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Business Valuations & Due Diligence

Independent valuation and due diligence for business decisions that matter.

Overview

What this service is for

Buying, selling or investing in a business is one of the largest decisions an owner makes. Independent valuation and rigorous due diligence give you the numbers and the questions you need to commit — or walk away — with confidence.

Who this is for

Built for these situations.

Sellers

Owners preparing to sell or transition, who need a defensible valuation and clean numbers.

Buyers

Acquirers wanting financial due diligence before signing.

Shareholders

Equity transactions, buy-outs and disputes needing an independent view.

Succession

Family or partner transitions where price needs to be fair and documented.

How we can help

What's included

Every engagement is scoped to your situation. Here's the typical scope of work covered under this service.

  • Independent business valuation report
  • Capitalisation of earnings analysis
  • Discounted cash flow modelling
  • Net asset valuation
  • Financial due diligence
  • Quality of earnings review
  • Working capital normalisation
  • Strategic recommendations report
The process

How we work together.

  1. Step 01

    Scope the engagement

    We agree the purpose, methodology and audience for the valuation or DD.

  2. Step 02

    Analyse & model

    Historical performance normalised, forward forecasts stress-tested, multiples benchmarked.

  3. Step 03

    Report & debrief

    Written report delivered with a working session to walk through findings and implications.

Common situations

Where this service makes the biggest difference.

Acquiring a competitor

Quality of earnings and working capital reviewed before the LOI is signed.

Selling the practice

Defensible valuation prepared, with owner add-backs and risks documented.

Bringing in a partner

Equity priced fairly, with vesting and buy-out mechanics modelled.

Why GSD

What you can expect from us.

01

Independent

We're not a broker — our incentive is accuracy, not the deal closing.

02

Decision-grade

Reports written to support real decisions, not to sit in a drawer.

03

Risk-aware

We surface the questions you'd rather not find after settlement.

04

Transition-ready

Outputs designed to flow into negotiation, financing and post-deal integration.

Frequently asked

Questions clients ask.

Have something else on your mind? Book a consultation and we'll talk it through.

Let's start with a chat

No matter your goals, it all starts with a chat.

Pick a time that suits — a quick intro call or a longer video meeting. No pressure, no obligation.

Prefer to talk first? 0410 900 005