Independent Business Valuations for Strategic, Transactional and Shareholder Decisions
Clear, commercially grounded valuation advice for business owners, shareholders, companies and advisers across transactions, succession planning, shareholder matters, tax planning, restructuring and strategic decision-making.
Understanding what your business is worth is central to many important financial, ownership and strategic decisions. Whether you are planning a sale, considering an acquisition, restructuring shareholdings, preparing for succession, resolving a shareholder matter, supporting a tax position or assessing strategic options, a robust valuation provides the clarity needed to make informed decisions.
At Corcoran Advisory, we provide independent and commercially focused valuation advice to business owners, shareholders, companies and professional advisers. Our approach combines financial analysis, market insight and practical commercial judgement to produce valuations that are clear, well-reasoned and tailored to the purpose for which they are required.
Valuation is rarely just a technical calculation. The appropriate approach depends on the purpose of the exercise, the financial performance and prospects of the business, the risks involved, the market evidence available and the commercial context in which the valuation will be used.
When You May Need a Business Valuation
A business valuation can support decision-making at key stages in the business lifecycle, from growth and investment through to succession, restructuring, sale or exit.
Business Sale or Acquisition
Valuations to support negotiations, pricing expectations, deal structuring and transaction planning.
Shareholder Changes
Valuations for shareholder exits, buybacks, transfers, disputes, succession planning and changes in ownership.
Tax and Succession Planning
Valuations to support tax planning, family succession, share transfers, retirement planning and Revenue-related matters.
Restructuring or Insolvency
Valuations where a business is being restructured, refinancing, entering a formal process or assessing options.
Financial Reporting
Valuations required for accounting, reporting, impairment reviews or fair value assessments.
Intangible Assets
Valuations of goodwill, brands, technology, customer relationships or other intangible assets as part of a wider valuation exercise.
Our Valuation Services
We provide valuation advice across a range of commercial, shareholder, tax, transaction and restructuring scenarios.
Business and Share Valuations
- Company valuations
- Shareholder dispute valuations
- Share buyback and shareholder exit valuations
- Family succession and ownership restructuring valuations
- Minority shareholding and control premium considerations
Transaction and Deal Support
- Acquisition valuations
- Sale-side valuation support
- Investment and fundraising valuations
- Management buyout or buy-in valuations
- Deal pricing and negotiation support
Tax, Succession and Restructuring
- Valuations for tax planning
- Share transfers and reorganisations
- Retirement and succession planning
- Restructuring and insolvency valuations
- Asset and investment valuations
Specialist and Intangible Asset Valuations
- Goodwill valuations
- Brand valuations
- Technology or software asset valuations
- Customer relationship valuations
- Other intangible asset valuations
Our Valuation Approach
Our approach is practical, proportionate and focused on delivering advice that can be clearly understood and used.
Understand
We clarify why the valuation is required, who will rely on it and how it will be used.
Analyse
We review financial performance, maintainable earnings, cash flow, assets, liabilities and risks.
Assess
We consider market evidence, sector dynamics, comparable transactions and valuation benchmarks.
Value
We apply appropriate valuation methodologies based on the business, purpose and available information.
Advise
We provide clear valuation advice, including key assumptions, sensitivities and commercial considerations.
Why Corcoran Advisory?
We combine technical valuation analysis with practical commercial judgement, helping clients understand not just the number, but the key assumptions and risks behind it.
- Independent and commercially focused advice
- Senior-led valuation support
- Clear, practical and easy-to-understand reporting
- Experience across transactions, restructuring and shareholder matters
- Advice tailored to the specific purpose of the valuation
- Strong understanding of owner-managed and SME businesses
Information Typically Required
The information required will depend on the purpose and complexity of the valuation, but typically includes:
- Recent annual financial statements
- Current year management accounts
- Forecasts or budgets, where available
- Details of debt, cash and working capital
- Shareholder structure and ownership history
- Details of recent transactions or offers
- Information on key customers, suppliers and contracts
- Background on the purpose of the valuation
Need a Clear View on Business Value?
Whether you are planning a transaction, dealing with a shareholder matter, preparing for succession or assessing strategic options, Corcoran Advisory can provide independent valuation advice tailored to your circumstances.
Speak to Corcoran Advisory