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Precision
Market-Based
Business Valuations
Some important information
if you need or are thinking about getting a valuation for:
A valuation is more than just a
number. Considering it impacts everything from a possible selling price to the
way a succession, merger or acquisition is executed to potential tax
consequences…it is the most important factor for getting the most money out of
your business and preserving the value of your hard work and therefore…
Accuracy is vital!
Sounds simple and straight
forward enough, I mean, how difficult can it be? You just take a multiple of
this year's earnings, factor in your assets and you are good to go, right?
WRONG!
Unfortunately, petroleum is a
unique business that should not be treated like any mainstream average
business (or any other commodity type business, for that matter).
Why your business is different
and requires special attention:
Value is not realized in a vacuum
but in a marketplace that is constantly in motion. The value will fluctuate
relative to what is going in the general economy and more importantly in our
particular industry (chewing gum, coffee, automobile or home prices can't
compare in their wildest dreams to the fuel price fluctuations we are exposed
to). So, a strong grasp of what is going on in the marketplace is a must.
Our industry has the added
difficulty of getting comps since there is no one centralized clearing house
for the sale of petro businesses nor is there any requirement for sales or
acquisitions to be made public (unless of course we are referring to publicly
traded companies).
If that weren't enough, you have
multiple methods or formulas that can be used to derive a value for your
business. Each one has its own strengths and weaknesses and the numbers they
produce can be off and vary substantially. Choose wisely!
So, that leads us to the
questions you need to ask before you engage the services of someone to provide
you with the accurate valuation you are looking for:
Meridian has been around for 2 decades and has worked with over 3300
companies. By specializing in petroleum, propane, lubricant and c-store
operations we understand your industry and can value and market your
business with far greater accuracy than other firms.
Meridian knows the problems
inherent in each method and uses a proprietary combination of multiple methods
to provide you with the highest accuracy and confidence in your valuation.
There are no absolutes but over
the years, Meridian has built what is undisputedly the industry's largest
market value database of privately owned family businesses in the United
States. Nobody has their finger on the pulse of our industry the way we do!
That really depends on what you
mean by "special"…often times, a business owner comes to us because they need
special care with their family owned business, they are in the middle of a
divorce, or have had an offer come knocking at their door.
No worries, we've seen it all and
have helped many smart marketers with whatever their special situation is.
Please note that we do not dispense legal advice but can offer you expert
guidance to handle your particular situation. For a complimentary and
confidential consultation with one of our friendly expert advisors, please
feel free to call us at 800-728-9005 Monday through Friday 8-5 CST.
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***Warning: Beware "value
mills"…these are establishments that use low-ball pricing strategies and
make their money by using generic data that is spit out from their
computer in minutes. Remember the adage - "Garbage in, Garbage out"
because their numbers will not be worth the paper they are printed on
and your valuation will be worthless. |
To get the most accurate
information, you need to work with a company that understands your business.
Meridian offers precise valuation services and features the most
extensive database of financial information in the petroleum industry.
So, whether you
are planning to buy, sell, merge, or just need to know your company's true
worth - contact the industry leader…Nobody ever made a mistake using Meridan!
To schedule your
complimentary and confidential consultation with one of our friendly expert
advisors, please feel free to call us at 800-728-9005 M-F 8-5 CST.
Don't be caught off-guard if a potential
buyer comes knocking at your door!
Click Here To Read Our Valuation Agreement
Still have questions?
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We feature:
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Multiple valuation methods
Concise reports
Emphasis on cash flow
Valuation F.A.Q.
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