Indiana – Indianapolis and Fort Wayne Business Valuations

Business Valuation by InteleK

InteleK’s success is built on reducing risk that business owners face when a business valuation is required. Risk is everywhere as the consequences of improper and incorrect valuation can mean incorrect taxation, overpayment or under received in litigation and/or transactions, and risk of audits and investigation from regulatory authorities, such as the IRS, DOL, SEC. We solve this problem through our state-of-the-art valuation processes, that are built from both a sophisticated legal and financial perspective, based on robust, well-established methodologies that are customized for each case.

This mission to minimize risk for our clients has been developed and refined over decades of combined experience by our credentialed business appraisal experts, where they hold credentials such as:

• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) designation from the CFA Institute;
• Accredited Senior Appraiser (ASA®) designation from the American Society of Appraisers;
• Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV®) designation from the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants,
• Master of Business Administration (MBA);
• Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA®) designation from the CAIA Association; and
• Professional Risk Manager (PRM) designation from the PRM International Association. 

The valuation purposes we specialize in are but not limited to estate planning, strategic / exit planning, transactions, ESOPs, complex financial instruments, fairness opinions, tax compliance, financial reporting and portfolio valuation. Full list found here. We work with business owners and their advisors, such as accountants, attorneys, financial advisors, outsourced CFOs and various other consultants.

We pride ourselves on our ability to deliver highly defensible opinions of value that do two things, empowers the business owner and their advisors to make more informed decisions and or significantly reducing their risk of negative outcomes as a result of external scrutiny of the valuation report.

See some recent case studies here.

Indiana – Indianapolis and Fort Wayne Business Profile

Indiana, the “Crossroads of America,” state has a rich cultural heritage, with a thriving arts and music scene, and is home to several world-renowned museums.

Indiana’s economy is driven by a diverse range of industries, with manufacturing being the largest contributor, followed by healthcare, retail, and hospitality. The state is home to major automotive and pharmaceutical companies, such as General Motors, Eli Lilly and Company, and Roche Diagnostics, as well as small businesses in the agriculture and tech industries.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Indiana’s GDP grew by 3.3% in 2020, outpacing the national average. The state also has a lower cost of living compared to other states in the region, making it an attractive location for businesses to set up shop.

One of the challenges Indiana faces economically is attracting and retaining a skilled workforce, especially in the tech industry. The state has made significant efforts to address this issue by offering various workforce development programs and tax incentives to businesses that create jobs.

Regardless of where your business life cycle is at, the successes or challenges you face, we are committed to supporting the private business sector via defensible valuations delivered with speed and education, helping businesses grow and thrive in this vibrant market.

Business Valuation – Certified and Non-Certified Valuation Reports for Indiana – Indianapolis and Fort Wayne

InteleK has designed their valuation reports to the specific requirements of the various valuation purposes and associated levels of review risk. Each valuation report is customized for the individual case factors, there are no cookie cutter reports by InteleK as this only increases the risk to the client.

InteleK’s three main valuation product types are:

• Detailed Appraisal Report – Certified, complete with all justification, support and citations for when external scrutiny is at its highest.
• Summary Appraisal Report – Certified, less detailed justification to suit the specific situation and external scrutiny.
• Indicative Appraisal – Non-Certified, extensive financial modelling appendices, built on the same robust methodology processes.

More report details can be found here.

All report formats include a discussion with the accredited appraiser where the final value is explained, providing insightful knowledge on how it was derived, the key value drivers and associated risks. For more specifics on the valuation report best suited to your needs, reach out to one of InteleK’s accredited appraisers.