Questions for orientation
Answers to common questions
Clear, concise answers on services, process, and key valuation principles.
What this Questions for orientation covers
These questions reflect common practical situations. A robust assessment is always case-specific and depends on purpose, assumptions, and data quality.
Services and use cases
When is a business valuation useful?
Typical contexts include sale or acquisition, shareholder disputes, inheritance, tax-related situations, strategic decisions, and review of existing valuation reports.
When is a real estate valuation useful?
Common cases include sale preparation, inheritance, asset allocation, financing discussions, and appraisal review.
What does advisory work include?
The advisory work is decision-focused: clarifying assumptions, structuring options, providing economic interpretation, and supporting negotiation preparation.
Process and collaboration
How does collaboration usually work?
Typically: objective clarification, scope and document setup, analysis and modeling, plausibility and sensitivity checks, then a practical results discussion with next-step recommendations.
How long does an assignment take?
That depends on complexity, data availability, and required depth. After initial clarification, you receive a realistic timeline.
Can the work start with incomplete documents?
Yes. A phased approach is often sensible: first an initial orientation, then deeper work as data is completed.
Methods and result interpretation
Is there one objectively correct value?
Not in that broad sense. The relevant valuation output depends on purpose. A decision-oriented value, a negotiation-oriented value, and a market-oriented value can legitimately differ.
Why can different methods produce different results?
Because methods answer different questions and react differently to assumptions. Differences are not automatically errors; they need interpretation in context.
Is market price always the same as the value relevant for my decision?
Not necessarily. Price and value should be distinguished clearly: a market price or market-oriented value may be central in legal or institutional contexts, but can still differ from the value that is decision-relevant in your specific situation.
Review and second opinion
Can existing reports be reviewed?
Yes. A structured review examines method suitability, assumptions, data quality, internal consistency, and practical robustness of conclusions.
When is a second opinion especially useful?
Especially when stakes are high, results differ materially, assumptions are unclear, or the report logic is not transparent enough for decision-making.
Confidentiality and framework
How confidential is my data?
Confidentiality is a priority. Information is processed strictly for the agreed purpose within your inquiry or assignment.
Does this website replace individual advice?
No. The website provides orientation only. Reliable valuation and advisory work is always case-specific.
Do you work in German and English?
Yes. Communication and deliverables can be provided in German or English depending on your needs.
Your question is not listed here?
Send a short outline of your case and objective. You will receive a clear recommendation for the most sensible next step.
No one-size-fits-all answers: recommendations are based on your concrete case, purpose, and assumptions.