Why value a Business?

There are a number of possible reasons for valuing a business including:

• Buying or selling a business
• Preparing the business for sale
• Raising finance or equity
• Retirement or exit planning
• Tax planning
• Keymaninsurance
• Shareholderprotection
• Inheritance planning and inheritance tax planning
• To buy out partners or minority shareholders
• Motivating management or key employees for greater success and growth
• Creating share options for valuable employees
• Preparing a finance restructuring plan
• To assist with bank negotiations
• Creating a Business Plan
• Mere curiosity!!!