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Specializing in Business Valuations and Machinery & Equipment Appraisal.
Certified appraisers with a solid foundation of experience.
American Business Appraisers, with offices in Arizona and New Mexico, is nationally recognized for performing business valuations and machinery and equipment appraisals. Our certified appraisers have performed engagements for a wide range of clients in a multitude of industries.
Business Valuation
Machinery & Equipment Appraisal
Machinery & Equipment Appraisal
We offer valuation services for a variety of purposes including succession planning and internal ownership transitions, mergers and acquisitions, financing, estate and gift tax, ESOPs, litigation support and corporate planning.
Machinery & Equipment Appraisal
Machinery & Equipment Appraisal
Machinery & Equipment Appraisal
We appraise machinery and equipment assets for a wide range of purposes including financing, corporate planning, estate settlements, litigation support and more.
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Machinery & Equipment Appraisal
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We are always available for an initial confidential consultation to understand your particular situation and talk with you about the best and most practical approach.
We are here to answer your questions
What is Fair Market Value?
Fair market value is the price at which a business would change hands between a willing buyer and a willing seller, with both parties having reasonable knowledge of the relevant facts and neither being under any compulsion to buy or sell. It reflects the value of the business in an open and competitive market under normal conditions.
How can a business valuation benefit a business owner?
The benefits of a business valuation depend on its purpose—whether resolving a dispute, measuring growth in company value, or preparing for a future sale.
A valuation helps owners understand the company’s key value drivers and risk factors, allowing them to focus on areas that can increase value. It can also identify operational or financial issues that, when addressed, may significantly improve the company’s overall worth.
Ultimately, reducing risk is one of the most effective ways to increase business value.
Can a “ballpark” estimate of value be determined just by looking at the numbers?
Perhaps, but that is akin to a residential real estate appraiser driving by a house to determine its value, rather than looking inside. Two identical properties could have materially different values if one is in relatively poor condition on the inside and the other has undergone several renovations and additions that are not visible from the street.
The business valuation process is far more sensitive and complex than just plugging numbers into a computer software package or spreadsheet. The financial figures may need to be normalized for certain factors such as excess compensation or fair market rent. Additionally, the numbers alone may not necessarily reflect certain risks that could impact value.
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