Answers to common questions

What this FAQ covers

These questions reflect typical real-world situations. A robust assessment is always case-specific and depends on context, data basis, valuation purpose, and intended use.

Services and use cases

When is a business valuation useful?

Typical contexts include acquisition, sale, merger, demerger, shareholder matters, inheritance, tax-related situations, and the review of existing valuations. The key question is always which economic function the valuation is supposed to serve.

When is a real estate valuation useful?

Common cases include sale preparation, inheritance, asset allocation, financing discussions, and appraisal reviews. Depending on the case, a market-oriented market value or a more individual decision value may be relevant.

What does the advisory work include?

The advisory work is decision-oriented: clarifying assumptions, interpreting options, building a traceable negotiation basis, and identifying economically robust next steps.

Process and collaboration

How does collaboration usually work?

Typically in a structured sequence: clarify purpose, define scope and documents, analyze and model, plausibilize, and then discuss the result with a practical recommendation.

How long does an assignment take?

That depends on complexity, data basis, coordination needs, and desired depth. After the initial clarification, you receive a realistic timeline assessment.

Can work begin with incomplete documentation?

Yes. Especially in complex cases, a staged approach is often appropriate: first orientation, then deeper work.

Methodology and interpretation of results

Is there always one objectively correct value?

Not in that broad sense. Depending on valuation purpose and valuation function, different value concepts may be relevant, such as decision value, argumentation value, or an objectified reference value.

Why do different methods produce different results?

Because methods follow different theoretical approaches and valuation functions. Differences are therefore not automatically errors, but must be interpreted in the context of purpose, data basis, and assumptions.

Is market price the same as the economically relevant value?

Not necessarily. Price and value must be distinguished carefully: an observable market price or standardized value may be important, but does not automatically coincide with the decision-relevant value of a specific party.

Review and second opinion

Can existing reports be reviewed?

Yes. A review assesses not only the outcome, but especially method choice, assumptions, data basis, internal consistency, and economic robustness.

When is a second opinion especially useful?

Especially where decision risk is high, results differ materially, derivation is unclear, or the practical consequences of the valuation are particularly significant.

Confidentiality and framework

How confidential is my data?

Confidentiality is a high priority. Information is processed strictly for the agreed purpose within your inquiry or assignment.

Does this website replace individual advice?

No. The contents are for orientation only. A robust valuation or recommendation always requires the concrete case.

Do you work in German and English?

Yes. Communication and presentation of results can be provided in German or English depending on your needs.