We are instructed when a board, a group of shareholders, a bank or an auditor needs a figure that will be accepted because of who prepared it, not only because of what it says.
Situations
When UAE clients ask for this valuation
- 1Shareholders with different interests need a figure they can all accept.
- 2A board decision must be supported by an objective valuation.
- 3A bank, investor or auditor asks for third-party evidence of value.
- 4You want an independent check on a valuation prepared by an interested party.
Who asks us
Typical clients
- Boards and shareholders
- Banks and investors
- Auditors' clients and finance teams
What we value
The subject of the valuation
Businesses, companies and ownership interests of every size, on whatever basis of value the decision requires.
Our method
How we reach the figure
Independence affects the process as much as the method. Before accepting an instruction we check for conflicts and agree who the valuation is for and who may rely on it. Where several parties are involved, we agree in writing how information is shared and whether parties may comment on matters of fact.
The valuation itself applies the approaches appropriate to the business. Assumptions are stated openly, alternatives are considered and judgements are explained.
| Income | Sustainable profit or projected cash flows | Usual starting point |
|---|---|---|
| Market | GCC and international deal and listed-company evidence | Cross-check |
| Asset | Restated balance sheet value | Where relevant |
Value drivers
Points that move the value
- Who will rely on it
- A figure for a single owner and one shared among several parties are scoped differently.
- Basis of value
- Market value, fair value or a contractual definition can lead to different conclusions.
- Information access
- Whether all parties have the same information, and how disputed facts are handled.
Documents
What we will ask you for
- Financial statements and forecasts
- Constitutional documents
- Any existing valuations or offers
- A clear statement of the decision the valuation supports
The full list is tailored to your company once the scope is agreed.
Report, timing & fees
What you receive, and when
Reports state the valuer's independence, the scope agreed, the parties entitled to rely on it and the reasoning behind the conclusion.
Timing
Agreed at the outset, and usually two to five weeks depending on complexity.
Fees
Quoted in writing once the scope and the number of parties involved are known.
What affects the feeCompare report levels on our reports and deliverables page.
Questions
Questions clients ask about this service
- Can several shareholders instruct you jointly?
- Yes. We agree joint terms covering instructions, communications and how disputed facts are dealt with.
- Will you review a valuation someone else has prepared?
- Yes. See our valuation report review service.