Valuation of a number of auto dealerships. The purposes of these valuations were to assist in a potential sale and/or purchase of shares.
Contracting and Construction
Preparation of a valuation report, for a contracting company that performed general construction as well as heavy-civil contracting services throughout Canada. The contracting company focused mainly on bridge and infrastructure type projects. The purpose of this report was to determine fair market value of the shares at separation date, in respect of a constructive trust / enrichment claim.
Engineering and Consulting Firm
Preparation of valuation reports, for an engineering and project management service companies, who provided services to the transportation, forestry and mining industries. Reports were prepared to calculate value at two different points of time. The purposes of these reports included to negotiate the acquisition or redemption of the common shares held by one shareholder, and to determine the equalization payment for a matrimonial matter.
Hotel
Preparation of a comprehensive valuation report of a privately owned Hotel. This valuation required significant economic and hotel industry research, as well as reliance on a market study and appraisal of the hotel. The purpose of this valuation was to assist in the dissolution of multiple shareholders' holdings and a purchase of shares.
Restaurant / Franchise
Preparation of valuation reports for numerous franchise restaurants, including operating and holding companies. The operating companies held the franchise rights and operations while the holding companies held the building and land. The purpose of this report was to determine the equalization payment in matrimonial disputes. The same franchise types ranged in value from $nil to millions of dollars.