Maximizing the value of business can only be
done once the factors that create value are identified. APEX understands
this and employs valuation professionals with decades of valuation experience,
who have all earned the national designation of Certified Valuation Analyst
("CVA") and are licensed to perform valuations of business entities.
CVAs are required to be Certified Public Accountants and must adhere to strict
quality control reviews and continuing education requirements. These
requirements ensure that our valuation professionals remain up to date on
the latest trends and developments in the industry. This results in
valuation conclusions that are realistic and achievable within the given market
and industry.
Our valuation process begins with an in-depth
review of the business and industry in which the company operates. This
review encompasses the following:
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An assessment of the owner's personal and
professional goals;
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Identification
of the value drivers for the business and industry, including company
and industry growth rates;
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An analysis of three to five years of the
company's financial operating history;
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Calculation of normalized benefits.
To view the business as if it had been operated as a subsidiary of a public
company;
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A conclusion of the company's valuation,
supported by past, future and current market and industry indicators.
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This data is processed by our state-of-the-art
software, which provides results that are data driven and clearly supportable
by facts. The results of this process frequently have a direct impact
on the business owner's decision about whether or not and when to enter into
a transaction.
