Business Valuation and Litigation Services
Numbers, facts, and figures alone are not adequate to accurately measure the true value of a winery or vineyard. A competent business valuation requires an insightful assessment of the impact of industry characteristics on the business being valued, based upon a broad-based understanding of wine industry trends and dynamics, and a comprehensive understanding of the unique market position, strengths and weaknesses of the subject business. Accredited business valuation professionals of MKF have broad experience in valuation for:
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Capital infusions
- Fairness opinions
- Purchase price allocations
- Collateral valuations
- Buy/sell agreements
- Shareholder and partner disputes
- Divorce
- Contract disputes
- Condemnation
- Litigation
Winery and vineyard equity interests or assets valued include:
- Minority interests
- Intellectual property including trademarks, brands and goodwill
- Specific asset types such as inventory, contracts and leases
Working with you and your legal counsel, MKF is equipped to quickly and cost effectively assist in the discovery process and develop and execute specific strategies for disputes arising from:
- Fraud
- Marital dissolution
- Breach of contract
- Dissenting shareholders
- Trademark infringement
Wine Business Planning
Increased competition, distribution problems, pricing decisions, margin pressure – sound familiar? Today, wine business executives are faced with many challenges. We can help you meet these challenges with relevant insights and clear advice. Seize opportunities and systematically improve performance in operations, sales and marketing by utilizing timely, accurate information. Our planning services include:
- Developing forecasts, business plans and feasibility analyses
- Review of operations including assessment of information reporting, the planning process, operational efficiency, management and organization
- Peer group benchmarking analyses
- Incorporating family business goals into your business strategy
