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Valuation of Securities and Financial Assets

Introduction

Valuation of securities and financial assets plays a vital role in strategic decision-making, financial reporting, tax compliance, fundraising, and regulatory requirements. At DGA Global, we provide comprehensive and accurate business valuation advisory services tailored to meet the diverse needs of businesses, investors, and stakeholders. Our methodologies are rooted in international valuation standards, combining deep industry knowledge with analytical rigor to offer the best valuation advisory service.

Our Valuation Offerings

  1. Business Valuation
  • Equity Valuation:
  • Determining the fair market value of equity for businesses in diverse industries.
  • Assessment for investment, divestment, or restructuring purposes.
  • Enterprise Valuation:
  • Valuing a company as a whole, including both equity and debt, for mergers, acquisitions, or financing.
  • Use of discounted cash flow (DCF), comparable company analysis, and precedent transaction methods.
  • Startups and Early-Stage Companies:
  • Valuation tailored to high-growth startups and technology-driven firms.
  • Analysis of future growth potential, market trends, and competitive positioning.

  1. Valuation of Financial Instruments
  • Debt Instruments:
  • Valuation of bonds, debentures, and other fixed-income securities.
  • Assessing credit risk, interest rate fluctuations, and maturity terms.
  • Derivative Instruments:
  • Valuation of complex derivatives, including options, futures, forwards, and swaps.
  • Use of Black-Scholes, binomial, and Monte Carlo simulation models.
  • Convertible Securities:
  • Pricing and valuation of convertible bonds, preferred stocks, and hybrid instruments.

  1. Fair Value Measurement for Financial Reporting
  • IFRS and US GAAP Compliant Valuations:
  • Providing fair value estimations as per accounting standards, including ASC 820 and IFRS 13.
  • Purchase Price Allocation (PPA):
  • Allocating the purchase price of an acquisition to tangible and intangible assets, liabilities, and goodwill.
  • Impairment Testing:
  • Valuation for impairment of goodwill and intangible assets under IAS 36 or ASC 350.
  • Employee Stock Option Plans (ESOPs):
  • Fair value measurement of employee stock options for financial reporting and compliance purposes.

  1. Valuation for Transaction Advisory
  • Mergers and Acquisitions:
  • Independent valuation of target companies for buy-side and sell-side transactions.
  • Support in negotiations by identifying synergies and deal-specific valuation drivers.
  • Fairness Opinions:
  • Providing independent and objective fairness opinions to stakeholders on proposed transactions.
  • Pre-IPO Valuation:
  • Valuing businesses preparing for initial public offerings (IPOs) to determine an accurate offering price.

  1. Valuation of Intangible Assets
  • Patents and Intellectual Property (IP):
  • Valuing patents, trademarks, copyrights, and proprietary technology.
  • Assessment for licensing, sale, or financial reporting.
  • Brand Valuation:
  • Determining the monetary value of a company’s brand for strategic decision-making.
  • Customer Relationships:
  • Valuing customer contracts and relationships for financial reporting or transaction purposes.

  1. Portfolio Valuation for Investment Funds
  • Private Equity and Venture Capital Funds:
  • Independent valuation of portfolio investments to support fund reporting and investor relations.
  • Hedge Funds and Asset Managers:
  • Periodic valuation of fund assets, including illiquid securities and alternative investments.
  • Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs):
  • Valuation of property portfolios, mortgage-backed securities, and related financial assets.

  1. Litigation Support and Dispute Resolution
  • Valuation in Disputes:
  • Expert witness services and valuations for litigation involving shareholder disputes, breach of contract, or damages claims.
  • Economic Damages Assessment:
  • Quantifying financial losses due to legal disputes, fraud, or breaches.

  1. Specialized Valuation Services
  • Financial Restructuring and Distressed Asset Valuation:
  • Valuing assets during restructuring, insolvency, or bankruptcy proceedings.
  • ESG-Driven Valuation:
  • Assessing the impact of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors on asset values.
  • Real Option Valuation:
  • Applying advanced techniques to value managerial flexibility and strategic investments.

Our Approach to Valuation

  • Robust Methodologies:
  • Use of globally recognized valuation approaches: income-based, market-based, and asset-based methods.
  • Scenario analysis and sensitivity testing to provide a range of valuations.
  • Data-Driven Analysis:
  • Leveraging data analytics and financial modeling to uncover critical value drivers.
  • Customized Solutions:
  • Tailored valuations that align with the unique objectives and needs of clients.
  • Transparency and Objectivity:
  • Delivering independent and unbiased valuations adhering to international standards such as IVS, USPAP, and RICS.

Why Choose DGA Global for Valuation Services?

  • Experienced Team: A dedicated team of valuation experts, chartered accountants, and financial analysts.
  • Global Reach: Extensive experience in serving clients across geographies, complying with local and international standards.
  • Proven Track Record: Successfully delivered valuation advisory services for startups, corporates, PE/VC funds, and public sector entities.

Integrated Solutions: End-to-end support from initial valuation to post-transaction advisory.