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Data Request

Every company and engagement is different, but generally we ask our clients for the following data. The information list below is critical to the completion of valuation projects. For items on this list that are not available, IBVA Pros will work with our clients to develop substitute data or determine if data is not available or not applicable.

Requested Documents

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FINANCIAL

  1. Five (5) years of historical financial statements

  2. YTD Financials, if applicable

  3. TTM Income Statements, if applicable

  4. Aging report accounts receivable / payables

  5. Five (5) years of federal Income tax returns 

  6. Fixed assets depreciation schedule

  7. Off Balance Sheet Assets, if any

  8. Contingent liabilities, if any

  9. Forecasts or projections, if any

  10. Inventory summary, if applicable

  11. Schedule of insurance (binder)

  12. Key personnel or officer comp

  13. Lease agreements

  14. Banking or other debt agreement(s)

  15. Equipment list, if applicable

  16. Schedule of Owners Compensation

  17. History of dividend / distributions made to owners

  18. Revenue by client (current period)

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COMPANY

  1. Company description, history, future plans

  2. Industry Code(s) - NAICS

  3. Copies of buy/sell or shareholder agreements

  4. Current list of shareholders and shares or ledger

  5. Legal actions

  6. Brochures and marketing materials

  7. Articles of Inc or organization

  8. Bylaws

  9. Past transactions in ownership, if any

  10. List of business locations

  11. List of major contracts

  12. Environmental audit, if any

  13. Major corporate actions

  14. Other organizational documents, if any

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OTHER:

  1. Recent appraisals

  2. List of major suppliers

  3. List of key competitors

  4. List of trade publications

  5. Employment agreements

  6. Employee handbook

  7. HR-related policies and procedures

  8. Bios of key executive management / org chart

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