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21 Oct 2025

Why Every Director Should Consider a Business Valuation

WCT Advisory Stand: B110
Why Every Director Should Consider a Business Valuation
Business Valuation

1. Make Strategic, Data-Driven Decisions

A valuation highlights the key drivers of value in your business and exposes areas for improvement. This insight is invaluable when considering expansion, restructuring, investment, or divestment strategies.

2. Strengthen Your Negotiating Position

Whether you are navigating a capital raise, shareholder exit, acquisition, or partnership deal, a well-supported valuation helps you negotiate with confidence. It reduces ambiguity, sets realistic expectations, and enhances transparency for all parties.

3. Be Ready for the Unexpected

Unplanned events— such as disputes, insurance claims, or unsolicited acquisition offers can arise at any time. Having a current (or recent) valuation means you are prepared, with credible information at hand to support timely and well-informed decisions.

4. Support Compliance and Mitigate Risk

Valuations can assist with tax planning, financial reporting, related party transactions, and regulatory compliance. Demonstrating that decisions are grounded in sound commercial judgment also helps meet your director’s duties under the Corporations Act.

5. Track Value Creation Over Time

Regular valuations allow you to benchmark business performance, set meaningful KPIs, and demonstrate value creation to boards, shareholders, and external stakeholders.


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