You have an offer and no idea if it is fair
Without a benchmark you either accept too little or reject a good deal.
How we fix itWe value the business independently using several methods, so you negotiate with evidence.
Corporate Finance
Business valuation services for owners, investors and shareholders
Independent, defensible valuations for sale, investment, disputes and tax, built on your real numbers.
One working dayTypical reply time to every enquiry
Fixed feesAgreed in writing before work begins
FCCA-ledSenior, qualified oversight on every engagement
ConfidentialStrict confidentiality, NDA on request
Sound familiar?
The problems we are usually asked to solve
Most owners cannot say with confidence what their business is worth, yet nearly every important decision depends on it: selling, bringing in an investor, buying out a partner, granting share options or settling a dispute. A rigorous valuation replaces opinion with evidence.
Shareholders disagree on value
A buy-out or exit stalls because each side holds a different number.
How we fix itWe provide an impartial, reasoned valuation that can be shared with all parties.
You want to grant employee share options
Schemes such as EMI need an agreed HMRC valuation, and getting it wrong creates tax problems.
How we fix itWe prepare the valuation and supporting submission to agree the position with HMRC.
Tax events need a value
Gifts, transfers, reorganisations and capital gains planning all depend on defensible share values.
How we fix itWe prepare valuation reports designed to withstand HMRC scrutiny.
What you get
- Discounted cash flow valuationValue based on the cash your business is forecast to generate, adjusted for risk.
- Market multiples analysisBenchmarking against comparable transactions and sector multiples.
- Asset-based valuationNet asset approaches for property, holding and asset-heavy companies.
- Minority and control adjustmentsAppropriate discounts and premiums for the rights attached to the shares.
- Valuation for share schemesEMI and other option scheme valuations with HMRC engagement.
- Written valuation reportsClear reports with assumptions, workings and sensitivity analysis for use in negotiations or tax filings.
Best suited toOwners considering a sale or investment, shareholders in dispute, companies granting options and families planning gifts or succession.
The outcomeA reasoned, independent valuation you can use to negotiate, settle disputes and support tax positions.
How it works
- ScopeWe agree the objective, timetable and the information needed.
- AnalyseWe test the numbers, value the business and identify risks and levers.
- AdviseWe present findings and negotiate with you on price, structure and terms.
- CompleteWe support completion, adjustments and the post-deal financial position.
Questions we are often asked
How long does a valuation take?
A straightforward valuation normally takes two to three weeks once we have your information. Complex or contentious cases take longer.
Is your valuation accepted by HMRC and courts?
We prepare reports to a professional standard that sets out methodology and assumptions clearly. For litigation we can coordinate with a designated expert where required.
What information do you need?
Recent accounts, forecasts, details of shareholdings and rights, and a short discussion about the business and its market.
Tell us what is on your mind. We will tell you honestly how we can help.
Send a short note. A senior member of the team replies by email, normally within one working day, and every first conversation is confidential.