Know what your business is really worth before going to market
An in-depth, independent valuation to anchor your asking price, test buyer offers and avoid leaving money on the table. Fixed fee from £4,500, draft report in 7-10 working days.
- Anchor your asking price with evidence
- Multi-method, defensible range
- EBITDA normalisation & net-debt bridge
- Adviser and buyer-ready pack
Why sellers choose Optival
A specialist valuation team on your side - not a broker with a commission on the outcome.
Anchor Your Price
An independent value range you can defend in front of buyers, boards and advisers - so you don't leave money on the table.
Delivered on Time
Draft report typically within 7-10 working days, aligned with your deal timetable and buyer conversations.
Works with Your Advisers
We coordinate directly with your solicitor, accountant and corporate finance adviser, without duplicating their work.
From brief to signed report in 7-10 working days
Senior-led from day one, aligned with your deal timetable.
Scoping Call
Understand your objective - sale, buy-back, MBO or restructuring - and confirm scope and fixed fee.
Information Review
Financial statements, forecasts, cap table and any indicative offers on the table.
Valuation Analysis
Triangulate DCF, comparable companies and recent transactions to build a defensible range.
Report & Support
Deliver the full report, board pack and fairness opinion - plus follow-up support through the deal.
Pre-Sale Valuation - £4,500
Full valuation, fairness opinion and board pack. Draft delivered within 7-10 working days.
Why transaction valuations matter
Whether you're a seller wanting to maximise returns, a buyer seeking to avoid overpaying, or a director needing to demonstrate fair dealing, an independent valuation provides essential protection - and a clear negotiating anchor.
For transactions involving connected parties, HMRC may scrutinise the price to ensure no hidden gifts or benefits are being transferred. An independent valuation creates a contemporaneous record of market value that can withstand future challenge.
Transaction Types We Support
Share Sales & Purchases
Whether you're buying or selling shares, an independent valuation establishes a defensible price and protects all parties.
Share Buybacks
Companies repurchasing their own shares need independent valuations to demonstrate fair value and protect remaining shareholders.
Corporate Restructuring
Complex reorganisations require robust valuations to satisfy HMRC, protect stakeholders, and support accounting treatment.
Funding Rounds
Establish pre-money and post-money valuations that satisfy existing shareholders and new investors alike.
Preparing to sell your business?
A senior valuer will benchmark your business against recent UK SME deals and set out the range you can credibly defend with buyers.
- Response from a senior valuer within 4 business hours
- No obligation - scoping call and fixed-fee quote
- Independent, HMRC-aware methodology
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about independent valuations during business transactions.
Related scenarios
Specific situations where this service applies - each with a dedicated guide.
MBO Valuation
Independent valuation supporting a management team buying the business they run.
Read guideTax (HMRC)
Tax-driven valuations for share schemes, restructurings and post-transaction rulings.
Read guideSection 431
Unrestricted market value reports supporting the 14-day Section 431 election.
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Get a fixed fee in writing and a defensible valuation aligned with your deal timetable.
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