Equity and debt. What are? What are the differences?
A company's equity represents the financial resources invested by the owners or shareholders. A company's debt is the amount it owes to credit institutions, resulting from loans, financing or debt securities. …
I have an SME, does it make sense to carry out an assessment?
Yes, business valuation is important for a variety of reasons for companies of different sizes, although business valuation is often associated with large companies and high-value transactions. …
Minority Interests in Companies and Their Sale
The sale of a minority stake in a company refers to the transaction in which an investor acquires a percentage of the company's capital without acquiring the majority of the company's shares. This transaction occurs when the company owner is willing to dilute the existing …
7 Strategies to Maximize Your Company’s Valuation
To maximize the value of a company's valuation, you can adopt some important strategies. …
What are the main differences between the valuation of a company and a property?
Valuing a business and valuing a property are different processes, although both involve determining the value of an asset. The valuation of a company determines its overall value as a whole, taking into account various elements, such as its financial performance, assets, liabilities, cash flow, market …
Can I sell a company with liabilities?
It is possible to sell a company with liabilities, however, it is important that the buyer is aware of the company's financial situation and the amounts of liabilities before making the purchase. The buyer can request financial due diligence to obtain detailed information about the …
How long does it take to sell a company?
On average, a company sales process can take between 6 and 12 months. However, it is not possible to determine precisely how long after the valuation it takes for a company to be sold, as this process can vary significantly according to several factors, such …
How should a company be valued? 5 Essential Steps.
It was on 13/04/2023, that Valuing Tools (VT) in partnership with the Portuguese Industrial Association (AIP), held a Webinar on "How should you value a company? 5 Essential Steps". Valuing a company is a complex task that involves a careful and thorough analysis of various aspects …
Family Businesses and Succession
The Portuguese business fabric is made up of a wide variety of companies, from small and medium-sized companies (SMEs) to large multinational companies. According to data from Portugal's National Statistics Institute (INE), in 2019, there were around 1.1 million companies active in Portugal, of which …
When should we carry out a company valuation? What is the best time of year?
There is no best time of year to evaluate a company, as the timing may depend on the specific needs and circumstances of the business. However, some factors must be considered when deciding to invest in an evaluation. …