Business Valuation by Industry
Providing business valuation services requires a considerable level of expertise and places a responsibility on valuation professionals to effectively communicate the process and outcomes of the valuation in a transparent and accurate manner. Different industries have unique characteristics, growth prospects, and risk factors. Having in-depth knowledge of an industry allows a business valuator to assess how well a particular company is positioned within its sector. This understanding helps in assessing the company’s competitive advantage.
Industry knowledge is integral to the business valuation process because it enables valuers to make informed judgments about a company’s future cash flows, risks, and growth potential. Without this knowledge, the valuation may be less accurate and less useful for making important business decisions.
ESG and Business Valuation
Why Consider ESG in Valuation? Different environmental disasters, social unrest and the governance amid COVID-19 makes ESG reports more important to value a company. In order to increase comparability of ESG reports, different institutions include the IFRS foundation, the CFA Institute and the EFRAG
HKFRS/IFRS 16 – Lease – Impact on Valuation and Discounted Cash Flow
Lessees no longer make a distinction between finance leases and operating leases. All material leases will be treated as finance leases. The lessees will now recognize interest cost and depreciation of the leased asset, rather than operating lease expenses.
Valtech’s Top IFRS Valuation Agenda in 2020
2020 Top Agenda of Finance Controllers on IFRS Valuation and Tax Reporting and our Innovation for Easier IFRS 9 applications
Goodwill: potential directions of development
The staff of Hong Kong Institute of CPAs and the staff of Accounting Standards Board of Japan (ASBJ) published a research paper (RP), Goodwill: Improvements to Subsequent Accounting and an Update of the Quantitative Study in March 2020. We would like to highlight some
Capital Structure Considerations in Business Valuation
The latest 2020 edition of the International Valuation Standards (IVS) marks an important milestone towards harmonising valuation practice worldwide. Valtech has been closely following the development of IVS. IVS is applicable in many of our valuation engagements looking for consistency and transparency for potential investment decisions.
Valuing Private Equity Investments
Business Valuation for Private Equity and Venture Capital (VC) Business valuation consultants play a key role to take the perspective of the private equity firm that is evaluating potential investments. The private equity class stretches from venture capital (VC)—working with early stage companies
Valtech’s Insights in View of the “Statement on the Conduct and Duties of Directors when Considering Corporate Acquisitions or Disposals”
As professional valuer actively involved in valuation advisory for corporate transactions, we would like to share our views and insights to financial advisors and listed companies in response to the key highlights from the SFC’s article in relation to valuation. Basically, we recommend adopting a clear decision analysis and process overview in each valuation of corporate transactions.
Valuation Methods for Business Valuation
When valuing a company on going concern basis, there are three main valuation methods used by industry practitioners in banking and finance and also valuation specialist: (1) discounted cash flow model, (2) comparable company analysis, and (3) asset-based method. These are the most common methods of valuation used in investment banking, equity research, private equity, corporate finance, mergers & acquisitions (M&A), leveraged buyouts (LBO) and financial reporting.
Purchase Price Allocation (PPA)
With respect to the assignment of goodwill and other asset values, valuations for financial reporting purposes involve the allocation of asset values at the reporting unit level, and the acquired assets can be added to an acquirer’s existing reporting units. Book values of assets and liabilities are often different from their fair values. In allocating the purchase price to these assets and liabilities, we step, or write, them up/down to reflect their fair values.
Business Valuation in Hong Kong
The demand for business valuation in Hong Kong has been growing steadily over the years along with the growth of the number of listed companies in Hong Kong. Listed company requires business valuation to fulfill the requirements of fair value accounting. Business valuers or
Business Valuation
Valuing Your Business Is More Art Than Science Business valuation is a process and a set of procedures used to estimate the economic value of an owner's interest in a business. Valuation is used by financial market participants to determine the price they are
Why Appoint Valtech as Valuation Adviser?
Valtech’s team has provided valuation advice to over 200 listed companies in Hong Kong, China, Singapore, Taiwan, Australia, the United Kingdom, the United States and Germany.
Valtech Valuation is a professional valuation firm accredited with ISO-9001 in valuation advisory services. The financial market and valuation requirements are highly dynamic. We are determined to develop and maintain a quality management system to foster an environment which is sustainable and evolving continuously. Our founders stress on development of a system and an environment that our consultants are provided with necessary support and opportunities to thrive.
We are a team of professionals from multiple disciplines including audit, financial modelling, tax, internal control and surveying. Our management adheres professional excellence. Abundant resources are reserved to develop standardized policies and procedures for quality control. We have solid track record in valuation advisory for listed companies, private equity, fund managers and financial institutions. We work closely with big four and other international accounting firms, corporate financial advisors, fund managers and legal advisors.
Valtech Advantages:
Advanced Valuation Techniques: Valtech Valuation can develop and implement advanced valuation techniques that are specifically tailored to the needs of clients. These techniques can go beyond traditional valuation methods and incorporate factors such as market trends, industry benchmarks, and risk analysis to provide more accurate and insightful valuations.
Customized Valuation Models: Valtech Valuation can create customized valuation models that align with the unique investment strategies and asset classes. By understanding the specific requirements and objectives of these entities, Valtech Valuation can develop models that capture the nuances of their portfolios, resulting in more precise and relevant valuations.
Data-driven Insights: Valtech Valuation can leverage its access to comprehensive data sources and analytics tools to provide data-driven insights. By analyzing market data, economic indicators, and performance metrics, Valtech Valuation can offer valuable insights into the valuation of assets, identify emerging trends, and help inform investment decision-making.
Adherence to Compliance and Reporting Standards: Valtech Valuation can ensure that valuation practices adhere to regulatory compliance and reporting standards. By staying updated on relevant regulations, such as accounting standards and industry guidelines, Valtech Valuation can help clients meet their reporting obligations accurately and in a timely manner.
