For many years, PricewaterhouseCoopers has provided business valuation services to clients as part of our advisory services. Our valuation specialists have been involved in various projects including mergers and acquisitions (both public and private), fund sourcing, divestments, corporate recovery and reorganisations and litigation services.
Our valuation teams combine expert knowledge of valuation techniques with extensive experience of marshalling relevant information rapidly and efficiently, analysing the data and providing well-reasoned, clearly-documented advice.
Our expertise extends over a wide range of industries, markets and products and we involve our local industry experts in valuation assignments as well as such assistance from our international team of valuation experts.
Company value depends on several factors such as, the industry sector, synergies, market prospects, competitive position, corporate culture, company management and organization. Three major factors are presented below:
- The Assumptions
- The Synergies
- The Way the Deal is Done
The assumptions
It is essential to be on top of the totality of the assumptions underpinning the deal, including the strategic or market drivers; operational issues, financial factors, ranging from historic performance to future cash flow.
The synergies
It is vital to correctly identify and judge the benefits that synergies will bring in as a result of the transaction.
The way the deal is done
This encompasses negotiating the price and contractual terms. The sale method chosen by for the transaction has significant impacts on expected values for the transaction.
