Firm Valuation

A credible and defensible valuation is the essential foundation for any significant corporate transaction, strategic decision, or financial reporting requirement. An independent and expertly derived valuation provides the clarity and authority needed to negotiate with confidence and satisfy fiduciary duties.

Our Role

We provide comprehensive and independent firm valuation services. We determine the fair value of business enterprises and equity interests for a variety of strategic and compliance purposes, combining in-depth financial analysis with a thorough understanding of the subject company, its industry, and prevailing market conditions.

Market-Based Approach

We assess value by analysing comparable publicly traded companies (Comparable Company Analysis) and examining the valuation multiples paid in recent M&A deals for similar businesses (Precedent Transaction Analysis).

Income-Based Approach

We determine value based on the business's ability to generate future economic income, primarily using the Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) method to calculate the present value of expected future cash flows.

Asset-Based Approach

We calculate the value of a company based on the fair market value of its total assets less its total liabilities (Net Asset Value). This approach is often used for asset-heavy businesses or holding companies.

The Aether Advantage

A firm valuation should deliver more than just a number; it should provide a strategic tool that informs negotiation and withstands scrutiny. The value of our service lies in the independence of our analysis and the depth of our commercial insight.

Strategic and Commercial Context

A valuation is not a purely academic exercise. Our analysis goes beyond the mechanical application of formulas to consider crucial factors such as potential synergies, competitive dynamics, quality of earnings, and the specific risk profile of the business. This provides our clients with a valuation that is not only technically sound but also commercially relevant, forming a powerful basis for strategic decision-making.

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.