Valuations for Shareholder Disputes
Business Valuations for Shareholder Disputes in Calgary & Surrounding Areas
Shareholder disputes can often occur when there is disagreement or friction between shareholders of a business. Such disputes may call for valuations to be applied for the exit of a shareholder from the company. This may mean their shares are purchased by a third party or bought out by other shareholders. The most common reasons for dispute include disagreement with changes to business (dissenting shareholder actions) and unfair treatment of a smaller shareholder (minority oppression actions).
Regardless of the source for dispute, SJPC can provide accurate and extensive business valuation services. A valuation can provide a baseline dollar amount for the business which can be pivotal for the sale of an owner’s shares. Valuations ensure fair and accurate market value is applied to the shares and reassurance for departing and entering shareholders.
The methods used for business valuations can include market approach, asset approach, income approach, or other approaches depending on specifics of the business.