Knowing the value of an asset and its key determinants is a prerequisite for intelligent decision making in all aspects of business, right from choosing investments for a portfolio to deciding on the appropriate price to pay or receive in a takeover. Such expertise is extremely valuable in finalising investments as well as making financing and dividend choices while running a business. We can make reasonable estimates of value for most assets, and the same fundamental principles determine the values of all types of assets, real as well as financial. This introduction to Business Valuation offers insights into the valuation process and outlines the role it plays in portfolio management, acquisition analysis and corporate finance. In finance, valuation analysis is required for tax assessment, business analysis, and basic bookkeeping and accounting, among other things. During the one-day workshop, all sessions will offer highly technical content with workshops catering to all levels of experience. The workshop aims to offer professionals comprehensive knowledge about valuing companies and businesses.

• To understand process of Valuation
• Understanding the difference between Conventional and Unconventional way of funding 
• Role of Valuation in different forms of deal transactions 
• Valuation Myths and Realities 
• Analysis of Business Valuation reports

• CFOs and Finance Controllers
• Country Manager & Managing Director
• Professionals incharge of Investment and M&A 
• Investment Bankers 
• Corporate Strategy professionals 

1. Introduction – Why Valuation?
Drivers of valuation
Purpose of valuation
Description of report and contents specified by the standard 

2. Valuation techniques
Level of value and the Three Valuation methods
Discounted Cash Flow model
The proprietary valuation workbook
Single Period Capitalisation method
Multiples – the Market Approach to valuation
Cost or Asset methodology
Risk: Porters Five Forces and Swot Analysis

3. Valuation of Techstartups
Tech Startups – Evolution & Key Characteristics
Financing life-cycle and Value Drivers
Valuation Approaches – Venture Capital Method, Real option, Probability-weighted methods and various alternative approaches
Global Illustrations
Valuation Myths and Realities

4. Valuation of companies in different stages of growth
Start up / Early stage
Growth phase
Matured companies
Distressed Companies/ Winding up phase

5. Importance of Business Valuation
Fund raising –PE/VC
IPO
Strategic partnerships / Joint ventures
Global transactions

6. Valuation Conclusion
Reconciliation and selection of valuation method
Conclusion of value may be expressed as point estimate or range of values
Valuation Myths and Realities
Report contents required by the standard

Closing Remarks