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Business Valuation

Business valuation is the meticulous process of determining the economic value of a company or firm. This comprehensive assessment involves evaluating a wide range of factors, including the company’s financial statements, assets, liabilities, cash flows, market conditions, industry benchmarks, and future growth potential.

Business valuations are crucial for various purposes:
1) including mergers and acquisitions,
2) financial reporting,
3) tax planning,
4) litigation support, and
5) succession planning.

At Corporate Professionals, we take pride in employing international valuation standards, consisting of various approaches but not limited to the Asset approach, Market, and Income approach. ensuring that our valuation methods adhere to the highest global industry benchmarks. Accurate business valuation helps stakeholders understand the true worth of a business, enabling them to make informed decisions.

As a SEBI registered Category I merchant banker and IBBI Registered valuer, our expertise in business valuation is unmatched. We meticulously analyze financial data, scrutinize industry trends, and conduct thorough market research to provide you with a precise and well-supported valuation. Whether you are a business owner looking to sell, an investor considering an acquisition, or a company seeking to meet regulatory requirements, our valuation services will equip you with a clear and credible assessment of your business’s value. Our commitment to transparency and adherence to international valuation standards, such as those outlined by the International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC), ensures that our valuations stand up to scrutiny and serve as a solid foundation for your financial decisions.

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IPO Valuation

IPO (Initial Public Offering) and FPO (Follow-on Public Offering) valuation are critical processes in the context of taking a company public or issuing additional shares to the public. IPO valuation determines the value of a company’s shares when it goes public for the first time, while FPO valuation is pertinent when a publicly-traded company offers additional shares to the market. These valuations are crucial for setting the offering price, attracting investors, and ensuring a transparent and equitable transaction. Accurate valuation considers various factors, including the company’s financial performance, market conditions, comparable companies, and industry benchmarks. IPO/FPO valuation enables both the issuing company and potential investors to make well-informed decisions regarding stock purchases.

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Startup Valuation

Startup valuation is the challenging process of determining the worth of an early-stage company, even when it is not yet profitable and might be incurring losses. In the context of loss-making startups, valuation becomes even more complex as traditional financial metrics like earnings or cash flows might not be applicable. Instead, the valuation of such startups relies heavily on assessing intangible assets, growth potential, intellectual property, market opportunity, and the strength of the team. Understanding the value of a loss-making startup is paramount for founders, investors, and stakeholders, as it serves as a crucial guidepost for making strategic investment and growth decisions.

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Enterprise Valuation

Enterprise valuation, often referred to as the total enterprise value (TEV) or the total firm value, is the assessment of the overall economic worth of an entire business entity. This comprehensive valuation considers not only the equity value of a company but also includes its debt, preferred stock, and minority interests, providing a more holistic view of the company’s value. Enterprise valuation takes into account the company’s market value, its operational assets and liabilities, and any non-operating assets or liabilities. This valuation is particularly valuable when analyzing a company’s financial health, assessing its investment attractiveness, or during mergers and acquisitions to determine the total value of the business.

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Valuation for Fund Raising

The determination of value for strategic acquisitions or fund raising transactions is a critical process that involves assessing the worth of a company when it is either seeking external capital infusion or considering the acquisition of another business for strategic growth. In the case of fund raising, accurate valuation is essential to attract potential investors or secure loans and capital at fair terms. For strategic acquisitions, understanding the value of the target company is pivotal to make informed investment decisions and negotiate deals that align with the acquirer’s growth objectives.