Business valuation

Are you buying? Selling? Gifting? At Smith Schafer, business valuation services support these plans and more. There is more to business value than simply your balance sheet today.

What Makes a Good Valuation Report?

Know where you stand. Gain negotiating power.

There are many reasons a business owner may want or need a business valuation, including negotiating a merger or business sale, estate and gift tax planning, considering new shareholders, attempting to resolve partner or other liability disputes, determining shareholder equity or even marital dissolution. A business valuation can also be useful for strategic planning and benchmarking purposes. Whatever purpose the valuation is fulfilling, it’s vital to engage experienced professionals who will take a comprehensive view of all you have invested in your business — and what you have created.

Smith Schafer works with Minnesota business owners, in multiple industries, to uncover the true value of their companies’ tangible and intangible assets. The resulting valuation report provides an accurate baseline measurement that informs your strategic plan – whether your goal is to sell the business, arm yourself for litigation or build additional value for the future.

Our Business Valuation Services:

Gifting
Estate Planning
Buy & Sell Agreements
Equity of Debt Financing
Merger & Acquisition
Litigation Support
Marital Separation

We know your industry:

Contact Smith Schafer’s Valuation Services Group to schedule a consultation.

Business Valuation Resources

What is my Manufacturing Company Worth?

Do you understand what your manufacturing company is worth? Whether you are reaching retirement or have received an offer to sell, it is crucial to understand what value means for a business.

Buying or Selling a Business: Book Value vs. Fair Market Value

The value of a business is a question on many business owner’s minds. Whether the owner is considering retirement, estate planning, succession planning, reviewing buy/sell agreements or possibly selling, it is important to know what a business may be worth.

Calculation of Value: Why it’s important for your Business

COVID-19 has been a trying time for businesses and may be the right time to take advantage of business transition opportunities. With the current economic situation, gifting programs should be evaluated because of lower company values.

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