Business Valuations

Business valuations are not a simple process, but a specialist service, essential to many business transactions. Our team at Alexander & Co has the expertise to provide these in a robust and efficient manner for a range of purposes.

As a firm with knowledge of transactions across the market, we have a wealth of experience undertaking business valuations, dealing with all relevant issues and identifying the most appropriate valuation methodology to adopt.

In the case of valuation disputes, we are experienced in acting as an expert witness for the claimant or respondent. We are also regularly instructed as a single joint expert. Our experience spans the valuation of individual companies, groups and specific sectors within a business. 

Our valuation team calls on colleagues across the firm to utilise specific skill sets to produce expert valuations, on time and to budget. Keep reading on to learn more about our business valuation services.

At Alexander & Co, we can provide you with a business valuation, for a wide range of purposes.

For example, you may be looking for information on how you can price a business for sale, or you may want valuation information for a merger, corporate restructuring, share issues or to implement a share scheme.

With the priorities of many businesses likely to have changed, we are seeing more businesses requiring valuations.

Businesses seek valuation for assurance, to better understand their business’s assets, or to identify risks in a particular part of the business. 

Other reasons businesses are undertaking valuations may be as part of a larger project, such as restructuring or for disposal of part of their business. Here, our in-depth experience and knowledge of financial, professional and business services can assist further. 

Browse our range of services to see how our experienced business valuation team can help.

During periods of economic uncertainty, it is crucial that business valuation services are administered with the correct underlying valuation principles.

The valuation of private businesses is a complex task and requires the services of an expert, who is conversant in both the business as well as the industry in which it operates. 

Our business valuation team has experience in preparing valuations for a wide range of purposes, including shareholder disputes, incorporations and reorganisations, as well as probate and tax planning. We also regularly assist in providing business valuations for divorce disputes. We are also regulated by the ICAEW.

Alexander & Co works with many different business sectors of varying sizes, where we have gathered expertise over many years. Business valuations are heavily based on experience, coupled with the use of fundamental valuation methodologies. In fact, the process of valuation is often referred to as an art, rather than a science, partly because of the number of uncertainties that have to be interpreted.

Alexander & Co.Co works with many different business sectors of varying sizes, where we have gathered expertise over many years.

We take a commercial and pragmatic approach to business valuations and work to understand the key drivers behind a business, obtaining a deep-rooted understanding of how a business operates. 

This ensures that the valuations we provide are an accurate reflection of a business’s worth. 

Our approach typically includes at least two valuation methodologies, the second crucial in its use to cross-check. This is likely to become increasingly important because of the current economic instability.

Commonly, business owners might seek to value a business on their own without a full understanding of the proper process. 

A common practice used is subtracting liabilities from assets. However, this generally does not reflect the true value of the business. Business valuation calculators cannot see the wider picture, so it’s important to consult an expert.

If you’re looking for an expert to value your business, Alexander & Co can help. Contact our team today to get started with a business valuation.

Alexander & Co’s specialist advisors can assist with all aspects of business valuation for your company. Our team regularly works with businesses nationwide regarding:

Should you require further advice on our forensic business valuation services, or any aspect of business restructuring, disposals, probate or tax planning, please do not hesitate to contact one of our experienced team members. 

We will be happy to discuss your requirements with you. Call us on 0161 832 4841, or email info@alexander.co.uk. Alternatively, please fill out the contact form and a member of our team will be in touch.