Valuation Services

Bankruptcy & Litigation

Solvency Options of Business (Bankruptcy)

Where a business or machinery/equipment valuation is needed in a bankruptcy proceeding, we provide certified USPAP compliant appraisals.

Machinery and Equipment

Virtually any type of machinery or equipment can be valued. As a member of the National Equipment and Business Brokers Institute, we have access to worldwide information on equipment values to provide you with accurate and reliable appraisals.

Our certified equipment and machinery appraisals and valuations are for

• Liquidation
• Collateral
• Estates
• Property tax assessments

There are two general appraisal options available:

Machinery/Equipment appraisals are normally reported using the "Summary Appraisal" format (also defined by USPAP) in lieu of the much more detail oriented "Self Contained Appraisal," which saves costs. Specific backup data for a Summary Appraisal is available by special request.

Equipment valuations may be "Desktop Appraisals" wherein the appraisal is made at the appraiser’s office without inspection of the equipment, based upon data provided by the owner. This can dramatically reduce the cost. Or, it can be a regular valuation wherein the appraiser inspects and documents the equipment, and then completes the valuation report.

Shareholder disputes

If a dispute qualifies as a “dissenting shareholder”, a valuation is usually needed at “Fair Value” vs. Fair Market Value.  Fair Value is generally defined as the net equity value that would be obtained upon a sale of the entire company vs. a sale of a minority interest.

Expert Testimony available for all of the above situations.