Selling a business
Substantiate the equipment value behind your asking price and remove a buyer objection before it starts.
Equipment value for the deal.
Buying or selling a business, the machinery is often the largest hard asset on the table. We deliver USPAP-compliant fair market value for deal pricing, diligence and purchase-price allocation, a number both sides and their lenders can trust.
The short answer
How are machines valued in an acquisition?
For most deals the relevant premise is fair market value (FMV), what a willing buyer and willing seller would agree to, neither under pressure. We value the equipment item by item under USPAP, so the figure supports the negotiated price, survives buyer diligence, and feeds a clean purchase-price allocation after close. We never quote a value before inspection.
For specialized assets, race-shop machining, dynos, transporters, an appraiser who knows the secondary market keeps the number realistic for both sides.
When you need one
Deal scenarios.
Acquisition diligence
Independent verification of what the hard assets are really worth before you commit capital.
Purchase-price allocation
Defensible fair market value to allocate the purchase price across asset classes after the deal.
How the engagement works
A number both sides trust.
Scope & assets
Asset list and photos; we confirm FMV scope and desktop vs. on-site.
Inspect & analyze
Cost, market and income approaches by a certified appraiser.
Senior review
Assumptions, data and methodology confirmed before release.
Defensible report
Narrative, itemized appendix and photographs, built for counsel and lenders.
Common questions
M&A appraisals, answered.
What value is used to sell a business's equipment?
Most transactions use fair market value (FMV), the price a willing buyer and seller would agree to without pressure. We conclude FMV under USPAP so it supports the negotiated deal price.
Do I need an appraisal to sell my business equipment?
It isn't always required, but an independent appraisal substantiates your price, speeds buyer diligence, and supports financing and purchase-price allocation, often paying for itself in a smoother close.
Can you support purchase-price allocation after close?
Yes. Our fair market value conclusions are documented to support allocation of the purchase price across asset classes for accounting and tax.
Related
Often paired with lending & collateral and ownership settlement. See motorsports M&E and how we determine value.
Ready when you are
Value the assets behind the deal.
Start your request online, upload photos for a desktop appraisal, or tell us how many sites your assets sit on for an on-site visit.