Use a credible valuation to successfully buy or sell a business

“Price is what you pay. Value is what you get” said Warren Buffett

When you are considering buying or investing in an identified unlisted business it is important to pay the right price for the business or equity of the business. Over-paying for a business will not only reduce the expected returns on the investment but also increase the investment recovery period and financial risk of the investment. Whether you are a financial or strategic buyer, it is critical to have a strategic rationale to acquire a business. A strategic rationale will assist in assessing whether the purchase price of a business is a fair market price.

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