KC Conrad MCBA, CMEA, ASA
American Business Appraisers

American Business Appraisers, a firm specializing in business valuation and machinery & equipment appraisal services. Since 1994, we have performed valuation services for family-owned and closely-held businesses, professional practices, limited liability companies, corporations and partnerships. We have served as an expert witness in litigation matters, spoke at various local and national venues and had numerous articles published regarding business valuation issues.

American Business Appraisers of Phoenix offers a wide range of business valuation services for a variety of purposes. The following is an overview of the services offered:

ESTATE and GIFT TAX: To develop and support the appropriate level of discount metrics to help minimize or eliminate problems with the Internal Revenue Service.

BUY-SELL TRANSACTIONS: To help define the value for buying or selling of a business or professional practice. Also beneficial in establishing value for partial ownership interest.

PARTNERSHIP & CORPORATE DISSOLUTIONS:It is often necessary to perform an appraisal to determine the "Fair Value" of an enterprise so the equitable parties can divide the assets and intangibles for settlement of their particular dispute.

BANK FINANCING & SBA LOANS:It's not uncommon in today's business climate to secure favorable interest rates and loan terms. Loans are dependent upon the value of the on-going enterprises' assets and sometimes intellectual property (IP) assets. An independent business appraisal is required for certain SBA loan packages.

BUY-SELL AGREEMENTS: Value is established to avoid potential future problems for stockholders and partnership buyouts. This valuation process can greatly simplify negotiations during the term of the operating agreement.

SUCCESSION PLANNING: Typically used when family owned businesses wish to keep the business in the family but require distribution of shares to family members with an attached "Fair Market Value" for each shareholder.