Tennessee – Knoxville, Memphis, and Nashville 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.

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Tennessee – Knoxville, Memphis, and Nashville Business Profile

Tennessee is known for its rich history and contributions to music, including country, blues, and rock and roll. The state’s vibrant cultural scene includes festivals, museums, and landmarks that celebrate its history and arts.

The main factors driving Tennessee’s economy include manufacturing, healthcare, and tourism. Major industries in the state include automobile production, healthcare services, and hospitality. Small businesses also play a vital role in the economy, with the most common industries being construction, retail trade, and professional, scientific, and technical services. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, as of December 2021, the state’s unemployment rate was 3.7%.

One of the major challenges facing Tennessee’s economy is the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has affected industries such as tourism and hospitality. Additionally, the state faces challenges related to infrastructure, workforce development, and access to capital for small businesses.

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 Tennessee – Knoxville, Memphis, and Nashville.

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.