Corporate Valuation Advisory Services

Eton Venture Services provides corporations with precise, well-supported valuations to guide important business decisions, whether in M&A, restructuring, or strategic planning. 

Don’t let critical business decisions rest on incomplete or inaccurate data. Trust our experienced professionals to deliver robust, audit-ready valuation support that helps you manage risk, seize opportunities, and make informed decisions every step of the way.

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Chris Walton

Global Director Valuations & Transaction Opinions at Eton

Trusted with over 1,000 valuations per year

Eton's Corporate Valuation Advisory Services

Pre-Deal M&A Valuation Analysis

Assess target companies, divisions, or assets to determine bidding prices, negotiate strategies, and identify risks and synergies.

Quality of Earnings Analysis

Understand the sustainability and quality of a target company’s earnings to evaluate its financial health and future performance.

Determine the value of intellectual property (patents, trademarks, copyrights) and other intangible assets (goodwill, customer lists) that could be significant in M&A or licensing.

Benefit from guidance throughout the M&A process, from due diligence and negotiation to post-transaction integration.

Get independent fairness opinions to ensure that proposed transactions are financially fair to shareholders.

Ensure the purchase price is properly allocated to acquired assets and liabilities, in compliance with accounting standards like GAAP and IFRS.

Evaluate whether the goodwill of an acquired business needs to be written down based on fair value considerations, typically conducted annually.

Litigation Support

Receive expert valuation and financial analysis for M&A-related litigation, including disputes over purchase prices, earnouts, or breaches of contract.

Compliance and Reporting

Make sure your business complies with tax regulations, financial reporting standards, and regulatory requirements through valuation services for reporting, tax planning, and ESOPs.

Exit and Succession Planning

Leverage valuation support and strategic guidance for business ownership transitions, succession planning, or corporate restructuring.

Corporate Valuation Advisory | Building a Strategic Case for Value

Valuation isn’t just about numbers; it’s about strategy. To truly maximize value, you need to evaluate both tangible and intangible assets while considering your business’s strategic goals, market dynamics, competition, and growth potential.

At Eton, we take into account a wide range of qualitative and quantitative factors to provide valuations that reflect both the financial realities and strategic opportunities within your business.

Our team, including former Big 4 consultants, works closely with you to ensure your valuation supports key decisions, safeguards your interests, and helps you negotiate with confidence.

Don’t leave critical valuation decisions to chance. Trust our experts to deliver the insights you need to unlock value, minimize risk, and drive long-term growth.

Expert-Led Valuations

Our team combines over 20 years of experience from top law and Big Four firms, delivering audit-ready, defensible valuations that meet the highest standards.

End-to-End Support

We take the time to understand your unique business needs, ensuring each valuation is customized and thorough, no matter how complex the transaction.

Proven Track Record

Since 2010, we’ve delivered thousands of accurate, audit-ready valuations across industries, from small enterprises to large multinational corporations. Join the industry leaders who have already benefited from our exceptional client service and valuation proficiency.

Transparent Services

We offer transparent pricing with no hidden fees and maintain open communication throughout the entire process, providing fast, reliable support when you need it most.

"As a former Gunderson lawyer, I co-founded Eton to bring the rigor and efficiency of corporate securities law to M&A valuation support and advisory services. I take immense pride in our global team of Big 4-trained CFAs, who are not just experts in their field but also staunch adherents to our ethos of unparalleled client service.

Our singular mission is to provide audit-proof, robust, and prompt valuation support, tailored to the complexities of M&A transactions, while eliminating the tedious back-and-forth often encountered with other firms. At Eton, client service isn't just a practice; it's our creed. We are committed to consistently going beyond the norm to deliver exceptional value to every client in their M&A endeavors."

Chris Walton, JD
President & CEO
Eton Venture Services
Previously at Gunderson Dettmer / Stanford Law

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What is a corporate valuation advisory service?

Corporate valuation advisory services provide corporations with accurate and reliable valuations to support critical decisions such as mergers, acquisitions, restructuring, and strategic planning.

It’s simple. Just reach out to us, and we’ll walk you through the next steps. We’ll help you gather the necessary documents, understand your business goals, and tailor our service to your specific transaction. We pride ourselves on guiding you every step of the way.

The timeline depends on the complexity of the deal, but we typically complete valuations in a few weeks. If your transaction is urgent, let us know, and we’ll work with you to meet tight deadlines without sacrificing quality.

At Eton, we combine the expertise of Big 4 consulting and law firms with the personalized service of a boutique firm. Our valuations are detailed, audit-ready, and defensible in court if needed. Plus, you’ll have direct access to our experienced team throughout the process, not just an automated service or junior staff. We focus on helping you succeed, with responsive, client-focused service that’s hard to find elsewhere.

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