Acquisitions & Divestitures
Valuation Guidance for Buying, Selling, or Structuring a Deal
Whether you’re preparing to buy, sell, or transfer ownership of a business, understanding its value is critical to making informed decisions and achieving a fair outcome. We provide independent business valuations and transaction support for buyers, sellers, and their advisors at every stage of the deal process.
Our role is to clarify the value of the business, not just based on financial statements, but based on the business’s earning capacity, market position, and strategic risks. We also help clients understand how terms, timing, and structure impact valuation outcomes.
What We Provide
Pre-Transaction Business Valuation
- Independent estimates of fair market value for internal or external transactions
- Valuation of full entities or partial interests
- Support for pricing, negotiation, or internal benchmarking
Buyer & Seller Support
- Guidance on valuation expectations and risk factors
- Coordination with legal and tax advisors
- Scenario modeling for deal alternatives
Fairness Opinions & Second Opinions
- High-level assessments to supplement internal deal analysis
- Evaluation of pricing relative to market and industry data
- Testing of proposed deal terms against valuation results
Post-Transaction Planning
- Valuation allocations for financial reporting or tax basis
- Support for deferred compensation, earnouts, or holdbacks
- Exit strategy alignment with long-term business goals
Need a Valuation to Support a Business Transaction?
Whether you’re buying, selling, or advising a client on either side, we can help provide a fair, defensible valuation that brings clarity to the deal.
Email or call Zach to discuss your needs
zgilbert@royer-cpa.com | 207-956-6729
