Chicago Business Valuations
Chicago and Illinois business owners will only need a business valuation a few times throughout their careers. For most, it is required when a transaction is scheduled, and an independent assessment of a company’s value is required. However, a valuation can also provide essential insights to ownership before placing the business for sale. Important information about the strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities (both operationally and in the marketplace) provides key details on maximizing value. This allows critical changes to be made that can positively impact sales prices.
Beyond transactions, there are several other situations in which a valuation may be required. Attorneys often need to understand the value of an asset involved in commercial litigation, marital disputes, and other court proceedings. Outside of the courtroom, a valuation is often needed for tax reporting, estate planning, charitable gifts, and partnership agreements. Regardless of the reason, engaging with a seasoned provider with the requisite experience is essential to meet your needs.
Chicago Business Valuations
Windham Brannon provides business valuation services to businesses and attorneys in Chicago and across Illinois. Our seasoned professionals have years of experience providing independent and objective valuations for transactional, litigation, and other purposes. Members of our team hold the Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) credential awarded by the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts, the Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV) credential awarded by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and the Accredited Senior Appraiser (ASA) certification awarded by the American Society of Appraisers. This means team members have the needed combination of technical knowledge, practical experience, and analytical skills to arrive at a fair and independent business value.
Chicago Business Valuation Services
Our team provides independent and objective valuations from our Atlanta and Chattanooga offices in the following situations:
- Merger, Acquisition, or Sale of a Business
- Buy/Sell Agreements
- Divorce Proceedings
- Fair Value Measurement for Financial Reporting
- Tax Reporting
- Litigation Matters
About Chicago (IL)
The Chicago business community is a vibrant tapestry woven with innovation, diversity, and economic resilience. It reflects the city’s storied history and its role as a pivotal hub in the American Midwest. Anchored by a strategic location that has made it a critical node in national and international trade networks, Chicago’s economy is a multifaceted powerhouse driven by sectors such as finance, manufacturing, technology, and logistics, along with a growing emphasis on green energy and sustainability.
At the core of Chicago’s economic dynamism is its status as a financial center, second only to New York City in the United States. The city’s financial district is home to the Chicago Board of Trade and the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, places where global economic pulses are felt and responded to with precision and speed. This financial acumen is complemented by a robust manufacturing sector that, despite the challenges of globalization, continues to evolve, integrating advanced manufacturing techniques and embracing innovation to remain competitive.
Contact Our Chicago Business Valuation Specialists
Windham Brannon provides business valuation services to attorneys and businesses in Chicago and across Illinois remotely from our offices in Atlanta (GA) and Chattanooga (TN). If you have questions or need assistance with a valuation, complete the form below and a team member will follow up with you shortly.
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