AVA Capital Business Valuation Services
Product Paper - AVA Capital

Business Valuation Services

Independent, data-driven valuation of businesses, assets and investment opportunities - delivered using globally accepted methodologies to support informed strategic and financial decisions.

Standard
Globally Aligned
Methodologies
DCF / CCA / Precedent
Advisory
End-to-End
Purpose
M&A / Reporting / Strategy
Overview

Independent fair value. Defensible conclusions.

AVA Capital PLC's Business Valuation Service provides independent, data-driven valuation of businesses, assets and investment opportunities to support informed strategic and financial decision-making.

We deliver robust valuation insights using globally accepted methodologies, helping clients understand the true worth of their business for transactions, reporting and long-term planning - inside a framework built to withstand scrutiny from boards, investors, auditors and regulators.

Key Features

Rigorous. Objective. Defensible.

  • Independent and objective assessment - An arms-length valuation view - free from operational bias - designed to stand up to boards, investors, auditors and regulators.
  • Globally accepted methodologies - Discounted Cash Flow, Comparable Companies and Precedent Transactions - applied with rigour and cross-checked for defensibility.
  • Industry-specific analysis - Sector-informed benchmarks and market context so the valuation reflects the realities of your industry.
  • Financial modelling & scenario analysis - Bespoke models with sensitivity and scenario testing across growth, margin, capex and macro assumptions.
  • Comprehensive valuation reports - Clear, well-structured reports covering methodology, assumptions, findings and value conclusions.
  • Advisory support - Interpretation and negotiation support to translate valuation into transaction outcomes.
Benefits

What our clients get.

  • Clear understanding of business worth
  • Strengthens negotiation position in transactions
  • Supports informed investment and strategic decisions
  • Enhances credibility with investors and stakeholders
  • Provides defensible valuation for regulatory and audit purposes
  • Identifies value drivers and growth opportunities
Why Choose AVA

Six reasons boards engage us.

  • Get an accurate and defensible valuation of your business
  • Make informed decisions with expert financial insight
  • Strengthen your position in negotiations and transactions
  • Access globally aligned valuation methodologies
  • Receive clear, actionable valuation reports
  • Partner with experienced financial advisors
Who It's For

One service. Many mandates.

  • Corporate Organisations - Boards and management teams requiring defensible valuations for strategic decisions and reporting.
  • Business Owners & Founders - Owners preparing for succession, fundraising, partial exits or new partnerships.
  • Investors & Shareholders - Investors and shareholders assessing fair value ahead of investment, exit or restructuring.
  • Financial Institutions - Banks and non-bank FIs requiring third-party valuation for credit, collateral or portfolio decisions.
  • Private Equity Firms - PE sponsors valuing targets, portfolio companies, or exit opportunities across the fund lifecycle.
  • Transaction-Ready Companies - Companies preparing for M&A, fundraising or restructuring events.
Process Overview

From engagement to conclusion. Six steps.

  1. 01

    Engagement

    Engagement and objective definition - clarifying purpose, scope, valuation date and standard of value.

  2. 02

    Data & Analysis

    Data collection and financial analysis across historicals, forecasts, operations and market context.

  3. 03

    Methodology

    Selection of appropriate valuation methodology - DCF, Comparable Companies, Precedent Transactions - suited to the mandate.

  4. 04

    Modelling

    Financial modelling and valuation assessment, with sensitivity and scenario testing.

  5. 05

    Reporting

    Report preparation and presentation of findings to boards, shareholders and stakeholders.

  6. 06

    Advisory

    Advisory support and interpretation - translating valuation into negotiation and decision outcomes.

Engagement Snapshot

What every mandate covers.

Deliverable
Valuation Report
Standard of Value
Fair Value / Market Value
Methodologies
DCF, CCA, Precedent
Scenario Testing
Included
Advisory Support
End-to-End
Positioning

Independent. Strategic.

Business valuation is positioned as an independent decision-support service for boards, shareholders and management teams navigating transactions, reporting or long-term planning.

Independent Advisory
Ready to Engage

Know what your business is truly worth.

Speak with our Investment Banking team to scope a valuation mandate aligned to your transaction, reporting or strategic objectives.

Business valuation opinions are prepared for the specific purpose and valuation date agreed in the engagement letter. Findings should not be relied upon outside that context. Nothing on this page constitutes investment, legal, tax or accounting advice.

Certifications & Compliance

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