Take advantage of our experience in business valuations
The value of a company or a stake in a company must be determined on a regular basis when a shareholder leaves or joins the company, when shares are acquired or sold, or in the event of corporate mergers.
The basis for a business valuation is always forward-looking planning and analysis of the subject of the valuation.
Business valuations conducted in Germany are often based on a valuation standard issued by the Institute of Public Auditors in Germany (IDW), known as the IDW Standard “Principles for the Conduct of Business Valuations” (IDW S 1). According to IDW S 1, the enterprise value is generally derived from the financial surpluses generated by continuing the operations of the company being valued and disposing of non-operating assets.
To ensure that we can serve as a competent point of contact for our clients in this area as well, Trimborn . Partner has worked closely for many years with the independent firm Rhein-Ruhr Consult GmbH Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft in the field of business valuation. In this context, Rhein-Ruhr Consult GmbH acts as an auditor, consultant, neutral expert, or arbitration expert for high-net-worth individuals, companies, and courts.
An overview of the different valuation scenarios:
- Basis for the purchase or sale of a business
- Basis for disputes
- Basis for reaching an agreement when valuations differ
- Proof of fair market value for inheritance and gift tax appraisals
- Basis for tax restructuring



