EXPERTISE

Abrams Valuation Group, Inc. uses its expertise to creatively overcome challenges and help its clients in business transactions, estate planning, and tax planning. Our clients use our valuations for

• Mergers and Acquisition Analysis Analyze a merger or acquisition, ascertain the fair market value of a business, as well as consult on the structure and terms of a proposed deal.
  
  

• Buy-Sell Agreements Expert calculations of the values of shares to change hands in a buy-sell agreement, for sale or tax planning.
  
  

• Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) Our firm's valuation satisfies all legal requirements regarding the valuation of securities placed into ESOPs.
  
  

• Fairness Opinions Independent third-party fairness opinions on transactions to satisfy the requirements of minority shareholders and other parties.
  
  

• Solvency Opinions Opinions about the solvency of business entities, often critical to investors and lenders in a leveraged buyout.
  
  

• Litigation Economics Expert testimony and damage calculations for lawsuits regarding impaired assets and loss of shareholder value. We can help determine if a loss has occurred, provide a scientific basis for calculating the losses, and give expert testimony about our findings in court.
  
  

• Taxation Businesses need valuations for income tax purposes when they spin off technologies or products to shareholders or new entities or restructure in other ways. Individuals, couples, or their trusts need valuations for tax planning when interests in family-owned businesses and family limited partnerships are transferred to a loved one. Our firm is expert in determining the fair market value of these interests and helping our clients with planning for estate, gift, and income taxes.
  
  

• Other Financial and Economic Consulting Our firm's background in corporate finance and economics can help your business in many other ways, including strategic planning, financial analysis, restructurings, and due diligence.