SRCA Business Valuation
Valuation is more an art based on professional experience of the valuer rather than a science based on empirical studies and logics. Business Valuation is the process of determining the "Economic Worth" of a company based on its Business Model under certain assumptions and limiting condition and subject to data available on the valuation date.
It is an important concept in corporate finance and business management. Supposing a business is for sale, how does one know what is the real value that business is worth? More basically, how does a business owner know the net value of his business, or how is valuing a business for sale accomplished?
What is Business Valuation?
Company Valuation or Business Valuation, is the process by which the economic value of a business, whether a large or small business is calculated. The purpose of knowing the business’s value is to find the intrinsic value of the entire company – its value from an objective perspective. Valuations are mostly used by investors, business owners, and intermediaries such as investment bankers, who are seeking to accurately value the company’s equity for some form of investment.
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Areas where valuation is used
Valuation is an important aspect in M& A. It not only assists business owners in determining the value of their business, but also help them maximize value when considering a sale, merger, acquisition, joint venture, or strategic partnership.
When dealing with banks or any other prospective investor, you frequently require an impartial and independent evaluation of the business. An official report of your company’s value is frequently required in order for lenders to have faith in your business’s worth.
One of a company’s most important aspects of an exit plan is its value. Cash flow estimates and an initial company valuation are essential to help business owners understand their financial standing when it’s time to exit.
When selling your business to a third party, you must ensure that you get the best possible price. But the asking price must still be attractive to potential purchasers.
Succession to family members: In planning for the transfer of family business to the next generation.
Succession to employees: for many closely held businesses, the sale of the business to one or more key employees is often a viable succession strategy.
Succession to outside parties: It comprises of mergers, acquisitions, purchase and sale of businesses.
Valuations are an increasingly important aspect of many commercial disputes. Before deciding how to manage a dispute, it is necessary to determine the likelihood of a successful outcome and the potential stake involved. Judicial precedents are also available that affect the selection of Valuation methodologies and applicability of discounts/ premiums.
At times, the management wants to know the true value and fair value of the business for which they undertake the exercise of voluntary assessment for internal management purpose and future decision making.