotiable factors and those that are usually non-negotiable in cultures around the world and know how to deal with them in a cross-cultural setting.

If you are purchasing an organization, we can assist in arranging financing and establishing a fair purchase price, one that will reflect the value of the organization but will give you and your management team credit for continuing to build for the future.  Having a strong, credible management team is a critical part of the process.  We have been instrumental in identifying management needs and solidifying the team that will attract the attention of world financiers.

Our entity valuation services cover the areas of:

• Stock Options for Executive Compensation or Venture Capital Interests
• Sales, Mergers & Acquisitions, Divestitures
• Venture Capital Redemption Pricing
• ESOP Plans
• Retirement Plans

Why are businesses appraised?  Certain types of businesses are guided by specific sets of rules such as IRS or DOL regulations in the United States.  Valuation of a minority interest can preclude certain adjustments.  Valuations for estate or divorce purposes may have case law restrictions.

• Mergers and acquisitions
  
• Incentive stock options
  
• Estate and gift taxes
  
• ESOP plans
  
• Liquidation or reorganization
  
• Financing efforts
  
• IPO's
  
• Damages litigation
  
• Marital dissolution
  
• Insurance claims
• Charitable contributions
• Eminent domain actions
  

Each of these situations (and each industry) involves a specific expertise in valuing.  Goals and motivations are key in the process.  Through discussions with you, we will determine which type of valuation is best suited for your needs.