The company valuation mission is a diagnostic and evaluation mission that takes place in several stages, involving in particular :
Business valuation, our support offer
The aim of business valuation is to estimate the value of assets
(company shares, goodwill, brands, etc.).
Analysis
Review financial performance and market position.
Strategy
Evaluate plans to achieve corporate objectives.
Diagnosis
Identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and competition.
Valuation
Valuation is a crucial step at all key moments in the life of a company, whether :
- determine the price of a target in the context of an acquisition;
- estimate a reference value in the context of a business sale or transfer;
- assess the value of intangible assets (goodwill, trademarks, leasehold rights, etc.);
- assess the value of assets as part of the financial statements;
- allocate the purchase price in a business combination ;
- or to enhance the value of a start-up as part of a fund-raising operation.
Valuation is fundamental, as it is important to understand and know the fair value of assets. The challenge for companies is to be able to understand the impacts in order to make the right strategic decisions in the conduct of their business.
But value is more than just numbers. In fact, business valuation is a profession that deals with complex issues involving several areas of expertise.
It requires an analysis of the market and strategic issues, a financial and operational diagnosis of the company, and the application of financial techniques and valuation methods adapted to the company's context.
For this reason, it is essential for the business owner to enlist the support of a business valuation specialist who can suggest solutions to help him make the right decisions.
The different contexts of business valuation
- The different contexts of business valuation
- regulatory valuations: i.e. those imposed by the application of accounting or legal standards (determination of value as part of a merger, contribution audit, impairment tests, etc.);
- contentious or judicial assessment, which concerns both disputes between private individuals and disputes between taxpayers and the tax authorities.
Transfer
How much is my company worth?
Acquisition
Is the price justified?
Impairment testing
Should intangible assets (goodwill, brands, goodwill, etc.) and equity interests be written down?
Start-up
What is the value of a start-up looking to raise funds?
The business valuation mission
- an in-depth analysis of the company's strategic environment and its key success factors, in order to identify its strengths and weaknesses;
- an in-depth examination of the business plan in correlation with the strategic analysis;
- the use of financial techniques and valuation methods such as anological approaches (transactional, sector or stock market multiples), intra-mechanical approaches (DCF), etc. to determine a valuation range for the company.
At the end of this diagnosis, the valuation mission results in a report sent to the addressees to enable them to determine a range of reference values and to engage in possible negotiation.
The 4-step assessment process
1. General introduction to the company
Identify the context and objectives of the mission, Determine the most important characteristics of the company
2. Strategic analysis and diagnosis of all functions
Carry out a sector analysis, identify the entity's competitive advantage and strategic resources, perform an accounting, tax and financial diagnosis, etc.
3. Implementation of valuation methods
Applying financial and valuation techniques
4. Conclusion of the assessment
Issue a report with a value proposition
Our business valuation offer
We have a specialized business valuation team that can mobilize quickly to meet your needs.
It is part of the CCEF (Compagnie des Conseils et Experts Financiers) network, which deals with all issues raised by valuation, however complex.
We have developed an evaluation methodology and tools that enable us to provide our customers with a comprehensive, high-quality service in terms of strategic diagnosis, accounting, tax and financial analysis, etc., to help them make strategic decisions.
Our expertise is therefore based on know-how and constant investment in strengthening our skills.
Features of our offer
A tailor-made approach
- An assessment tailored to your business
- 3 types of assessment mission to suit your needs: full, intermediate or light
A team of experienced professionals
- Qualified to solve complex business valuation issues
Guaranteed quality of work
- Methodology and tools for relevant analysis
- Access to external databases for sector and value benchmarking
- Involvement in professional bodies dealing with assessment issues
A justified and well-argued value proposition
- To help you make the right decisions
A close, lasting relationship
- Value tracking (updating) and availability to answer your questions right through to completion of your project and beyond.