MILES / Valuation & Advisory Services
Business & Equity Valuation
Understand business value and build a basis for transactions and strategic decisions.
Discuss Business & Equity Valuation
Business value reflects earning capacity, growth prospects, risk and market conditions. Understanding the assumptions behind a valuation helps management assess acquisitions, share transfers and strategic options.
MILES provides business and equity valuations for transactions, financial reporting, IPOs and circulars, strategic planning and internal shareholding arrangements. We explain the methods, assumptions and factors driving the valuation conclusion.
When should you speak with us?
- You are acquiring or selling a business and need a valuation reference for discussions.
- Shareholders are transferring shares, introducing investors or considering group restructuring.
- You require a valuation for financial reporting, an IPO or a transaction circular.
- Management wants to assess how growth plans or alternative scenarios affect business value.
How we help
Define the valuation scope
Confirm the purpose, valuation date, business or equity interest, relevant share rights and intended use of the report.
Analyse performance and forecasts
Review the business model, historical results, revenue drivers, costs, working capital and management forecasts, identifying assumptions that need further support.
Select appropriate methods
Consider income, market or asset-based approaches in light of the business and available evidence. Explain key parameters and any adjustments relevant to the interest being valued.
Explain the results
Present the valuation conclusion, key judgements and, where appropriate, sensitivity to changes in assumptions, with supporting analysis within the agreed scope.
What information is typically required?
- Company background, ownership structure and relevant share rights
- Recent financial statements and management accounts
- Business forecasts and supporting assumptions
- Transaction background, shareholder agreements and previous valuation reports
The information request will be tailored to the purpose and scope. If your records are incomplete, we can first discuss preparation priorities.
Frequently asked questions
Are enterprise value and equity value the same?
They measure different interests. Moving from enterprise value to equity value generally requires consideration of debt, cash and other relevant items. The report should identify the interest being valued and explain the adjustments.
Can a recent transaction price be used as the valuation?
A recent transaction may provide useful evidence. Its relevance depends on the date, terms, parties and rights involved, as well as subsequent business and market changes.
Plan your business & equity valuation work
Share your objectives, the assets or businesses involved, available information and expected timetable. We will discuss the scope, preparation priorities and next steps with you.
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