CorporateValuation
A credible and defensible valuation is the essential foundation for any significant corporate transaction, strategic decision, or financial reporting requirement. Whether contemplating a merger or acquisition, resolving a shareholder dispute, or undertaking a corporate restructuring, an independent and expertly derived valuation provides the clarity and authority needed to proceed with confidence.
Our Role
Aether provides comprehensive and independent corporate valuation services. We determine the fair value of business enterprises, equity interests, and intangible assets for a variety of strategic and compliance purposes. Our approach is rigorous, combining in-depth financial analysis with a thorough understanding of the subject company, its industry, and prevailing market conditions.
Primarily using discounted cash flowmethods (DCF) to determine the present value of expected future economic benefits.
Utilising the Guideline Public Company Method (evaluating comparable publicly traded companies) and the Guideline Transaction Method (analysing prices paid in recent M&A transactions for similar businesses).
Assessing the value of a company’s net assets, typically used for asset-heavy businesses or in specific circumstances such as a potential liquidation.
Strategic and Commercial Context
A valuation is not a purely academic exercise. The value of a business can differ significantly depending on the context and the potential buyer. Our analysis goes beyond the mechanical application of formulas to consider crucial factors such as potential synergies, competitive dynamics, quality of earnings, and risk profile. This provides our clients with a valuation that is not only technically sound but also commercially relevant, forming a powerful basis for negotiation and strategic planning.
Independent and Defensible Conclusions
As an independent firm, our conclusions are objective and uninfluenced by any other transactional role. This impartiality is critical, particularly in situations involving potential conflicts of interest or in support of a board’s fiduciary duties. Our valuation reports are meticulously documented and transparent, designed to provide a clear and robust defence of the concluded value to shareholders, auditors, courts, and regulatory bodies.
Confidential Consultation
To discuss your corporate valuation requirements with our experts, please contact us.