The CFO'S Perspective

The deal had closed. The handshakes, the wire transfer, the quiet exhale after months of negotiation -- all of it was behind them.

What remained was a consequential earn-out: two years of revenue performance that would determine a significant final payment. The founders were no longer directly involved and the financial reporting now ran through the buyer’s systems. Building a credible case from that position was going to take a substantial effort.

That’s when Kirk Van Alstyne called CFO Selections.

A business valuation is a critical component of securing a company’s future. Whether it’s done as part of a business sale, merger agreement, litigation proceedings, investment negotiation, succession planning, estate planning, or in compliance with financial regulations, a company valuation gives all included parties reliable information about a business’s financial worth and risk level to aid in strategic decision-making.

While the specifics of the business will clearly determine its calculated value at the conclusion of the process, one person is instrumental in helping the company to arrive at that final number. An experienced CFO plays a key role in any business valuation by leveraging their financial expertise to offer strategic insights along the way and ensure an accurate final assessment of the company’s value.