We provide independent portfolio valuations on a one-off or recurring basis.
Situations
When UAE clients ask for this valuation
- 1Quarterly or annual reporting requires private investments at fair value.
- 2An investment committee needs an independent view of a holding.
- 3A secondary sale or restructuring of a stake is under consideration.
Who asks us
Typical clients
- Private equity and venture funds
- Family offices
- Investment holding companies
What we value
The subject of the valuation
Minority and controlling stakes in private companies, including preferred and structured instruments within our competence.
Our method
How we reach the figure
We follow the fair value principles of IFRS 13 and widely used private capital valuation guidelines: calibrating to the entry price, using earnings multiples or discounted cash flows as appropriate, and reflecting the rights of the instrument held.
| Market | Calibrated earnings multiples and recent transactions | Usual starting point |
|---|---|---|
| Income | Discounted cash flow | Cross-check |
| Asset | Net assets for holding vehicles | Where relevant |
Value drivers
Points that move the value
- Calibration
- Relating current value to the price at which the investment was made.
- Performance
- Progress against plan since the last valuation.
- Instrument rights
- Preferences, conversion rights and protections.
Documents
What we will ask you for
- Investment documents and capitalisation tables
- Portfolio company reporting
- Prior valuations
The full list is tailored to your company once the scope is agreed.
Report, timing & fees
What you receive, and when
A valuation report per holding, or a portfolio summary with supporting files.
Timing
Aligned with reporting periods.
Compare report levels on our reports and deliverables page.
Questions
Questions clients ask about this service
- Can you value investments outside the UAE?
- Yes, where the UAE investor holds them, subject to the information available.