Is this a formal independent expert valuation?

We provide advisory valuations suitable for planning, negotiation and commercial decision-making. Where a formal independent expert report is required for a specific legal purpose, we will advise on the appropriate route.

How long does a valuation take?

Timing depends on information quality and purpose. Many advisory valuations can be progressed quickly once accounts, forecasts and key facts are available.

Do you value businesses in our sector?

Yes. We work across care, property, manufacturing, hospitality, recruitment, e-commerce and other owner-managed sectors — and tailor drivers and benchmarks accordingly.

What information do you need to start?

Typically recent management accounts, filed accounts, forecasts, debt and cash details, and context on ownership, customers and any known deal or dispute purpose. We will confirm a tailored information list at kick-off.

Business Advisory

Business Valuations

A clear view of what your business is worth — grounded in numbers, market reality and commercial judgement.

Whether you are preparing for a sale, negotiating with shareholders, raising investment or simply planning ahead, a credible valuation helps you make better decisions. GBFC prepares practical business valuations for owner-managed companies — combining financial analysis with commercial insight so the figure is defensible and useful.

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Purpose

A valuation should answer a specific commercial question — not produce a number in isolation.

We start by clarifying why you need a valuation and who will rely on it. Purpose shapes the depth of analysis, the methods we emphasise, how assumptions are presented, and how findings support negotiation, planning or stakeholder discussions.

Sale, partial exit or succession planning

Shareholder discussions and ownership changes

Investment, funding or internal reorganisation decisions

Board-level planning and strategic option appraisal

Methods

We select and explain approaches that fit your sector, stage and the purpose of the valuation.

Earnings / multiple based

Maintainable earnings are assessed and applied with commercially relevant multiples, adjusted for risk, growth and sector context.

Discounted cash flow

Where forecasts are credible, future cash flows can be modelled and discounted to support or challenge other approaches.

Asset and net asset views

Useful where asset backing, property-heavy structures or break-up scenarios matter to the decision.

Cross-checks and commercial sense

Methods are compared and tested against deal reality — concentration risk, owner dependence and market conditions.

Deliverables

You receive a clear valuation narrative you can use in negotiations, board packs and planning discussions.

Review of financial history, forecasts and key value drivers

Appropriate valuation approaches for your sector and stage

Normalisation of earnings and working capital considerations

Written valuation summary with assumptions explained

Commercial commentary on risks, opportunities and deal readiness

Support presenting findings to boards, buyers or advisers where needed

Limitations

A useful valuation is also an honest one. We are clear about what the work is — and is not.

Advisory valuations support planning and negotiation; they are not a formal independent expert determination unless specifically scoped as such

Outputs depend on the quality and completeness of information provided

Market conditions, buyer appetite and deal structure can move realised value away from any single estimate

Legal, tax structuring and specialist industry valuation input may sit outside this scope — we will flag when specialist advice is needed

Typical uses

Owners and boards typically commission valuations when decisions need a defensible view of value.

Preparing for a sale

Set expectations, shape pricing strategy and identify value gaps before going to market.

Shareholder events

Support buy-ins, buy-outs, disputes and ownership reorganisations with a clearer commercial baseline.

Investment conversations

Give funders and investors a structured view of value drivers and maintainable performance.

Strategic planning

Help boards compare options — grow, acquire, refinance or prepare for exit — with numbers behind the narrative.

Process

We combine accountancy rigour with commercial advisory so your valuation is clear, credible and actionable.

Understand the purpose

Sale, investment, dispute or planning — purpose shapes method, depth and how findings are presented.

Gather and analyse

We review performance, forecasts, adjustments and the drivers that matter in your sector.

Form and test the valuation

Approaches are applied and sense-checked against commercial reality, risk and market context.

Explain and support

You receive a clear summary and, where needed, support using it in negotiations or board discussions.

FAQs

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