Internal team
Own transaction confirmation, information updates, approvals and execution. Check available time, expertise and backup coverage.
Consider earning power, future prospects, risk and the use of cash. Rather than focusing only on a valuation number, examine the system that produces profit and whether it can continue. Enterprise value and shareholder equity value differ, so debt and cash also matter.
One-off profits, weak support for future earnings or unclear funding needs may be relevant. The business characteristics and purpose of valuation guide the assessment.
| Measure | Meaning | Information needed | Use in a decision |
|---|---|---|---|
| EBITDA | Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization | Income statement and depreciation details | An indication of operating earnings |
| Net debt | Interest-bearing debt less cash and equivalents | Balance sheet and debt details | Distinguish enterprise and equity value |
| Continuity and concentration | Retention and customer dependence | Contracts, sales mix and churn | Assess conditions and risks to earnings |
| Investment and working capital | Cash required for growth | Investment plans and payment terms | Understand needs not visible in profit |
Specific tasks and deliverables are agreed in the engagement after understanding your situation.
Discuss this question ↗AureVia’s management BPO prepares information for decisions, while CFO support helps compare plans, funding and investments. Your company retains approval authority and responsibility for business decisions and execution. The exact work, deliverables and involvement are agreed in the engagement.
Fees are quoted individually after reviewing the work, transaction volume, state of records, number of businesses or entities, meeting frequency and required outputs. Initial setup, ongoing fees and additional-work conditions are clarified before the engagement.
Tax filings and tax advice are provided by separately engaged professionals, not by AureVia Inc. We coordinate with existing advisers where appropriate. Support does not guarantee financing approval, profit improvement or an increase in enterprise value.
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Assuming EBITDA of JPY 20 million and a 5× multiple gives an indicative enterprise value of JPY 100 million. With JPY 30 million of debt, JPY 10 million of cash and no other adjustments, net debt is JPY 20 million and indicative equity value is JPY 80 million. The multiple is illustrative, not a market benchmark. Actual valuation requires appropriate assumptions and adjustments.
Performance does not determine a unique value. Methods may consider future cash flows, comparable businesses or assets and liabilities, depending on the purpose. An EBITDA multiple also needs a basis for the multiple and adjustments.
Break the goal into earnings, repeatability and cash initiatives, then connect plans, KPIs, execution and management meetings. Update assumptions from results and reconsider where to allocate people and funds.
Separate profit and cash, then connect monthly information to your next decision.
Explore the question ↗02 / MANAGEMENT QUESTIONMap receipts, payments and repayments to identify when cash is lowest.
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