South Carolina – Charleston, and Greenville 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.

South Carolina – Charleston, and Greenville Business Profile

South Carolina is known for its rich history and diverse geography, ranging from the Appalachian Mountains to the sandy beaches of the coast. The state has a rich cultural heritage, which is reflected in its many museums, historical sites, and festivals celebrating its unique traditions.

The main factors driving the economy of South Carolina include manufacturing, agriculture, and tourism. Manufacturing is the state’s largest industry, with major companies such as Boeing, BMW, and Michelin having facilities in the state. Agriculture is also a significant contributor to the economy, with crops such as cotton, soybeans, and peaches being produced. In terms of small business industries, South Carolina has a strong presence in healthcare, logistics, and construction. According to the Small Business Administration, there are over 400,000 small businesses in the state, employing over 1 million people.

One of the challenges facing South Carolina’s economy is the state’s relatively low median household income compared to the national average. Additionally, the state’s infrastructure, including roads and bridges, has been identified as an area in need of improvement.

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 South Carolina – Charleston, and Greenville.

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.