S.C. Blodgett & Co., Inc.

Investment Banking

Business and Intangible Asset Valuations

Blodgett & Co. advises clients on the market value of closely-held businesses and non-marketable securities for the following purposes: 

• Sale or purchase of closely-held businesses
• Sale or purchase of minority interests
• Going-private transactions
• Assessment of sale feasibility
• Capital raise
• Estate planning and gift tax
• Employee stock ownership plans

In valuing closely-held businesses and non-marketable securities, fair market value is based on the full range of relevant methodologies including discounted cash flow analysis, comparison to publicly-traded securities, comparison to prices paid in recent transactions and examination of various measures of asset values.  Blodgett & Co. distinguishes itself by applying relevant experience in negotiating transactions, as well as conducting research among buyers, sellers and financing sources, to establish fair market value.

Blodgett & Co.'s professionals have provided intangible asset valuations to assist clients in establishing market values, royalty rates or remaining useful lives for their portfolio of trademarks, trade names and other valuable intellectual property.

Blodgett & Co.'s professionals also have provided litigation support for tax and civil court cases as well as been retained as an expert witness.