Merger and Acquisition

There are a number of valuation methodologies that can be used to determine business value. The valuation is a critical component of the merger or acquisition process, as it is the primary driver for determining how much you should pay for the business you are acquiring.

Our Certified Valuation Analysts have extensive experience to help you with an offer that aligns with the value of the business.

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A cash flow analysis records how money flows into and out of a business, and helps you understand how much cash is available at any given time. Cash flow is an indicator of the financial health of the business.

Having a lot of cash on hand isn’t a true indicator of profitability, just as having a lot of debt doesn’t mean the business isn’t financially strong.

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The due diligence phase is critical and not the place to cut corners. You need to know as much about the company you are purchasing as possible.

Due diligence will involve reviewing budgets, forecasts, accounting processes, earnings, and revenue. Before you make an offer on any business, you need to ensure you have done a full due diligence review.

SVA’s team has assisted a variety of businesses with their merger or acquisition and we understand what to look for in the due diligence process.

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Understanding your break-even point is key to making confident business decisions. We can help you calculate how much you need to sell—daily, weekly, monthly, or annually—to cover your costs.  You can use this analysis to better understand how to generate profits in your business. Whether you’re launching a new product or simply reevaluating operations, our break-even analysis provides a granular look at the sales targets needed to keep your business on track.

We help companies design executive compensation plans that support strategic goals. From increasing profit margins to boosting sales performance, we work with leadership teams to build incentive programs that align with business objectives. We also create easy-to-use templates that track performance metrics and compensation earned, providing a structured approach to rewarding results.

An internal control audit will review the operational efficiency, regulatory compliance status, and financial integrity of a business.

By using the internal control function, our experts will help you assess the risk management practices, control systems, and governance processes for the business you are acquiring.

We provide a variety of reviews and assessments as well as full access to reliable, highly qualified staff in the audit field.

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A quality of earnings analysis reviews the company’s revenue and expenses to ascertain the accuracy of historical earnings as well as the sustainability of future projections. This is a routine step in the due diligence process.

The report will show how a company accumulates revenue and indicates if it is recurring or nonrecurring and cash or non-cash.

SVA’s experts will recommend the type of analysis most appropriate for the business you are interested in acquiring.

ProfitCents is a powerful tool we use to generate projections and perform various “what-if” scenarios.  Whether you're budgeting for growth, preparing projections for a loan, or acquiring a business, we use ProfitCents to generate detailed financial forecasts as well as benchmark your company’s performance against industry peers.

Thinking of purchasing new equipment or expanding operations? Our ROI analysis helps you evaluate whether the investment makes financial sense. We’ll help you understand the profitability of your investment and provide clear picture of your potential return and the timeline for reaching it.