Business Valuations
Our professionals are Certified Valuation Analysts (CVA) who set realistic expectations of potential price or replacement costs. A valuation should be conducted for divorce and litigation proceedings, partnership and ESOPs, M & A transactions, as well as estate and insurance planning.
"Value" is Variable.
The economy, type of asset, timeframe involved, goodwill, or other intangible factors can inflate or deflate price. An individual’s perception and point of view can impact value. A valuation is intended to measure the price to be expected given the current factors affecting the marketplace. “Price” can radically differ depending on the perspective of the seller and potential buyer. This is where recognized certification can make a difference.
Certified Valuation Analysts (CVA)
Mueller carries the Certified Valuation Analyst credentials. Our professionals have met the professional accreditation needed to support the values they establish.
- Divorce Proceedings
- Litigation Support
- Expert Witness
- Estate Planning Purposes
- Family Succession
- Partial Business Transfers
- Employee Stock Ownerships
- Mergers & Acquisition of a Business
- Buy/Sell Agreements
- Corporate or Partner Dissolution
- Establishing Accurate Insurance
- Business Interruption
- Exit Strategies
Depending on Your Needs, the Scope of the Valuation Can Vary.
To establish a baseline level of value we offer “thumbnail” valuations. These are the lowest cost valuation available, but they are not adequate for purposes of due diligence or to prepare for any form of litigation.
Partnership Agreements
A partnership needs to have a written and current series of steps in the event the partnership is terminated or interrupted. A dispute may be unthinkable, but accidental death, poor health or financial pressures could force one party to terminate the partnership. Rules for termination need to be clearly written and agreed to in order to protect the interest of all partners or their surviving family.
Estate issues, taxes, insurance, majority ownership, incentives to key executive members and IRS protection are all issues touched on in a partnership agreement. Continuity of the business or the ability to obtain a fair sales price need to be protected.
